Frequencies for first 10,000 rows of rfv3 variable in nhamcsed2012 dataset : Patient's complaint, symptom, or other | reason for visit #3 - detailed category | Freq. Percent Cum. ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Blank | 7,439 74.39 74.39 Chills | 30 0.30 74.69 Fever | 62 0.62 75.31 Feeling cold | 1 0.01 75.32 Feeling hot | 2 0.02 75.34 Feeling hot and cold | 3 0.03 75.37 Tiredness, exhaustion | 9 0.09 75.46 General weakness | 26 0.26 75.72 General ill feeling | 8 0.08 75.80 Fainting (syncope) | 14 0.14 75.94 Symptoms of fluid abnormalities | 5 0.05 75.99 Edema | 12 0.12 76.11 Excessive sweating, perspiration | 9 0.09 76.20 Excessive thirst | 2 0.02 76.22 Weight gain | 2 0.02 76.24 Weight loss | 3 0.03 76.27 Symptoms of face, not elsewhere class.. | 5 0.05 76.32 Chest pain and related symptoms | 1 0.01 76.33 Chest pain | 29 0.29 76.62 Chest discomfort, pressure, tightness | 9 0.09 76.71 Burning sensation in the chest | 2 0.02 76.73 Pain, specified site not referable to.. | 5 0.05 76.78 Rib pain | 5 0.05 76.83 Side pain, flank pain | 11 0.11 76.94 Groin pain | 8 0.08 77.02 Facial pain | 13 0.13 77.15 Pain, unspecified | 21 0.21 77.36 Cramps, spasms, site unspecified | 4 0.04 77.40 Stiffness, site unspecified | 1 0.01 77.41 Bleeding, multiple or unspecified sites | 3 0.03 77.44 Infant crying too much, fussy, fidget.. | 2 0.02 77.46 General or unspecified nonviral infec.. | 3 0.03 77.49 Allergy, NOS | 2 0.02 77.51 Disorders of motor functions | 8 0.08 77.59 Anxiety and nervousness | 14 0.14 77.73 Depression | 14 0.14 77.87 Anger | 4 0.04 77.91 Problems with identity and self-esteem | 1 0.01 77.92 Behavioral disturbances | 8 0.08 78.00 Hostile behavior | 9 0.09 78.09 Temper problems | 3 0.03 78.12 Insomnia | 6 0.06 78.18 Sleepiness (hypersomnia) | 2 0.02 78.20 Smoking problems | 1 0.01 78.21 Alcohol-related problems | 5 0.05 78.26 Abnormal drug usage | 5 0.05 78.31 Delusions or hallucinations | 4 0.04 78.35 Oth symptoms/problems relat to psycho.. | 26 0.26 78.61 Abnormal involuntary movements | 7 0.07 78.68 Convulsions | 5 0.05 78.73 Symptoms of head, NEC | 3 0.03 78.76 Headache, pain in head | 59 0.59 79.35 Memory, disturbances of | 3 0.03 79.38 Disturbances of sensation | 1 0.01 79.39 Loss of feeling (anesthesia) | 21 0.21 79.60 Abnormal sensation (paresthesia) | 16 0.16 79.76 Vertigo - dizziness | 46 0.46 80.22 Weakness (neurologic) | 4 0.04 80.26 Disorders of speech, speech disturbance | 4 0.04 80.30 Slurring | 3 0.03 80.33 Other symptoms referable to the nervo.. | 16 0.16 80.49 Abnormal pulsations and palpitations | 3 0.03 80.52 Increased heartbeat | 5 0.05 80.57 Heart pain | 1 0.01 80.58 Swollen or enlarged glands | 1 0.01 80.59 Poor circulation | 1 0.01 80.60 Pallor, paleness | 3 0.03 80.63 Flushed, blushing | 1 0.01 80.64 Vision dysfunctions | 11 0.11 80.75 Blindness and half vision | 1 0.01 80.76 Diminished vision | 8 0.08 80.84 Extraneous vision | 1 0.01 80.85 Double vision (diplopia) | 2 0.02 80.87 Discharge from eye | 4 0.04 80.91 Discharge from eye--tearing, watering.. | 2 0.02 80.93 Eye infection and inflammation | 1 0.01 80.94 Pinkeye | 3 0.03 80.97 Eye pain | 5 0.05 81.02 Eye itching | 1 0.01 81.03 Abnormal appearance of eyes | 1 0.01 81.04 Abnormal color of eyes | 4 0.04 