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Otorrhagia

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Bleeding from the ear

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Otalgia/ otodynia

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Earache

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Otorrhea

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Purulent drainage from the ear

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Tinnitus

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Jingling, ringing, or buzzing in the ear

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Vertigo

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A turning around, dizziness

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Otitis externa

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Inflammation of the external acoustic meatus

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Cerumen impaction

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Excessive buildup of wax in the ear that often reduces hearing acuity, esp. in elderly

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Myringitis/ tympanitis

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Inflammation of the eardrum

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Otitis media

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Inflammation of the middle ear

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Aerotitis media

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Inflammation of the middle ear from changes in atmospheric pressure, often occurs with frequent air travel

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Eustachian obstruction

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Blockage of the Eustachian tube, usually as a result of infection, as in otitis media

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Otosclerosis

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Hardening of the bony tissue in the ear

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Sensorineural hearing loss

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Hearing impairment caused by lesions or dysfunction of the cochlea or auditory nerve

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Mixed hearing loss

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Combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss

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Presbyacusis/ presbycusis

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Hearing Impairment in old age

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Anorexia

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Loss of appetite

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Aphagia

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Inability to swallow

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Ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity (ascos=bag)

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Buccal

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In the cheek

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Diarrhea

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Frequent loose or liquid stools

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Constipation

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Infrequent or incomplete bowel movements characterized by hardened dry stool that is difficult to pass

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Dyspepsia

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Indigestion

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty in swallowing

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Eructation

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Belch

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Flatulence

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Gas in the stomach or intestines

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Halitosis

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Bad breath

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Hematemesis

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Vomiting blood

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Hematochezia

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Red blood in stool

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Hepatomegaly

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Enlargement of the liver

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Hyperbilirubinemia

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Excessive level of bilirubin (bile pigment) in the blood

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Icterus/ jaundice

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Yellow discoloration of the skin, sclera ( white of the eye), and other tissues caused by excessive bilirubin in the blood

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Melena

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Dark colored, tarry stool caused by old blood

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Nausea

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Feeling sick in the stomach

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Steatorrhea

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Feces containing fat

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Sublingual/ hypoglossal

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Under the tongue

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Ankyloglissia

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Tongue-tied, a defect of the tongue characterized by a short, thick frenulum

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Cheilitis

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Inflammation of the lip

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Esophageal varices

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Swollen, twisted veins in the esophagus that are especially susceptible to ulceration and hemorrhage

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Esophagitis

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Inflammation of the esophagus

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Gastritis

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Inflammation of the stomach

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Back flow of contents of the stomach into the esophagus, often resulting from abnormal function of the lower esophageal sphincter, causing burning pain in the esophagus.

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Gingivitis

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Inflammation of the gums

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Glossitis

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Inflammation of the tongue

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Parotiditis/ parotitis

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Mumps, inflammation of the parotid gland

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Peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

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Sore on the mucus membrane of the stomach, duodenum, or any other part of the GI system exposed to gastric juices. Commonly caused by infection with Helicbacter pylori bacteria
Gastric ulcer: ulcer on stomach
Duodenal ulcer: ulcer on the duodenum

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Pyloric stenosis

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Narrowed condition of the pylorus

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Sialoadenitis

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Inflammation of the salivary gland

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of the mouth

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Anal fistula

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An abnormal tube like passageway from the anus that may connect with the rectum

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Appendicitis

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Inflammation of the appendix

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Colitis

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Inflammation of the colon (large intestine)

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Ulcerative colitis

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Chronic inflammation of the colon with ulcerations.

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Colorectal polyps

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Benign tissue growths on the mucous membrane lining the large intestine and rectum, adenomatous types are precancerous and likely to develop into malignancy
Pediculated polyp: projected on a stalk
Sessile polyp: lying flat on the surface

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Diverticulum

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An abnormal side pocket in the GI tract, usually related to lack of dietary fiber

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Dysentery

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Inflammation of the intestine characterized by frequent blood in stools, most often caused by bacteria or Protozoa.

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the small intestine

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Hemorrhoid

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Swollen twisted vein,varicosity, in the anal region,

Haimorrhosis = a vein likely to bleed.

