Frequencies for first 10,000 rows of rfv3 variable in nhamcsed2015 dataset : Patient's complaint, symptom, or other | reason for visit #3 - detailed category | Freq. Percent Cum. ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Blank | 6,335 63.35 63.35 Chills | 22 0.22 63.57 Fever | 94 0.94 64.51 Other symptoms of body temperature | 1 0.01 64.52 Feeling cold | 3 0.03 64.55 Feeling hot | 2 0.02 64.57 Tiredness, exhaustion | 22 0.22 64.79 General weakness | 31 0.31 65.10 General ill feeling | 17 0.17 65.27 Fainting (syncope) | 19 0.19 65.46 Symptoms of fluid abnormalities | 12 0.12 65.58 Edema | 11 0.11 65.69 Excessive sweating, perspiration | 14 0.14 65.83 Weight gain | 2 0.02 65.85 Weight loss | 1 0.01 65.86 Recent weight loss | 2 0.02 65.88 Symptoms of face, not elsewhere class.. | 2 0.02 65.90 Chest pain | 36 0.36 66.26 Chest discomfort, pressure, tightness | 21 0.21 66.47 Burning sensation in the chest | 1 0.01 66.48 Pain, specified site not referable to.. | 6 0.06 66.54 Rib pain | 7 0.07 66.61 Side pain, flank pain | 13 0.13 66.74 Groin pain | 5 0.05 66.79 Facial pain | 11 0.11 66.90 Pain, unspecified | 41 0.41 67.31 Cramps, spasms, site unspecified | 4 0.04 67.35 Tumor or mass, site unspecified | 1 0.01 67.36 Bleeding, multiple or unspecified sites | 2 0.02 67.38 Infant crying too much, fussy, fidget.. | 1 0.01 67.39 General or unspecified nonviral infec.. | 1 0.01 67.40 Allergy, NOS | 3 0.03 67.43 Disorders of motor functions | 10 0.10 67.53 Anxiety and nervousness | 27 0.27 67.80 Fears and phobias | 1 0.01 67.81 Depression | 33 0.33 68.14 Anger | 4 0.04 68.18 Restlessness | 1 0.01 68.19 Behavioral disturbances | 8 0.08 68.27 Hostile behavior | 11 0.11 68.38 Hysterical behavior | 2 0.02 68.40 Temper problems | 1 0.01 68.41 Insomnia | 8 0.08 68.49 Sleepiness (hypersomnia) | 2 0.02 68.51 Sleep apnea | 1 0.01 68.52 Smoking problems | 4 0.04 68.56 Alcohol-related problems | 15 0.15 68.71 Abnormal drug usage | 7 0.07 68.78 Substance abuse, NOS | 3 0.03 68.81 Delusions or hallucinations | 4 0.04 68.85 Oth symptoms/problems relat to psycho.. | 34 0.34 69.19 Abnormal involuntary movements | 14 0.14 69.33 Convulsions | 12 0.12 69.45 Symptoms of head, NEC | 4 0.04 69.49 Headache, pain in head | 78 0.78 70.27 Memory, disturbances of | 2 0.02 70.29 Disturbances of sensation | 2 0.02 70.31 Loss of feeling (anesthesia) | 29 0.29 70.60 Abnormal sensation (paresthesia) | 26 0.26 70.86 Vertigo - dizziness | 69 0.69 71.55 Weakness (neurologic) | 6 0.06 71.61 Disorders of speech, speech disturbance | 4 0.04 71.65 Stuttering, stammering | 2 0.02 71.67 Slurring | 4 0.04 71.71 Other symptoms referable to the nervo.. | 11 0.11 71.82 Abnormal pulsations and palpitations | 7 0.07 71.89 Increased heartbeat | 4 0.04 71.93 Decreased heartbeat | 2 0.02 71.95 Irregular heartbeat | 1 0.01 71.96 Heart pain | 1 0.01 71.97 Other symptoms of the heart | 1 0.01 71.98 Swollen or enlarged glands | 3 0.03 72.01 Other symptoms ref to the cardiovas/l.. | 2 0.02 72.03 Pallor, paleness | 2 0.02 72.05 Flushed, blushing | 1 0.01 72.06 Vision dysfunctions | 11 0.11 72.17 Blindness and half