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| Diarrhea Same as above Loss of ability of the large bowel to absorb fluids, secondary to damage to the cell lining of the bowel This damage has many etiologies, including viral, bacterial, and protozoal, among others Loose, watery bowel movements Diarrhea is defined by the consistency of the stool, not by the frequency Fever may be present with infectious diarrhea Blood may be noted in the stool Not applicable Refer to a physician if symptoms/signs persist Stool hemocult and stool cultures are sometimes done Studies for ova, cysts, and parasites (OCP) may be ordered Not applicable |
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| Dysmenorrhea Same as above Lack of proper blood flow to pelvic organs Hormonal imbalance in female athletes Painful menstruation Cramps Headache Lower abdominal pain Changing emotional state Nausea Abdominal tenderness during menstruation Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
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| Epilepsy/seizure disorder Seizures Disorder of the brain that causes intermittent episodes of symptoms These range from brief breaks in the consciousness to total body tonic-clonic seizures that lead to unconsciousness May have aura (change in vision or smell) before seizure The obvious tonic-clonic seizure is easily diagnosed, but more subtle seizures include brief breaks in consciousness that do not involve totally losing consciousness Not applicable Refer to a neurologist if seizure occurs Electroencephalogram (EEG) and CT head to rule out tumor in brain Not applicable |
| Gastritis Stomachache Heartburn Inflammation of the lining of the stomach due to increased acid Certain medications (i.e., aspirin) Certain infectious agents Burning ache at the epigastic area of the abdomen Tenderness to palpation at the epigastric area Not applicable Refer to a gastroenterologist Not applicable |
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| Gastroenteritis Stomach flu/food poisoning Usually viral, but sometimes bacterial, infection of the gastrointestinal tract Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Anorexia Sometimes abdominal gas cramping Fever and vomiting Abdomen may be soft but diffusely tender, and skin and mucous membranes may be dry, if dehydrated Not applicable Refer to a gastroenterologist CBC, electrolytes, and stool cultures in severe cases Not applicable |
| Gonorrhea Clap, venereal disease Bacterial infection spread by sexual contact Dysuria Dyspareunia in females Pelvic pain in advanced cases in females Colored vaginal or penile discharge Possible pain with manipulation of cervix Not applicable Refer to a physician for gonorrhea (G/C) culture CBC in more severe cases Not applicable |
| Gynecomastia Same as above Discoid enlargement of breast tissue beneath the areola Usually bilateral in pubescent boys and unilateral in men over 50 It is usually physiologic, and tends to resolve within 6 to 12 months Rare cases include pituitary and testicular tumors Use of anabolic steroids can be a factor Nontender enlargement of breast tissue in a male See symptoms Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Hemorrhoids Piles Constipation Straining PainItching Swelling near sphincter of anus Bleeding Not applicable Refer to a physician if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |
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| Herpes simplex virus, type I Cold sores, fever blisters Herpes virus infection Painful blisters on lips, mouth, and sometimes in nose Clear vesicles on above-described areasVesicles are usually recurrent and may last from 1 to 2 weeks Not applicable Refer to a physician May culture lesions or draw blood antibody Not applicable |
| Herpes simplex virus II Genital herpes Herpes virus infection, with first outbreak usually 7 to 10 days after exposure Painful blisters located on or near genital organs Burning lancinating pain may be present before blisters appear Dysuria can be present with urethral involvement The first attack is the most painful Single or multiple clear vesicles on red background Often have inguinal lymphadenopathy Not applicable Refer to a physician May culture lesions or draw blood antibody titer Not applicable |
| Traumatic tunica vaginalis hydrocele Fluid in scrotum Direct contact Pain Nausea Weakness Swelling Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Hypertension High blood pressure An increased hydrostatic pressure of the blood brought on by increased peripheral resistance and/or increased cardiac output Usually none in mild to moderate hypertension In severe hypertension, the patient may have headache, experience change in consciousness such as confusion, or lose equilibrium Increased systolic and/or diastolic pressure, with neurologic changes in severe cases Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Hyperventilation Same as above Respiratory alkalosis due to an increased respiratory rate, causing an inadequate amount of carbon dioxide in the body This deficit in turn leads to anxiety, apprehension, and neurologic changes such as numbness and tingling of the mouth and extremities See mechanisms Increased respiratory rate Anxiety Not applicable Refer to a physician if debilitating or if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |