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Common Diseases and Conditions

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Urticaria (Hives)   Common skin condition  
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Dermatitis   Inflammation of the skin  
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Eczema   Inflammation condition of the skin  
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Scabies   Contagious skin infection  
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Psoriasis   Persistent skin disorder  
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Boil   Skin disorder  
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Cyst   Abnormal closed sac  
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Impetigo   Contagious skin disorder  
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Skin cancer   Malignant growth on the skin  
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Osteomyelitis   inflammation or infection of the bone marrow  
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Rheumatoid Arthritis   Affects connective tissue  
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warning signs of a stroke   Weakness, Trouble Speaking, Vision problems, Headache, dizziness  
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Risk factors for Hypertension   Age, Ethnicity, Family History, Obesity, Diabetes, stress, alcohol, smoking  
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S& S of Myocardial Infarction   SOB, Dizziness, Nausea/ vomiting, Indigestion, Low BP, Cold/ Clammy Skin  
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GERD Stands for   Gastro- Esophageal Reflux Disease  
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GERD   Common disorder of unknown cause  
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Type 1 Diabetes   Occurs most often in children  
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Type 2 Diabetes   Usually develops in adulthood  
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Gestational diabetes   Develops during pregnancy  
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S& S for Type 2 diabetes   Increased thirst, Frequent urination, unusual weight loss, dry, itchy skin, blurred eyesight  
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Hyperthyroidism   Overactive thyroid gland  
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Hypothyroidism   Under-active thyroid gland  
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S& S of Hyperthyroidism   Flushed face, Low BP, Leg cramp, Confusion, Sweet breath odour, Rapid, weak P  
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S& S of Hypothyroidism   Dizziness, Sweating, Cold/ Clammy Skin, Unconsciousness  
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Benign   Non- cancerous  
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Malignant   Cancerous  
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Metastasis   Spread of cancer to other body parts  
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Factor of cancer   Family history, smoking, alcohol, high- fat, hormones, viruses  
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Warning signs of cancer   Difficulty swallowing, blood in urine/ stool, unusual bleeding/ discharge from vagina  
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Different cues for Cancer   Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy  
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Chemotherapy is delivered by   IV, Oral medications, and injections  
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