Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs.
Bilateral Circumorbital Ecchymosis: aka “raccoon eyes” or black eye.
Transient Lingual Papillitis: A temporary but painful bump on the tongue, aka “lie bump”.
Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter (SDF): Hiccups.
Sphenopalatine Ganglioneuralgia: Brain freeze - happens when consuming something cold too quickly.
Borborygmi: The rumbling or gurgling noises produced by the movement of gas and fluids through the intestines.
Xerostomia: Dry mouth, which occurs when the salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva.
Globus Pharyngeus: The sensation of having a lump or foreign body in the throat when nothing is actually there.
Paresthesia: The “pins and needles” sensation that occurs when a limb “falls asleep” due to pressure on a nerve.
Trichotillomania: A compulsive urge to pull out one’s hair, often from the scalp, eyebrows, or eyelashes, leading to noticeable hair loss.
Onychocryptosis: aka “ingrown toenail”, occurs when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain and inflammation.
Myoclonus: Sudden, involuntary muscle jerks, such as the kind you might experience just as you’re falling asleep (hypnic jerks).
Anosmia: The loss or absence of the sense of smell, which can be caused by infections, nasal blockages, or neurological conditions.
Horripilation: Goosebumps
Aphthous Stomatitis: aka “canker sores”, small, painful ulcers that appear inside the mouth, often triggered by stress, minor injuries, or certain foods.