vision | 1 0.01 72.18 Diminished vision | 9 0.09 72.27 Extraneous vision | 1 0.01 72.28 Double vision (diplopia) | 2 0.02 72.30 Discharge from eye | 9 0.09 72.39 Discharge from eye--tearing, watering.. | 7 0.07 72.46 Discharge from eye--pus, matter, whit.. | 3 0.03 72.49 Abnormal sensations of the eye | 2 0.02 72.51 Eye pain | 4 0.04 72.55 Eye itching | 3 0.03 72.58 Abnormal eye movements | 2 0.02 72.60 Abnormal color of eyes | 5 0.05 72.65 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 1 0.01 72.66 Swelling of eyes | 8 0.08 72.74 Infection, inflammation, swelling of .. | 1 0.01 72.75 Diminished hearing | 4 0.04 72.79 Discharge from ear | 1 0.01 72.80 Bleeding of ear | 1 0.01 72.81 Earache, pain | 30 0.30 73.11 Ear infection | 2 0.02 73.13 Plugged feeling in ear | 1 0.01 73.14 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 2 0.02 73.16 Pulling at ears, picking at ears | 6 0.06 73.22 Nasal congestion | 84 0.84 74.06 Nosebleed (epistaxis) | 2 0.02 74.08 Inflammation and swelling of nose | 1 0.01 74.09 Sinus problems | 3 0.03 74.12 Sinus pain and pressure | 9 0.09 74.21 Sinus congestion | 2 0.02 74.23 Shortness of breath | 61 0.61 74.84 Labored or difficult breathing (dyspnea | 18 0.18 75.02 Wheezing | 27 0.27 75.29 Breathing problems, NEC | 7 0.07 75.36 Disorders of respiratory sound, NEC | 1 0.01 75.37 Rapid breathing (hyperventilation) | 5 0.05 75.42 Sneezing | 5 0.05 75.47 Cough | 122 1.22 76.69 Head cold, upper respiratory infectio.. | 16 0.16 76.85 General viral infection | 2 0.02 76.87 Flu | 6 0.06 76.93 Symptoms referable to throat | 3 0.03 76.96 Throat soreness | 47 0.47 77.43 Throat pain | 6 0.06 77.49 Throat infection | 1 0.01 77.50 Throat irritation, scratch, tickle | 5 0.05 77.55 Throat swelling | 4 0.04 77.59 Throat lump or mass | 1 0.01 77.60 Coughing up blood | 5 0.05 77.65 Excessive sputum | 16 0.16 77.81 Congestion in chest | 5 0.05 77.86 Hoarseness, loss of voice | 3 0.03 77.89 Other symptoms referable to the respi.. | 2 0.02 77.91 Symptoms of teeth and gums | 7 0.07 77.98 Toothache | 3 0.03 78.01 Symptoms of the jaw, lump or mass | 1 0.01 78.02 Symptoms referable to lips | 1 0.01 78.03 Symptoms referable to mouth | 4 0.04 78.07 Mouth pain, burning, soreness | 2 0.02 78.09 Symptoms referable to tongue | 2 0.02 78.11 Tongue inflammation, infection, swellin | 1 0.01 78.12 Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) | 14 0.14 78.26 Nausea | 141 1.41 79.67 Vomiting | 165 1.65 81.32 Heartburn and indigestion (dyspepsia) | 2 0.02 81.34 Stomach and abdominal pain, cramps an.. | 7 0.07 81.41 Abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, NOS | 65 0.65 82.06 Lower abdominal pain, cramps, spasms, | 25 0.25 82.31 Upper abdominal pain, cramps, spasms | 6 0.06 82.37 Abdominal distention, fullness, NOS | 4 0.04 82.41 Abdominal mass or tumor | 2 0.02 82.43 Decreased appetite | 28 0.28 82.71 Gastrointestinal bleeding | 2 0.02 82.73 Blood in stool (melena) | 7 0.07 82.80 Vomiting blood (hematemesis) | 2 0.02 82.82 Flatulence | 4 0.04 82.86 Constipation | 10 0.10 82.96 Diarrhea | 94 0.94 83.90 Other symptoms or changes in