An opioid is a class of drugs that include pain relievers such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, tramadol, and oxycodone, and recreational (illegal) drugs such as heroin. Opioids are also referred to as narcotics. Health care personnel administer very small amounts of opioid as a pain reliever in case of a serious injury or a major surgery.

In the medical world, diagnosis is a term used for procedures doctors and medical practitioners take to determine the nature of the disease or a disorder and distinguish it from other possible conditions. A diagnostic procedure helps health professionals take one disease over other possible diseases and start working on treating its symptoms with the intention of curing the disease of its roots.

An inflammatory condition, ankylosing spondylitis affects the joints of the spine. It is triggered by severe inflammation of the spinal joints that, in turn, causes immense chronic pain and discomfort. As a result of the fused vertebrae, the spine becomes less flexible and its structure may change to form a hunched posture.

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a non-profit organization that caters to retirees. Specifically, the AARP health insurance membership focuses on providing healthcare benefits at discounted rates from the best providers and insurance carriers. Note that the AARP is not an insurance provider but an intermediary service that connects retirees and seniors to resources for affordable healthcare.

Arthritis results in the inflammation of joints. It is a group of several health conditions that result in the pain. Surprisingly, more than 50 million adults and approximately 300,000 children in the country have some form of arthritis. Common symptoms of this condition include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty in movement.

Asthma is the inflammation of airways or the bronchial tubes in the lungs. It is a chronic disease that makes it difficult for air to move in and out of the lungs. According to recent statistics, an estimated 24 million people suffer from asthma in the country. Diagnosing the symptoms of asthma For most patients with asthma, the timing of the symptoms is closely related to physical activity.

Mouth cancer is usually identified with all types of cancers that occur in the tongue, lips, gums, cheeks, and throat. It is also a type of head and neck cancer. Like other cancers,   it becomes difficult to treat  when the diagnosis is delayed, and the cancerous cells spread in the body.

Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver. Viral infection is the most common cause of hepatitis. While some types of hepatitis cause temporary discomfort and gradually go away, other types of hepatitis (like chronic hepatitis C) are deadly conditions. To put it into perspective, chronic hepatitis C can lead to liver damage.