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infection of the lower airway causing wheezing and difficulty breathing, often triggered by viral
infections bronchiolitis
infection of the upper airway that causes a severe sore throat, fever, and white patches on the
tonsils tonsillitis
inflammatory condition of the blood vessels, causing red, painful areas on the skin, commonly in
children Kawasaki disease
condition characterized by the loss of function of the kidneys, requiring dialysis or kidney
transplant end-stage renal disease
inflammation of the pancreas, often caused by alcohol use or gallstones, presenting with
abdominal pain pancreatitis
chronic disease causing damage to the liver, often due to alcohol use or hepatitis viruses
cirrhosis
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,infection of the urinary tract, characterized by pain, fever, and frequent urination urinary tract
infection (UTI)
condition where the body's immune system attacks the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and
stiffness rheumatoid arthritis
condition in which the heart’s ability to pump blood is impaired, leading to fluid buildup in the
lungs congestive heart failure
condition where the heart’s electrical system causes irregular heartbeats, such as atrial fibrillation
arrhythmia
condition characterized by a high blood sugar level, leading to increased thirst, frequent
urination, and fatigue diabetes mellitus
condition where the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced due to low hemoglobin levels
anemia
condition where the body’s airways are chronically inflamed, causing difficulty breathing and
coughing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
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, condition that causes weakness or paralysis in the muscles due to nerve damage, often affecting
the arms and legs multiple sclerosis
disorder characterized by severe, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats, often linked
to cancer cachexia
condition where the bones become weak and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures
osteoporosis
infection of the lungs, causing cough, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing pneumonia
condition where the body produces too much thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as
weight loss and tremors hyperthyroidism
condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread
inflammation and organ damage systemic lupus erythematosus
disorder causing joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, commonly in the knees, hips, and hands, due
to cartilage damage osteoarthritis
condition where the blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing neurological deficits like
weakness and speech issues stroke
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