bowel fu.. | 3 0.03 83.93 Changes in size, color, shape, or odo.. | 3 0.03 83.96 Incontinence of stool | 1 0.01 83.97 Symptoms referable to anus-rectum | 2 0.02 83.99 Anal-rectal pain | 3 0.03 84.02 Anal-rectal bleeding | 3 0.03 84.05 Symptoms of liver, gallbladder, and b.. | 1 0.01 84.06 Other and unspecified symptoms refera.. | 7 0.07 84.13 Blood in urine (hematuria) | 3 0.03 84.16 Unusual color or odor of urine | 3 0.03 84.19 Frequency and urgency of urination | 13 0.13 84.32 Painful urination | 18 0.18 84.50 Involuntary urination, can't hold uri.. | 6 0.06 84.56 Other urinary dysfunctions | 6 0.06 84.62 Retention of urine | 1 0.01 84.63 Small volume of urine | 4 0.04 84.67 Symptoms of bladder | 4 0.04 84.71 Symptoms of the kidneys | 1 0.01 84.72 Kidney pain | 2 0.02 84.74 Urinary tract infection, NOS | 10 0.10 84.84 Other symptoms referable to urinary t.. | 1 0.01 84.85 Symptoms of penis | 2 0.02 84.87 Pain, aching, soreness, tenderness, p.. | 2 0.02 84.89 Infection, inflammation, swelling of .. | 1 0.01 84.90 Penile discharge | 1 0.01 84.91 Pain, aching, tenderness of the scrot.. | 1 0.01 84.92 Growths, warts, lumps, bumps of the s.. | 1 0.01 84.93 Unpredictable menstrual interval | 3 0.03 84.96 Excessively heavy (menorrhagia) menst.. | 2 0.02 84.98 Abnormal material in menstrual flow, .. | 1 0.01 84.99 Vasomotor symptoms-hot flashes | 1 0.01 85.00 Uterine and vaginal bleeding | 4 0.04 85.04 Vaginal discharge | 6 0.06 85.10 Other vaginal symptoms | 4 0.04 85.14 Vaginal pain | 2 0.02 85.16 Vaginal itching, burning | 4 0.04 85.20 Vulvar itching and irritation, swelling | 1 0.01 85.21 Vulvar mass, lump | 2 0.02 85.23 Pelvic symptoms | 2 0.02 85.25 Pelvic pain | 10 0.10 85.35 Problems of pregnancy | 22 0.22 85.57 Pain during pregnancy | 9 0.09 85.66 Spotting, bleeding during pregnancy | 7 0.07 85.73 Symptoms of onset of labor | 6 0.06 85.79 Other symptoms referable to the femal.. | 1 0.01 85.80 Pain or soreness of breast | 1 0.01 85.81 Other symptoms referable to breast | 1 0.01 85.82 Bleeding or discharge from nipple of .. | 2 0.02 85.84 Acne or pimples | 1 0.01 85.85 Discoloration or abnormal pigmentation | 24 0.24 86.09 Infections of skin, NOS | 5 0.05 86.14 Infection of skin of leg, foot, or toe | 1 0.01 86.15 Other growths of skin | 2 0.02 86.17 Skin rash | 17 0.17 86.34 Skin lesion | 3 0.03 86.37 Skin irritations, NEC | 2 0.02 86.39 Skin itching | 14 0.14 86.53 Swelling of skin | 7 0.07 86.60 Other symptoms referable to skin | 3 0.03 86.63 Dryness, peeling, scaliness, roughnes.. | 1 0.01 86.64 Neck symptoms | 1 0.01 86.65 Neck pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 23 0.23 86.88 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 7 0.07 86.95 Swelling of neck | 3 0.03 86.98 Back symptoms | 1 0.01 86.99 Back pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 55 0.55 87.54 Back cramps, contractures, spasms | 3 0.03 87.57 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 87.58 Low back pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 27 0.27 87.85 Hip pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 15 0.15 88.00 