- Generalized anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.
- Asthma (teen and adult)
Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, an asthma attack can be life threatening.
- Asthma (child)
Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing in the airways, causing cough and more.
- Heart rhythm disorder
Some heart rhythm disorders can cause a fluttering in the chest, shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness.
- Panic attack
When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.
- Low potassium (hypokalemia)
If the level of potassium in your blood drops below normal, it may cause low energy, leg cramps, and more.
- Lice
Head lice are tiny visible insects that infest the hair and scalp causing itchiness and bumps in that area.
- Excessive caffeine use
Excessive caffeine use can cause irritability, difficulty sleeping, anger, depression, and fatigue.
- Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)
Premature ventricular contractions are extra heartbeats that start in one of the lower chambers of your heart.
- Atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes heart palpitations, confusion, dizziness and more.
- Aortic stenosis
Aortic stenosis is a condition of the heart causing shortness of breath, dizziness, or chest pain.
- Crabs
Crabs, or pubic lice, are tiny, six-legged insects that infest pubic skin and hair and cause intense itching.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension can cause shortness of breath, a fast heart rate, or lightheadedness.
- Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is when a bundle of nerves at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed.
- Cocaine abuse
Cocaine abuse occurs when a person continues using it despite the social and health problems caused by it.
- Hyperthyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism can cause fatigue and weakness, increased thirst, impaired thinking, and bone fractures.
- Upper airway obstruction
Symptoms of upper airway obstruction include difficulty breathing, wheezing, agitation, gasping, and more.
- Anaphylactic shock
Anaphylactic shock is a sudden severe allergic reaction marked by breathing trouble, a tight throat, and more.
- Aortic regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation, when the aortic valve doesn't close completely, can cause severe heart symptoms.
- Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.
- Burn (heat or fire)
Burns caused by heat are called thermal burns and can cause pain swelling, skin changes, blisters and more.
- Chemical burns
A chemical burn can cause symptoms ranging from burning and blisters to pain and shortness of breath.
