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Abscess

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collection of pus beneath the skin

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Appendicitis

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Dangerous infection of the appendix

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of the joints

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A fib

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Atrial fibrillation
Irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia)

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Arrhythmia

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Irregular heart rhythm

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Bell’s Palsy

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Localized facial nerve dysfunction that causes facial droop and numbness

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation/infection of the bronchi (upper airway)

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CA

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Cancer/carcinoma

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Cellutitis

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infection of skin cells

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident
stroke; restricted/absent blood supply to brain due to hemorrhage or occlusion of a vessel
causes neurological damage and dysfunction

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholelithiasis

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Production of gallstones

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure
Decrease in the kidneys’ ability to filter waste and fluid from the blood

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Cirrhosis

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Inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially of the liver

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure
Heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should

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Conjunctivitis

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Infection of outer layer of eye

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft
Procedure used to treat CAD

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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Costochondritis

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Inflammation of the rib cartilage

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Croup

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Viral infection of upper airway
Barking cough and stridor (high pitched respiratory sound)

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis
Blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body; typically leg

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Dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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Diverticulitis

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Acute inflammation of the diverticula pouches

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Ectopic pregnancy
Egg developing outside the uterus Extremely dangerous; risks rupture
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Endometriosis
Presence of functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterus
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Gastroenteritis
Inflammation of the GI tract
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GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease Digestive disorder; vomiting; acid reflux
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Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver
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Gout
Type of arthritis; diagnosed by ordering a uric acid level
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Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar due to diabetes glyc=glycogen=sugar
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HTN
Hypertension High blood pressure (>140/90)
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HLD
Hyperlipidemia High cholesterol
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Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar
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Hypotension
Low blood sugar (<100/65)
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IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Diabetes requiring insulin
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Lymphangitis
Inflammation of a lymphatic vessel; appears as red streaking
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Multiple sclerosis
Autoimmune disease affecting brain and spinal cord
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MI
Myocardial infarction Death of cardiac muscle due to prolonged ischemia(heart lacks blood supply) (heart attack)
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Nephrolithiasis/Renal calculi
Kidney stone
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NIDDM
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Diabetes not requiring insulin
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Otitis externa
Infection of outer ear (ear canal)
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OM
Otitis media Infection inner ear (behind eardrum)
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Pancreatitis
Inflammation of the pancreas
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PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease Inflammation of a woman's reproductive organs
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PUD
Peptic ulcer disease Ulcers developing in stomach; causes pain and emesis (vomiting)
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Pericarditis
Inflammation of pericardium
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PVD
Peripheral vascular disease Blood circulation disorder; causes blood vessels (except brain and heart) to narrow, block, or spasm
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Pharyngitis
Throat infection
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Pneumonia
Infliltrate (infection) inside the lung tissue
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Pneumothorax
Presence of air or gas in the pleural space; collapsed lung
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Psoriasis
Autoimmune skin disease Dry, scaly, red, itchy patches of skin
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PE
Pulmonary embolism Blockage of pulmonary artery/its branches due to a translocated clot
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Sciatica
Compression of sciatic nerve causing back pain with radiation to posterior leg
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Sepsis
Dangerous infection of the blood
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Sinusitis
Infection/inflammation of the sinuses
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Tinea
Fungal rash
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TIA
Transient ischemic attack "mini-stroke", neurological function regained completely with time
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URI
Upper respiratory infection Contagious infection of upper respiratory tract (sinuses, throat, lungs, airways)
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UTI
Urinary tract infection Infection in any part of urinary system Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
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