There is a category of medical terms that people often confuse when using in conversation.
Because of this, myths and misunderstandings often arise between people and doctors.
We suggest starting small and paying attention to several concepts that are best not to confuse.
Let's see what we're talking about.
What medical concepts do people confuse too often?
Here are some examples.
- Migraine and headache. With migraine, the pain is aggravated by bright light and loud sounds. A common headache covers the head from all sides.
- Testosterone and progesterone. The first is the main male hormone, and the second is the main female hormone.
- Acute and chronic cough. Acute cough lasts no more than 3 weeks, while chronic cough can last more than 8 weeks.
- Depression and dysthymia. The first is a serious clinical diagnosis that affects life. Dysthymia has less pronounced symptoms.
- Good and bad cholesterol. Good cholesterol does not settle on the walls of blood vessels, but bad cholesterol leaves plaques on the walls.
Previously we talked about typical nutritional mistakes.
