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flu
fever,cough,sore throat,runny or stuffy nose,muscle aches,headache,fatigue
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%
bronchitis
cough,mucus production,shortness of breath,chest pain
antibiotics,over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,pulmonologist
low (0.5%
pneumonia
fever,cough,shortness of breath,chest pain,fatigue
antibiotics,over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,pulmonologist
moderate (1%)
heart attack
chest pain,shortness of breath,nausea,vomiting,lightheadedness,sweating
emergency medical services
cardiologist
high (20%)
stroke
sudden weakness,numbness on one side of the body,confusion,difficulty speaking,trouble seeing in one eye,severe headache
emergency medical services
neurologist
high (15%)
cancer
lump,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,changes in bowel,bladder habits,persistent cough,indigestion,unexplained bleeding or discharge
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
oncologist
varies depending on the type of cancer
diabetes
increased thirst,frequent urination,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,blurred vision,cuts that are slow to heal
diet,exercise,medication
endocrinologist
high (25%)
alzheimer's disease
memory loss,confusion,difficulty thinking,changes in personality or behavior
there is no cure for alzheimer's disease,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
neurologist
high (70%)
arthritis
pain,stiffness,swelling,inflammation in the joints
medication,physical therapy,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies depending on the type of arthritis
adenovirus
fever,sore throat,cough,conjunctivitis,rash,pink eye
antibiotics,over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
aflatoxicosis
vomiting,diarrhea,jaundice,liver damage,death
there is no cure for aflatoxicosis,but treatment may include supportive care,liver transplantation
gastroenterologist
high (70%)
alcoholism
physical dependence on alcohol,tolerance to alcohol,withdrawal symptoms,impaired judgment,memory problems,liver damage,heart disease,cancer
 treatment for alcoholism may include counseling,medication,support groups
 psychiatrist,addiction specialist
high (25%)
allergic rhinitis
runny nose,sneezing,itchy eyes,itchy nose,throat,palate
over-the-counter medications,allergy shots
allergist
low (0.1%)
alzheimer's disease
memory loss,confusion,difficulty thinking,changes in personality or behavior
there is no cure for alzheimer's disease,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
neurologist
high (70%)
anemia
fatigue,shortness of breath,pale skin,lightheadedness,dizziness
 hematologist
varies depending on the type of anemia
anxiety disorder
excessive worry,fear,anxiety that interfere with daily life
treatment for anxiety disorders may include therapy,medication,combination of both
psychologist,psychiatrist
varies depending on the type of anxiety disorder
appendicitis
pain in the lower right abdomen,nausea,vomiting,fever
appendectomy
surgeon
high (20%)
arthritis
pain,stiffness,swelling,inflammation in the joints
medication,physical therapy,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies depending on the type of arthritis
asperger syndrome
difficulty with social interaction,repetitive behaviors,restricted interests
there is no cure for asperger syndrome,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
psychologist,psychiatrist
varies
asthma
wheezing,shortness of breath,coughing,chest tightness
treatment for asthmmay include medication,lifestyle changes,allergy shots
 allergist,pulmonologist
varies
bacterial meningitis
fever,headache,stiff neck,nausea,vomiting,sensitivity to light
antibiotics
neurologist,neurosurgeon
high (20%)
bipolar disorder
extreme mood swings,from manito depression
treatment for bipolar disorder may include medication,therapy,combination of both
 psychologist,psychiatrist
varies
bladder cancer
blood in the urine,pain or burning when urinating,frequent urination,urgency to urinate,incontinence
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
urologist
high (70%)
blood clot
pain,swelling,redness,warmth,tenderness in the affected area,shortness of breath,chest pain,difficulty breathing,coughing up blood
treatment for blood clot may include medication,surgery,combination of both
cardiologist,hematologist
high (20%)
bronchitis
cough,mucus production,shortness of breath,chest pain
antibiotics,over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,pulmonologist
low (0.5%)
bursitis
pain,swelling,inflammation in bursa,which is small sac of fluid that cushions joints
medication,rest,ice,compression,elevation
family doctor,orthopedist
varies depending on the bursa
cancer
lump,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,changes in bowel,bladder habits,persistent cough,indigestion,unexplained bleeding or discharge
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
oncologist
varies depending on the type of cancer
cervical cancer
abnormal pap test results,abnormal vaginal bleeding,pain during sex
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
gynecologist
high (70%)
chickenpox
rash,fever,headache,muscle aches,fatigue
