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Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters.
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Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters.
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Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters.
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Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters.
Polymorphous light eruption on the chest Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters. Polymorphous light eruption is a rash that affects parts of the body that are exposed to more sunlight as daylight hours get longer, such as the front of the neck and chest. Polymorphous means that the rash can have many forms, such as tiny bumps, raised areas or blisters. How skin with sun allergy looks varies widely depending on the color of your skin and what's causing the symptoms. Signs and symptoms may include:
Itchiness (pruritus)
Stinging
Tiny bumps that may merge into raised patches
A flushing of the exposed area
Blisters or hives
Symptoms usually occur only on skin that has been exposed to the sun or other source of UV light. Symptoms show up within minutes to hours after sun exposure. | sun-allergy |
The signs and symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) may include:
Dizziness
A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo)
A loss of balance or unsteadiness
Nausea
Vomiting
The signs and symptoms of BPPV can come and go and commonly last less than one minute. Episodes of BPPV can disappear for some time and then recur. BPPV BPPV Activities that bring about the signs and symptoms of BPPV can vary from person to person, but are almost always brought on by a change in head position. Some people also feel out of balance when standing or walking. BPPV Abnormal rhythmic eye movements usually accompany the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. | vertigo |
For the first few days, the symptoms of bronchiolitis are much like a cold:
Runny nose.
Stuffy nose.
Cough.
Sometimes a slight fever.
Later, your child may have a week or more of working harder than usual to breathe, which may include wheezing. Many infants with bronchiolitis also have an ear infection called otitis media. | bronchiolitis |
Ulcerative colitis symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and where it occurs. Signs and symptoms may include:
Diarrhea, often with blood or pus
Rectal bleeding — passing small amount of blood with stool
Abdominal pain and cramping
Rectal pain
Urgency to defecate
Inability to defecate despite urgency
Weight loss
Fatigue
Fever
In children, failure to grow
Most people with ulcerative colitis have mild to moderate symptoms. The course of ulcerative colitis may vary, with some people having long periods when it goes away. This is called remission. Types Health care providers often classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. Symptoms of each type often overlap. Types of ulcerative colitis include:
Ulcerative proctitis. Inflammation is confined to the area closest to the anus, also called the rectum. Rectal bleeding may be the only sign of the disease.
Proctosigmoiditis. Inflammation involves the rectum and sigmoid colon — the lower end of the colon. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain, and an inability to move the bowels despite the urge to do so. This is called tenesmus.
Left-sided colitis. Inflammation extends from the rectum up through the sigmoid and descending portions of the colon. Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and pain on the left side, and urgency to defecate.
Pancolitis. This type often affects the entire colon and causes bouts of bloody diarrhea that may be severe, abdominal cramps and pain, fatigue, and significant weight loss.
| ulcerative-colitis |
The signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus vary somewhat by age of onset. Infants Common signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus in infants include: Changes in the head
An unusually large head
A rapid increase in the size of the head
A bulging or tense soft spot (fontanel) on the top of the head
Physical signs and symptoms
Nausea and vomiting
Sleepiness or sluggishness (lethargy)
Irritability
Poor eating
Seizures
Eyes fixed downward (sunsetting of the eyes)
Problems with muscle tone and strength
Toddlers and older children Among toddlers and older children, signs and symptoms might include: Physical signs and symptoms
Headache
Blurred or double vision
Abnormal eye movements
Abnormal enlargement of a toddler's head
Sleepiness or sluggishness
Nausea or vomiting
Unstable balance
Poor coordination
Poor appetite
Loss of bladder control or frequent urination
Behavioral and cognitive changes
Irritability
Change in personality
Decline in school performance
Delays or problems with previously acquired skills, such as walking or talking
Young and middle-aged adults Common signs and symptoms in this age group include:
Headache
Sluggishness
Loss of coordination or balance
Loss of bladder control or a frequent urge to urinate
Vision problems
Decline in memory, concentration and other thinking skills that may affect job performance
Older adults Among adults 60 years of age and older, the more common signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus are:
Loss of bladder control or a frequent urge to urinate
Memory loss
Progressive loss of other thinking or reasoning skills
Difficulty walking, often described as a shuffling gait or the feeling of the feet being stuck
Poor coordination or balance
| hydrocephalus |
Optic neuritis usually affects one eye. Symptoms might include:
Pain. Most people who develop optic neuritis have eye pain that's worsened by eye movement. Sometimes the pain feels like a dull ache behind the eye.
Vision loss in one eye. Most people have at least some temporary reduction in vision, but the extent of loss varies. Noticeable vision loss usually develops over hours or days and improves over several weeks to months. Vision loss is permanent in some people.
Visual field loss. Side vision loss can occur in any pattern, such as central vision loss or peripheral vision loss.
Loss of color vision. Optic neuritis often affects color perception. You might notice that colors appear less vivid than normal.
Flashing lights. Some people with optic neuritis report seeing flashing or flickering lights with eye movements.
| optic-neuritis |
If your child has clubfoot, here's what it might look like:
The top of the foot is usually twisted downward and inward, increasing the arch and turning the heel inward.
The foot may be turned so severely that it actually looks as if it's upside down.
The affected leg or foot may be slightly shorter.
The calf muscles in the affected leg are usually underdeveloped.
Despite its look, clubfoot itself doesn't cause any discomfort or pain. | clubfoot |
Usually, a split (cleft) in the lip or palate is immediately identifiable at birth. Cleft lip and cleft palate may appear as:
A split in the lip and roof of the mouth (palate) that affects one or both sides of the face
A split in the lip that appears as only a small notch in the lip or extends from the lip through the upper gum and palate into the bottom of the nose
A split in the roof of the mouth that doesn't affect the appearance of the face
Less commonly, a cleft occurs only in the muscles of the soft palate (submucous cleft palate), which are at the back of the mouth and covered by the mouth's lining. This type of cleft often goes unnoticed at birth and may not be diagnosed until later when signs develop. Signs and symptoms of submucous cleft palate may include:
Difficulty with feedings
Difficulty swallowing, with potential for liquids or foods to come out the nose
Nasal speaking voice
Chronic ear infections
| cleft-palate |
Reactive attachment disorder usually starts in infancy. There's little research on signs and symptoms of reactive attachment disorder beyond early childhood, and it remains uncertain whether it occurs in children older than 5 years. Signs and symptoms may include:
Unexplained withdrawal, fear, sadness or irritability
Sad and listless appearance
Not seeking comfort or showing no response when comfort is given
Failure to smile
Watching others closely but not engaging in social interaction
Failure to reach out when picked up
No interest in playing peekaboo or other interactive games
Behavior problems
Failing to seek support or assistance
| reactive-attachment-disorder |
Signs and symptoms of sinus headaches may include:
Pain, pressure and fullness in the cheeks, brow or forehead
Worsening pain if you bend forward or lie down
Stuffy nose
Fatigue
Achy feeling in the upper teeth
Sinusitis or migraine? Migraines and headaches from sinusitis are easy to confuse because the signs and symptoms of the two types of headaches may overlap. Both migraine and sinusitis headache pain often get worse when you bend forward. Migraine can also be accompanied by various nasal signs and symptoms — including congestion, facial pressure and a clear, watery nasal discharge. These are due to involvement of the autonomic nervous system in a migraine attack. In fact, studies have shown that most people who see a health care provider for sinus headaches are found to have migraines instead. Sinusitis, however, usually isn't associated with nausea or vomiting or aggravated by noise or bright light — all common features of migraines. Sinusitis usually:
Occurs after a viral upper respiratory infection or cold
Includes thick, discolored nasal mucus
Is associated with a decreased sense of smell
Causes pain in one cheek or upper teeth
Headaches due to sinus disease often last days or longer, and migraines most commonly last hours to a day or two. | sinus-headaches |
Transient ischemic attacks usually last a few minutes. Most signs and symptoms disappear within an hour, though rarely symptoms may last up to 24 hours. The signs and symptoms of a TIA resemble those found early in a stroke and may include sudden onset of: TIA
Weakness, numbness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg, typically on one side of the body
Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others
Blindness in one or both eyes or double vision
Vertigo or loss of balance or coordination
You may have more than one TIA, and the recurrent signs and symptoms may be similar or different depending on which area of the brain is involved. | transient-ischemic-attack |
The symptoms of an alpha-gal allergic reaction usually take longer to start compared with those of other food allergies. Most reactions to common food allergens — peanuts or shellfish, for example — happen within minutes after you are exposed to them. In alpha-gal syndrome, reactions usually appear about 3 to 6 hours after you are exposed. Foods that can cause a reaction include:
Red meat, such as beef, pork or lamb.
Organ meats.
Products made from mammals, such as gelatins or dairy products.
Symptoms of alpha-gal syndrome may include:
Hives, itching, or itchy, scaly skin.
Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other body parts.
Wheezing or shortness of breath.
Stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach or vomiting.
