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Some people with heart valve disease might not have symptoms for many years. When signs and symptoms occur, they might include:
Whooshing sound (heart murmur) when a doctor is listening to the heart with a stethoscope
Chest pain
Abdominal swelling (more common with advanced tricuspid regurgitation)
Fatigue
Shortness of breath, particularly when active or lying down
Swelling of your ankles and feet
Dizziness
Fainting
Irregular heartbeat
| heart-valve-disease |
Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child's teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. Before school Signs that a young child may be at risk of dyslexia include:
Late talking
Learning new words slowly
Problems forming words correctly, such as reversing sounds in words or confusing words that sound alike
Problems remembering or naming letters, numbers and colors
Difficulty learning nursery rhymes or playing rhyming games
School age Once your child is in school, dyslexia symptoms may become more apparent, including:
Reading well below the expected level for age
Problems processing and understanding what is heard
Difficulty finding the right word or forming answers to questions
Problems remembering the sequence of things
Difficulty seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words
Inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word
Difficulty spelling
Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing
Avoiding activities that involve reading
Teens and adults Dyslexia signs in teens and adults are a lot like those in children. Some common dyslexia symptoms in teens and adults include:
Difficulty reading, including reading aloud
Slow and labor-intensive reading and writing
Problems spelling
Avoiding activities that involve reading
Mispronouncing names or words, or problems retrieving words
Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing
Difficulty summarizing a story
Trouble learning a foreign language
Difficulty doing math word problems
| dyslexia |
If you or someone you're with may be having a stroke, pay particular attention to the time the symptoms began. Some treatment options are most effective when given soon after a stroke begins. Signs and symptoms of stroke include:
Trouble speaking and understanding what others are saying. You may experience confusion, slur words or have difficulty understanding speech.
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg. You may develop sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis in the face, arm or leg. This often affects just one side of the body. Try to raise both your arms over your head at the same time. If one arm begins to fall, you may be having a stroke. Also, one side of your mouth may droop when you try to smile.
Problems seeing in one or both eyes. You may suddenly have blurred or blackened vision in one or both eyes, or you may see double.
Headache. A sudden, severe headache, which may be accompanied by vomiting, dizziness or altered consciousness, may indicate that you're having a stroke.
Trouble walking. You may stumble or lose your balance. You may also have sudden dizziness or a loss of coordination.
| stroke |
Cellulitis usually occurs on one side of the body. Its signs and symptoms may include:
An irritated area of skin that tends to expand
Swelling
Tenderness
Pain
Warmth
Fever
Chills
Spots
Blisters
Skin dimpling
| cellulitis |
If you have an overactive bladder, you may:
Feel a sudden urge to urinate that's difficult to control
Experience unintentional loss of urine immediately after an urgent need to urinate (urgency incontinence)
Urinate frequently, usually eight or more times in 24 hours
Wake up more than two times in the night to urinate (nocturia)
Even if you are able to get to the toilet in time when you sense an urge to urinate, unexpected frequent urination and nighttime urination can disrupt your life. | overactive-bladder |
Signs and symptoms of a tension-type headache include:
Dull, aching head pain
Sensation of tightness or pressure across the forehead or on the sides and back of the head
Tenderness in the scalp, neck and shoulder muscles
Tension-type headaches are divided into two main categories β episodic and chronic. Episodic tension-type headaches Episodic tension-type headaches can last from 30 minutes to a week. Frequent episodic tension-type headaches occur less than 15 days a month for at least three months. Frequent episodic tension-type headaches may become chronic. Chronic tension-type headaches This type of tension-type headache lasts hours and may be continuous. If your headaches occur 15 or more days a month for at least three months, they're considered chronic. Tension-type headaches versus migraines Tension-type headaches can be difficult to distinguish from migraines. Plus, if you have frequent episodic tension-type headaches, you can also have migraines. Unlike some forms of migraine, tension-type headaches usually aren't associated with visual disturbances, nausea or vomiting. Although physical activity typically aggravates migraine pain, it doesn't make tension-type headache pain worse. An increased sensitivity to either light or sound can occur with a tension-type headache, but this symptom isn't common. | tension-headache |
The most frequent sign of Gilbert syndrome is an occasional yellowish tinge of the skin and the whites of the eyes as a result of slightly higher levels of bilirubin in the blood. In people with Gilbert syndrome, bilirubin levels may increase due to:
Illness, such as a cold or the flu
Fasting or eating a very low-calorie diet