antiviral medication,over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)
chronic bronchitis,emphysema
treatment for copd may include medication,lifestyle changes,oxygen therapy
pulmonologist
varies depending on the type of copd
cholesterol
high levels of cholesterol in the blood
diet,exercise,medication
cardiologist
varies depending on the level of cholesterol
common cold
runny nose,sneezing,sore throat,cough,congestion
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
conjunctivitis
red,itchy,watery eyes
over-the-counter medications,warm compresses
family doctor,ophthalmologist
low (0.1%)
depression
sadness,hopelessness,loss of interest in activities,changes in appetite,sleep,energy levels
treatment for depression may include medication,therapy,combination of both
psychologist,psychiatrist
varies
diabetes
increased thirst,frequent urination,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,blurred vision,cuts that are slow to heal
diet,exercise,medication
endocrinologist
high (25%)
diarrhea
loose,watery stools
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
eating disorder
disturbance in eating behavior that can lead to serious health problems
treatment for eating disorders may include therapy,medication,support groups
psychologist,psychiatrist
varies depending on the type of eating disorder
epilepsy
seizures
medication,surgery
 neurologist
varies depending on the type of epilepsy
fever
elevated body temperature
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
food poisoning
nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,abdominal cramps
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
gallstones
pain in the upper right abdomen,nausea,vomiting,fever
surgery
surgeon
high (20%)
gonorrhea
sexually transmitted infection that can cause burning during urination,discharge from the penis or vagina,pain in the lower abdomen
antibiotics
urologist,gynecologist
high (70%)
heart disease
chest pain,shortness of breath,fatigue,dizziness,fainting
treatment for heart disease may include medication,lifestyle changes,surgery
cardiologist
high (20%)
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
treatment for hepatitis may include medication,rest,lifestyle changes
gastroenterologist
varies depending on the type of hepatitis
herpes
sexually transmitted infection that can cause blisters on the genitals,mouth,other parts of the body
there is no cure for herpes,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
urologist,gynecologist
high (70%)
influenza
fever,cough,sore throat,runny or stuffy nose,muscle aches,headache,fatigue
over-the-counter medications,rest,fluids
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
irritable bowel syndrome (ibs)
abdominal pain,bloating,constipation,diarrhea
treatment for ibs may include diet,lifestyle changes,medication
 family doctor,gastroenterologist
varies
kidney stones
pain in the lower back or side,nausea,vomiting,blood in the urine
surgery
urologist
high (20%)
lung cancer
cough that does not go away,shortness of breath,chest pain,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,blood in the sputum
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
oncologist
high (70%)
malaria
fever,chills,sweating,headache,muscle aches,fatigue,vomiting,diarrhea
antimalarial drugs
family doctor,urgent care
high (20%)
measles
fever,cough,runny nose,red eyes,sore throat,rash
measles vaccine
family doctor,urgent care
high (70%)
meningitis
fever,headache,stiff neck,nausea,vomiting,sensitivity to light
antibiotics
neurologist,neurosurgeon
high (20%)
mononucleosis
fever,sore throat,fatigue,swollen lymph nodes,rash
there is no cure for mononucleosis,but symptoms can be treated with rest,fluids,over-the-counter medications
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
pneumonia
fever,cough,shortness of breath,chest pain,fatigue
antibiotics
family doctor,pulmonologist
moderate (1%
rabies
fever,headache,muscle aches,tingling at the bite site,difficulty swallowing,hydrophobia,aerophobia
rabies vaccine
doctor,urgent care
high (70%)
salmonella
fever,diarrhea,abdominal cramps,nausea,vomiting
antibiotics
family doctor,urgent care
low (0.1%)
shingles
painful rash that follows nerve path
antiviral medication
family doctor,dermatologist
low (0.1%)
tuberculosis (tb)
cough that does not go away,fever,night sweats,weight loss,fatigue,chest pain
antibiotics
family doctor,pulmonologist
high (20%)
urinary tract infection (uti)
painful urination,burning,frequent urination,urgency to urinate,blood in the urine
antibiotics
urologist
low (0.1%)
varicose veins
swollen,twisted veins,usually in the legs
surgery,compression stockings,lifestyle changes
vascular surgeon
varies
warts
raised,rough growths on the skin
over-the-counter medications,prescription medications,cryotherapy,laser therapy
dermatologist
low (0.1%)
yeast infection
itching,burning,discharge from the vaginor penis
over-the-counter medications,prescription medications
urologist,gynecologist
low (0.1%)
acanthamoebkeratitis
pain,redness,inflammation in the eye
antibiotics,antifungals,surgery
ophthalmologist
low (0.1%
acute appendicitis
pain in the lower right abdomen,nausea,vomiting,fever
appendectomy
surgeon
high (20%)