81.08 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 2 0.02 81.10 Swelling of eyes | 4 0.04 81.14 Diminished hearing | 1 0.01 81.15 Discharge from ear | 1 0.01 81.16 Earache, pain | 24 0.24 81.40 Ear infection | 2 0.02 81.42 Plugged feeling in ear | 2 0.02 81.44 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 1 0.01 81.45 Growths or mass of ears | 1 0.01 81.46 Pulling at ears, picking at ears | 6 0.06 81.52 Nasal congestion | 47 0.47 81.99 Other symptoms of nose | 1 0.01 82.00 Nosebleed (epistaxis) | 1 0.01 82.01 Inflammation and swelling of nose | 1 0.01 82.02 Sinus problems | 3 0.03 82.05 Sinus pain and pressure | 1 0.01 82.06 Sinus inflammation, infection | 1 0.01 82.07 Sinus congestion | 4 0.04 82.11 Shortness of breath | 47 0.47 82.58 Labored or difficult breathing (dyspnea | 11 0.11 82.69 Wheezing | 16 0.16 82.85 Breathing problems, NEC | 7 0.07 82.92 Disorders of respiratory sound, NEC | 1 0.01 82.93 Rapid breathing (hyperventilation) | 1 0.01 82.94 Cough | 77 0.77 83.71 Head cold, upper respiratory infectio.. | 9 0.09 83.80 General viral infection | 3 0.03 83.83 Flu | 5 0.05 83.88 Symptoms referable to throat | 3 0.03 83.91 Throat soreness | 42 0.42 84.33 Throat pain | 8 0.08 84.41 Throat irritation, scratch, tickle | 2 0.02 84.43 Abnormalities of sputum or phlegm | 1 0.01 84.44 Coughing up blood | 2 0.02 84.46 Excessive sputum | 8 0.08 84.54 Congestion in chest | 2 0.02 84.56 Hoarseness, loss of voice | 2 0.02 84.58 Other symptoms referable to the respi.. | 4 0.04 84.62 Symptoms of teeth and gums | 4 0.04 84.66 Toothache | 5 0.05 84.71 Gum pain | 1 0.01 84.72 Symptoms referable to lips | 2 0.02 84.74 Abnormal color of lips | 1 0.01 84.75 Symptoms referable to mouth | 5 0.05 84.80 Mouth pain, burning, soreness | 1 0.01 84.81 Mouth ulcer, sore | 1 0.01 84.82 Tongue inflammation, infection, swellin | 2 0.02 84.84 Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) | 7 0.07 84.91 Nausea | 77 0.77 85.68 Vomiting | 130 1.30 86.98 Heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia) | 2 0.02 87.00 Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps an.. | 8 0.08 87.08 Abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, NOS | 49 0.49 87.57 Lower abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, | 14 0.14 87.71 Upper abdominal pain, cramps, spasms | 4 0.04 87.75 Abdominal distention, fullness, NOS | 3 0.03 87.78 Excessive appetite | 1 0.01 87.79 Decreased appetite | 22 0.22 88.01 Blood in stool (melena) | 7 0.07 88.08 Vomiting blood (hematemesis) | 2 0.02 88.10 Flatulence | 2 0.02 88.12 Constipation | 11 0.11 88.23 Diarrhea | 69 0.69 88.92 Changes in size, color, shape, or odo.. | 7 0.07 88.99 Incontinence of stool | 1 0.01 89.00 Symptoms referable to anus-rectum | 1 0.01 89.01 Anal-rectal pain | 2 0.02 89.03 Anal-rectal bleeding | 1 0.01 89.04 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 1 0.01 89.05 Blood in urine (hematuria) | 2 0.02 89.07 Unusual color or odor of urine | 6 0.06 89.13 Frequency and urgency of urination | 9 0.09 89.22 Painful urination | 8 0.08 89.30 Involuntary urination, can't hold uri.. | 3 0.03 89.33 Other urinary dysfunctions | 2 0.02 89.35 Urinary hesitancy | 1 0.01 89.36 Small volume of urine | 1 0.01 89.37 Symptoms of bladder | 1 0.01 89.38 Kidney pain | 1 0.01 89.39 Urinary tract infection, NOS | 5 0.05 89.44 Other symptoms referable to urinary t.. | 2 0.02 89.46 Symptoms of penis | 3 0.03 89.49 Symptoms of prostate | 1 0.01 89.50 Pain, aching, tenderness of the scrot.. | 1 0.01 89.51 Swelling, inflammation of the scrotum.. | 1 0.01 89.52 Itching, jock itch of the scrotum and.. | 1 0.01 89.53 Excessively heavy (menorrhagia) menst.. | 1 0.01 89.54 Uterine and vaginal bleeding | 8 0.08 89.62 Vaginal discharge | 1 0.01 89.63 Vaginal itching, burning | 1 0.01 89.64 Pelvic symptoms | 1 0.01 89.65 Pelvic pain | 1 0.01 89.66 Problems of pregnancy | 5 0.05 89.71 Pain during pregnancy | 1 0.01 89.72 Spotting, bleeding during pregnancy | 4 0.04 89.76 Symptoms of onset of labor | 20 0.20 89.96 Pain or soreness of breast | 1 0.01 89.97 Lump or mass of breast | 1 0.01 89.98 Acne or pimples | 1 0.01 89.99 Discoloration or abnormal pigmentation | 18 0.18 90.17 Infections of skin, NOS | 6 0.06 90.23 Infection of skin of head or neck area | 1 0.01 90.24 Infection of skin of arm, hand, or fi.. | 1 0.01 90.25 Infection of skin of leg, foot, or toe | 1 0.01 90.26 Skin rash | 14 0.14 90.40 Skin lesion | 3 0.03 90.43 Skin irritations, NEC | 3 0.03 90.46 Skin pain | 1 0.01 90.47 Skin itching | 15 0.15 90.62 Swelling of skin | 4 0.04 90.66 Other symptoms referable to skin | 2 0.02 90.68 Symptoms referable to hair and scalp | 1 0.01 90.69 Navel problems | 2 0.02 90.71 Neck pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 21 0.21 90.92 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 90.93 Back symptoms | 2 0.02 90.95 Back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 42 0.42 91.37 Back cramps, contractures, spasms | 1 0.01 91.38 Low back symptoms | 1 0.01 91.39 Low back pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 12 0.12 91.51 Hip pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 8 0.08 91.59 Leg symptoms | 8 0.08 91.67 Leg pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 23 0.23 91.90 Leg cramps, contractures, spasms | 3 0.03 91.93 Limitation of movement, stiffness of le | 1 0.01 91.94 Weakness of leg | 3 0.03 91.97 Swelling of leg | 8 0.08 92.05 Knee pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 9 0.09 92.14 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 2 0.02 92.16 Swelling of knee | 3 0.03 92.19 Ankle symptoms | 1 0.01 92.20 Ankle pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 13 0.13 92.33 Swelling of ankle | 5 0.05 92.38 Foot and toe symptoms | 5 0.05 92.43 Foot and toe pain, ache, soreness, di.. | 14 0.14 92.57 Swelling of foot and toe | 11 0.11 92.68 Shoulder symptoms | 1 0.01 92.69 Shoulder pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 16 0.16 92.85 Arm symptoms | 16 0.16 93.01 Arm pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 21 0.21 93.22 Limitation of movement, stiffness of ar | 1 0.01 93.23 Weakness of arm | 1 0.01 93.24 Swelling of arm | 7 0.07 93.31 Elbow symptoms | 2 0.02 93.33 Elbow pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 4 0.04 93.37 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.38 Wrist pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 7 0.07 93.45 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.46 Swelling of wrist | 2 0.02 93.48 Hand and finger symptoms | 17 0.17 93.65 Hand and finger pain, ache, soreness,.. | 6 0.06 93.71 Hand and finger cramps, contractures,.. | 1 0.01 93.72 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 93.73 Swelling of hand and finger | 12 0.12 93.85 Unspecified joint pain, ache, sorenes.. | 2 0.02 93.87 Other musculoskeletal symptoms | 2 0.02 93.89 HIV with or without associated conditio | 1 0.01 93.90 Venereal diseases | 1 0.01 93.91 Fungus infections (mycoses) | 2 0.02 93.93 Parasitic diseases | 1 0.01 93.94 Sepsis, septicemia | 1 0.01 93.95 Other and unspecified infectious and .. | 1 0.01 93.96 Cancer, respiratory tract | 2 0.02 93.98 Cancer, breast | 1 0.01 93.99 Cancer, female genital tract | 1 0.01 94.00 Other malignant neoplasms | 2 0.02 94.02 Other benign neoplasms | 1 0.01 94.03 Diabetes mellitus | 7 0.07 94.10 Gout, hyperuricemia | 1 0.01 94.11 Other endocrine, nutritional, and met.. | 3 0.03 94.14 Anemia | 1 0.01 94.15 Other diseases of blood and blood-for.. | 1 0.01 94.16 Functional psychoses | 5 0.05 94.21 Neuroses | 1 0.01 94.22 Alcoholism | 1 0.01 94.23 Drug dependence | 1 0.01 94.24 Mental retardation | 1 0.01 94.25 Other and unspecified mental disorders | 2 0.02 94.27 Multiple sclerosis | 1 0.01 94.28 Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans) | 2 0.02 94.30 Migraine headache | 4 0.04 94.34 Other and unspecified diseases of the.. | 1 0.01 94.35 Cataract | 1 0.01 94.36 Hypertension | 14 0.14 94.50 Ischemic heart disease | 4 0.04 94.54 Other heart disease | 2 0.02 94.56 Cerebrovascular disease | 2 0.02 94.58 Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis | 1 0.01 94.59 Varicose veins | 1 0.01 94.60 Other disease of circulatory system | 3 0.03 94.63 Upper respiratory infections except t.. | 1 0.01 94.64 Bronchitis | 6 0.06 94.70 Asthma | 8 0.08 94.78 Pneumonia | 2 0.02 94.80 Other respiratory diseases | 1 0.01 94.81 Diseases of the esophagus, stomach, a.. | 4 0.04 94.85 Hernia of abdominal cavity | 1 0.01 94.86 Diseases of the intestine and peritoneu | 3 0.03 94.89 Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, a.. | 3 0.03 94.92 Dental abscess | 1 0.01 94.93 Cystitis | 1 0.01 94.94 Urinary tract disease except cystitis | 7 0.07 95.01 Diagnosed complications of pregnancy .. | 3 0.03 95.04 Carbuncle, furuncle, boil, cellulitis.. | 6 0.06 95.10 Other diseases of the skin | 1 0.01 95.11 Arthritis | 2 0.02 95.13 Other musculoskeletal or connective t.. | 3 0.03 95.16 General medical examination | 1 0.01 95.17 General psychiatric or psychological .. | 2 0.02 95.19 Pregnancy, unconfirmed | 6 0.06 95.25 Eye examination | 1 0.01 95.26 Other special examination | 1 0.01 95.27 Diagnostic radiology | 3 0.03 95.30 EKG, ECG, electrocardiogram, treadmil.. | 1 0.01 95.31 Other and unspecified diagnostic tests | 2 0.02 95.33 Exposure to other infectious diseases | 1 0.01 95.34 Contraceptive device | 2 0.02 95.36 Injections | 1 0.01 95.37 Noncompliance with medication therapy | 10 0.10 95.47 Medication, other and unspecified kinds | 29 0.29 95.76 Postoperative visit | 17 0.17 95.93 Chemotherapy | 1 0.01 95.94 Urinary tract instrumentation and cat.. | 1 0.01 95.95 Alcohol detoxification | 1 0.01 95.96 Drug detoxification | 1 0.01 95.97 Minor surgery | 2 