Season 3
1. Cushing's syndrome - A condition caused by excess cortisol production.
2. Secondary syphilis, vasculitis - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum; vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels.
3. Brain tumor (craniopharyngioma) - A type of benign brain tumor that can affect the pituitary gland.
4. Guillain-Barré syndrome - A rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves.
5. Leptospirosis - A bacterial infection that can lead to liver and kidney damage.
6. Lymphoma - A type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
7. Cancer (mesothelioma) - A rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, chest, or abdomen.
8. Graft-versus-host disease - A complication following a bone marrow transplant where the donor's immune cells attack the recipient's tissues.
9. Acute eosinophilic pneumonia - A rare lung condition characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the lungs.
10. Multiple sclerosis - A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of neurological symptoms.
11. Hepatitis C, cryoglobulinemia - Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver; cryoglobulinemia is a condition where abnormal proteins in the blood become solid at low temperatures.
12. Copper deficiency - A condition caused by insufficient copper intake, affecting various bodily functions.
13. Subacute thyroiditis - An inflammation of the thyroid gland that can cause temporary hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
14. Scleroderma - A group of autoimmune diseases that cause the skin and connective tissues to harden and tighten.
15. Primary biliary cirrhosis - A chronic liver disease caused by progressive destruction of the bile ducts.
16. Ameloblastoma - A rare, benign tumor of the jaw.
17. Mastocytosis - A condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of mast cells in the skin and other organs.
18. Brucellosis - A bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, causing fever, joint pain, and fatigue.
19. Diabetes insipidus - A condition characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of large amounts of dilute urine.
20. Thiamine deficiency (beriberi) - A condition caused by a lack of vitamin B1, leading to neurological and cardiovascular problems.
21. Von Hippel-Lindau disease - A genetic disorder that causes tumors and cysts to develop in various organs.
22. TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura) - A rare blood disorder causing blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body.
23. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease - A rare, degenerative brain disorder caused by prions.
24. Chagas disease - A parasitic infection transmitted by insects, causing heart and digestive system problems.
Season 4
1. Alone - Environmental poisoning (mold exposure): Toxicity resulting from inhaling mold spores, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.
2. The Right Stuff - Pseudocyesis (false pregnancy): A condition where a person believes they are pregnant, exhibiting pregnancy symptoms without being actually pregnant.
3. 97 Seconds - Tension pneumothorax, electrical injury: A life-threatening condition where air enters the pleural space, causing lung collapse; injury caused by electric shock.
4. Guardian Angels - Lymphoma, paraneoplastic syndrome: Cancer that begins in the lymphatic system; a group of rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to a neoplasm.
5. Mirror Mirror - Bacterial infection (Streptococcus): An infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria, leading to various illnesses such as strep throat, impetigo, and cellulitis.
6. Whatever It Takes - Leptospirosis: A bacterial infection transmitted through contact with contaminated water or animal urine, affecting the kidneys and liver.
7. Ugly - Tuberous sclerosis: A genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to form in various organs, including the brain, heart, kidneys, and skin.
8. You Don't Want to Know - Von Hippel-Lindau disease: A genetic disorder that causes tumors and cysts to develop in various organs, including the brain, spinal cord, kidneys, and eyes.
9. Games - Cystic fibrosis, allergic reaction to medication: A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system; an immune response to a medication causing symptoms like rash, itching, and difficulty breathing.
10. It's a Wonderful Lie - Erythropoietic protoporphyria: A form of porphyria that affects the skin, causing sensitivity to sunlight and painful skin reactions.
11. Frozen - Cold agglutinin disease: A rare autoimmune disorder in which cold temperatures trigger the immune system to attack red blood cells.
12. Don't Ever Change - Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV): A rodent-borne viral infection that can cause meningitis, encephalitis, or mild flu-like symptoms.
13. No More Mr. Nice Guy - Chagas disease: A parasitic infection transmitted by insects, causing heart and digestive system problems.
14. Living the Dream - Heavy metal poisoning (thallium): Toxicity resulting from exposure to thallium, a heavy metal that can cause neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms.
15. House's Head - Amnesia, brain injury: Loss of memory due to brain injury, affecting the ability to recall information or events.
16. Wilson's Heart - Heart failure, brain death: The heart's inability to pump blood effectively, leading to organ failure; irreversible loss of all brain function.
Season 5
1. Dying Changes Everything - Eosinophilic pneumonia: A condition where eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) accumulate in the lungs, causing inflammation.
2. Not Cancer - Heavy metal poisoning (gold): Toxicity from exposure to gold particles, which can cause various health issues.
3. Adverse Events - Bisphosphonate poisoning: Adverse effects from medications used to treat osteoporosis and similar diseases.