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Hernia

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Protrusion of a part from its normal location.

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Hiatal hernia

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Protrusion of a part of the stomach upward through the opening in the diaphragm

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Inguinal hernia

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Protrusion of a loop of the intestine through layers of abdominal wall in the inguinal region

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Incarcerated hernia

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Hernia that is swollen and fixed within a sac, causing an obstruction

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Strangulated hernia

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Hernia that is constricted, cut off from circulation, and likely to become gangrenous

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Umbilical hernia

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Protrusion of the intestine through a weakness in the abdominal walls round the umbilicus

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Ileitis

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Inflammation of the lower portion of the small intestine

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Intussusception

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Prolapse of one part of the intestine into the lumen of the adjoining part

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Peritonitis

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Inflammation of the peritoneum

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Proctitis

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Inflammation of the rectum and the anus

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Volvulus

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Twisting of the bowel on itself, causing obstruction

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Cholangitis

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Inflammation of the bile ducts

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Choledocholithiasis

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Presence of stones in the common bile duct

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Cholelithiasis

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Presence of stones in the gallbladder or bile duct

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic disease characterized by degeneration of the liver tissue, most often caused by alcoholism or a nutritional deficiency

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Hepatitis

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Inflammation of the liver

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Hepatitis A

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Inflammation of the liver caused by hep A virus (HAV), usually transmitted orally though fecal contamination of food or water

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Hepatitis B

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Inflammation of the liver caused by hep B virus (HBV), transmitted sexually or by exposure to contaminated blood or body fluids

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Hepatitis C

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Inflammation of the liver caused by hep C virus (HCV) which is transmitted by exposure to infected blood, this strain is rarely contracted sexually

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Albuminuria/ proteinuria

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Presence of albumin in the urine, such as occurs in renal disease or in normal urine after heavy exercise

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Anuria

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Absence of urine formation

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Bacteriuria

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Presence of bacteria in the urine

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Enuresis

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Involuntary discharge of urine, usually referring to a lack of bladder control
Nocturnal enuresis, bed- wetting during sleep

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Glucosuria, glycosuria

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Glucose/ sugar in the urine

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Hematuria

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Presence of blood in the urine

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Incontinence

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Involuntary discharge of urine or feces

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI): involuntary discharge of urine with coughing, sneezing and / or strained exercise

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Ketonuria

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Presence of ketone bodies in the urine

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Ketone bodies/ ketone compounds

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Acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid and acetoacetic acid, products of metabolism that appear in the urine from the body’s abnormal utilization of carbohydrates, such as occurs in uncontrolled diabetes or starvation

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Nocturia

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Urination at night

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Oliguria

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Scanty production of urine

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Polyuria

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Condition of excessive urine

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Pyuria

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Presence of white cells in the urine, usually indicating infection

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Urinary retention

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Retention of urine resulting from an inability to void (urinate) naturally because of spasm or obstruction

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Adult polycystic kidney disease (APKD)

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Inherited condition of multiple cyst that gradually form in the kidney, causing destruction of normal tissue that leads to renal failure, diagnosed in adults presenting with hypertension, kidney enlargement, and recurrent UTIs

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Glomerulonephritis

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Form of nephritis involving the glomerulus

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Hydronephrosis

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Pooling of urine in dilated areas of the renal pelvis and calices of one or both kidneys caused by an obstructed outflow of urine

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Nephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney

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Pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the renal pelvis

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Nephrosis

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Degenerative disease of the renal tubules

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Nephrolithiasis

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Presence of a renal stone or stones

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Cystitis

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Inflammation of the bladder

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Urethritis

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Inflammation of the urethra

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Urethrocystitis

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Inflammation of the urethra and bladder

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Urethral stenosis

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Narrowed condition of the urethra

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Invasion of pathogenic organisms (commonly bacteria) in the urinary tract, esp. the urethra and bladder, symptoms include Dysuria, malaise, urinary frequency

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Uremia/ azotemia

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Excess of urea and other nitrogenous waste in the blood caused by kidney failure

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Diverticulosis

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presence of diverticula in the GI, esp. colon

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Diverticulitis

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inflammation of the diverticula