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Conditions/Disease

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Condition
Definition
kyphosis   show
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show shortness of breath  
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candidiasis   show
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arteriosclerosis   show
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show inflammation of the shoulder caused by overuse of certain muscles  
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interstitial cystitis   show
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Chron's disease   show
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show common cold; caused by a wide variety of diseases  
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show blistering skin lesions; common bacterial skin infection, highly contagious  
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herpes zoster   show
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show lump on the eyelid; caused by a blockage of a small gland in the tear area  
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xerosis   show
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malignant melanoma   show
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sycosis vulgaris   show
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cheilitis   show
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show when the heart fails to deliver enough blood to the body  
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show does not involve medical intervention; can be passive-from mother at birth or active-from previous illness  
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show fish-like skin; genetic disorder occurs shortly after birth, resulting from excess of keratin  
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petechiae   show
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meniscus tear   show
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show infection of the small intestine; caused by giardia, a parasitic protozoan, in drinking water or uncooked foods  
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osteoporosis   show
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show hardening of the arteries; fatty materials collect in the walls of the arteries, restricting blood flow  
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show absence of sweating; can be caused by processes that control the sweating response, skin diseases, drugs, and some medical conditions  
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tinea corporis   show
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show flu; an infection of the upper respiratory that can cause fever, muscle aches, headaches, and weakness; antibiotics not effective on viral infections  
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show hole in the stomach lining; caused when the digestive acids corrode the lining of the stomach, related to bacteria, medications, and smoking  
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acne vulgaris   show
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hag phenomena   show
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cardiomyopathy   show
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anosmia   show
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sleep apnea   show
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insomnia   show
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show iron deficiency; anemia causes fatigue, pale skin, irritability, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, and headaches; caused by too little iron in the diet, poor absorbtion, blood loss  
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show narrowing of the blood vessels; can lead to decreased blood flow to body parts, antihistamines, cough medicines, and caffeine cause vasoconstriction  
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hemiplegia   show
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show bad breath; fruity smell can be a sign of diabetic conditions  
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transient ischemic attack   show
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haglund's deformity   show
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show susceptibility to bleeding; caused by congenital or hereditary factors such as hemophilia or as a result of metabolic or nutritional abnormalities  
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rhinophyma   show
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show transferred by fleas; occurs when the fleas lose their natural hosts due to high death rates in their normal animal hosts; they seek out new blood hosts, increasing the risk to humans  
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show increased fluid pressure; causes damage to the optic nerve causing vision loss and eventual blindness  
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pernicious anemia   show
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TMJ   show
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show chronic weakness of voluntary muscles; weakness occurs when the nerve impulses do not fully reach the muscle cells, because of a blockage of the neurotransmitters, improves with rest  
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show infection of the finger’s pulp space; unable to spread, resulting in an abscess which creates pressure and damage of surrounding tissues  
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show boil; an infection of the hair follicles and surrounding skin, caused by staphylococcal bacteria  
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Meniere's disease   show
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floaters   show
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show rapid heart rate  
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show bulging eyes; result of inflammation, edema, tumors or thyroid disorders, or hereditary  
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show ruptured thumb ligament  
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cardiac tamponade   show
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hirsutism   show
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melanoma   show
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show sleep talking  
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show mononucleosis  
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show excess blood volume; can result from cardiac disease, steroids, and excess intake of sodium; cardiac failure occurs  
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show mole; is noncancerous but can develop into cancerous forms  
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show earache; caused by build-up of fluid and pressure  
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embolism   show
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show causes cold sores, genital warts, remains dormant; there are two types- type one is associated with infections of the lip, mouth, and face; type two transmitted through sexual contact; virus remains dormant after an infection  
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