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What are the 10 most common illnesses?

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The 10 most common reasons for a visit to a primary care provider are as follows:

1. Hypertension ("high blood pressure")

2. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (coughs, colds, "flu", etc.)

3. Physical Examination (yearly physical, pre-employment physical, etc.)

4. Diabetes Mellitus

5. Sinusitis ("sinus infection")

6. Bronchitis

7. Degenerative Joint Disease ("arthritis", etc.)

8. Asthma

9. Otitis ("ear infection")

10. Depression

-Matthew N. Parker, M.D.

First answer by Parkermatn. Last edit by Parkermatn. Contributor trust: 28 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 4 [Recommended].

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