Question

Mention a cause and symptom of each of the following.
(i) Emphysema
(ii) Renal calculi
(iii) Diarrhoea

Answer 1

(i) Emphysema is a form of chronic lung disease which is caused by smoking. The symptom is shortness of breath.

(ii) Renal calculi also known as kidney stone is caused due to the presence of more crystal forming substances such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid in the urine. The symptoms include blood in the urine and pain in the abdomen or groin.

(iii) Diarrhoea is caused by the infection with bacteria, viruses and parasites. The symptoms include watery stool, vomiting and dehydration.