The time delay between eating meat products and getting an allergic reaction may be one reason alpha-gal syndrome was not understood at first. For example, a possible connection between a T-bone steak with dinner and hives at midnight is far from clear. Researchers think they know the reason for the delayed reaction. They say it's due to the alpha-gal molecules taking longer than other allergens to be digested and enter the system that moves blood through the body. | alpha-gal-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of lupus nephritis include:
Blood in your urine
Foamy urine (due to excess protein in urine)
High blood pressure
Swelling in your hands, ankles or feet
High levels of a waste product called creatinine in your blood
| lupus-nephritis |
Once you become infected with whooping cough, it takes about seven to 10 days for signs and symptoms to appear, though it can sometimes take longer. They're usually mild at first and resemble those of a common cold:
Runny nose
Nasal congestion
Red, watery eyes
Fever
Cough
After a week or two, signs and symptoms worsen. Thick mucus accumulates inside your airways, causing uncontrollable coughing. Severe and prolonged coughing attacks may:
Provoke vomiting
Result in a red or blue face
Cause extreme fatigue
End with a high-pitched "whoop" sound during the next breath of air
However, many people don't develop the characteristic whoop. Sometimes, a persistent hacking cough is the only sign that an adolescent or adult has whooping cough. Infants may not cough at all. Instead, they may struggle to breathe, or they may even temporarily stop breathing. | whooping-cough |
Pain is the first and most common symptom of thumb arthritis. Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force. Other signs and symptoms might include:
Swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of your thumb
Decreased strength when pinching or grasping objects
Decreased range of motion
Enlarged or bony appearance of the joint at the base of your thumb
| thumb-arthritis |
Symptoms of pyloric stenosis usually appear within 3 to 5 weeks after birth. Pyloric stenosis is rare in babies older than 3 months. Symptoms include:
Vomiting after feeding. The baby may vomit forcefully, ejecting breast milk or formula up to several feet away. This is known as projectile vomiting. Vomiting might be mild at first. But over time, it becomes more severe as the pylorus opening narrows. The vomit may sometimes contain blood.
Persistent hunger. Babies who have pyloric stenosis often want to eat soon after vomiting.
Stomach contractions. You may notice wavelike contractions that ripple across your baby's upper stomach area soon after feeding but before vomiting. These contractions are part of the digestive process known as peristalsis. The contractions are caused by stomach muscles trying to force food through the narrowed pylorus.
Dehydration. Your baby might cry without tears or become lethargic. You might find yourself changing fewer wet diapers or diapers that aren't as wet as you expect.
Changes in bowel movements. Since pyloric stenosis prevents food from reaching the intestines, babies with this condition might be constipated.
Weight problems. Pyloric stenosis can keep a baby from gaining weight, and sometimes can cause weight loss.
| pyloric-stenosis |
Many people with unicentric Castleman disease don't notice any signs or symptoms. The enlarged lymph node may be found during a physical exam or an imaging test for some unrelated problem. Some people with unicentric Castleman disease might have signs and symptoms that are more commonly seen in multicentric Castleman disease, which may include:
Fever.
Unintended weight loss.
Fatigue.
Night sweats.
Enlarged liver or spleen.
The enlarged lymph nodes associated with multicentric Castleman disease are most commonly found in the neck, collarbone, underarm and groin areas. | castleman-disease |
Spinal headache symptoms include:
Dull, throbbing pain that varies in intensity from mild to very severe
Pain that typically gets worse when you sit up or stand and decreases or goes away when you lie down
Spinal headaches are often accompanied by:
Dizziness
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Hearing loss
Blurred or double vision
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Nausea and vomiting
Neck pain or stiffness
Seizures
| spinal-headaches |
Hurthle cell cancer doesn't always cause symptoms, and it's sometimes detected during a physical examination or an imaging test done for some other reason. When they do occur, signs and symptoms may include:
A lump in the neck, just below the Adam's apple
Pain in the neck or throat
Hoarseness or other changes in your voice
Shortness of breath
Swallowing difficulty
These signs and symptoms don't necessarily mean that you have Hurthle cell cancer. They may be indications of other medical conditions — such as inflammation of the thyroid gland or an enlargement of the thyroid (goiter). | hurthle-cell-cancer |
Posterior cortical atrophy symptoms vary among people. Symptoms also can vary over time. They tend to gradually get worse. Common symptoms include having trouble with:
Reading, spelling or math.
Driving.
Getting dressed.
Telling the difference between objects that are moving and those that are still.
Judging how far away objects are.
Using everyday objects or tools.
Identifying left from right.
Other common symptoms include:
Anxiety.
Confusion.
Changes in behavior and personality.
Memory problems may occur later in the disease. Causes The most common cause of posterior cortical atrophy is a form of Alzheimer's disease that's not typical. It affects the back of the brain. Other less common causes include corticobasal degeneration, Lewy body dementia and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Researchers are looking at potential gene variations that may be related to the condition. Risk factors Further study is needed to determine whether the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may play a role in posterior cortical atrophy.
By Mayo Clinic Staff By Mayo Clinic Staff
Posterior cortical atrophy care at Mayo Clinic
| posterior-cortical-atrophy |
Pulmonary embolism symptoms can vary greatly, depending on how much of your lung is involved, the size of the clots, and whether you have underlying lung or heart disease. Common symptoms include:
Shortness of breath. This symptom usually appears suddenly. Trouble catching your breath happens even when resting and gets worse with physical activity.
Chest pain. You may feel like you're having a heart attack. The pain is often sharp and felt when you breathe in deeply. The pain can stop you from being able to take a deep breath. You also may feel it when you cough, bend or lean over.
Fainting. You may pass out if your heart rate or blood pressure drops suddenly. This is called syncope.
Other symptoms that can occur with pulmonary embolism include:
A cough that may include bloody or blood-streaked mucus
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Lightheadedness or dizziness
Excessive sweating
Fever
Leg pain or swelling, or both, usually in the back of the lower leg
Clammy or discolored skin, called cyanosis
| pulmonary-embolism |
Signs and symptoms of scoliosis may include:
Uneven shoulders
One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other
Uneven waist
One hip higher than the other
One side of the rib cage jutting forward
A prominence on one side of the back when bending forward
With most scoliosis cases, the spine will rotate or twist in addition to curving side to side. This causes the ribs or muscles on one side of the body to stick out farther than those on the other side. | scoliosis |
General signs and symptoms of the early stages of acute myelogenous leukemia may mimic those of the flu or other common diseases. Signs and symptoms of acute myelogenous leukemia include:
Fever
Bone pain
Lethargy and fatigue
Shortness of breath
Pale skin
Frequent infections
Easy bruising
Unusual bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums
| acute-myelogenous-leukemia |
Hives The welts associated with hives can be:
Skin-colored, reddish on white skin, or purplish on black and brown skin
Itchy, ranging from mild to intense
Round, oval or worm-shaped
As small as a pea or as large as a dinner plate
Most hives appear quickly and go away within 24 hours. This is known as acute hives. Chronic hives can last for months or years. Angioedema Angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that affects deeper layers of the skin. It can appear with hives or alone. Signs and symptoms include:
Welts that form in minutes to hours
Swelling, especially around the eyes, cheeks or lips
Mild pain and warmth in the affected areas
| hives-and-angioedema |
Types of personality disorders are grouped into three clusters, based on similar characteristics and symptoms. Many people with one personality disorder also have signs and symptoms of at least one additional personality disorder. It's not necessary to exhibit all the signs and symptoms listed for a disorder to be diagnosed. Cluster A personality disorders Cluster A personality disorders are characterized by odd, eccentric thinking or behavior. They include paranoid personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder. Paranoid personality disorder
Pervasive distrust and suspicion of others and their motives
Unjustified belief that others are trying to harm or deceive you
Unjustified suspicion of the loyalty or trustworthiness of others
Hesitancy to confide in others due to unreasonable fear that others will use the information against you
Perception of innocent remarks or nonthreatening situations as personal insults or attacks
Angry or hostile reaction to perceived slights or insults
Tendency to hold grudges
Unjustified, recurrent suspicion that spouse or sexual partner is unfaithful
Schizoid personality disorder
Lack of interest in social or personal relationships, preferring to be alone
Limited range of emotional expression
Inability to take pleasure in most activities
Inability to pick up normal social cues
Appearance of being cold or indifferent to others
Little or no interest in having sex with another person
Schizotypal personality disorder
Peculiar dress, thinking, beliefs, speech or behavior
Odd perceptual experiences, such as hearing a voice whisper your name
Flat emotions or inappropriate emotional responses
Social anxiety and a lack of or discomfort with close relationships
Indifferent, inappropriate or suspicious response to others
"Magical thinking" — believing you can influence people and events with your thoughts
Belief that certain casual incidents or events have hidden messages meant only for you
Cluster B personality disorders Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking or behavior. They include antisocial personality disorder, borderline personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder
Disregard for others' needs or feelings
Persistent lying, stealing, using aliases, conning others
Recurring problems with the law
Repeated violation of the rights of others
Aggressive, often violent behavior
Disregard for the safety of self or others
Impulsive behavior
Consistently irresponsible
Lack of remorse for behavior
Borderline personality disorder
Impulsive and risky behavior, such as having unsafe sex, gambling or binge eating
Unstable or fragile self-image
Unstable and intense relationships
Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress
Suicidal behavior or threats of self-injury
Intense fear of being alone or abandoned
Ongoing feelings of emptiness
Frequent, intense displays of anger
Stress-related paranoia that comes and goes
Histrionic personality disorder
Constantly seeking attention
Excessively emotional, dramatic or sexually provocative to gain attention
Speaks dramatically with strong opinions, but few facts or details to back them up
Easily influenced by others
Shallow, rapidly changing emotions
Excessive concern with physical appearance
Thinks relationships with others are closer than they really are
Narcissistic personality disorder
Belief that you're special and more important than others
Fantasies about power, success and attractiveness
Failure to recognize others' needs and feelings
Exaggeration of achievements or talents
Expectation of constant praise and admiration
Arrogance
Unreasonable expectations of favors and advantages, often taking advantage of others
Envy of others or belief that others envy you
Cluster C personality disorders Cluster C personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful thinking or behavior. They include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. Avoidant personality disorder
Too sensitive to criticism or rejection
Feeling inadequate, inferior or unattractive
Avoidance of work activities that require interpersonal contact
Socially inhibited, timid and isolated, avoiding new activities or meeting strangers
Extreme shyness in social situations and personal relationships
Fear of disapproval, embarrassment or ridicule
Dependent personality disorder
Excessive dependence on others and feeling the need to be taken care of
Submissive or clingy behavior toward others
Fear of having to provide self-care or fend for yourself if left alone
Lack of self-confidence, requiring excessive advice and reassurance from others to make even small decisions
Difficulty starting or doing projects on your own due to lack of self-confidence
Difficulty disagreeing with others, fearing disapproval
Tolerance of poor or abusive treatment, even when other options are available
Urgent need to start a new relationship when a close one has ended
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Preoccupation with details, orderliness and rules
Extreme perfectionism, resulting in dysfunction and distress when perfection is not achieved, such as feeling unable to finish a project because you don't meet your own strict standards
Desire to be in control of people, tasks and situations, and inability to delegate tasks
Neglect of friends and enjoyable activities because of excessive commitment to work or a project
Inability to discard broken or worthless objects
Rigid and stubborn
Inflexible about morality, ethics or values
Tight, miserly control over budgeting and spending money
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder, a type of anxiety disorder. When to see a doctor If you have any signs or symptoms of a personality disorder, see your doctor or other primary care professional or a mental health professional. Untreated, personality disorders can cause significant problems in your life that may get worse without treatment. | personality-disorders |
Symptoms of jet lag can vary. You may experience only one symptom or you may have many. Jet lag symptoms may include:
Sleep problems such as not being able to fall asleep or waking up early.
