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Health Dictionary

Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Introduction

Diseases History and Symptoms Physical Examination Laboratory Findings Other Findings Diagnostic study of choice
Electrolyts

[Ca, K, Mg]

Biochemical tests
GI symptoms Extra GI symptoms Abnormal gait Anal protruding mass DRE Deep tendon reflex FBS TSH
Dysphagia Abdominal pain Anal pain Rectal bleeding Weight loss Polyphagia, Polyuria, Polydipsia Dry skin Tremor
Parkinson’s disease +/- – – – – – – ++ + – Normal ↑↑ Normal Normal Normal
Multiple sclerosis + – – – – – – + + – Normal ↓↑ Normal Normal Normal
  • Brain MRI
  • CSF biochemical profile
Cerebral palsy + – – – + – – + + – Normal ↑ Normal Normal Normal
Lead poisoning – +++ – – – – – + – – Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Pheochromocytoma – – – – – – – + – – Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal
Hypomagnesemia – + – – – – – + – – Normal ↓ ↓↓ Mg Normal Normal
  • Plasma Mg level

Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Eiman Ghaffarpasand, M.D. [2]