Leg symptoms | 5 0.05 88.05 Leg pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 29 0.29 88.34 Leg cramps, contractures, spasms | 1 0.01 88.35 Limitation of movement, stiffness of le | 1 0.01 88.36 Weakness of leg | 4 0.04 88.40 Swelling of leg | 10 0.10 88.50 Knee pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 14 0.14 88.64 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 88.65 Swelling of knee | 3 0.03 88.68 Ankle symptoms | 2 0.02 88.70 Ankle pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 6 0.06 88.76 Swelling of ankle | 7 0.07 88.83 Foot and toe pain, ache, soreness, di.. | 6 0.06 88.89 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 88.90 Weakness of foot and toe | 1 0.01 88.91 Swelling of foot and toe | 5 0.05 88.96 Shoulder symptoms | 1 0.01 88.97 Shoulder pain, ache, soreness, discom.. | 33 0.33 89.30 Limitation of movement, stiffness of .. | 1 0.01 89.31 Arm symptoms | 15 0.15 89.46 Arm pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 29 0.29 89.75 Limitation of movement, stiffness of ar | 1 0.01 89.76 Weakness of arm | 4 0.04 89.80 Swelling of arm | 7 0.07 89.87 Lump, mass, tumor of arm | 1 0.01 89.88 Elbow pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 2 0.02 89.90 Wrist pain, ache, soreness, discomfort | 5 0.05 89.95 Swelling of wrist | 2 0.02 89.97 Hand and finger symptoms | 9 0.09 90.06 Hand and finger pain, ache, soreness,.. | 11 0.11 90.17 Swelling of hand and finger | 5 0.05 90.22 Unspecified muscle pain, ache, sorene.. | 3 0.03 90.25 Unspecified muscle cramps, contractur.. | 2 0.02 90.27 Symptoms of unspecified joints | 1 0.01 90.28 Unspecified joint pain, ache, sorenes.. | 3 0.03 90.31 Musculoskeletal deformities | 1 0.01 90.32 Other musculoskeletal symptoms | 9 0.09 90.41 Streptococcal infection | 1 0.01 90.42 Viral diseases | 4 0.04 90.46 HIV with or without associated conditio | 1 0.01 90.47 Venereal diseases | 1 0.01 90.48 Fungus infections (mycoses) | 2 0.02 90.50 Parasitic diseases | 1 0.01 90.51 Sepsis, septicemia | 1 0.01 90.52 Other and unspecified infectious and .. | 5 0.05 90.57 Cancer, respiratory tract | 2 0.02 90.59 Cancer, skin and subcutaneous tissues | 1 0.01 90.60 Cancer, breast | 3 0.03 90.63 Other malignant neoplasms | 2 0.02 90.65 Hodgkin's disease, lymphomata, leukemia | 2 0.02 90.67 Fibroids and other uterine neoplasms | 1 0.01 90.68 Other benign neoplasms | 3 0.03 90.71 Diseases of the thyroid gland | 8 0.08 90.79 Diabetes mellitus | 9 0.09 90.88 Gout, hyperuricemia | 2 0.02 90.90 Other endocrine, nutritional, and met.. | 4 0.04 90.94 Anemia | 4 0.04 90.98 Organic psychoses | 4 0.04 91.02 Functional psychoses | 23 0.23 91.25 Alcoholism | 1 0.01 91.26 Drug dependence | 1 0.01 91.27 Other and unspecified mental disorders | 2 0.02 91.29 Multiple sclerosis | 3 0.03 91.32 Parkinson's disease (paralysis agitans) | 1 0.01 91.33 Epilepsy | 2 0.02 91.35 Migraine headache | 7 0.07 91.42 Other and unspecified diseases of the.. | 3 0.03 91.45 Cataract | 1 0.01 91.46 Glaucoma | 2 0.02 91.48 Other diseases of the eye | 1 0.01 91.49 Otitis media | 3 0.03 91.52 Hypertension | 35 0.35 