Diseases And Disorders

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Diverticular Disease

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Inflammation in the small intestine
Herniations in intestinal wall

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Cor Pulmonae

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Hypertrophy and failure of right ventricle of heart

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Cushing's Syndrome

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Hypersecretion of cortisol; moon-shaped face

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Polycthemia Vera

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Blood you could chew on

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Graves' Disease

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Hyperthyroidism; goiter

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Paget's Disease

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High bone turnover; leads to thick soft bones

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Psoriasis

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Chronic noninfectious skin disorder; pink/red lesions with silvery scales

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Pediculosis

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Skin infestation with lice

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Dermatophytoses

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Chronic superficial fungal infection

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Hodgkin's Disease

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Neoplasm malignancy of lymph system; enlarged lymph tissue

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Diabetes Insipidus

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Insufficient vasopressin from pituitary; similar symptoms to diabetes

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Genital Herpes

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Caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV); highly contagious viral STD

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Impetigo

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Contagious superficial skin infection

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Chlamydia

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Most common, often silent, STD

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Infectious Mononucleosis

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Acute infectious virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes; caused by Epstein Barr virus

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Pneumothorax

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Air in pleural cavity; usually causes a collapsed lung

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of pleural membranes of lungs

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Schleroderma

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Progressive chronic connective tissue disorder; diffuse fibrosis (scarring)

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Polymyositis

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Chronic progressive disorder of connective tissue; characterized by edema

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Glomerulonephritis

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Inflammation of glomeruli; often post-infection

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Nephrotic Syndrome

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Kidneys fail to filter protein; massive proteinuria

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Hypothyroidism

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Undersecretion of thyroid hormones; retarded growth, fatigue

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Crohn's Disease

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Chronic inflammation of the GI tract; serious complications

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Chronic inflammation and ulceration of the colon

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Reye's Syndrome

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Liver and brain damage; high blood ammonia; post-URI

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Mitral Insufficiency/Stenosis

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Blood from left ventricle flows back to left atrium; blood flow obstructed

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Aotric Insufficiency/Stenosis

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Left ventricular failure

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Hyperparathyroidism

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excessive PTH leads to problems with calcium and phosphate metabolism; weak brittle bones

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Hypoparathyroidism

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undersecretion of PTH; nerve symptoms

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Otitis Media

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Fluid in middle ear

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Otosclerosis

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Bone forming around stapes causes deafness

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Pulmonary Edema

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Diffuse fluid around lungs and spaces

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E. coli

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Food poisoning! GI symptoms

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MRSA

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antibiotic resistant infection

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Hemorrhoids

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Dilated tortous veins in anus and rectum

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Respiratory Acidosis

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Body fluids acidic due to inadequate removal of CO2

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Respiratory Alkalosis

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Body fluids are alkaline due to excessive removal of CO2

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Abdominal Hernias

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Protrusion of internal organs through abdominal wall

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Renal Calculi

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Kidney Stones

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Hydronephrosis

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Excessive fluid pressure around kidneys due to urine (usually blocked)

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Thyroiditis

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Inflammation in the thyroid

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Pancreatitis

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Inflammation of the pancreas

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Thromophlebitis

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Inflammation around vein and clot

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Bladder Tumors

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Usually form from epithelial cells

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Herpes-Zoster

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Shingles
reactivation of varicella-zoster virus

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflammation and infection of bone forming tissue

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Osteoarthritis

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Inflammation in bones and joints
Joint damage eventually

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Influenza

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respiratory, fever, highly contagious virus

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Uterine Leiomyomas

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Benign tumors of smooth muscle in uterus

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Spina Bifida
Meningocele
Myelomeningocele

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Incomplete closure of bones around spinal cord

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Inflammation around uturus, fallopian tubes, ovaries
may lead to infertility

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Cholelithiasis

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Gallstones

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Placentia Previa

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Placenta blocks cervix
hemorrage

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Cholecystitis

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Gallbladder inflammation

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Abruptio Placentae

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Placenta separates from uterine wall prematurely
hemorrage

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HIV/AIDS

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retroviral STD
destroys T4 cells
fatal

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Gastritis

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Stomach inflammation

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic, irreversible liver condition
scarring

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Gastroenteritis

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Inflammation of stomach and intestine

