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Hypertension, white coat
A transient increase in blood pressure (hypertension) triggered by the sight of medical personnel in white coats (or other attire)
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- Epilepsy, partial A seizure that affects only one part of the brain. Symptoms will depend on which part is affected: one part…
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- Cancer, oral Cancer of the mouth area. A sore in the mouth that does not heal can be a warning sign of oral cancer. A…