91.87 Ischemic heart disease | 8 0.08 91.95 Other heart disease | 20 0.20 92.15 Cerebrovascular disease | 8 0.08 92.23 Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis | 1 0.01 92.24 Other disease of circulatory system | 11 0.11 92.35 Upper respiratory infections except t.. | 2 0.02 92.37 Bronchitis | 2 0.02 92.39 Emphysema | 2 0.02 92.41 Asthma | 29 0.29 92.70 Pneumonia | 8 0.08 92.78 Hay fever | 1 0.01 92.79 Other respiratory diseases | 9 0.09 92.88 Diseases of the esophagus, stomach, a.. | 9 0.09 92.97 Appendicitis, all types | 1 0.01 92.98 Hernia of abdominal cavity | 2 0.02 93.00 Diseases of the intestine and peritoneu | 12 0.12 93.12 Diseases of the liver, gallbladder, a.. | 3 0.03 93.15 Cystitis | 1 0.01 93.16 Urinary tract disease except cystitis | 8 0.08 93.24 Other diseases of female reproductive.. | 2 0.02 93.26 Diagnosed complications of pregnancy .. | 1 0.01 93.27 Carbuncle, furuncle, boil, cellulitis.. | 3 0.03 93.30 Impetigo | 1 0.01 93.31 Eczema and dermatitis, NOS | 1 0.01 93.32 Psoriasis | 1 0.01 93.33 Other diseases of the skin | 3 0.03 93.36 Arthritis | 9 0.09 93.45 Nonarticular rheumatism | 2 0.02 93.47 Other musculoskeletal or connective t.. | 5 0.05 93.52 Congenital anomalies of heart and cir.. | 1 0.01 93.53 Other and unspecified congenital anom.. | 3 0.03 93.56 Prematurity | 1 0.01 93.57 General medical examination | 1 0.01 93.58 General psychiatric or psychological .. | 3 0.03 93.61 Pregnancy, unconfirmed | 2 0.02 93.63 Prenatal examination, routine | 1 0.01 93.64 Other special examination | 2 0.02 93.66 Other blood test | 4 0.04 93.70 Blood test for venereal disease | 2 0.02 93.72 Blood pressure test | 1 0.01 93.73 Diagnostic radiology | 2 0.02 93.75 EKG, ECG, electrocardiogram, treadmil.. | 2 0.02 93.77 Pap smear | 1 0.01 93.78 Other and unspecified diagnostic tests | 3 0.03 93.81 Prophylactic inoculations | 2 0.02 93.83 Exposure to venereal disease | 2 0.02 93.85 Exposure to other infectious diseases | 2 0.02 93.87 Contraceptive medication | 2 0.02 93.89 Contraceptive device | 1 0.01 93.90 Allergy medication | 1 0.01 93.91 Injections | 4 0.04 93.95 Noncompliance with medication therapy | 3 0.03 93.98 Medication, other and unspecified kinds | 74 0.74 94.72 Preoperative visit for specified/unsp.. | 7 0.07 94.79 Postoperative visit | 36 0.36 95.15 Physical medicine and rehabilitation | 2 0.02 95.17 Respiratory therapy | 4 0.04 95.21 Chemotherapy | 5 0.05 95.26 Tube insertion | 2 0.02 95.28 Kidney dialysis | 3 0.03 95.31 Corrective appliances | 1 0.01 95.32 Cast, splint - application, removal | 3 0.03 95.35 Dressing, bandage - application, change | 1 0.01 95.36 Other specific therapeutic procedures.. | 1 0.01 95.37 Transplant, NOS | 1 0.01 95.38 Medical counseling, NOS | 25 0.25 95.63 Family history of cardiovascular diseas | 1 0.01 95.64 Economic problem | 3 0.03 95.67 Marital problems | 1 0.01 95.68 Parent-child problems | 1 0.01 95.69 Other problems of family relationship | 3 0.03 95.72 Educational problems | 1 0.01 95.73 Other social problems | 4 0.04 95.77 Progress visit, NOS | 2 0.02 95.79 Fracture/dislocation of head and face | 1 0.01 95.80 Fracture/dislocation of trunk area, e.. | 1 0.01 95.81 Fracture/dislocation of leg | 2 0.02 95.83 Fracture/dislocation of ankle | 1 0.01 95.84 Fracture/dislocation of arm | 1 0.01 95.85 Fracture, other and unspecified | 2 0.02 95.87 Sprain and strain of back | 4 0.04 95.91 Sprain and strain of ankle | 2 0.02 95.93 Laceration/cut of head and neck area | 2 0.02 95.95 Laceration/cut of facial area | 4 0.04 95.99 Laceration/cut of lower extremity | 2 0.02 96.01 Laceration/cut of upper extremity | 4 0.04 96.05 Laceration/cut, site unspecified | 1 0.01 96.06 Puncture wound of trunk area | 1 0.01 96.07 Puncture wound, site unspecified | 1 0.01 96.08 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of head,.. | 8 0.08 96.16 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of eye | 1 0.01 96.17 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of trunk.. | 4 0.04 96.21 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of lower.. | 7 0.07 96.28 Contusions/abrasions/bruises of upper.. | 2 0.02 96.30 Contusion/abrasion/bruise, site unspe.. | 3 0.03 96.33 Injury, other and unspecified of head.. | 18 0.18 96.51 Injury, other and unspecified, of back | 2 0.02 96.53 Injury, other and unspecified, of che.. | 4 0.04 96.57 Injury, other and unspecified, of hip | 1 0.01 96.58 Injury, other and unspecified, of leg | 3 0.03 96.61 Injury, other and unspecified, of knee | 1 0.01 96.62 Injury, other and unspecified, of ankle | 2 0.02 96.64 Injury, other and unspecified, of foo.. | 4 0.04 96.68 Injury, other and unspecified, of sho.. | 4 0.04 96.72 Injury, other and unspecified, of arm | 1 0.01 96.73 Injury, other and unspecified, of elbow | 1 0.01 96.74 Injury, other and unspecified, of wrist | 1 0.01 96.75 Injury, other and unspecified, of han.. | 2 0.02 96.77 Injury, multiple or unspecified | 6 0.06 96.83 Foreign body in eye | 1 0.01 96.84 Foreign body in digestive tract | 2 0.02 96.86 Burn, all degrees, to head, neck, and.. | 1 0.01 96.87 Insect bite | 4 0.04 96.91 Motor vehicle accident, type of injur.. | 45 0.45 97.36 Accident, NOS | 174 1.74 99.10 Violence, NOS | 13 0.13 99.23 Intentional self-mutilation | 4 0.04 99.27 Suicide attempt | 1 0.01 99.28 Rape | 1 0.01 99.29 Unconscious on arrival | 2 0.02 99.31 Altered level of consciousness | 1 0.01 99.32 Ingestion, inhalation, or exposure to.. | 5 0.05 99.37 Adverse effect of medication | 4 0.04 99.41 Adverse effect of drug abuse | 1 0.01 99.42 Adverse effect of alcohol | 2 0.02 99.44 Adverse effects, other and unspecified | 1 0.01 99.45 Surgical Complications due to any imp.. | 19 0.19 99.64 For results of blood glucose tests | 9 0.09 99.73 For results of cholesterol and trigly.. | 2 0.02 99.75 For other findings of blood tests | 4 0.04 99.79 For results of urine tests | 1 0.01 99.80 For radiological findings | 2 0.02 99.82 For results of EKG | 1 0.01 99.83 For other and unspecified test results | 8 0.08 99.91 Inadequate data base | 9 0.09 100.00 ----------------------------------------+----------------------------------- Total | 10,000 100.00 by Jean Roth , jroth@nber.org , 20 Nov 2017