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Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, usually caused by a virus, alcohol, or toxins.
Cholelithiasis Gallstones in the gallbladder.
Urinary Tract Infections Infection anywhere in the urinary system, usually the bladder.
Adrenal Gland imbalance Too much or too little adrenal hormones like cortisol or aldosterone.
Pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas.
Gastritis Inflammation of the stomach lining.
GERD Acid reflux where stomach acid moves back into the esophagus.
Metabolic Disturbances Problems with the body’s balance of fluids, electrolytes, glucose, or hormones.
Diverticular Disease Small pouches form in the colon wall and may become inflamed.
Fecal and urinary incontinence Loss of bowel control.
Inflammatory Bowel Chronic inflammation of the GI tract (Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis).
Hepatitis Metabolic Liver inflammation causing metabolic imbalance.
incontinence Loss of bladder or bowel control.
Cholelithiasis Polycystic Kidney Gallstones.
Chronic Renal Failure Nephrolithiasis - Long-term loss of kidney function.
Urolithiasis is the formation of stones anywhere in the urinary tract. These stones can form in: the kidneys ureters bladder or urethra
PCOS Endometriosis PID BPH Hormonal disorder causing ovarian cysts, irregular periods, and fertility problems.
Erectile Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection.
Testicular CA Cancer of the testicles.
menstrual abnormalities Irregular menstrual cycles or bleeding.
Adrenal Gland Abnormal adrenal hormone levels.
Diabetes | & lI Type I: autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells Type II: insulin resistance causing high blood sugar
Thyroid Gland imblance Overactive or underactive thyroid hormone production.
Parathyroid Gland imbalance Problems regulating calcium levels.
Growth hormone imbalance Too much or too little growth hormone.
Hormone Regulation too much or too little growth hormone.
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) – Dangerous buildup of acids from lack of insulin.
Antidiuretic hormone Hormone that controls water balance in the body.
Different types of dysfunctions Abnormal function of organs or body systems.
Menopause Permanent stopping of menstrual periods.
Hypertension High blood pressure
Meningitis Infection/inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord.
Abnormal posturing Abnormal body positioning caused by severe brain injury.
Multiple Sclerosis Autoimmune disease damaging nerve coverings.
Stroke (CVA) & TIA CVA: brain damage from interrupted blood flow TIA: temporary mini-stroke
Alzheimer Disease Progressive disease causing memory loss and confusion.
Seizures/Epilepsy Abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Cerebral Palsy Movement disorder caused by brain injury before or during birth.
Myocardial Related to the heart muscle.
Parkinson's Disease Neurological disease causing tremors and stiffness.
Spinal Cord Injury Damage to the spinal cord affecting movement and sensation.
Spinal Shock Temporary loss of reflexes after spinal injury.
Migraine Severe recurring headache
ICP (Increased Intracranial Pressure) – Increased pressure inside the skull.
Hydrocephalus Excess fluid buildup in the brain.
Brain Cancer Cancerous tumor in the brain.
Leukemia Cancer of blood-forming tissues.
Lymphoma Cancer of the lymphatic system.
Pernicious anemia Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.
Sickle Cell anemia Genetic disorder causing sickle-shaped red blood cells.
Hemostasis Process that stops bleeding.
Anemia Low red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Iron Deficiency Anemia Anemia caused by low iron levels.
Pneumonia Infection of the lungs.
Asthma Chronic airway inflammation causing wheezing and shortness of breath.
Emphysema Damage to alveoli causing trapped air in lungs.
COPD Chronic lung disease causing breathing difficulty.
Influenza Viral flu infection.
Orthopnea Difficulty breathing while lying flat.
Ventilation Movement of air in and out of the lungs.
Cystic Fibrosis Genetic disease causing thick mucus buildup in lungs and organs.
Pulmonary Embolism Blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs.
Pleural Effusion Fluid buildup around the lungs.
Pneumothorax Collapsed lung caused by air in pleural space.
Tuberculosis Serious bacterial lung infection.
Heart Failure Heart unable to pump blood effectively
Septic Shock Severe infection causing dangerously low blood pressure.
Anaphylactic Shock Severe allergic reaction causing airway swelling and low blood pressure.
Cardiogenic Shock Shock caused by heart pump failure.
hrombus Blood clot in vessel.
Dysrhythmia Abnormal heart rhythm.
Hypovolemic Shock Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss.
Coronary Heart Disease Plaque buildup in arteries supplying the heart.
Angina Chest pain from reduced oxygen to heart muscle.
Incontinence Loss of bladder or bowel control.
Diabetes Mellitus Disease causing high blood glucose levels.
Thyroid disorders Disorders affecting thyroid hormone production.
Fluid Balance and m o v e m e n t Regulation of water movement within body compartments.
electrolytes Minerals like sodium and potassium controlling muscles, nerves, and fluids.
PUD Peptic Ulcer Disease) – Open sore in stomach or small intestine lining.
Menorrhagia Heavy menstrual bleeding.
Menopause End of menstrual cycles due to hormone decline.
Cryptorchidism Undescended testicle.
Erectile Dysfunction Difficulty achieving or maintaining erection.
pH Normal: 7.35 – 7.45 Normal: 7.35 – 7.45 Low pH (<7.35) = Acidosis (too acidic) High pH (>7.45) = Alkalosis (too basic)
PaCO₂ (carbon dioxide = lungs/respiratory) Normal: 35 – 45 mmHg
HCO₃⁻ (bicarbonate = kidneys/metabolic) Normal: 22 – 26 mEq/L
PaO₂ (oxygen) Normal: 80 – 100 mmHg
SaO₂ (oxygen saturation) Normal: 95% – 100%
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