acute kidney injury (aki)
decreased kidney function
treatment for the underlying cause,such as dehydration,infection,medication side effect
nephrologist
varies
alzheimer's disease
memory loss,confusion,difficulty thinking,changes in personality or behavior
there is no cure for alzheimer's disease,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
neurologist
high (70%)
anemia
fatigue,shortness of breath,pale skin,lightheadedness,dizziness
treatment for anemidepends on the type of anemia,but may include medication,blood transfusions,surgery
hematologist
varies depending on the type of anemia
aortic aneurysm
bulge in the wall of the aorta,the largest artery in the body
surgery
vascular surgeon
high (20%)
bacterial meningitis
fever,headache,stiff neck,nausea,vomiting,sensitivity to light
antibiotics
neurologist,neurosurgeon
high (20%)
bipolar disorder
extreme mood swings,from manito depression
treatment for bipolar disorder may include medication,therapy,combination of both
psychologist,psychiatrist
varies
cervical cancer
abnormal pap test results,abnormal vaginal bleeding,pain during sex
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
gynecologist
high (70%)
colorectal cancer
change in bowel habits,such as diarrhea,constipation,narrowing of the stool,blood in the stool,abdominal pain,unexplained weight loss
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
gastroenterologist
high (70%)
dementia
memory loss,confusion,difficulty thinking,changes in personality or behavior
there is no cure for dementia,but there are treatments that can help manage the symptoms
neurologist
varies
erectile dysfunction
difficulty getting,keeping an erection
medication,lifestyle changes,surgery
urologist
varies
fibromyalgi
widespread pain,fatigue,tenderness
medication,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies
glaucoma
increased pressure in the eye that can damage the optic nerve,lead to vision loss
medication,surgery
 ophthalmologist
varies
heart failure
condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as it should
medication,lifestyle changes,surgery
cardiologist
high (20%)
kidney disease
damage to the kidneys that can lead to kidney failure
treatment for the underlying cause,such as high blood pressure,diabetes,an infection
nephrologist
varies
lung disease
condition that affects the lungs,can make it difficult to breathe
treatment for the underlying cause,such as asthma,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd),pneumonia
pulmonologist
varies
parkinson's disease
tremors,slow movement,stiffness,difficulty with balance,coordination
 medication,lifestyle changes
neurologist
varies
peptic ulcer disease
pain in the upper abdomen,indigestion,nausea,vomiting
medication,lifestyle changes,surgery
gastroenterologist
varies
peripheral artery disease
pain,numbness,tingling in the arms or legs
medication,lifestyle changes,surgery
vascular surgeon
varies
pneumonia
fever,cough,shortness of breath,chest pain,fatigue
antibiotics
family doctor,pulmonologist
moderate (1%)
prostate cancer
difficulty urinating,blood in the urine,pain in the back or hips,erectile dysfunction
 surgery,radiation therapy,hormone therapy
urologist
high (70%)
rheumatoid arthritis
pain,swelling,stiffness in the joints
medication,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies
stroke
sudden weakness,numbness on one side of the body,difficulty speaking,confusion,trouble seeing in one eye,severe headache
treatment for the underlying cause,such as clot-busting medication,surgery
neurologist,neurosurgeon
high (20%)
stomach cancer
pain in the upper abdomen,indigestion,nausea,vomiting,weight loss
surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy
gastroenterologist
high (70%)
thyroid cancer
lump in the neck,hoarseness,fatigue,weight loss,unexplained heat intolerance,sensitivity to cold
surgery,radiation therapy,hormone therapy
endocrinologist
high (70%)
ulcerative colitis
diarrhea,bloody stool,abdominal pain,weight loss
medication,surgery
gastroenterologist
varies
warts
raised,rough growths on the skin
over-the-counter medications,prescription medications,cryotherapy,laser therapy
 dermatologist
low (0.1%)
atopic dermatitis
itchy,red,inflamed skin
medication,lifestyle changes
 dermatologist
varies
celiac disease
diarrhea,bloating,weight loss,fatigue,abdominal pain
gluten-free diet
gastroenterologist
varies
chronic kidney disease
fatigue,shortness of breath,swelling,high blood pressure,changes in urination
treatment for the underlying cause,such as high blood pressure,diabetes,an infection
nephrologist
varies
crohn's disease
diarrhea,bloody stool,abdominal pain,weight loss
medication,surgery
gastroenterologist
varies
epilepsy
seizures
medication,surgery
neurologist
varies
fibromyalgia
widespread pain,fatigue,tenderness
medication,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies
graves' disease
hyperthyroidism,which is an overactive thyroid
medication,surgery
endocrinologist
varies
hashimoto's thyroiditis
hypothyroidism,which is an underactive thyroid
medication
endocrinologist
varies
lupus
chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body
medication,lifestyle changes
rheumatologist
varies
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