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Sciatica/ Sciatic Neuritis
Pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back.
Usually caused when a herniated disk or bone spur in the spine presses on the nerve.
Leukocytosis
High level of white blood cells in blood
Rhabdomyoylsis
Breaking down of muscle tissue that releases damaging protein into the blood
Cervical Radiculopathy
Pinched or irritated nerve in the neck, causing pain, numbness, or weakness radiating into the chest or arms
Syncope
Fairing, or sudden temporary loss of consciousness
Lower Extremity Edema
Swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs
Occurs when excess fluid accumulates in the interstitial tissues of the lower limbs
Uremia
A condition involving abnormally high levels of waste product in the blood
Occur when kidneys no longer filter properly
Chloedocholithiasis
Presence of gallstones in the common bile duct (CBD)
Malignant hypothermia
potentially fatal reaction to certain anesthetic drugs and muscle relaxants used during surgery
Acute Diverticulitis
Inflammation of small pouches (diverticula) that can form in wall of the colon
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
spinal canal in the neck narrows, compressing the spinal cord and nerves
Sickle Cell Anemia
abnormal sickle-shaped or broken down red blood cells block blood flow, causing pain, infections, and potentially organ damage, anemia, and other complications
Congestive heart failure
Chronic condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should
Heart failure can occur if the heart cannot pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic) adequately
Abdominal distension
Bloating and swelling in belly area
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
non-invasive, early-stage breast cancer that affects the cells lining the milk ducts in the breast
Pyelonephritis
Kidney infection
Pleural Effusion
Buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
Fluid can accumulate around lungs due to poor pumping by the heart or by inflammation