Scribe.ology - Common Medical 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

Separation of the retina from its 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 in a tooth.

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

Infection of the outer ear.

Otitis Media

Infection of the middle ear.

Peritonsillar Abscess

Bacterial infection around the tonsils, usually due to streptococcus.

Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the pharynx.

Tympanic Rupture

Tear in the eardrum.

Asthma

Inflammation of the airways with 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, often linked to long-term smoking.

Cystic Fibrosis

Disease causing thick mucus in the lungs that hampers breathing.

Hemothorax

Blood in the pleural cavity.

Pleurisy

Inflammation of the pleural cavity.

Pneumonia

Infection and inflammation of lung air sacs with fluid buildup.

Pneumothorax

Air in the pleural cavity outside the lung.

Upper Respiratory Infection

Bacterial or viral infection of the upper airway.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Enlargement and potential rupture of the lower part of the aorta.

Anemia

Condition in which the blood lacks enough red blood cells.

Angina Pectoris

Cardiac chest pain that is not a myocardial infarction.

Arrhythmia

Improper heartbeat.

Asystole

Condition where the heart is no longer beating.

Atrial Fibrillation

Irregular, rapid heartbeat from abnormal electrical activity.

Cardiomegaly

Enlarged heart.

Congestive Heart Failure

Chronic inability of the heart to pump blood effectively.

Costochondritis

Inflammation of costal cartilage.

Deep Venous Thrombosis

Blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the legs.

Hypertension

High blood pressure.

Myocardial Infarction

Heart attack caused by coronary artery occlusion.

Palpitation

Awareness of one’s own heartbeat or heart racing.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Narrowing of peripheral blood vessels reducing limb blood flow.

Pulmonary Embolus

Blockage of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot.

STEMI

ST-elevation myocardial infarction seen as ST wave elevation on an EKG.

Ventricular Tachycardia

Heart rate >100 bpm with at least three irregular ventricular beats.

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 or inflammation of the gallbladder lining.

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones.

Cirrhosis

Chronic liver damage causing scarring and failure.

Diverticulitis

Inflammation or infection of intestinal diverticula.

Diverticulosis

Presence of pouch-like diverticula in the colon.

Gastritis

Inflammation of the stomach lining.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus.

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.

Hemorrhoids

Swollen, inflamed veins in the rectum or anus causing discomfort.

Hepatosplenomegaly

Enlargement of the liver and spleen.

Hydrocele

Accumulation of serous fluid in a body sac.

Hyperlipidemia

Excess fat or cholesterol in the blood.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Chronic GI disorder with abdominal cramps and diarrhea or constipation.

Pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas.

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Sores in the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or small intestine.

Perforated Bowel

Full-thickness penetration of the gastrointestinal wall.

Small Bowel Obstruction

Blockage of the intestine by digested food.

Acute Renal Failure

Sudden loss of kidney function.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Overgrowth of vaginal bacteria causing inflammation.

Bartholin Cyst

Pus-filled cyst of the Bartholin glands.

Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic decrease in kidney filtration ability.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Pregnancy implanted outside the uterus.

Endometriosis

Uterine lining tissue growing outside the uterus.

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the epididymis behind the testicle.

Intrauterine Pregnancy

Normal pregnancy within the uterus.

Ovarian Cyst

Solid or fluid-filled sac in or on an ovary.

Ovarian Torsion

Rotation cutting off blood supply to ovary and fallopian tube.

Prostitis

Swelling of the prostate.

Pyelonephritis

Kidney infection.

Testicular Torsion

Twisting of the testicles.

Urinary Tract Infection

Bacterial infection of the urethra or bladder lining.

Urolithiasis

Bladder stones.

Bunion

Bony outgrowth at the big toe causing pain.

Dislocation

Joint forced out of normal position.

Fracture

Break or crack of a bone.

Hematoma

Swollen area of collected blood from ruptured vessels.

Metacarpal Fracture

Fracture of one of the hand’s metacarpal bones.

Osteoarthritis

Joint arthritis from cartilage wear.

Rhabdomyolysis

Breakdown of muscle tissue.

Bell’s Palsy

Sudden weakness of facial muscles on one side.

Cerebral Vascular Accident

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

Cluster Headache

Headaches occurring in cyclical patterns.

Meningitis

Inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord.

Migraine

Intense headache with nausea and light sensitivity.

Neuropathy

Nerve pain without physical damage.

Transient Ischemic Attack

Brief stroke-like attack that resolves spontaneously.

Vertigo

Spinning dizziness sensation.

Anxiety

Feelings of worry or unease, often with panic attacks.

Depression

Persistent sadness and loss of interest.