Common Diagnoses

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Enlargement and rupture of the lower part of the aorta

Acute Renal Failure

Sudden loss of kidney function

Allergic Rhinitis

allergic response causing itchy, watery, eyes, and sneezing.

Anal Fissure

Small tear in the lining of the anus

Anaphylactic Shock

extreme allergic reaction involving heart failure, circulatory collapse,

Anaphylaxis

Difficulty breathing brought on by an allergic reaction

Anemia

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

Angina Pectoris

Cardiac chest pain that is not a Myocardial Infarction

Anxiety

feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease. Typically accompanied by compulsive

Appendicitis

inflammation of the appendix

Arrhythmia

Improper heartbeat

Ascites

Accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

Asthma

Inflammation of the airways, and the production of extra mucous, causing

Asystole

condition where the heart is no longer beating

Atelectasis

Partial or total collapse of the lung

Atrial Fibrillation

Irregular, rapid heart rate caused by irregular electrical activity in the

Bacterial Vaginosis

overgrowth of bacteria within the vagina, causing inflammation

Bartholin Cyst

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

Bell’s palsy

Sudden weakness in the muscles of one side of the face. Not caused by a

Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi

Bunion

outgrowth of the toe bones causing a painful sore. Caused by wearing pointed

Cardiomegaly

Enlarged heart

Cardiovascular

Cataract

Clouding of eye lens

Cellulitis

Inflammation/Infection of skin

Cerebral Vascular Accident

stroke, loss of blood to part of the brain

Cholecystitis

Infection/Inflammation of the lining of the gallbladder

Cholelithiasis

gall stones

Chronic Kidney Disease

chronic decrease in the ability of the kidneys to filter the blood

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A group of lung diseases that block airflow and

Cirrhosis

Chronic liver damage, causing scarring and liver failure

Cluster Headache

Headaches that occur in a pattern

Congestive Heart Failure

Chronic condition where the heart loses its ability to effectively

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of outer membrane of the eye

Contusion

region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries are ruptured

Corneal Abrasion

Scratch on the cornea

Costochondritis

Inflammation of the costal cartilage

Cystic Fibrosis

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

Decubitus ulcer

pressure sore on skin

Deep venous thrombosis

blood clot in a deep vein, most typically in the legs

Dental Abscess

bacterial infection of the soft tissue around a tooth

Dental Caries

cavity

Dental Fracture

broken tooth

Depression

Mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in

Dermatitis

Inflammation of the skin

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Depletion of the body's alkali reserves due to diabetes, causing a

Dislocation

a joint that is forced out of a normal position

Diverticulitis

Inflammation/infection of the diverticula (intestines)

Diverticulosis

Condition of having small pouches in the lining of the colon that bulge

Drug Dependence

reliance on a drug to function normally

Dysphagia

difficultly or discomfort in swallowing

Ectopic Pregnancy

a pregnancy in which the fertilized eggs implants outside the uterus

Eczema

Nonspecific, Inflammatory condition of the skin

Endocrine

Endometriosis

condition where normal uterine lining grows outside the uterus

Epididymitis

Inflammation of the tube at the back of the testicle

Epistaxis

Nosebleed

Foreign Body

object embedded or stuck inside a part of the body

Fracture

Breaking/Cracking of a bone

Gastritis

inflammation of the stomach lining

Gastro esophageal reflux disease

Disease caused by the regurgitation of bile from the

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the GI tract involving stomach and small intestine

Gastrointestinal

Genitourinary

Hematologic

Hematoma

Swollen area caused by accumulation of blood from ruptured vessel

Hemorrhoids

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

Hemothorax

Blood in the lung cavity

Hemotypanum

blood behind the eardrum

Hepatosplenomegaly

Enlargement of spleen and liver

Homicidal Ideation

thinking and/or planning to harm others

Hydrocele

accumulate of serous fluid within a body sac

Hyperglycemia

Blood sugar over 120

Hyperkalemia

Elevated potassium

Hyperlipidemia

Excessive fat in the blood, high cholesterol

Hypertension

High Blood Pressure

Hypoglycemia

Blood sugar under 90

Hyponatremia

Low blood sodium

Hypothyroidism

Subnormal activity of the thyroid gland.

Immunologic

Influenza

infection by a flu virus

Intrauterine Pregnancy

normal pregnancy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A chronic and unpleasant gastrointestinal condition marked

Keloid

scar formation consisting of dense tissue

Laceration

deep cut or tear in skin or flesh

Lymphadenopathy

Enlargement of lymph nodes

Meningitis

An inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and

Metacarpal fracture

A fracture of one of the five bones that form that part of the hand

Middle Ear Effusion

fluid buildup within the middle ear

Migraine

intense headache, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light

Miscellaneous

Musculoskeletal

Myocardial infarction

heart attack (coronary artery occluded)

Neurological

Neuropathy

nerve pain that exists without physical damage

Nosocomial infections

Opportunistic infections contracted while in the hospital, eg a

Nystagmus

Involuntary, irregular eye movement

Orbital fracture

A fracture of the bony socket that holds the eyeball.

Osteoarthritis

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

Otitis externa

An infection of the outer ear