Dehydration
Menstruation
Strenuous exercise
Stress
| gilberts-syndrome |
Diphtheria signs and symptoms usually begin 2 to 5 days after a person becomes infected. Signs and symptoms may include:
A thick, gray membrane covering the throat and tonsils
A sore throat and hoarseness
Swollen glands (enlarged lymph nodes) in the neck
Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
Nasal discharge
Fever and chills
Tiredness
In some people, infection with diphtheria-causing bacteria causes only a mild illness β or no obvious signs and symptoms at all. Infected people who stay unaware of their illness are known as carriers of diphtheria. They're called carriers because they can spread the infection without being sick themselves. Skin (cutaneous) diphtheria A second type of diphtheria can affect the skin, causing pain, redness and swelling similar to other bacterial skin infections. Ulcers covered by a gray membrane also may be a sign of skin diphtheria. Although it's more common in tropical climates, diphtheria on the skin also occurs in the United States. It may happen especially among people with poor hygiene who live in crowded conditions. | diphtheria |
Scabies symptoms include:
Itching, often severe and usually worse at night
Thin, wavy tunnels made up of tiny blisters or bumps on the skin
Scabies is often found in the skin folds. But scabies can appear on many parts of the body. In adults and older children, scabies is most often found:
Between the fingers and toes
In the armpits
Around the waist
Along the insides of the wrists
On the inner elbows
On the soles of the feet
On the chest
Around the nipples
Around the belly button
Around the genitals
In the groin area
On the buttocks
In infants and young children, common sites of scabies usually include the:
Fingers
Face, scalp and neck
Palms of the hands
Soles of the feet
If you've had scabies before, symptoms may start within a few days of exposure. If you've never had scabies, it can take as long as six weeks for symptoms to start. You can still spread scabies even if you don't have any symptoms yet. | scabies |
Tinea versicolor signs and symptoms include:
Patches of skin discoloration, usually on the back, chest, neck and upper arms, which may appear lighter or darker than usual
Mild itching
Scaling
| tinea-versicolor |
Symptoms of serious heart problems present at birth (congenital heart defects) often appear during the first few days, weeks or months of a child's life. Symptoms of a ventricular septal defect (VSD) depend on the size of the hole and if there are any other heart problems. A small VSD may never cause symptoms. VSD In general, VSD symptoms in a baby may include: VSD
Poor eating
Slow or no physical growth (failure to thrive)
Fast breathing or breathlessness
Easy tiring
Whooshing sound when listening to the heart with a stethoscope (heart murmur)
Symptoms of a ventricular septal defect in adults may include:
Shortness of breath, especially when exercising
Whooshing sound when listening to the heart with a stethoscope (heart murmur)
| ventricular-septal-defect |
Signs and symptoms of chronic constipation include:
Passing fewer than three stools a week
Having lumpy or hard stools
Straining to have bowel movements
Feeling as though there's a blockage in your rectum that prevents bowel movements
Feeling as though you can't completely empty the stool from your rectum
Needing help to empty your rectum, such as using your hands to press on your abdomen and using a finger to remove stool from your rectum
Constipation may be considered chronic if you've experienced two or more of these symptoms for the last three months. | constipation |
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin most often occurs on sun-exposed skin, such as your scalp, the backs of your hands, your ears or your lips. But it can occur anywhere on your body, including inside your mouth, the bottoms of your feet and on your genitals. Signs and symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin include:
A firm, red nodule
A flat sore with a scaly crust
A new sore or raised area on an old scar or ulcer
A rough, scaly patch on your lip that may evolve to an open sore
A red sore or rough patch inside your mouth
A red, raised patch or wartlike sore on or in the anus or on your genitals
| squamous-cell-carcinoma |
Signs and symptoms of viral hemorrhagic fevers vary by disease. In general, early signs and symptoms can include:
Fever
Fatigue, weakness or general feeling of being unwell
Dizziness
Muscle, bone or joint aches
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Symptoms that can become life-threatening More-severe symptoms include:
Bleeding under the skin, in internal organs, or from the mouth, eyes or ears
Nervous system malfunctions
Coma
Delirium
Kidney failure
Respiratory failure
Liver failure
| viral-hemorrhagic-fevers |
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Bulging fontanel One of the major signs of encephalitis in infants is bulging of the soft spots (fontanels) of the baby's skull. Pictured here is the anterior fontanel. Other fontanels are found on the sides and back of an infant's head. One of the major signs of encephalitis in infants is bulging of the soft spots (fontanels) of the baby's skull. Pictured here is the anterior fontanel. Other fontanels are found on the sides and back of an infant's head. Encephalitis may cause many different symptoms including confusion, personality changes, seizures or problems with movement. Encephalitis also may cause changes in sight or hearing. Most people with infectious encephalitis have flu-like symptoms, such as:
Headache.
