scribeology common diagnoses

Cataract

Clouding of eye lens

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of outer membrane of the eye

Corneal Abrasion

Scratch on the cornea

Nystagmus

involuntary, irregular eye movement

Orbital fracture

a fracture on the boney socket that holds the eyeball

Ptosis

drooping of the eyelid

Retinal Detachment

when the back color sensitive part of the eye pulls away from the 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

cavity

Dental Fracture

broken tooth

Dysphagia

difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

Epistaxis

nosebleed

Hemotympanum

blood behind the eardrum

Middle Ear Effusion

fluid buildup within the middle ear

Otitis externa

an infection of the outer ear

Otitis media

an infection of the middle ear

Peritonsillar Abscess

bacterial infection of the pharynx around the tonsils; secondary to a streptococcus infection

Pharyngitis

inflammation of the mucous membranes and parts of the pharynx

Tympanic Rupture

tear in the eardrum

Asthma

inflammation of the airways and the production of extra mucous, causing shortness of breath

Atelectasis

partial or total collapse of the lung

Bronchitis

inflammation of the bronchi

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breath, mostly commonly associated with long term smoking habits

Cystic Fibrosis

a lung disease that causes the production of thick mucus in the lungs, hampering breathing

Hemothorax

blood in the lung cavity

Pleurisy

inflammation of the pleural (lung) cavity

Pneumonia

infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs due to fluid buildup

Pneumothorax

air in the pleural (lung) cavity outside of the lung organs

Upper Respiratory Infection

bacterial or viral infection on the pharynx

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

enlargement and rupture of the lower part of the aorta

Anemia

a condition in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells

Angina Pectoris

cardiac chest pain that is not a mycocardial infarction

Arrhythmia

improper heartbeat

Asystole

condition where the heart is no longer beating

Atrial Fibrillation

irregular, rapid heart rate caused by irregular 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 typically in the legs

Hypertension

high blood pressure

Myocardial infarction

heart attack

Palpitation

awareness of one’s own heartbeat, feelings of heart racing

Peripheral Vascular Disease

condition of narrowing the outer blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the limbs

Pulmonary Embolus

when one of the major arteries in the lungs become blocked with a blood clot

STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)

heart attack characterized by the elevation of ST wave on an EKG

Ventricular Tachycardia

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

infection/inflammation of the lining of the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

gall stones

Cirrhosis

chronic liver damage causing scarring and liver failure

Diverticulitis

inflammation/infection of the diverticula (intestines)

Diverticulosis

condition of having small pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge outwards through weak spots. in some cases may lead to diverticulitis

Gastritis

inflammation of the stomach lining

Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

disease caused by the regurgitation of bile from the stomach into the esophagus

Gastroenteritis

inflammation of the GI tract involving stomach and small intestines

Hemorrhoids

swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding

Hepatosplenomegaly

enlargement of the spleen and liver

Hydrocele

accumulate of serous fluid within a body sac

Hyperlipidemia

excessive fat in the blood, high cholesterol

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

a chronic and unpleasant gastrointestinal condition marked by abdominal cramping, and diarrhea or constipation

Pancreatitis

chronic or acute inflammation of the pancreas

Peptic Ulcer Disease: sores that develop on the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small

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

Perforated Bowel

complete penetration of any part of the gastrointestinal wall

Small Bowel Obstruction

blockage of the small or large intestine by digested food

Acute Renal Failure

sudden loss of kidney function

Bacterial Vaginosis

overgrowth or bacteria within the vagina, causing inflammation

Bartholin Cyst

buildup of pus within the bartholin glands (within the labial folds)

Chronic Kidney Disease

chronic decrease in the ability of the kidneys to filter blood

Ectopic Pregnancy

a pregnancy in which the fertilized eggs implants outside of the uterus

Endometriosis

conditions where normal uterine lining grows outside of the uterus

Epididymitis

inflammation of the tube in the back of the testicle

Intrauterine Pregnancy

normal pregnancy

Ovarian Cyst

solid or fluid filled sack or packet (cyst) in or on an ovary

Ovarian Torsion

rotation of the ovary and portion of the fallopian tube that cuts off vascular supply

Prostitis

swelling of the prostate

Pyelonephritis

infection of the kidney

Testicular Torsion

twisting of the testicles

Urinary Tract Infection

bacterial infection of the lining of the urethra or bladder

Urolithiasis

bladder stones

Bunion

outgrowth of the tone bones causing a painful sore; caused by wearing pointed shoes

Dislocation

a joint that is forced out of a normal position

Fracture

breaking/cracking of a bone

Hematoma

swollen area caused by accumulation of blood from a ruptured vessel

Metacarpal fracture

a fracture of one of the five bones that form part of the hand between the wrist and the fingers

Osteoarthritis

arthritis occurring when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears out

Rhabdomyolysis

break down of the muscles

Bell’s palsy

sudden weakness in the muscles of one sides of the face; not caused by a stroke

Cerebral Vascular Accident

stroke, loss of blood to part of the brain

Cluster Headache

headaches that occur in a pattern

Meningitis

inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

Migraine

intense headache, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light

Neuropathy

nerve pain that exists without physical damage

Transient Ischemic Attack

brief, stroke-like attack that resolves spontaneously

Vertigo

dizziness; specifically characterized by the sensation that the room is spinning

Anxiety

feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease. typically accompanied by compulsive behavior or panic attacks

Depression

mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in living life