Daytime fatigue.
Not being able to focus or function at your usual level.
Stomach problems such as constipation or diarrhea.
A general feeling of not being well.
Mood changes.
Symptoms are worse the farther you travel Jet lag symptoms usually occur within a day or two after traveling across at least two time zones. Symptoms are likely to be worse or last longer the farther you travel. This is especially true if you fly east. It usually takes about a day to recover for each time zone crossed. | jet-lag |
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Female genitals
Genitals that are neither clearly male nor clearly female (ambiguous genitals)
Underdeveloped male genitals
Puberty Male hypogonadism can delay puberty or cause incomplete or lack of normal development. It can hamper:
Development of muscle mass
Voice deepening
Growth of body and facial hair
Growth of the penis and testicles
And it can cause:
Excessive growth of the arms and legs in relation to the trunk of the body
Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
Adulthood In adult males, hypogonadism can alter certain masculine physical characteristics and impair normal reproductive function. Early signs and symptoms might include:
Decreased sex drive
Decreased energy
Depression
Over time, men with hypogonadism can develop:
Erectile dysfunction
Infertility
Decrease in hair growth on the face and body
Decrease in muscle mass
Development of breast tissue (gynecomastia)
Loss of bone mass (osteoporosis)
Severe hypogonadism can also cause mental and emotional changes. As testosterone decreases, some men have symptoms similar to those of menopause in women. These can include:
Difficulty concentrating
Hot flashes
When to seek help See your health care provider if you have symptoms of male hypogonadism. Finding the cause of hypogonadism is an important first step to getting appropriate treatment. | male-hypogonadism |
Polyhydramnios symptoms result from pressure being exerted within the uterus and on nearby organs. Mild polyhydramnios may cause few — if any — signs or symptoms. Severe polyhydramnios may cause:
Shortness of breath or the inability to breathe
Swelling in the lower extremities and abdominal wall
Uterine discomfort or contractions
Fetal malposition, such as breech presentation
Your health care provider may also suspect polyhydramnios if your uterus is excessively enlarged and he or she has trouble feeling the baby. | polyhydramnios |
Symptoms of Eisenmenger syndrome include:
Blue or gray skin color due to low oxygen levels (cyanosis)
Chest pain or tightness
Coughing up blood
Dizziness or fainting
Easily tiring and shortness of breath with activity
Headaches
Large, rounded fingernails or toenails (clubbing)
Numbness or tingling in fingers or toes
Shortness of breath while at rest
Skipped or racing heartbeats (palpitations)
| eisenmenger-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of Ewing sarcoma include:
Pain, swelling or tenderness near the affected area
Bone pain
Unexplained tiredness
Fever with no known cause
Losing weight without trying
| ewing-sarcoma |
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The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia, including the labia majora, labia minora and clitoris.
Vulva The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia, including the labia majora, labia minora and clitoris. The vulva is the outer part of the female genitalia, including the labia majora, labia minora and clitoris. The main vulvodynia symptom is pain in your genital area, which can be characterized as:
Burning
Soreness
Stinging
Rawness
Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)
Throbbing
Itching
Your pain might be constant or occasional. It might occur only when the sensitive area is touched (provoked). You might feel the pain in your entire vulvar area (generalized), or the pain might be localized to a certain area, such as the opening of your vagina (vestibule). Vulvar tissue might look slightly inflamed or swollen. More often, your vulva appears normal. A similar condition, vestibulodynia, causes pain only when pressure is applied to the area surrounding the entrance to your vagina. | vulvodynia |
Most people have no symptoms associated with flatfeet. But some people with flatfeet experience foot pain, particularly in the heel or arch area. Pain may worsen with activity. Swelling may occur along the inside of the ankle. | flatfeet |
The most common signs and symptoms of acute flaccid myelitis include:
Sudden arm or leg weakness
Sudden loss of muscle tone
Sudden loss of reflexes
Other possible signs and symptoms include:
Difficulty moving the eyes or drooping eyelids
Facial droop or weakness
Difficulty with swallowing or slurred speech
Pain in the arms, legs, neck or back
Uncommon symptoms might include:
Numbness or tingling
Inability to pass urine
Severe symptoms involve respiratory failure, due to the muscles involved in breathing becoming weak. It's also possible to experience life-threatening body temperature changes and blood pressure instability. | acute-flaccid-myelitis |
Signs and symptoms of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors include:
Pain in the affected area
Weakness when trying to move the affected body part
A growing lump of tissue under the skin
| malignant-peripheral-nerve-sheath-tumors |
Signs and symptoms of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome include:
Constipation
Rectal bleeding
Straining during bowel movements
Pain or a feeling of fullness in your pelvis
A feeling of incomplete passing of stool
Passing mucus from your rectum
Fecal incontinence
Rectal pain
However, some people with solitary rectal ulcer syndrome may experience no symptoms. | rectal-ulcer |
There are several types of bipolar and related disorders. They may include mania or hypomania and depression. Symptoms can cause unpredictable changes in mood and behavior, resulting in significant distress and difficulty in life.
Bipolar I disorder. You've had at least one manic episode that may be preceded or followed by hypomanic or major depressive episodes. In some cases, mania may trigger a break from reality (psychosis).
Bipolar II disorder. You've had at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode, but you've never had a manic episode.
Cyclothymic disorder. You've had at least two years — or one year in children and teenagers — of many periods of hypomania symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms (though less severe than major depression).
Other types. These include, for example, bipolar and related disorders induced by certain drugs or alcohol or due to a medical condition, such as Cushing's disease, multiple sclerosis or stroke.
