Question

Tommy was suffering from a mild stomach ache for the past few days. On taking some rest, his symptoms subsided. On the contrary, his friend Tim was diagnosed with peptic ulcers. Hence, the doctor prescribes him with some antibiotics.

Based on this case, choose the correct option.

• A. Tommy had an ill-health while Tim had a disease.
• B. Tim had an ill-health while Tommy had a disease.
• C. Both Tim and Tommy had an ill-health.
• D. Both Tim and Tommy had a disease.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Tommy had an ill-health while Tim had a disease.

Diseases have a specific cause while ill-health doesn't have one! Therefore, diseases can be cured while ill-health needs to be managed. Based on the case study, since Tommy's stomach ache subsided after taking some rest, he had an ill-health. On the other hand, since Tim had a cause of discomfort, i,e., peptic ulcer, he can be considered diseased.