- Viral pharyngitis
Viral pharyngitis is a sore throat caused by a virus, and causes throat pain and cold-like symptoms.
- Strep throat
Strep throat is a throat infection causing symptoms including a red sore throat with white patches.
- Acute kidney failure
Acute kidney failure is sudden and can cause swelling, frequent dark urination, fatigue, nausea and more.
- Muscle strain
Muscle strain occurs when muscles are stressed, overworked, or injured due to physical activity or labor.
- Heartburn/GERD
Symptoms of heartburn and GERD are a burning feeling in the chest, throat, or mouth, nausea, and more.
- Costochondritis
CCostochondritis symptoms include sharp pain in the front of the chest, then migrating to the back or abdomen.
- Kidney stones
A kidney stone, a hard mass of excess waste in the kidney, causes pain of the lower back and urinary issues.
- Osteomyelitis (bone infection)
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone that causes pain, swelling, and redness.
- Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis, an inflammation of the pancreas, causes abdominal pain and swelling, nausea, and rapid pulse.
- Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.
- Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a condition that causes muscle swelling and weakness, and a rash on the face and joints.
- Esophageal cancer
Esophageal cancer starts in the lining of the esophagus and can cause difficulty swallowing.
- Esophageal spasm
Esophageal spasms are sudden, painful contractions in the muscles of the esophagus.
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
Kidney infection, caused by bacteria, is marked by sudden chills and fever, pain, nausea and urinary issues.
- Lumbar (low back) herniated disk
A lumbar herniated disc is a condition of the lower spine causing low back pain, weakness, or numbness.
- Broken (fractured) shoulder blade
Fractured shoulder blades need to be immobilized and cause pain, swelling and bruising.
- Helicobacter pylori infection
Helicobacter, bacteria in the digestive tract, causes peptic ulcers and their associated pain and burning.
- Hiatal hernia
When hiatal hernia symptoms do occur, they include chest pain and burning, sweating, a bitter taste and more.
- Hydronephrosis
Hydronephrosis is a condition of the kidneys and causes aching or pain, urinary symptoms, fever, and nausea.
- Vertebral compression fracture (lumbar)
A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.
- Vertebral compression fracture (thoracic)
A vertebral compression fracture can cause pain and weakness in the lower back, upper back, neck, or hip.
- Whiplash
Whiplash, a severe neck injury, can cause stiffness and pain in the neck, headache, dizziness, and more.
- Esophagitis
Esophagitis, an inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, causes chest pain, nausea, and more.
- Broken (fractured) breastbone
A broken breastbone is an emergency and may cause pain, swelling, bruising, and difficulty breathing.
- Esophageal stricture
An esophageal stricture is a spot where the esophagus narrows causing swallowing to be difficult and painful.
- Bleeding esophageal varices
Esophageal varices are caused by high blood pressure and lead to a bloody cough and black, tarry stools.
- Barrett esophagus
Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus is damaged, usually by acid reflux.
- Aortic aneurysm (chest)
Thoracic aortic aneurysm is the swelling of the chest aorta and can cause chest or back pain.
- Tick bite
A tick-related illness may cause a rash that expands out from the site of the bite, fever, chills, and more.
- Renal cell (kidney) cancer
Renal cell cancer is a type of kidney cancer that can cause bloody urine and persistent pain in the side.
- Shingles (herpes zoster)
Shingles is a painful, blistering, skin rash typically found on the back and sides of the chest.
- Aortic dissection (chest)
An aortic dissection in the chest is a medical emergency and causes abrupt, tearing chest.
- Endocarditis
Signs of endocarditis, an infection of the heart, include swelling, rash, sinus congestion, nausea, and more.