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Hiatal Hernia

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Protrusion of stomach into thoracic cavity

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Angina Pectoris

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Pain from temporary blockage of blood in heart muscle

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Celiac Disease

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Gluten intolerance
intestinal damage

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Congestive Heart Failure

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Heart's output does not meet body's need

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Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis

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Thickening of small artery walls

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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chronic progressive systemic inflammation of the synovial membrane

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Skin Cancer

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Most common: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma
Most deadly: melanoma

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Nystagmus

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involuntary repetitive eye movements

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Stomatitis

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Inflammation of *oral* mucosa, caused by HSV1

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Acute Viral Hepatitis

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Infection and inflammation of liver

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Meniere's Disease

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Chronic inner ear syndrome that leads to deafness
may destroy cilia

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Muscular Dystrophy

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Progressive bilateral wasting of skeletal muscles

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Cataract

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Opacity/clouding of lens in eye

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Hydrocephalus

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Too much CSF in brain
requires shunt

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Pyloric Stenosis

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Narrow opening between stomach and intestines;
projectile vomiting

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Urticaria

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HivesDec

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Decubitus Ulcer

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Stage 1: redness of skin
Stage 2: loss of epideris or dermis
Stage 3: all skin, not fascia
Stage 4: through fascia

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Scabies

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Itch mite infestation

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Lymphedema

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Abnormal accumulation of lymph

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Multiple Sclerosis

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Chronic progressive autoimmune disorder
Destruction of myelin sheaths

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Hypopituitarism

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Undersecretion of HGH
stunted growth, fatigue

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Simple Goiter

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Enlarged thyroid
mass on neck

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Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis

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progressive muscle paralysis until death
degeneration of motor neurons

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Gonorrhea

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GC
bacterial STD

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Genetic disorder with damaged mucous
primary symptoms in lungs, full body syndrome

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Pyelonephritis

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Infection and inflammation of the kidneys

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Syphilis

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Bacterial STD
Multiple stages
Brain eventually swiss cheese

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Trichomoniasis

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Protozoan infestation of vagina, etc

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Endometriosis

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Endometrial tissue outside of endometrium

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Gout

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Inadequate removal of uric acid
Collects in joints

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Myasthenia Gravis

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Chronic, progressive neuromuscular disease
Muscle weakness

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Acute Bacterial Meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Autoimmune disorder
Inflammation of connective-tissue

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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Occlusion or hemorrhage of blood to part of the brain

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Eczema

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Itchy skin, chronic

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Cold Sores

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Herpes Simplex Virus 1
Skin eruptions around mouth

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Rubeola

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measles

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Glaucoma

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Increased pressure of fluids in eye

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Rubella

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German measles
less severe

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Irritable Bowel Syndrom

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Abdominal pain
Altered bowel function
Most common GI disorder in US

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Atelectasis

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Collapsed or airless part/whole lung

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Malaria

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Transmitted by mosquitos
Febrile infectious disease

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West Nile Virus

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Transmitted by mosquitos
Encephalitis in brain

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Endocarditis

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Inflammation of membrane lining heart chambers and valve

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Parkinson's Disease

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Chronic disorder marked by muscle trembling and rigidity

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Hyperpituitarism

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Overproduction of pituitary hormones
Excessive height, bone growth

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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of percardium

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Myocarditis

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Inflammation of heart muscle and conduction system

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Varicella

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Chickenpox

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Macular Degeneration

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Changes in pigmented cells lead to poor fine vision

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Pleural Effusion

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Fluid in the membranes around lungs

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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Systemic infectious disease
Primary symptoms in lungs - cough

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Strabismus

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Inability to focus eyes on the same object

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Narrowing of cardiac arteries
Inadequate blood supply

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Lyme Disease

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Stereotypical rash, pain, neurological symptoms
Transmitted by ticks

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Pertussis

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Whooping cough

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CP

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Disorder of poor muscle control
Non-progressive
Occurs around birth

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Heart Rhythms
Flutter

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Rapid regular contrations
Shock to regain normal rhythm

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Heart Rhythms
Atrial Fibrillation

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rapid inefficient contractions
not the deadly one

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Heart Rhythms
Ventricular fibrillation

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life-threatening random electrical impulses through ventricles