Scribe.ology - Common Diagnoses

cataract

eyes; clouding of the lens

conjunctivitis

eyes; inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye

corneal abrasion

eyes; scratch on the cornea

nystagmus

eyes; involunary, irregular eye movement

orbital fracture

eyes; fracture of the bony socket that hold the eyeball

ptosis

eyes; drooping of the eyelid

retinal detachment

eyes; when the back, color sensitive part of the eye pulls away from the supportive tissue

stye

eyes; red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid

allergic rhinitis

ENT; allergic response causing itchy, watery eyes and sneezing

dental abscess

ENT; bacterial infection of the soft tissue around a tooth

dental caries

ENT; cavity

dental fracture

ENT; broken tooth

dysphagia

ENT; difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

epistaxis

ENT; nosebleed

hemotympanum

ENT; blood behind the eardrum

middle ear effusion

ENT; fluid buildup within the middle ear

otitis externa

ENT; an infection of the outer ear

otitis media

ENT; an infection of the middle ear

peritonsillar abscess

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

pharyngitis

ENT; inflammation of the mucous membranes and parts of the pharynx

tympanic rupture

ENT; tear in the eardrum

asthma

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

atelectasis

respiratory; partial or total collapse of the lung

bronchitis

respiratory; inflammation of the bronchi

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

respiratory; a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe, most commonly associated with long term smoking habits

cystic fibrosis (CF)

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

hemothorax

respiratory; blood in the lung cavity

pleurisy

respiratory; inflammation of the pleural (lung) activity

pneumonia

respiratory; infection and inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs

pneumothorax

respiratory; air in the pleural (lung) cavity

upper respiratory infection

respiratory; bacterial or viral infection of the pharynx

abdominal aortic aneurysm

cardiovascular; enlargement and rupture of the lower part of the aorta

anemia

cardiovascular; a condition in which the blood does not have enough RBCs

angina pectoris

cardiovascular; cardiac chest pain that is not a MI

arrhythmia

cardiovascular; improper heartbeat

asystole

cardiovascular; condition where the heart is no longer beating

atrial fibrillation (a-fib)

cardiovascular; irregular, rapid heart rate caused by irregular electrical activity in the heart

cardiomegaly

cardiovascular; enlargement of the heart

congestive heart failure (CHF)

cardiovascular; chronic condition where the heart loses its ability to effectively pump blood

costochondritis

cardiovascular; inflammation of the costal cartilage

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

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

hypertension (HTN)

cardiovascular; high blood pressure

myocardial infarction (MI)

cardiovascular; heart attack (coronary artery occluded)

palpitation

cardiovascular; awareness of one's own heartbeat, feelings of heart racing

peripheral vascular disease (PVD)

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

pulmonary embolus

cardiovascular; when one of the major arteries in the lungs becomes blocked with a blood clot

ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

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

ventricular tachycardia (v-tach)

cardiovascular; pulse of more than 100 bpm with at least 3 irregular heartbeats in a row

anal fissure

GI; small tear in the lining of the anus

appendicitis

GI; inflammation of the appendix

ascites

GI; accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity

cholecystitis

GI; infection/inflammation of the lining of the gallbladder

cholelithiasis

GI; gall stones

cirrhosis

GI; chronic liver damage, causing scarring and liver failure

diverticulitis

GI; inflammation/infection of the diverticula (intestines)

diverticulosis

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

gastritis

GI; inflammation of the stomach lining

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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

gastroenteritis

GI; inflammation of the GI tract, involving the stomach and small intestine

hemorrhoids

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

hepatosplenomegaly

GI; enlargement of the spleen and liver

hydrocele

GI; accumulation of serous fluid within a body sac

hyperlipidemia

GI; excessive fat in the blood, high cholesterol

irritable bowel syndrome

GI; a chronic and unpleasant GI condition marked by abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and constipation

pancreatitis

GI; chronic or acute inflammation of the pancreas

peptic ulcer disease (PUD)

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

perforated bowel

GI; complete penetration of any part of the GI wall

small bowel obstruction

GI; blockage of the small or large intestine by digested foo

acute renal failure

GU; sudden loss of kidney function

bacterial vaginosis

GU; overgrowth of bacteria within the vagina, causing inflammation

Bartholin cyst

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

chronic kidney disease (CKD)

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

ectopic pregnancy

GU; a pregnancy in which the fertilzed eggs implants outside the uterus

endometriosis

GU; condition where normal uterine lining grows outside the uterus

epididymitis

GU; inflammation of the tube at the back of the testicle

intrauterine pregnancy

GU; normal pregnancy

ovarian cyst

GU; solid or fluid filled sac or pocket (cyst) in or on an ovary

ovarian torsion

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

prostitis

GU; swelling of the prostate

pyelonephritis

GU; infection of the kidney

testicular torsion

GU; twisting of the testicles

urinary tract infection (UTI)

GU; bacterial infection of the lining of the urethra or bladder

urolithiasis

GU; bladder stones

bunion

musculoskeletal; outgrowth of the toe bones, causing a painful sore; caused by wearing pointed shoes

dislocation

musculoskeletal; a joint that is forced out of a normal position

fracture

musculoskeletal; breaking/cracking of a bone

hematoma

musculoskeletal; swollen area caused by accumulation of blood from ruptured vessel

metacarpal fracture

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

osteoarthritis

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

rhabdomyolysis

musculoskeletal; breakdown of the muscles

Bell's palsy

neurological; sudden weakness in the muscles of one side of the face; not caused by stroke

cerebral vascular accident (CVA)

neurological; also known as a stroke, it is a loss of blood to a part of the brain

cluster headache

neurological; headaches that occur in a pattern

meningitis

neurological; an inflammation of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord

migraine

neurological; intense headache, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light

neuropathy

neurological; nerve pain that exists without physical damage

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

neurological; brief, stroke-like attack that resolves spontaneously

vertigo

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

anxiety

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

depression

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