4. Birthmarks - Malignant melanoma: A type of skin cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin.
5. Lucky Thirteen - Huntington's disease: A genetic disorder causing the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
6. Joy - Eclampsia: A severe complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and seizures.
7. The Itch - Tinea (ringworm): A fungal infection that affects the skin, scalp, or nails.
8. Emancipation - Paraneoplastic syndrome: A group of rare disorders triggered by an abnormal immune response to a neoplasm (cancer).
9. Last Resort - Melioidosis: A bacterial infection that can affect various organs and cause severe illness.
10. Let Them Eat Cake - Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency (CPT II deficiency): A metabolic disorder affecting muscle cells and causing muscle weakness and pain.
11. Joy to the World - Von Hippel-Lindau disease: A genetic disorder that causes tumors and cysts to develop in various organs.
12. Painless - Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1): A genetic disorder affecting multiple endocrine glands.
13. Big Baby - Erdheim-Chester disease: A rare form of non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, causing abnormal growths in various tissues.
14. The Greater Good - Whipple's disease: A rare bacterial infection that can affect the intestines and other organs.
15. Unfaithful - Chagas disease: A parasitic infection transmitted by insects, causing heart and digestive system problems.
16. The Softer Side - Androgen insensitivity syndrome: A condition where a person is genetically male but has some or all physical traits of a female due to resistance to male hormones.
17. The Social Contract - Hurler syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis type I): A genetic disorder affecting the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans, leading to buildup and damage to organs and tissues.
18. Here Kitty - Fabry disease: A rare genetic disorder affecting the body's ability to break down a specific type of fat, leading to organ damage.
19. Locked In - Locked-in syndrome: A condition where a person is conscious and aware but cannot move or communicate verbally due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles.
20. Simple Explanation - Amyloidosis: A condition where abnormal protein deposits called amyloids build up in organs and tissues, causing damage.
21. Saviors - Acromegaly: A hormonal disorder that results from excess growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones and tissues.
22. House Divided - Alice in Wonderland syndrome: A neurological condition that affects perception, causing size distortions and altered body image.
23. Under My Skin - Acute promyelocytic leukemia: A type of cancer affecting the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of immature white blood cells.
24. Both Sides Now - Disulfiram reaction: An adverse reaction to disulfiram, a medication used to treat chronic alcoholism, causing severe nausea and other symptoms when alcohol is consumed.
1. Broken - Catatonia, Pelvic infection: Catatonia is a state of psycho-motor immobility and behavioral abnormality; a pelvic infection is an infection in the female reproductive organs.
2. Epic Fail - Meningoencephalitis: Inflammation of the brain and its surrounding protective membranes.
3. The Tyrant - Amyloidosis: A condition where abnormal protein deposits called amyloids build up in organs and tissues.
4. Instant Karma - Opioid-induced constipation, congenital adrenal hyperplasia: Constipation caused by opioid use; a genetic disorder affecting adrenal gland function.
5. Brave Heart - Ehrlichiosis: A tick-borne bacterial infection causing flu-like symptoms.
6. Known Unknowns - Systemic lupus erythematosus: An autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks its own tissues.
7. Teamwork - Amebic liver abscess: A pus-filled mass in the liver due to an intestinal parasite.
8. Ignorance Is Bliss - Sickle cell trait and poisoning from ephedrine: Sickle cell trait is a genetic condition where a person inherits one sickle cell gene; ephedrine poisoning is toxicity from a stimulant drug.
9. Wilson - Hypertension, Takayasu's arteritis: High blood pressure; a rare type of vasculitis that damages large arteries.
10. The Down Low - Superior vena cava syndrome: A group of symptoms caused by partial blockage of the superior vena cava.
11. Remorse - Lead poisoning: Toxicity due to lead exposure, affecting multiple body systems.
12. Moving the Chains - Trauma-induced rhabdomyolysis, compartment syndrome: Muscle breakdown leading to the release of muscle fibers into the bloodstream; a painful condition caused by pressure buildup within muscles.
13. 5 to 9 - Acromegaly: A hormonal disorder resulting from excess growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones and tissues.
14. Private Lives - Decompression sickness: A condition caused by dissolved gases coming out of solution into bubbles inside the body on depressurization.
15. Black Hole - Chromosome 6 translocation, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: A genetic abnormality; a rare, degenerative brain disorder caused by prions.
16. Lockdown - Locked-in syndrome: A condition where a person is conscious and aware but cannot move or communicate verbally due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles.
17. Knight Fall - Hyper-IgM syndrome: A condition causing immune system problems due to abnormal levels of antibodies.
18. Open and Shut - Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis: A rare, usually fatal brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri.
19. The Choice - Pseudo-Cushing's syndrome: A condition causing symptoms similar to Cushing's syndrome, without the excess cortisol production.
20. Baggage - Stiff-person syndrome: A rare neurological disorder causing muscle stiffness and spasms.
21. Help Me - Exertional heat stroke: A condition caused by strenuous physical activity in high temperatures, leading to overheating and potential organ damage.
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