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- 6. A severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face and throat, rapid heartbeat, and a sudden drop in blood pressure.
- 8. Injury Damage to the brain caused by an external force or trauma, which can result in a range of symptoms depending on the severity of the injury, including headache, dizziness, confusion, memory problems, and in severe cases, coma or death.
- 9. Damage to the kidneys, which can occur due to various causes including trauma, infection, or certain medications, leading to symptoms such as pain, swelling, or changes in urinary function.
- 10. A heat-related illness characterized by symptoms such as heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, headache, and dizziness, resulting from dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
- 11. Also known as a collapsed lung, pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between the lungs and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse partially or completely and leading to symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty breathing.
- 13. An electrolyte imbalance characterized by low sodium levels in the blood, often resulting from excessive fluid intake without adequate sodium replacement, leading to symptoms such as nausea, headache, confusion, and in severe cases, seizures or coma.
- 14. A sudden loss of heart function, typically due to an electrical disturbance in the heart, leading to an abnormal heart rhythm (ventricular fibrillation), which causes the heart to stop beating effectively, leading to loss of consciousness and death if not treated promptly with CPR and defibrillation.
- 15. Damage to the spleen, often caused by trauma such as a blow to the abdomen, resulting in internal bleeding and potentially leading to shock or other complications.
- 16. A rare but potentially fatal condition resulting from a blow to the chest that occurs at a specific moment during the heart's electrical cycle, leading to sudden cardiac arrest.
- 17. Commonly known as a heart attack, myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for an extended period, leading to damage or death of the heart muscle and symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea.
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- 1. A condition characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, often due to insufficient insulin, excessive carbohydrate intake, or stress, leading to symptoms such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and in severe cases, diabetic ketoacidosis.
- 2. Damage to the vertebrae or ligaments in the neck region (cervical spine), often resulting from trauma such as a fall or car accident, which can lead to neurological symptoms or paralysis if the spinal cord is affected.
- 3. Painful muscle contractions or spasms that occur during or after intense physical activity in hot conditions, typically due to dehydration and electrolyte losses.
- 4. A complication seen primarily in individuals with sickle cell trait (SCT) during intense physical exertion, where the red blood cells sickle, causing obstruction of blood vessels and leading to symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and collapse.
- 5. A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, often resulting from too much insulin, excessive physical activity, or inadequate food intake, leading to symptoms such as shakiness, sweating, confusion, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness or seizures.
- 7. A sudden worsening of asthma symptoms, including difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness, often triggered by factors such as allergens, exercise, or respiratory infections.
- 12. A severe form of heat-related illness marked by a dangerously high body temperature (usually above 104°F or 40°C) accompanied by symptoms such as confusion, rapid heartbeat, and loss of consciousness, requiring immediate medical attention.