Bipolar II disorder is not a milder form of bipolar I disorder, but a separate diagnosis. While the manic episodes of bipolar I disorder can be severe and dangerous, individuals with bipolar II disorder can be depressed for longer periods, which can cause significant impairment. Although bipolar disorder can occur at any age, typically it's diagnosed in the teenage years or early 20s. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and symptoms may vary over time. Mania and hypomania Mania and hypomania are two distinct types of episodes, but they have the same symptoms. Mania is more severe than hypomania and causes more noticeable problems at work, school and social activities, as well as relationship difficulties. Mania may also trigger a break from reality (psychosis) and require hospitalization. Both a manic and a hypomanic episode include three or more of these symptoms:
Abnormally upbeat, jumpy or wired
Increased activity, energy or agitation
Exaggerated sense of well-being and self-confidence (euphoria)
Decreased need for sleep
Unusual talkativeness
Racing thoughts
Distractibility
Poor decision-making — for example, going on buying sprees, taking sexual risks or making foolish investments
Major depressive episode A major depressive episode includes symptoms that are severe enough to cause noticeable difficulty in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships. An episode includes five or more of these symptoms:
Depressed mood, such as feeling sad, empty, hopeless or tearful (in children and teens, depressed mood can appear as irritability)
Marked loss of interest or feeling no pleasure in all — or almost all — activities
Significant weight loss when not dieting, weight gain, or decrease or increase in appetite (in children, failure to gain weight as expected can be a sign of depression)
Either insomnia or sleeping too much
Either restlessness or slowed behavior
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt
Decreased ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness
Thinking about, planning or attempting suicide
Other features of bipolar disorder Signs and symptoms of bipolar I and bipolar II disorders may include other features, such as anxious distress, melancholy, psychosis or others. The timing of symptoms may include diagnostic labels such as mixed or rapid cycling. In addition, bipolar symptoms may occur during pregnancy or change with the seasons. Symptoms in children and teens Symptoms of bipolar disorder can be difficult to identify in children and teens. It's often hard to tell whether these are normal ups and downs, the results of stress or trauma, or signs of a mental health problem other than bipolar disorder. Children and teens may have distinct major depressive or manic or hypomanic episodes, but the pattern can vary from that of adults with bipolar disorder. And moods can rapidly shift during episodes. Some children may have periods without mood symptoms between episodes. The most prominent signs of bipolar disorder in children and teenagers may include severe mood swings that are different from their usual mood swings. | bipolar-disorder |
Inflammatory breast cancer doesn't commonly form a lump, as occurs with other forms of breast cancer. Instead, signs and symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer include:
Rapid change in the appearance of one breast, over the course of several weeks
Thickness, heaviness or visible enlargement of one breast
Discoloration, giving the breast a red, purple, pink or bruised appearance
Unusual warmth of the affected breast
Dimpling or ridges on the skin of the affected breast, similar to an orange peel
Tenderness, pain or aching
Enlarged lymph nodes under the arm, above the collarbone or below the collarbone
Flattening or turning inward of the nipple
For inflammatory breast cancer to be diagnosed, these symptoms must have been present for less than six months. | inflammatory-breast-cancer |
Signs and symptoms include: Adults:
Difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia
Food getting stuck in the esophagus after swallowing, also known as impaction
Chest pain that is often centrally located and does not respond to antacids
Backflow of undigested food, known as regurgitation
Children:
Difficulty feeding, in infants
Difficulty eating, in children
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Difficulty swallowing, also called dysphagia
Food getting stuck in the esophagus after swallowing, also known as impaction
No response to GERD medication
Failure to thrive, including poor growth, malnutrition and weight loss
| eosinophilic-esophagitis |
Some people who have myocardial ischemia don't have any signs or symptoms (silent ischemia). When they do occur, the most common is chest pressure or pain, typically on the left side of the body (angina pectoris). Other signs and symptoms — which might be experienced more commonly by women, older people and people with diabetes — include:
Neck or jaw pain
Shoulder or arm pain
A fast heartbeat
Shortness of breath when you are physically active
Nausea and vomiting
Sweating
Fatigue
| myocardial-ischemia |
Signs and symptoms vary by age group. In infants, you might notice that one leg is longer than the other. Once a child begins walking, a limp may develop. During diaper changes, one hip may be less flexible than the other. In teenagers and young adults, hip dysplasia can cause painful complications such as osteoarthritis or a hip labral tear. This may cause activity-related groin pain. In some cases, you might experience a sensation of instability in the hip. | hip-dysplasia |
Chondrosarcoma tends to grow slowly, so it might not cause signs and symptoms at first. When they occur, signs and symptoms of chondrosarcoma may include:
Increasing pain
A growing lump or area of swelling
Weakness or bowel and bladder control problems, if the cancer presses on the spinal cord
Causes It's not clear what causes chondrosarcoma. Doctors know that cancer begins when a cell develops changes (mutations) in its DNA. A cell's DNA contains the instructions that tell it what to do. The instructions tell the cell to multiply quickly and to continue living when healthy cells would die. The accumulating cells form a tumor that can grow to invade and destroy normal body tissue. In time, cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body. Risk factors Factors that can increase the risk of chondrosarcoma include:
Increasing age. Chondrosarcoma occurs most often in middle-aged and older adults, though it can occur at any age.
Other bone diseases. Ollier's disease and Maffucci's syndrome are conditions that cause noncancerous bone growths (enchondromas) in the body. These growths sometimes transform into chondrosarcoma.
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| chondrosarcoma |
Signs and symptoms, which usually affect both eyes, may include:
A stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes
Stringy mucus in or around your eyes
Sensitivity to light
Eye redness
A sensation of having something in your eyes
Difficulty wearing contact lenses
Difficulty with nighttime driving
Watery eyes, which is the body's response to the irritation of dry eyes
Blurred vision or eye fatigue
| dry-eyes |
The main sign of placenta previa is bright red vaginal bleeding, usually without pain, after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes, spotting happens before an event with more blood loss. The bleeding may occur with prelabor contractions of the uterus that cause pain. The bleeding may also be triggered by sex or during a medical exam. For some women, bleeding may not occur until labor. Often there is no clear event that leads to bleeding. | placenta-previa |
Before you faint due to vasovagal syncope, you may experience some of the following:
Pale skin
Lightheadedness
Tunnel vision — your field of vision narrows so that you see only what's in front of you
Nausea
Feeling warm
A cold, clammy sweat
Blurred vision
During a vasovagal syncope episode, bystanders may notice:
Jerky, abnormal movements
A slow, weak pulse
Dilated pupils
Recovery after a vasovagal episode generally begins in less than a minute. However, if you stand up too soon after fainting — within about 15 to 30 minutes — you're at risk of fainting again. | vasovagal-syncope |
Your medical team will likely be the first to recognize ambiguous genitalia soon after your baby is born. Occasionally, ambiguous genitalia may be suspected before birth (prenatally). Characteristics can vary in severity, depending on when during genital development the problem occurred and the cause of the disorder. Babies who are genetically female (with two X chromosomes) may have:
An enlarged clitoris, which may resemble a penis
Closed labia, or labia that include folds and resemble a scrotum
Lumps that feel like testes in the fused labia
Babies who are genetically male (with one X and one Y chromosome) may have:
A condition in which the narrow tube that carries urine and semen (urethra) doesn't fully extend to the tip of the penis (hypospadias)
An abnormally small penis with the urethral opening closer to the scrotum
The absence of one or both testicles in what appears to be the scrotum
Undescended testicles and an empty scrotum that has the appearance of a labia with or without a micropenis
| ambiguous-genitalia |
Early symptoms of HES may include fatigue, cough, breathlessness, muscle pain, rash and fever. HES Causes Some varieties of hypereosinophilic syndrome tend to run in families. Other types have been associated with certain types of cancers, infections or other health problems. Risk factors HES can affect anyone. But it occurs more often in men, usually between the ages of 20 and 50. HES
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| hypereosinophilic-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of throat cancer may include:
A cough
Changes in your voice, such as hoarseness or not speaking clearly
Difficulty swallowing
Ear pain
A lump or sore that doesn't heal
A sore throat
Weight loss
| throat-cancer |
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Intense itching on the scalp, body or in the genital area.
A tickling feeling from movement of hair.
The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair. Adult lice may be about the size of a sesame seed or slightly larger.
Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts. Nits may be difficult to see because they're very tiny. They're easiest to spot around the ears and the nape of the neck. Nits can be mistaken for dandruff, but unlike dandruff, they can't be easily brushed out of hair.
Sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders. Scratching can lead to small red bumps that can sometimes get infected with bacteria.
Bite marks, especially around the waist, groin, upper thighs and pubic area.
