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    What is it called when you have multiple health problems?

    When an individual experiences multiple health problems simultaneously, it is referred to as comorbidity. This term encompasses the coexistence of two or more medical conditions within the same person. Comorbidity is a common phenomenon in healthcare, and it poses unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers.   Terminology for multiple health issues: The terminology commonly used to describe multiple health issues includes: Comorbidity: Refers to the presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder in the same individual. For example, a person diagnosed with diabetes may also have hypertension and obesity…