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Scrubs

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Season 7, Episode 9

3 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: AIP

Heart palpitationsBloatingHypertensionSeizures

This is the central medical mystery of the episode. Dr. Cox has been unable to diagnose this patient for two years. J.D. and Turk accidentally discover the diagnosis when they leave a urine sample in the sun and it turns purple, leading them to google 'purple pee' and discover the rare genetic disorder. The diagnosis becomes a key plot device that helps Dr. Cox reconsider his stance on Dr. Kelso.

Scrubs — S07E09Patient: Alex Macrae
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Tongue bitten off

Ted passes out from overwhelming joy upon learning Dr. Kelso is being forced out, causing him to bite off a chunk of his tongue. He receives 23 stitches and painkillers. This injury serves as comic relief and keeps Ted from speaking during parts of the episode.

Scrubs — S07E09Patient: Ted

Also known as: Tubal pregnancy

HemoperitoneumDeath

Dr. Kelso recounts his first patient death from decades ago - a 19-year-old girl who came in with severe abdominal pain that he misdiagnosed as appendicitis. It was actually an ectopic pregnancy with internal bleeding, and she died. This story is part of Kelso's reflective narrative about mistakes and losses throughout his career.