| lice |
Signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea can precede the skin symptoms of rosacea, develop at the same time, develop later or occur on their own. Signs and symptoms of ocular rosacea may include:
Red, burning, itchy or watering eyes
Dry eyes
Grittiness or the feeling of having a foreign body in the eye or eyes
Blurred vision
Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
Dilated small blood vessels on the white part of the eye that are visible when you look in a mirror
Red, swollen eyelids
Recurrent eye or eyelid infections, such as pink eye (conjunctivitis), blepharitis, sties or chalazia
The severity of ocular rosacea symptoms doesn't always match the severity of skin symptoms. | ocular-rosacea |
Signs and symptoms of geographic tongue may include:
Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches (lesions) on the top or side of your tongue
Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of lesions
Discomfort, pain or burning sensation in some cases, most often related to eating spicy or acidic foods
Many people with geographic tongue have no symptoms. Geographic tongue can continue for days, months or years. The problem often resolves on its own but may appear again at a later time. When to see a doctor Geographic tongue is a minor — although sometimes uncomfortable — condition. However, lesions on the tongue may indicate other more-serious conditions of the tongue or diseases affecting the body in general. If you have lesions on the tongue that don't resolve within 10 days, see your doctor or dentist. | geographic-tongue |
An enlarged spleen typically causes no signs or symptoms, but sometimes it causes:
Pain or fullness in the left upper belly that can spread to the left shoulder
A feeling of fullness without eating or after eating a small amount because the spleen is pressing on your stomach
Low red blood cells (anemia)
Frequent infections
Bleeding easily
| enlarged-spleen |
Symptoms of endocarditis can vary from person to person. Endocarditis may develop slowly or suddenly. It depends on the type of germs causing the infection and whether there are other heart problems. Common symptoms of endocarditis include:
Aching joints and muscles
Chest pain when you breathe
Fatigue
Flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills
Night sweats
Shortness of breath
Swelling in the feet, legs or belly
A new or changed whooshing sound in the heart (murmur)
Less common endocarditis symptoms can include:
Unexplained weight loss
Blood in the urine
Tenderness under the left rib cage (spleen)
Painless red, purple or brown flat spots on the soles bottom of the feet or the palms of the hands (Janeway lesions)
Painful red or purple bumps or patches of darkened skin (hyperpigmented) on the tips of the fingers or toes (Osler nodes)
Tiny purple, red or brown round spots on the skin (petechiae), in the whites of the eyes or inside the mouth
| endocarditis |
Most often, aortic valve regurgitation develops gradually. You may have no signs or symptoms for years. You may be unaware that you have the condition. However, sometimes aortic valve regurgitation occurs suddenly, usually as a result of an infection of the valve. As aortic valve regurgitation worsens, signs and symptoms may include:
Shortness of breath with exercise or when you lie down
Fatigue and weakness, especially when you increase your activity level
Heart murmur
Irregular pulse (arrhythmia)
Lightheadedness or fainting
Chest pain (angina), discomfort or tightness, often increasing during exercise
Sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat (palpitations)
Swollen ankles and feet
| aortic-valve-regurgitation |
Sometimes bladder stones — even large ones — cause no problems. But if a stone irritates the bladder wall or blocks the flow of urine, signs and symptoms may include:
Lower abdominal pain
Pain during urination
Frequent urination
Difficulty urinating or interrupted urine flow
Blood in the urine
Cloudy or unusually dark-colored urine
| bladder-stones |
The onset of signs and symptoms of ear infection is usually rapid. Children Signs and symptoms common in children include:
Ear pain, especially when lying down
Tugging or pulling at an ear
Trouble sleeping
Crying more than usual
Fussiness
Trouble hearing or responding to sounds
Loss of balance
Fever of 100 F (38 C) or higher
Drainage of fluid from the ear
Headache
Loss of appetite
Adults Common signs and symptoms in adults include:
Ear pain
Drainage of fluid from the ear
Trouble hearing
| ear-infections |
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The pain of golfer's elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle). By contrast, the pain of tennis elbow usually occurs at the bony bump on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle).
Golfer's elbow The pain of golfer's elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle). By contrast, the pain of tennis elbow usually occurs at the bony bump on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle).
The pain of golfer's elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the inside of the elbow (medial epicondyle). By contrast, the pain of tennis elbow usually occurs at the bony bump on the outside of the elbow (lateral epicondyle). Golfer's elbow is characterized by:
Pain and tenderness. Usually felt on the inner side of your elbow, the pain sometimes extends along the inner side of your forearm. Pain typically worsens with certain movements.
Stiffness. Your elbow may feel stiff, and making a fist might hurt.
Weakness. You may have weakness in your hands and wrists.
Numbness or tingling. These sensations might radiate into one or more fingers — usually the ring and little fingers.
The pain of golfer's elbow can come on suddenly or gradually. The pain might worsen with certain movements, such as swinging a golf club. | golfers-elbow |
Brugada syndrome often doesn't cause any noticeable symptoms. Many people with Brugada syndrome don't know they have it. Signs and symptoms that may be associated with Brugada syndrome include:
Dizziness
Fainting
Gasping and labored breathing, particularly at night
Irregular heartbeats or palpitations
Extremely fast and chaotic heartbeat
Seizures
A major sign of Brugada syndrome is an irregular result on an electrocardiogram (ECG), a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. | brugada-syndrome |
Borderline personality disorder affects how you feel about yourself, how you relate to others and how you behave. Signs and symptoms may include:
An intense fear of abandonment, even going to extreme measures to avoid real or imagined separation or rejection
A pattern of unstable intense relationships, such as idealizing someone one moment and then suddenly believing the person doesn't care enough or is cruel
Rapid changes in self-identity and self-image that include shifting goals and values, and seeing yourself as bad or as if you don't exist at all
Periods of stress-related paranoia and loss of contact with reality, lasting from a few minutes to a few hours
Impulsive and risky behavior, such as gambling, reckless driving, unsafe sex, spending sprees, binge eating or drug abuse, or sabotaging success by suddenly quitting a good job or ending a positive relationship
Suicidal threats or behavior or self-injury, often in response to fear of separation or rejection
Wide mood swings lasting from a few hours to a few days, which can include intense happiness, irritability, shame or anxiety
Ongoing feelings of emptiness
Inappropriate, intense anger, such as frequently losing your temper, being sarcastic or bitter, or having physical fights
| borderline-personality-disorder |
Signs and symptoms of a ruptured spleen include:
Pain in the upper left abdomen
Tenderness when you touch the upper left abdomen
Left shoulder pain
Confusion, lightheadedness or dizziness
| ruptured-spleen |
Chest pain is the most common symptom of pericarditis. It usually feels sharp or stabbing. However, some people have dull, achy or pressure-like chest pain. Pericarditis pain usually occurs behind the breastbone or on the left side of the chest. The pain may:
Spread to the left shoulder and neck
Get worse when coughing, lying down or taking a deep breath
Get better when sitting up or leaning forward
Other signs and symptoms of pericarditis may include:
Cough
Fatigue or general feeling of weakness or being sick
Leg swelling
Low-grade fever
Pounding or racing heartbeat (heart palpitations)
Shortness of breath when lying down
Swelling of the belly (abdomen)
The specific symptoms depend on the type of pericarditis. Pericarditis is grouped into different categories, according to the pattern of symptoms and how long symptoms last.
Acute pericarditis begins suddenly but doesn't last longer than three weeks. Future episodes can occur. It may be difficult to tell the difference between acute pericarditis and pain due to a heart attack.
Recurrent pericarditis occurs about four to six weeks after an episode of acute pericarditis with no symptoms in between.
Incessant pericarditis lasts about four to six weeks but less than three months. The symptoms are continuous.
Chronic constrictive pericarditis usually develops slowly and lasts longer than three months.
| pericarditis |
Pinched nerve signs and symptoms include:
Numbness or decreased sensation in the area supplied by the nerve
Sharp, aching or burning pain, which may radiate outward
Tingling, pins and needles sensations (paresthesia)
Muscle weakness in the affected area
Frequent feeling that a foot or hand has "fallen asleep"
The problems related to a pinched nerve may be worse when you're sleeping. | pinched-nerve |
Most adult men with gynecomastia report no symptoms. Signs and symptoms of the condition may include:
Pain, particularly in adolescents
Swollen breast tissue
Breast tenderness
Nipple sensitivity with rubbing against clothes
| gynecomastia |
The time from infection with the hantavirus to the start of illness is usually about 2 to 3 weeks. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome advances through two distinct stages. In the first stage, which can last for several days, the most common signs and symptoms are:
Fever and chills
Muscle aches or pain
Headache
Some people also experience:
Nausea
Stomach pain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
As the disease progresses, it can lead to damaged lung tissues, fluid build-up in the lungs, and serious problems with lung and heart function. Signs and symptoms may include:
Cough
Difficulty breathing
Low blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
| hantavirus-pulmonary-syndrome |
If you have painful intercourse, you might feel:
Pain only at sexual entry (penetration)
Pain with every penetration, including putting in a tampon
Deep pain during thrusting
Burning pain or aching pain
Throbbing pain, lasting hours after intercourse
| painful-intercourse |
The signs and symptoms of pneumonia vary from mild to severe, depending on factors such as the type of germ causing the infection, and your age and overall health. Mild signs and symptoms often are similar to those of a cold or flu, but they last longer. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia may include:
Chest pain when you breathe or cough
Confusion or changes in mental awareness (in adults age 65 and older)
Cough, which may produce phlegm
Fatigue
Fever, sweating and shaking chills
Lower than normal body temperature (in adults older than age 65 and people with weak immune systems)
Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
Shortness of breath
Newborns and infants may not show any sign of the infection. Or they may vomit, have a fever and cough, appear restless or tired and without energy, or have difficulty breathing and eating. When to see a doctor See your doctor if you have difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent fever of 102 F (39 C) or higher, or persistent cough, especially if you're coughing up pus. It's especially important that people in these high-risk groups see a doctor:
Adults older than age 65
Children younger than age 2 with signs and symptoms
People with an underlying health condition or weakened immune system
People receiving chemotherapy or taking medication that suppresses the immune system
For some older adults and people with heart failure or chronic lung problems, pneumonia can quickly become a life-threatening condition. | pneumonia |
Muscle cramps occur mostly in leg muscles, most often in the calf. Cramps usually last for seconds to minutes. After the cramp eases, the area might be sore for hours or days. | muscle-cramp |
The severity of fetal alcohol syndrome symptoms varies, with some children experiencing them to a far greater degree than others. Signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome may include any mix of physical defects, intellectual or cognitive disabilities, and problems functioning and coping with daily life. Physical defects Physical defects may include:
Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Slow physical growth before and after birth
Vision difficulties or hearing problems
Small head circumference and brain size
Heart defects and problems with kidneys and bones
Brain and central nervous system problemsProblems with the brain and central nervous system may include:
Poor coordination or balance
Intellectual disability, learning disorders and delayed development
Poor memory
Trouble with attention and with processing information
Difficulty with reasoning and problem-solving
Difficulty identifying consequences of choices
Poor judgment skills
Jitteriness or hyperactivity
Rapidly changing moods
Social and behavioral issuesProblems in functioning, coping and interacting with others may include:
Difficulty in school
Trouble getting along with others
Poor social skills
Trouble adapting to change or switching from one task to another
Problems with behavior and impulse control
Poor concept of time
Problems staying on task
Difficulty planning or working toward a goal
When to see a doctorIf you're pregnant and can't stop drinking, ask your obstetrician, primary care doctor or mental health professional for help.
