Also known as: Crohn's disease
Rebecca is a pregnant woman with undiagnosed Crohn's disease who has been misdiagnosed with Munchausen syndrome. The deep intestinal inflammation prevents proper nutrient absorption, causing her to appear malnourished despite eating, and triggers contractions during pregnancy. The diagnosis is confirmed via camera study.
Also known as: Malingering
Rebecca has been misdiagnosed with Munchausen syndrome and placed on involuntary psychiatric hold (5150) due to her history of unexplained symptoms. This misdiagnosis drives the episode's central conflict as the team works to prove she has a real physical illness.
Also known as: Early labor
Rebecca experiences contractions at five months pregnant, likely triggered by the stress and malnutrition from her undiagnosed Crohn's disease. She is given medication to stop the contractions.
Also known as: Fainting
Stan experiences sudden fainting episodes that turn out to be painless migraines triggered by a muscle trigger point caused by repetitive motion during sex. The condition is resolved with muscle therapy.
Also known as: Migraine without headache
Stan's fainting episodes are diagnosed as painless migraines (neurological symptoms without headache) triggered by a myofascial trigger point in his neck/shoulder muscle from repetitive sexual positioning.
Also known as: UTI
Cami, Violet's ex-husband's new wife, is treated for a bladder infection attributed to frequent sexual activity. This diagnosis serves as a plot device for Violet's emotional arc rather than a medical focus.
Also known as: Diminished ovarian reserve
Addison discovers from her own medical file that she has only two eggs remaining and borderline FSH levels, giving her minimal but not zero chance of pregnancy. This revelation affects her emotional arc throughout the episode.