English 4th year General Medicine

DOB

Date of birth

GP

General Practitioner

C/o

complains of

HPC(PC)

History of (Presenting Complaint)

alleviation

the act of making something bad such as pain or problems less severe

carpus

the bones between the hand and the lower part of the arm that form the wrist

talus

a bone forming part of the ankle joint

calcaneus

the large bone that forms the heel (= back part of the foot)

pavement

a path with a hard surface on one or both sides of a road that people walk on

tarmac

асфальт

Scalding

a severe burn injury caused by hot liquids (water, oil) or steam, resulting in intense, immediate pain, blisters, swelling, and potential skin loss

Like a tight band around my head

A feeling of a tight band around your head is the classic symptom of a tension headache, the most common type of headache, often caused by stress, anxiety, muscle tension in the neck/scalp, or fatigue.

Non-throbbing pain in the head

Typically described as a dull, constant, pressure-like ache, often caused by tension-type headaches. These headaches create a band-like tightness around the head, affecting both sides, and are commonly triggered by stress, poor posture, or lack of sleep.

A thunderclap headache

A severe, sudden headache that peaks in intensity within 60 seconds, often described as the "worst headache of your life". It is a medical emergency requiring immediate evaluation, as it can indicate dangerous conditions like a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Symptoms include rapid, intense pain, sometimes with nausea, vomiting, confusion, or vision changes.

Shooting pain

A sharp, sudden, intense, or electric shock-like sensation, often described as stabbing or radiating, typically caused by nerve irritation, damage, or compression. Common causes include pinched nerves, sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or neuropathy. Immediate medical attention is necessary if these pains are accompanied by weakness, numbness, or loss of bowel/bladder control.

Sciatica

Pain caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve—the longest nerve in the body—running from the lower back down the legs.

spasmodic

Happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way

A boring pain

A persistent, dull, and deep aching sensation, often described as feeling like a drilling or grinding sensation in the bones or muscles. It is usually chronic, less intense than sharp pain, but bothersome due to its constant nature. It frequently signals underlying musculoskeletal issues or inflammatory conditions.

Double up

Bend Over (Pain/Laughter): To bend at the waist due to intense emotion or physical discomfort.

"Wracked with pain" (often spelled racked with pain)

Describes suffering from intense physical or emotional torment, leaving someone shaken or overwhelmed. It implies being overwhelmed by agony, guilt, or distress, often used to describe severe, involuntary, or body-shaking pain.

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