Because early diagnosis may help reduce the risk of long-term problems for children with fetal alcohol syndrome, let your child's doctor know if you drank alcohol while you were pregnant. Don't wait for problems to arise before seeking help.
If you have adopted a child or are providing foster care, you may not know if the biological mother drank alcohol while pregnant — and it may not initially occur to you that your child may have fetal alcohol syndrome. However, if your child has problems with learning and behavior, talk with his or her doctor so that the underlying cause might be identified.
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Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Slow physical growth before and after birth
Vision difficulties or hearing problems
Small head circumference and brain size
Heart defects and problems with kidneys and bones
Brain and central nervous system problemsProblems with the brain and central nervous system may include:
Poor coordination or balance
Intellectual disability, learning disorders and delayed development
Poor memory
Trouble with attention and with processing information
Difficulty with reasoning and problem-solving
Difficulty identifying consequences of choices
Poor judgment skills
Jitteriness or hyperactivity
Rapidly changing moods
Social and behavioral issuesProblems in functioning, coping and interacting with others may include:
Difficulty in school
Trouble getting along with others
Poor social skills
Trouble adapting to change or switching from one task to another
Problems with behavior and impulse control
Poor concept of time
Problems staying on task
Difficulty planning or working toward a goal
When to see a doctorIf you're pregnant and can't stop drinking, ask your obstetrician, primary care doctor or mental health professional for help.
Because early diagnosis may help reduce the risk of long-term problems for children with fetal alcohol syndrome, let your child's doctor know if you drank alcohol while you were pregnant. Don't wait for problems to arise before seeking help.
If you have adopted a child or are providing foster care, you may not know if the biological mother drank alcohol while pregnant — and it may not initially occur to you that your child may have fetal alcohol syndrome. However, if your child has problems with learning and behavior, talk with his or her doctor so that the underlying cause might be identified.
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Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip
Deformities of joints, limbs and fingers
Slow physical growth before and after birth
Vision difficulties or hearing problems
Small head circumference and brain size
Heart defects and problems with kidneys and bones
Brain and central nervous system problems Problems with the brain and central nervous system may include:
Poor coordination or balance
Intellectual disability, learning disorders and delayed development
Poor memory
Trouble with attention and with processing information
Difficulty with reasoning and problem-solving
Difficulty identifying consequences of choices
Poor judgment skills
Jitteriness or hyperactivity
Rapidly changing moods
Social and behavioral issues Problems in functioning, coping and interacting with others may include:
Difficulty in school
Trouble getting along with others
Poor social skills
Trouble adapting to change or switching from one task to another
Problems with behavior and impulse control
Poor concept of time
Problems staying on task
Difficulty planning or working toward a goal
| fetal-alcohol-syndrome |
Many women who have fibroids don't have any symptoms. In those that do, symptoms can be influenced by the location, size and number of fibroids. In women who have symptoms, the most common signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids include:
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Menstrual periods lasting more than a week
Pelvic pressure or pain
Frequent urination
Difficulty emptying the bladder
Constipation
Backache or leg pains
Rarely, a fibroid can cause acute pain when it outgrows its blood supply, and begins to die. Fibroids are generally classified by their location. Intramural fibroids grow within the muscular uterine wall. Submucosal fibroids bulge into the uterine cavity. Subserosal fibroids project to the outside of the uterus. | uterine-fibroids |
Signs and symptoms of gastroparesis include:
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain
A feeling of fullness after eating just a few bites
Vomiting undigested food eaten a few hours earlier
Acid reflux
Changes in blood sugar levels
Lack of appetite
Weight loss and malnutrition
Many people with gastroparesis don't have any noticeable signs and symptoms. | gastroparesis |
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Swollen or puffy gums
Dusky red or dark red gums
Gums that bleed easily when you brush or floss
Bad breath
Receding gums
Tender gums
When to see a dentist If you notice any signs and symptoms of gingivitis, schedule an appointment with your dentist. The sooner you seek care, the better your chances of reversing damage from gingivitis and preventing its progression to periodontitis. | gingivitis |
Kleptomania symptoms may include:
Inability to resist powerful urges to steal items that you don't need
Feeling increased tension, anxiety or arousal leading up to the theft
Feeling pleasure, relief or satisfaction while stealing
Feeling terrible guilt, remorse, self-loathing, shame or fear of arrest after the theft
Return of the urges and a repetition of the kleptomania cycle
Features People with kleptomania usually have these features or characteristics:
Unlike most shoplifters, people with kleptomania don't compulsively steal for personal gain, on a dare, for revenge or out of rebellion. They steal simply because the urge is so powerful that they can't resist it.
Episodes of kleptomania generally happen suddenly, without planning and without help from another person.
Most people with kleptomania steal from public places, such as stores. Some may steal from friends or acquaintances, such as at a party.
Often, the stolen items have no value to the person with kleptomania, and the person can afford to buy them.
The stolen items are usually stashed away, never to be used. Items also may be donated, given away to family or friends, or even secretly returned to the place from which they were stolen.
Urges to steal may come and go or may occur with greater or lesser intensity over the course of time.
| kleptomania |
Signs and symptoms of norovirus infection may start suddenly and include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain or cramps
Watery or loose diarrhea
Feeling ill
Low-grade fever
Muscle pain
Signs and symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after your first exposure to a norovirus and last 1 to 3 days. You can continue to shed virus in your stool for several weeks after recovery. This shedding can last weeks to months if you have another medical condition. Some people with norovirus infection may show no signs or symptoms. However, they're still contagious and can spread the virus to others. | norovirus |
The signs and symptoms that give scarlet fever its name include:
Red rash. The rash looks like a sunburn and feels like sandpaper. It typically begins on the face or neck and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs. Pushing on the reddened skin makes it turn pale.
Red lines. The folds of skin around the groin, armpits, elbows, knees and neck usually become a deeper red than the other areas with the rash.
Flushed face. The face may appear flushed with a pale ring around the mouth.
Strawberry tongue. The tongue generally looks red and bumpy, and it's often covered with a white coating early in the disease.
Signs and symptoms of scarlet fever also include:
Fever of 100.4 F (38.0 C) or higher, often with chills
Very sore and red throat, sometimes with white or yellowish patches
Difficulty swallowing
Enlarged glands in the neck (lymph nodes) that are tender to the touch
Nausea or vomiting
Belly (abdominal) pain
Headache and body aches
The rash and the redness in the face and tongue usually last about a week. After these signs and symptoms have gone away, the skin affected by the rash often peels. | scarlet-fever |
Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. They may include:
Persistent worrying or anxiety about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events
Overthinking plans and solutions to all possible worst-case outcomes
Perceiving situations and events as threatening, even when they aren't
Difficulty handling uncertainty
Indecisiveness and fear of making the wrong decision
Inability to set aside or let go of a worry
Inability to relax, feeling restless, and feeling keyed up or on edge
Difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that your mind "goes blank"
Physical signs and symptoms may include:
Fatigue
Trouble sleeping
Muscle tension or muscle aches
Trembling, feeling twitchy
Nervousness or being easily startled
Sweating
Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome
Irritability
There may be times when your worries don't completely consume you, but you still feel anxious even when there's no apparent reason. For example, you may feel intense worry about your safety or that of your loved ones, or you may have a general sense that something bad is about to happen. Your anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause you significant distress in social, work or other areas of your life. Worries can shift from one concern to another and may change with time and age. Symptoms in children and teenagers Children and teenagers may have similar worries to adults, but also may have excessive worries about:
Performance at school or sporting events
Family members' safety
Being on time (punctuality)
Earthquakes, nuclear war or other catastrophic events
A child or teen with excessive worry may:
Feel overly anxious to fit in
Be a perfectionist
Redo tasks because they aren't perfect the first time
Spend excessive time doing homework
Lack confidence
Strive for approval
Require a lot of reassurance about performance
Have frequent stomachaches or other physical complaints
Avoid going to school or avoid social situations
When to see a doctor Some anxiety is normal, but see your doctor if:
You feel like you're worrying too much, and it's interfering with your work, relationships or other parts of your life
You feel depressed or irritable, have trouble with drinking or drugs, or you have other mental health concerns along with anxiety
You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors — seek emergency treatment immediately
Your worries are unlikely to simply go away on their own, and they may actually get worse over time. Try to seek professional help before your anxiety becomes severe — it may be easier to treat early on. | generalized-anxiety-disorder |
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Clubbing of fingers Clubbing of the fingers, in which the fingertips spread out and become rounder than usual, is often linked to heart or lung conditions. Clubbing of the fingers, in which the fingertips spread out and become rounder than usual, is often linked to heart or lung conditions. The effects of long-term exposure to asbestos typically don't show up until 10-40 years after initial exposure. Symptoms can vary in severity. Asbestosis signs and symptoms may include:
Shortness of breath
A persistent, dry cough
Chest tightness or pain
Dry and crackling sounds in your lungs when you inhale
Fingertips and toes that appear wider and rounder than usual (clubbing)
| asbestosis |
Symptoms of high blood sugar or low blood sugar usually develop before a diabetic coma. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) If your blood sugar level is too high, you may have:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
Tiredness or weakness
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Stomach pain
Fruity breath odor
A very dry mouth
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) If your blood sugar is too low, you may have:
Shakiness
Anxiety
Tiredness or drowsiness
Weakness
Sweating
Hunger
A feeling of tingling on your skin
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Headache
Difficulty speaking
Blurry vision
Confusion
Loss of consciousness
Some people, especially those who've had diabetes for a long time, develop a condition known as hypoglycemia unawareness. That means they don't have warning symptoms that signal a drop in blood sugar. If you have any symptoms of high or low blood sugar, test your blood sugar right away. Based on the test results, follow your diabetes treatment. If you don't start to feel better quickly, or you start to feel worse, get medical care right away. | diabetic-coma |
Common signs and symptoms of GERD include: GERD
A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), usually after eating, which might be worse at night or while lying down
Backwash (regurgitation) of food or sour liquid
Upper abdominal or chest pain
Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
Sensation of a lump in your throat
If you have nighttime acid reflux, you might also experience:
An ongoing cough
Inflammation of the vocal cords (laryngitis)
New or worsening asthma
| gerd |
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Thyroid gland The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The symptoms of hypothyroidism depend on the severity of the condition. Problems tend to develop slowly, often over several years. At first, you may barely notice the symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as fatigue and weight gain. Or you may think they are just part of getting older. But as your metabolism continues to slow, you may develop more-obvious problems. Hypothyroidism symptoms may include:
Tiredness.