0.02 95.99 Major surgery | 1 0.01 96.00 Kidney dialysis | 1 0.01 96.01 Suture - insertion, removal | 1 0.01 96.02 Botox injection | 1 0.01 96.03 Other specific therapeutic procedures.. | 2 0.02 96.05 Diet and nutritional counseling | 1 0.01 96.06 Medical counseling, NOS | 7 0.07 96.13 Economic problem | 1 0.01 96.14 Marital problems | 3 0.03 96.17 Other problems of family relationship | 1 0.01 96.18 Police involvement in outpatient visi.. | 2 0.02 96.20 Fracture/dislocation of head and face | 1 0.01 96.21 Fracture/dislocation of foot and toes | 1 0.01 96.22 Sprain and strain of back | 2 0.02 96.24 Sprain and strain of ankle | 1 0.01 96.25 Laceration/cut of head and neck area | 1 0.01 96.26 Laceration/cut of facial area | 3 0.03 96.29 Laceration/cut of lower extremity | 3 0.03 96.32 Laceration/cut of upper extremity | 4 0.04 96.36 Laceration/cut, site unspecified | 2 0.02 96.38 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of head,.. | 4 0.04 96.42 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of eye | 1 0.01 96.43 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of trunk.. | 3 0.03 96.46 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of lower.. | 6 0.06 96.52 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of upper.. | 4 0.04 96.56 Contusion/abrasion/bruise, site unspe.. | 1 0.01 96.57 Injury, other and unspecified of head.. | 5 0.05 96.62 Injury, other and unspecified, of eye | 1 0.01 96.63 Injury, other and unspecified, of back | 1 0.01 96.64 Injury, other and unspecified, of hip | 1 0.01 96.65 Injury, other and unspecified, of knee | 4 0.04 96.69 Injury, other and unspecified, of ankle | 2 0.02 96.71 Injury, other and unspecified, of foo.. | 1 0.01 96.72 Injury, other and unspecified, of sho.. | 1 0.01 96.73 Injury, other and unspecified, of arm | 1 0.01 96.74 Injury, other and unspecified, of wrist | 1 0.01 96.75 Injury, other and unspecified, of han.. | 4 0.04 96.79 Injury, multiple or unspecified | 3 0.03 96.82 Foreign body in eye | 1 0.01 96.83 Foreign body in nose | 1 0.01 96.84 Foreign body in skin | 1 0.01 96.85 Foreign body in digestive tract | 1 0.01 96.86 Burn, all degrees, to head, neck, and.. | 1 0.01 96.87 Insect bite | 9 0.09 96.96 Animal, human bite | 1 0.01 96.97 Motor vehicle accident, type of injur.. | 33 0.33 97.30 Accident, NOS | 188 1.88 99.18 Violence, NOS | 17 0.17 99.35 Intentional self-mutilation | 1 0.01 99.36 Suicide attempt | 2 0.02 99.38 Overdose, intentional | 3 0.03 99.41 Rape | 2 0.02 99.43 Unconscious on arrival | 8 0.08 99.51 State of consciousness not specified | 2 0.02 99.53 Ingestion, inhalation, or exposure to.. | 2 0.02 99.55 Adverse effect of medication | 11 0.11 99.66 Adverse effect of drug abuse | 2 0.02 99.68 Adverse effect of alcohol | 4 0.04 99.72 Surgical Complications due to any imp.. | 14 0.14 99.86 For results of blood glucose tests | 4 0.04 99.90 For other findings of blood tests | 1 0.01 99.91 For results of urine tests | 1 0.01 99.92 For other and unspecified test results | 2 0.02 99.94 Patient (or spokesperson) refused care | 2 0.02 99.96 Inadequate data base | 3 0.03 99.99 Illegible entry | 1 0.01 100.00 ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Total | 10,000 100.00 by Jean Roth , jroth@nber.org , 7 Nov 2016