Urinary System
This inflammatory kidney condition often appears 7 to 10 days after an upper respiratory infection such as strep throat.
What is glomerulonephritis?
This condition is defined as functional endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus.
What is endometriosis?
This anxiety disorder is marked by persistent and excessive worry lasting at least six months.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Chronic reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus is known by this four letter abbreviation.
What is GERD?
This disease causes bones to lose density and become porous, brittle, and prone to fracture.
What is osteoporosis?
This age related muscle loss increases weakness, falls, fracture risk, and loss of independence
What is sarcopenia?
This genetic kidney disorder causes multiple cysts in both kidneys and often leads to enlarged kidneys and high blood pressure
What is polycystic kidney disease?
This hormonal disorder is marked by elevated androgens, insulin resistance, enlarged ovaries, and multiple small cysts.
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Sudden intense fear with racing heartbeat, dizziness, and shortness of breath describes this event.
What is a panic attack?
This infection of the oral mucosa causes white or yellow curdlike patches that may resemble cottage cheese.
What is thrush?
Widespread pain, chronic fatigue, poor sleep, and fibro fog are commonly associated with this syndrome.
What is fibromyalgia syndrome?
Sudden confusion or delirium in an older adult can be a sign of this urinary condition.
What is a urinary tract infection?
Severe intermittent flank pain with possible hematuria is a hallmark of this condition.
What are kidney stones?
This malignant tumor of the cervix is most strongly associated with high risk strains of HPV.
What is cervical cancer?
Intrusive thoughts are called obsessions, and repetitive behaviors are called these.
What are compulsions?
This inflammatory bowel disease is known for skip lesions and most commonly affects the ileum
What is Crohn disease?
This condition involves trigger points in taut bands of muscle that create local and referred pain.
What is myofascial pain syndrome?
This drop in blood pressure with posture changes can cause dizziness and imbalance in older adults.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Fever, chills, flank pain, and tenderness at the costovertebral angle point to this kidney infection.
What is pyelonephritis?
This pregnancy emergency occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, most often in a fallopian tube.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Re experiencing trauma, hypervigilance, insomnia, and avoidance lasting beyond one month are features of this disorder.
What is post traumatic stress disorder?
Pain that begins near the navel and shifts to the right lower quadrant at McBurney point suggests this emergency.
What is appendicitis?
A forward slippage of one vertebra on the one below it, often at L4 or L5, is called this.
What is spondylolisthesis?
This common age related visual change makes it harder to focus on near objects such as reading material.
What is presbyopia?
This form of renal failure is the final stage of chronic renal failure, when kidney function is 10 percent or less.
What is end stage renal disease?
High blood pressure, proteinuria, and generalized edema after 20 weeks of gestation define this condition.
What is preeclampsia?
This mood disorder involves alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania.
What is bipolar disorder?
This autoimmune disorder causes a reaction to gluten that damages intestinal villi
What is celiac disease?
This inflammatory arthritis primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints and can create a bamboo spine.
What is ankylosing spondylitis?
Red, purple, or pink bruiselike spots on fragile aging skin are called this.
What is senile purpura?