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Conditions/Disease

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Condition
Definition
show humpback  
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show shortness of breath  
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show fungal infection of the skin  
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show hardening of the arteries  
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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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show inflammation of the gut  
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acute coryza   show
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show blistering skin lesions; common bacterial skin infection, highly contagious  
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show shingles; caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, reappears after laying dormant in the body, affects the nerves causing pain or burning sensation  
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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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show abnormal dryness; decrease in natural skin oils and sweat  
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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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natural immunity   show
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ichythyosis   show
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petechiae   show
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meniscus tear   show
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giardiasis   show
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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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show ring worm; fungal infection, contagious  
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grippe   show
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gastric ulcer   show
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acne vulgaris   show
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show sleep paralysis; associated with narcolepsy, stress, and anxiety  
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show disease that affects the heart muscle; heart muscle becomes inflamed, chronic disorder, condition can progress rapidly  
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show loss of smell; can be caused by nasal congestion or obstruction, but can also be a sign of a neurological disorder  
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show cessation of breathing; often in overweight, middle-aged men  
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show sleeping difficulty  
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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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halitosis   show
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show mini-stroke; caused by a temporary disturbance of the blood supply to the brain, the attack results in a sudden, brief decrease in brain functions; sign of impending stroke  
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haglund's deformity   show
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hemorrhagic diathesis   show
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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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glaucoma   show
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pernicious anemia   show
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show temporomandibular joint syndrome; disorder of the muscles of the jaw used for chewing and/or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull  
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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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felon   show
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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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tachycardia   show
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proptosis   show
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show ruptured thumb ligament  
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cardiac tamponade   show
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show excessive hair growth  
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melanoma   show
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somniloquy   show
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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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herpes simplex   show
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