More sensitivity to cold.
Constipation.
Dry skin.
Weight gain.
Puffy face.
Hoarse voice.
Coarse hair and skin.
Muscle weakness.
Muscle aches, tenderness and stiffness.
Menstrual cycles that are heavier than usual or irregular.
Thinning hair.
Slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia.
Depression.
Memory problems.
Hypothyroidism in infants Anyone can get hypothyroidism, including infants. Most babies born without a thyroid gland or with a gland that doesn't work correctly don't have symptoms right away. But if hypothyroidism isn't diagnosed and treated, symptoms start to appear. They may include:
Feeding problems.
Poor growth.
Poor weight gain.
Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, a condition called jaundice.
Constipation.
Poor muscle tone.
Dry skin.
Hoarse crying.
Enlarged tongue.
A soft swelling or bulge near the belly button, a condition called umbilical hernia.
When hypothyroidism in infants isn't treated, even mild cases can lead to severe physical and mental development problems. Hypothyroidism in children and teens In general, children and teens with hypothyroidism have symptoms similar to those in adults. But they also may have:
Poor growth that leads to short stature.
Delayed development of permanent teeth.
Delayed puberty.
Poor mental development.
| hypothyroidism |
Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may include:
Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink
Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so
Spending a lot of time drinking, getting alcohol or recovering from alcohol use
Feeling a strong craving or urge to drink alcohol
Failing to fulfill major obligations at work, school or home due to repeated alcohol use
Continuing to drink alcohol even though you know it's causing physical, social, work or relationship problems
Giving up or reducing social and work activities and hobbies to use alcohol
Using alcohol in situations where it's not safe, such as when driving or swimming
Developing a tolerance to alcohol so you need more to feel its effect or you have a reduced effect from the same amount
Experiencing withdrawal symptoms — such as nausea, sweating and shaking — when you don't drink, or drinking to avoid these symptoms
Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal.
Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream increases. The higher the blood alcohol concentration is, the more likely you are to have bad effects. Alcohol intoxication causes behavior problems and mental changes. These may include inappropriate behavior, unstable moods, poor judgment, slurred speech, problems with attention or memory, and poor coordination. You can also have periods called "blackouts," where you don't remember events. Very high blood alcohol levels can lead to coma, permanent brain damage or even death.
Alcohol withdrawal can occur when alcohol use has been heavy and prolonged and is then stopped or greatly reduced. It can occur within several hours to 4 to 5 days later. Signs and symptoms include sweating, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, problems sleeping, nausea and vomiting, hallucinations, restlessness and agitation, anxiety, and occasionally seizures. Symptoms can be severe enough to impair your ability to function at work or in social situations.
What is considered 1 drink? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines one standard drink as any one of these:
12 ounces (355 milliliters) of regular beer (about 5% alcohol)
8 to 9 ounces (237 to 266 milliliters) of malt liquor (about 7% alcohol)
5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine (about 12% alcohol)
1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of hard liquor or distilled spirits (about 40% alcohol)
| alcohol-use-disorder |
Early in chronic kidney disease, you might have no signs or symptoms. As chronic kidney disease progresses to end-stage renal disease, signs and symptoms might include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Fatigue and weakness
Changes in how much you urinate
Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs
Swelling of feet and ankles
High blood pressure (hypertension) that's difficult to control
Headaches
Difficulty sleeping
Decreased mental sharpness
Muscle twitches and cramps
Persistent itching
Metallic taste
Signs and symptoms of kidney disease are often nonspecific, meaning they can also be caused by other illnesses. Because your kidneys can make up for lost function, signs and symptoms might not appear until irreversible damage has occurred. When to seek care Make an appointment with your health care provider if you have signs or symptoms of kidney disease. If you have a medical condition that increases your risk of kidney disease, your care provider is likely to monitor your kidney function with urine and blood tests and your blood pressure during regular office visits. Ask your provider whether these tests are necessary for you. | end-stage-renal-disease |
Symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest are immediate and severe and include:
Sudden collapse.
No pulse.
No breathing.
Loss of consciousness.
Sometimes other symptoms occur before sudden cardiac arrest. These might include:
Chest discomfort.
Shortness of breath.
Weakness.
Fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart called palpitations.
But sudden cardiac arrest often occurs with no warning. | sudden-cardiac-arrest |
Typically, there's no outward sign of this condition, such as a lump. Instead, you may experience the following symptoms:
A feeling as if you're standing on a pebble in your shoe
A burning pain in the ball of your foot that may radiate into your toes
Tingling or numbness in your toes
In addition to these symptoms, you may find that removing your shoe and rubbing your foot often helps to relieve the pain. | mortons-neuroma |
Lung cancer typically doesn't cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically occur when the disease is advanced. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include:
A new cough that doesn't go away
Coughing up blood, even a small amount
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Hoarseness
Losing weight without trying
Bone pain
Headache
| lung-cancer |
Sunburn symptoms can include:
Inflamed skin, which looks pink or red on white skin and may be harder to see on brown or Black skin
Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch
Pain, tenderness and itching
Swelling
Small, fluid-filled blisters, which may break
Headache, fever, nausea and fatigue, if the sunburn is severe
Eyes that feel painful or gritty
Any exposed part of the body — including the earlobes, scalp and lips — can burn. Even covered areas can burn if, for example, clothing has a loose weave that allows ultraviolet (UV) light through. The eyes, which are extremely sensitive to the sun's UV light, also can burn. UV Sunburn symptoms often appear within a few hours after sun exposure. Within a few days, the body may start to heal itself by peeling the damaged skin's top layer. A bad sunburn may take several days to heal. Any lingering changes in skin color usually go away with time. | sunburn |
Neuroendocrine tumors don't always cause signs and symptoms at first. The symptoms you might experience depend on the location of your tumor and whether it produces excess hormones. In general, neuroendocrine tumor signs and symptoms might include:
Pain from a growing tumor
A growing lump you can feel under the skin
Feeling unusually tired
Losing weight without trying
Neuroendocrine tumors that produce excess hormones (functional tumors) might cause:
Skin flushing
Diarrhea
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Dizziness
Shakiness
Skin rash
| neuroendocrine-tumors |
A slower than typical heartbeat (bradycardia) can prevent the brain and other organs from getting enough oxygen, possibly causing these signs and symptoms:
Chest pain
Confusion or memory problems
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Easily tiring during physical activity
Fatigue
Fainting (syncope) or near-fainting
Shortness of breath
| bradycardia |
Wrist pain may vary, depending on the cause. For example, osteoarthritis pain often is described as being similar to a dull toothache. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually causes a pins-and-needles feeling. This tingling sensation usually occurs in the thumb and index and middle fingers, especially at night. The precise location of wrist pain also provides clues to what's behind the symptoms. | wrist-pain |
Signs and symptoms of acute liver failure may include:
Yellowing of your skin and eyeballs (jaundice)
Pain in your upper right abdomen
A swollen belly (ascites)
Nausea
Vomiting
A general sense of feeling unwell (malaise)
Disorientation or confusion
Sleepiness
Breath may have a musty or sweet odor
Tremors
| acute-liver-failure |
Serotonin syndrome symptoms usually occur within several hours of taking a new drug or increasing the dose of a drug you're already taking. Signs and symptoms include:
Agitation or restlessness
Insomnia
Confusion
Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure
Dilated pupils
Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles
High blood pressure
Muscle rigidity
Heavy sweating
Diarrhea
Headache
Shivering
Goose bumps
Severe serotonin syndrome can be life-threatening. Signs include:
High fever
Tremor
Seizures
Irregular heartbeat
Unconsciousness
| serotonin-syndrome |
If you have a broken ankle, you may experience some of the following signs and symptoms:
Immediate, throbbing pain
Swelling
Bruising
Tenderness
Deformity
Difficulty or pain with walking or bearing weight
| broken-ankle |
Mild forms of toxic hepatitis may not cause any symptoms and may be detected only by blood tests. When signs and symptoms of toxic hepatitis occur, they may include:
Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice)
Itching
Abdominal pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen
Fatigue
Loss of appetite
Nausea and vomiting
Rash
Fever
Weight loss
Dark or tea-colored urine
| toxic-hepatitis |
The signs of craniosynostosis are usually noticeable at birth, but they become more apparent during the first few months of your baby's life. Signs and severity depend on how many sutures are fused and when in brain development the fusion occurs. Signs and symptoms can include:
A misshapen skull, with the shape depending on which of the sutures are affected
Development of a raised, hard ridge along affected sutures, with a change in the shape of the head that's not typical
Types of craniosynostosis There are several types of craniosynostosis. Most involve the fusion of a single cranial suture. Some complex forms of craniosynostosis involve the fusion of multiple sutures. Multiple suture craniosynostosis is usually linked to genetic syndromes and is called syndromic craniosynostosis. The term given to each type of craniosynostosis depends on what sutures are affected. Types of craniosynostosis include:
Sagittal (scaphocephaly). Premature fusion of the sagittal suture that runs from the front to the back at the top of the skull forces the head to grow long and narrow. This head shape is called scaphocephaly. Sagittal craniosynostosis is the most common type of craniosynostosis.
