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Chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity.
ADHD
Stroke
CVA
A common, noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
BPH
drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional, as opposed to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a valid prescription
OTC
a surgery used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.
TURP
s short for obstetrics or for an obstetrician, a physician who delivers babies
gyn
A virus which primarily causes inflammation of the liver
HBV
fracture
fx
commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period
DM
count is a test that measures the number of colored blood cells in your body.
WBC
Impedance or blockage of one or more arteries that supply blood to the heart, usually due to atherosclerosis
CAD
A recording of the electrical activity of the heart.
ECG, EKG
A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut contractions (motility) and increased gut sensations (visceral hypersensitivity) characterized by abdominal pain / discomfort , gas, bloating, mucous in stools, and irregular bowel habits
IBS
A screening test for cervical cancer that involves the microscopic examination of cells collected from the cervix, smeared on a slide, and specially stained.
Pap
infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
medication is given by needle into the muscle.
IM
Heart Attack
MI
a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia
CBC
Ascending infection of the female upper genital tract
PID
within normal limits
WNL
an x-ray exam that uses an injection of contrast material to evaluate your kidneys, ureters and bladder and help diagnose blood in the urine or pain in your side or lower back.
IVP
"last menstrual period."
LMP
a class of analgesic medication that reduces pain, fever and inflammation.
NASID
A neurological event with the signs and symptoms of a stroke, but which go away within a short period of time.
TIA
upper respiratory tract
URT