Med Scribe Common Diagnoses

Cataract

clouding of eye lens

conjunctivitis

inflammation of outer membrane of eye

corneal abrasion

scratch on cornea

nystagmus

involuntary, irregular eye movement

orbital fracture

frature of biny socket that holds eye

ptosis

eyelids drooping

retinal detachment

when back color sensitive part of eye pulls away from supportive tissue

stye

red painful lump near edge of eyelid

allergic rhinitis

alergic response causing itchy watery eyes and sneezing

dental abscess

bacterial infection on soft tissue around tooth

dental carles

cavity

dental fracture

broken tooth

dysphagia

difficulty swallowing

epistaxis

nosebleed

hemotympanum

blood behind eardrum

middle ear effusion

fluid buildup within middle ear

otitis externa

outer ear infection

otitis media

middle ear infection

peritonsillar abscess

bacterial infection of pharynx around tonsils secondary to streptococcus infection

Pharyngitis

inflammation of mucous membrane and parts of pharynx

tympanic rupture

tear in eardrum

asthma

inflammation of airways+production of extra mucous, causing shortess of breath

Atelectasis

partial/total lung collapse

bronchitis

bronchi inflammation

chroncic obstructive pulmonary disease

group of lung diseases that bloxk airflow and make it difficult to breathe

Cystic fibrosis

lung disease casusing production on thick mucus in lungs, affecting breathing

hemothorax

blood in lung cavity

Pleurisy

pleural (lung) cavity inflammation

Pneumonia

infection+inflammation of air sacs in one/both lungs due to fuid buildup

Pneumothorax

Air in pleural cavity outside of lung organs

Upper respiratory infection

bacterial/viral infection of pharynx

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Enlargement+rupture of lower part of aorta

Anemia

blood doesn’t have enough RBCs

Angina Pectoris

Cardiac Chest Pain that isn’t myocardial infarction

Arrhythmia

irregular heartbeat

Asystole

heart no longer beating

Atrial Fibrillation

irregual, rapid heart beat caused by irregular electrical activity in heart

Cardiomegaly

enlarged heart

Congestive heart failure

chronic condition where heart loses ability to effectively pump blood

Costochondritis

costal cartilage inflammation

Deep venous thrombosis

blood clot in deep vein

hypertension

high blood pressure

Myocardial infarction

heart attack (coronary artery blocked)

Palpitation

aware of one’s own heartbeat

Peripheral vascular disease

outer blood vessels narrowing reducing blood flow to limbs

Pulmonary embolus

one of major arteries in lungs becomes blocked with clot

ST Elevation Mycocardial Infacrtion (STEMI)

heart attack characterized by ST wave elevation on EKG

Ventricular Tachycardia

pulse of more than 100 bpm with at least 3 irregular heartbeats in a row

Anal fissure

small tear in lining of anus

Appendicitis

appendix inflammation

Ascites

serous fluid accumulation in abdominal cavity

Cholecystitis

infection/inflammation of lining of gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

gall stones

cirrhosis

chronic liver damage causing scarring and liver failure

Diverticulitis

diverticula (intestine) inflammation

Diverticulosis

small pounches in lining of colon that bulge outward through weak spots

gastritis

stomach lining inflammation

Gastro esophageal reflux disease

regurgitation of bile from stomach into esophagus

gastroenteritis

inflammation of GI tract involving stoach+small intestine

Hemorrhoids

swollen+inflammed veins in rectum and anus

Hepatosplenomegaly

enlarged spleen and liver

Hydrocele

accumulate of serous fluid within a body sac

Hyperlipidemia

excessive fat in blood; high cholesterol

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

GI condition with abdominal cramping and diarrhea/constipation

Pancreatitis

Chronic/acute pancreas inflammation

Peptic Ulcer Disease

sores that develop on lining of esophagus/stomach/small intestine

Perforated Bowel

Completed penetration of any part of GI wall

Small bowel obstruction

blockage of small/large intestine by digested food

Acute Renal Failure

sudden oss of kidney function

Bacterial Vaginosis

overgrowth of acteria within vagina causing inflammation

Bartholin Cyst

pus builup withing Bartholin glands (withing labial folds)

Chronic Kidney Disease

chronic decrease in kidneys ability to filter blood

Ectopic Pregnancy

pregnancy where fertilized egg implanted outside uterus

Endometriosis

normal uterine lining grows outside uterus

Epididymitis

inflammation of tube at back of testicle

Intrauterine pregnancy

normal pregnancy

Ovarian cyst

solid/fluid filled pocket (cyst) in/on ovary

Ovarian Torsion

rotation of ovary and part of pallopian tube that cuts of vascular supply

Prostitis

prastate inflammation

Pyelonephritis

kidney infection

Testicular Torsion

twisting of testicles

Urinary Tract Infection

Bracterial infection of lining of urethra/bladder

Urolithiasis

bladderstones

Bunion

outgrowth of toe bones causing painful sore

Dislocation

joint that is forced out of normal position

Fracture

breaking bone

Hematoma

swollen area caused by accumulation of blood from ruptured vessel

Osteoarthritis

arthritis occuring when flexible tisse at ends of bone wears out

rhabdomyolysis

muscle break down

bell’s palsy

sudden weakness in muscles on one side of face (not caused by stroke)

Cerebral Vascular Accident

stroke; loss of blood from part of brain

Cluster Headache

headaches that occur in pattern

Meningitis

memingines inflammtion (membraines surrounding brain+spinal cord)

Migraine

instense headahce, often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity

Neuropathy

nerve pain that exists without physical damage

Transient Ischemic Attack

Brief stroke-like attack that resolves spontaneously

Vertigo

Dizziness; specifically characterized by sensation that room is spinning

Cellulitis

skin infection/inflammation

contusion

region of injured tissue/skin where blood capillaries are ruptured

Decubitus ulcer

pressure sore on skin