| disease,symptoms,cures,doctor,risk level | |
| 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 |