Common Diagnoses

Cataract

Clouding of the eye lens

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye

Corneal Abrasion

Scratch on the cornea

Nystagmus

Involuntary irregular eye movement

Orbital Fracture

Fracture of the bony socket that holds the eyeball

Ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid

Retinal Detachment

When the color-sensitive layer at the back of the eye pulls away from supportive tissue

Stye

Red painful lump near the edge of the eyelid

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes, and sneezing

Dental Abscess

Bacterial infection of the soft tissue around a tooth

Dental Caries

Tooth decay (cavity)

Dental Fracture

Broken or cracked tooth

Dysphagia

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

Epistaxis

Nosebleed

Hemotympanum

Blood behind the eardrum

Middle Ear Effusion

Fluid buildup in the middle ear

Otitis Externa

Infection of the outer ear canal

Otitis Media

Infection of the middle ear

Peritonsillar Abscess

Bacterial infection of the tissue around the tonsils, often secondary to streptococcal infection

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the pharynx (throat)

Tympanic Rupture

Tear or perforation of the eardrum

Asthma

Inflammation of the airways and production of excess mucus causing shortness of breath

Atelectasis

Partial or total collapse of the lung

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult, most commonly associated with long-term smoking

Cystic Fibrosis

Genetic lung disease causing thick mucus buildup in the lungs that impairs breathing

Hemothorax

Blood in the pleural (lung) cavity

Pleurisy

Inflammation of the pleura (lung lining)

Pneumonia

Infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs with fluid buildup

Pneumothorax

Air in the pleural cavity outside the lung

Upper Respiratory Infection

Viral or bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract (pharynx)

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Enlargement and rupture risk of the lower aorta

Anemia

Condition in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells

Angina Pectoris

Cardiac chest pain not caused by a myocardial infarction

Arrhythmia

Irregular heartbeat

Asystole

Condition where the heart is no longer beating

Atrial Fibrillation

Irregular rapid heart rate caused by disorganized electrical activity in the heart

Cardiomegaly

Enlarged heart

Congestive Heart Failure

Chronic condition where the heart loses its ability to effectively pump blood

Costochondritis

Inflammation of the costal cartilage

Deep Venous Thrombosis

Blood clot in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs

Hypertension

High blood pressure

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack caused by coronary artery blockage

Palpitation

Awareness of one's own heartbeat or feeling of heart racing

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Narrowing of peripheral blood vessels reducing blood flow to limbs

Pulmonary Embolus

Blockage of a major pulmonary artery by a blood clot

STEMI

ST-elevation myocardial infarction (heart attack with ST elevation on EKG)

Ventricular Tachycardia

Rapid heart rhythm (>100 bpm) with at least 3 abnormal beats in a row

Anal Fissure

Small tear in the lining of the anus

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix

Ascites

Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

Cholecystitis

Inflammation or infection of the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones

Cirrhosis

Chronic liver damage causing scarring and eventual liver failure

Diverticulitis

Inflammation or infection of diverticula in the intestines

Diverticulosis

Presence of small pouches in the colon wall that can bulge outward and may lead to diverticulitis

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach lining

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Condition caused by regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving the stomach and small intestine

Hemorrhoids

Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus causing discomfort and bleeding

Hepatosplenomegaly

Enlargement of both the liver and spleen

Hydrocele

Accumulation of serous fluid within a body sac

Hyperlipidemia

Excess fat in the blood (high cholesterol)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Chronic gastrointestinal condition marked by abdominal cramping and diarrhea or constipation

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine

Perforated Bowel

Complete penetration (hole) in the gastrointestinal wall

Small Bowel Obstruction

Blockage of the small intestine by digested material

Acute Renal Failure

Sudden loss of kidney function

Bacterial Vaginosis

Overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina causing inflammation

Bartholin Cyst

Buildup of fluid or pus in the Bartholin glands within the labia

Chronic Kidney Disease

Progressive long-term decrease in kidney function

Ectopic Pregnancy

Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus

Endometriosis

Condition where uterine lining tissue grows outside the uterus

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis (tube at the back of the testicle)

Intrauterine Pregnancy

Normal pregnancy occurring within the uterus

Ovarian Cyst

Fluid-filled or solid sac in or on an ovary

Ovarian Torsion

Twisting of the ovary and fallopian tube that cuts off blood supply

Prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland

Pyelonephritis

Kidney infection

Testicular Torsion

Twisting of the spermatic cord cutting off blood supply to the testicle

Urinary Tract Infection

Bacterial infection of the urinary tract (urethra or bladder)

Urolithiasis

Presence of stones in the urinary tract (kidney/bladder stones)

Bunion

Outgrowth of the toe joint causing a painful deformity often associated with tight or pointed shoes

Dislocation

Joint forced out of its normal anatomical position

Fracture

Break or crack in a bone

Hematoma

Localized swelling caused by accumulation of blood from ruptured blood vessels

Metacarpal Fracture

Fracture of one of the five bones of the hand between the wrist and fingers

Osteoarthritis

Degenerative joint disease caused by breakdown of cartilage at the ends of bones

Rhabdomyolysis

Breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue leading to release of muscle components into the bloodstream

Bell's Palsy

Sudden weakness of the muscles on one side of the face not caused by stroke

Cerebral Vascular Accident

Stroke caused by loss of blood flow to part of the brain

Cluster Headache

Headaches that occur in cyclical or patterned episodes

Meningitis

Inflammation of the meninges surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Migraine

Severe headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light

Neuropathy

Nerve pain or dysfunction without obvious physical injury

Transient Ischemic Attack

Temporary stroke-like episode that resolves spontaneously

Vertigo

Sensation of spinning dizziness often due to inner ear or neurological causes

Anxiety

Feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease often accompanied by physical symptoms or panic

Depression

Mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities