Also known as: Jock itch
Minor comedic case where Max diagnoses a soccer teammate with jock itch in the park, leading to a prescription for antifungal medication.
Also known as: Gut fermentation syndrome
Colin develops alcohol withdrawal symptoms after Max treats his jock itch with antifungal medication, which eliminated the yeast causing his body to ferment carbohydrates into alcohol. Treated with controlled alcohol consumption.
Also known as: Psychosis
Adam presents with apparent psychotic break claiming superhuman strength, but is later revealed to have faked symptoms to get admitted as an inpatient to relieve his sister of caregiving burden. Has history of psychotic break in college where he believed he could fly and jumped from window.
Also known as: Major injuries from car accident
38-year-old male driver in motor vehicle accident with severe crush injuries to legs, pelvis, and abdomen. Develops DIC and cytokine storm requiring bilateral lower extremity amputation and extensive abdominal resection. Despite aggressive surgical intervention, declared terminal with death expected within hours.
Four-month-old infant presenting with excessive crying and seizures following motor vehicle accident. Parents' first child died at same age from undiagnosed condition. Team performs full DNA sequencing to identify rare genetic disorder causing thiamine metabolism dysfunction. Condition is treatable with daily thiamine supplementation.
Also known as: DIC
Develops as complication of severe crush injuries in trauma patient, contributing to uncontrolled bleeding and ultimate terminal prognosis.
Also known as: Cytokine storm
Develops as life-threatening complication from extensive crush injuries, contributing to multi-organ failure and patient's terminal status.
Mentioned in passing when hospital staff member Carl volunteers to help with DNA analysis, revealing his personal connection to genetic disorders through his son's congenital condition.