Coronal. Premature fusion of one of the coronal sutures (unicoronal) that run from each ear to the top of the skull may cause the forehead to flatten on the affected side and bulge on the unaffected side. It also leads to turning of the nose and a raised eye socket on the affected side. When both coronal sutures fuse prematurely (bicoronal), the head has a short and wide appearance, often with the forehead tilted forward.
Metopic. The metopic suture runs from the top of the bridge of the nose up through the midline of the forehead to the anterior fontanel and the sagittal suture. Premature fusion gives the forehead a triangular appearance and widens the back part of the head. This head shape is also called trigonocephaly.
Lambdoid. Lambdoid synostosis is a rare type of craniosynostosis that involves the lambdoid suture, which runs along the back of the head. It may cause one side of a baby's head to appear flat, one ear to be higher than the other ear and tilting of the top of the head to one side.
Other reasons for a misshapen head A misshapen head doesn't always indicate craniosynostosis. For example, if the back of your baby's head appears flattened, it could be the result of spending too much time lying on one side of the head. This can be treated with regular position changes, or if significant, with helmet therapy (cranial orthosis) to help reshape the head to a more balanced appearance. | craniosynostosis |
Signs and symptoms of cholangiocarcinoma include:
Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
Intensely itchy skin
White-colored stools
Fatigue
Abdominal pain on the right side, just below the ribs
Losing weight without trying
Fever
Night sweats
Dark urine
| cholangiocarcinoma |
In most cases, no signs or symptoms of susceptibility to malignant hyperthermia exist until you're exposed to certain drugs used for anesthesia. Signs and symptoms of malignant hyperthermia may vary and can occur during anesthesia or during recovery shortly after surgery. They can include:
Severe muscle rigidity or spasms
Rapid, shallow breathing and problems with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide
Rapid heart rate
Irregular heart rhythm
Dangerously high body temperature
Excessive sweating
Patchy, irregular skin color (mottled skin)
In rare cases, people at risk of malignant hyperthermia have shown signs of a reaction after intense physical activity during excessive heat or humidity, during a viral illness, or when taking statin medication used to lower cholesterol. If you're at risk of malignant hyperthermia and you don't have a serious reaction during your first exposure to certain anesthesia drugs, you're still at risk if you receive these drugs in the future. Other anesthesia drugs that don't trigger a reaction can be used instead. | malignant-hyperthermia |
Signs and symptoms of preterm labor include:
Regular or frequent sensations of abdominal tightening (contractions)
Constant low, dull backache
A sensation of pelvic or lower abdominal pressure
Mild abdominal cramps
Vaginal spotting or light bleeding
Preterm rupture of membranes — in a gush or a continuous trickle of fluid after the membrane around the baby breaks or tears
A change in type of vaginal discharge — watery, mucus-like or bloody
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Intense joint pain. Gout usually affects the big toe, but it can occur in any joint. Other commonly affected joints include the ankles, knees, elbows, wrists and fingers. The pain is likely to be most severe within the first four to 12 hours after it begins.
Lingering discomfort. After the most severe pain subsides, some joint discomfort may last from a few days to a few weeks. Later attacks are likely to last longer and affect more joints.
Inflammation and redness. The affected joint or joints become swollen, tender, warm and red.
Limited range of motion. As gout progresses, you may not be able to move your joints normally.
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Alcohol poisoning signs and symptoms include:
Confusion
Vomiting
Seizures
Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
Passing out (unconsciousness) and can't be awakened
When to see a doctor It's not necessary to have all the above signs or symptoms before you seek medical help. A person with alcohol poisoning who is unconscious or can't be awakened is at risk of dying. Alcohol poisoning is an emergency If you suspect that someone has alcohol poisoning — even if you don't see the classic signs and symptoms — seek immediate medical care. Here's what to do:
Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Never assume the person will sleep off alcohol poisoning.
Be prepared to provide information. If you know, be sure to tell hospital or emergency personnel the kind and amount of alcohol the person drank, and when.
Don't leave an unconscious person alone. Because alcohol poisoning affects the way the gag reflex works, someone with alcohol poisoning may choke on his or her own vomit and not be able to breathe. While waiting for help, don't try to make the person vomit because he or she could choke.
Help a person who is vomiting. Try to keep him or her sitting up. If the person must lie down, make sure to turn his or her head to the side — this helps prevent choking. Try to keep the person awake to prevent loss of consciousness.
Don't be afraid to get help It can be difficult to decide if you think someone is drunk enough to warrant medical intervention, but it's best to err on the side of caution. You may worry about the consequences for yourself or your friend or loved one, particularly if you're underage. But the consequences of not getting the right help in time can be far more serious. | alcohol-poisoning |
CCMs may exist without apparent symptoms. Seizures may occur when there is a CCM on the outer surface of the brain. CCMs CCM A wide variety of signs and symptoms may occur when CCMs are found in the brainstem, basal ganglia and spinal cord. For example, bleeding in the spinal cord may cause bowel and bladder symptoms or trouble with movement or feeling in the legs or arms. CCMs Generally, signs and symptoms of CCMs may include: CCMs
Seizures
Severe headaches
Weakness in the arms or legs
Numbness
Difficulty speaking
Problems with memory and attention
Problems with balance and walking
Vision changes, such as double vision
Neurological issues can progressively worsen over time with recurrent bleeding. Repeat bleeding can happen soon after an initial bleed or much later. In other cases, a repeat bleed may never occur. | cavernous-malformations |
Body temperatures vary slightly from person to person and at different times of day. The average temperature has traditionally been defined as 98.6 F (37 C). A temperature taken using a mouth thermometer (oral temperature) that's 100 F (37.8 C) or higher is generally considered to be a fever. Depending on what's causing a fever, other fever signs and symptoms may include:
Sweating
Chills and shivering
Headache
Muscle aches
Loss of appetite
Irritability
Dehydration
General weakness
Taking a temperature To take a temperature, you can choose from several types of thermometers, including oral, rectal, ear (tympanic) and forehead (temporal artery) thermometers. Oral and rectal thermometers generally provide the most accurate measurement of core body temperature. Ear or forehead thermometers, although convenient, provide less accurate temperature measurements. In infants, a rectal temperature, if doable, is somewhat more accurate. When reporting a temperature to your health care provider, give both the reading and the type of thermometer used. | fever |
Usually within the first year of life, growth of a child with progeria slows markedly, but motor development and intelligence remain normal. Signs and symptoms of this progressive disorder include a distinctive appearance:
Slowed growth, with below-average height and weight
Narrowed face, small lower jaw, thin lips and beaked nose
Head disproportionately large for the face
Prominent eyes and incomplete closure of the eyelids
Hair loss, including eyelashes and eyebrows
Thinning, spotty, wrinkled skin
Visible veins
High-pitched voice
Signs and symptoms also include health issues:
Severe progressive heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) disease
Hardening and tightening of skin on the trunk and extremities (similar to scleroderma)
Delayed and abnormal tooth formation
Some hearing loss
Loss of fat under the skin and loss of muscle mass
Skeletal abnormalities and fragile bones
Stiff joints
Hip dislocation
Insulin resistance
| progeria |
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