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| Hypothermia Same as above Loss of body heat, leading to neurologic and electrical changes in the body and heart A spectrum of symptoms Can begin with shivering and can proceed to sluggish thinking, eventual loss of shivering, coma, failure of cardiac and respiratory centers, and finally death See symptoms Loss of shivering is a sign of deepening hypothermia Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
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| Indigestion Heartburn Stomachache Gas pains Increased amount of gas produced during digestion, along with increased acid output that leads to irritation of the esophagus, stomach, and intestine Substernal burning (heartburn) Epigastric discomfort Bloating Intermittent sharp pain (gas pain) in the abdomen Diffuse abdominal tenderness without rigidity Bowel sounds may be increased Not applicable Refer to a physician if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |
| Influenza Flu Influenza virus attacks upper airways, which leads to inflammation of these tissues and spread of the virus throughout the body via the blood stream Headache Cough ChillsSinus stuffiness Myalgia (muscle pain) Sore throat Malaise Fatigue Fever, postnasal drip Obvious illness Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Insect bites and stings Same as above Body’s immune reaction to toxin released by bites and stings Pain and swelling at the site More extreme reactions may present with itching, swelling, and redness anywhere on the body Shortness of breath and anxiety are found in respiratory involvement Swelling and redness at the site, with generalized urticarial-type rash Wheezing may be noted in lung or pharyngeal involvement Not applicable Refer to a physician if symptoms/signs persist Not applicable |
| Laryngitis Same as above Viral infection causing edema of the vocal cords, leading to loss of vocal ability Can include sore throat, runny nose, and postnasal drip Partial or complete loss of voice Possible cervical lymphadenopathy Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Mononucleosis Mono Infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus, which primarily infects the lymphatic system Headache Malaise Sore throat Easy fatiguability Fever Exudative pharyngitis Anterior and posterior cervical adenopathy Sometimes general lymphadenopathy Spleen may be enlarged Not applicable Refer to a physician Blood test for mononucleosis Sometimes CBC Not applicable |
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| Mumps Same as above Infection of the parotoid glands with the mumps virus Up to 20% of males may develop orchitis, which, if bilateral, could lead to sterility Unilateral or bilateral swelling of the parotid glands Chills Headache Pain below the ears Swollen parotid glands Fever 101º to 102º F (38º to 39ºC) Painful jaw movement If one cannot palpate the angle of the mandible, them mumps should be suspected Not applicable Refer to a physician Not applicable |
| Pancreatitis Same as above Inflammation of the pancreas, usually caused by gallstones, alcohol use, or drug use Nausea Vomiting Anorexia, with abdominal pain Constipation Notiveably ill appearance Rapid pulse Clammy skin Fever Upper abdominal pain Possible jaundice Possible abdominal rigidity Not applicable Refer to a gastroenterologist Serum amylase Not applicable |
| Pharyngitis Throat infection Viral or bacterial infection of pharynx Sore throat Chills Lethargy Possibly headache Throat reddened, with or without pus Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Not applicable Refer to a physician Strep screen and mononucleosis screen Not applicable |
| Pneumonia Same as above Viral or bacterial infection in lungs causing consolidation of fluids and white blood cells in one or more lobes of the lungs Cough with or without production of sputum Chills Shortness of breath Fatigue Anorexia Pain in the chest Fever Respiratory distress Elevated respiratory rate Elevated pulse Bronchial breath sounds on auscultation Dullness to percussion Chills Not applicable Refer to a pulmonary physician Chest x-ray CBC Sputum clutures Not applicable |
| Rhinitis Cold Viral infection that affects the mucus membranes of the respiratory system, causing inflammation and mucus secretion Muscle inflammation is also common Sore throat Runny nose and/or congestion Possibly aching muscles Clear or colored nasal discharge Fever Posterior pharynx injection Possible anterior cervical lymphadenopathy Not applicable Refer to a physician CBC and/or strep screen in unclear cases Not applicable |
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| Rhinitis, allergic Hay fever Allergic reaction to dust, pollen, or chemicals, leading to an overreaction of the body’s immune system Headache Runny nose Fatigue Watery eyesItchy nose and eyes Sometimes head stuffiness and sore throat Clear watery discharge from the eyes and nose“allergic shadows” underneath the eyesinjection of the posterior pharynxsometimes hoarseness Not applicable Refer to a physician with expertise in allergies Allergy testing can be done in those individuals who have severe disease, but most patients are treated empirically Not applicable |