Fever.
Aches in muscles or joints.
Fatigue or weakness.
Typically, these are followed by more-severe symptoms over a period of hours to days, such as:
Stiff neck.
Confusion, agitation or hallucinations.
Seizures.
Loss of sensation or being unable to move certain areas of the face or body.
Irregular movements.
Muscle weakness.
Problems with speech or hearing.
Loss of consciousness, including coma.
In infants and young children, signs and symptoms also might include:
Bulging in the soft spots of an infant's skull, known as fontanels.
Nausea and vomiting.
Stiffness affecting the whole body.
Poor feeding or not waking for a feeding.
Irritability.
In cases of autoimmune encephalitis, symptoms may develop more slowly over several weeks. Flu-like symptoms are less common, but can sometimes happen weeks before more-severe symptoms start. Symptoms are different for everyone, but it's common for people to have a combination of symptoms including:
Changes in personality.
Memory loss.
Problems understanding what is real and what is not, known as psychosis.
Seeing or hearing things that aren't there. These are called hallucinations.
Seizures.
Changes in vision.
Sleep problems.
Muscle weakness.
Loss of sensation.
Problems walking.
Abnormal movements.
Bladder and bowel problems.
| encephalitis |
Signs and symptoms of intestinal obstruction include:
Crampy abdominal pain that comes and goes
Loss of appetite
Constipation
Vomiting
Inability to have a bowel movement or pass gas
Swelling of the abdomen
| intestinal-obstruction |
Signs and symptoms of lip cancer include:
A flat or slightly raised whitish discoloration of the lip
A sore on your lip that won't heal
Tingling, pain or numbness of the lips or the skin around the mouth
| lip-cancer |
The typical mole is a small brown spot. But moles come in different colors, shapes and sizes:
Color and texture. Moles can be brown, tan, black, blue, red or pink. They can be smooth, wrinkled, flat or raised. They may have hair growing from them.
Shape. Most moles are oval or round.
Size. Moles are usually less than 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters) in diameter β the size of a pencil eraser. Those present at birth (congenital nevi) can be bigger than usual, covering part of the face, torso or a limb.
Moles can develop anywhere on your body, including your scalp, armpits, under your nails, and between your fingers and toes. Most people have 10 to 40 moles. Many of these develop by age 50. Moles may change or fade away over time. With hormonal changes in adolescence and pregnancy, they may become darker and larger. Clusters of brown spots around the eyes, cheeks and nose are sometimes called flesh moles, but they are actually dermatoses papulosa nigra β a type of seborrheic keratosis, not clusters of pigment-forming cells (nevi). Dermatoses papulosa nigra are more common among Black women. Flesh moles don't carry a risk of melanoma, but they can be treated if you consider them a cosmetic concern. Unusual moles that may indicate melanoma A mole may be a sign of skin cancer if it has irregular borders or an asymmetrical shape or if it changes in color, shape, size or height. This ABCDE guide can help you remember what to watch for: ABCDE
A is for asymmetrical shape. One half is unlike the other half.
B is for border. Look for moles with irregular, notched or scalloped borders.
C is for color. Look for growths that have changed color, have many colors or have uneven color.
D is for diameter. Look for new growth in a mole larger than 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters).
E is for evolving. Watch for moles that change in size, shape, color or height. Moles may also evolve to develop new signs and symptoms, such as itchiness or bleeding.
Cancerous (malignant) moles vary greatly in appearance. Some may show all of the changes listed above. Others may have only one or two unusual characteristics.
| moles |
Signs and symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome may include:
Deep, aching pain in a muscle
Pain that persists or worsens
A tender knot in a muscle
Difficulty sleeping due to pain
| myofascial-pain-syndrome |
For most people with pseudocholinesterase deficiency, no signs or symptoms of the condition occur until you get the muscle relaxant succinylcholine. This medication is used as part of anesthesia. Signs and symptoms of pseudocholinesterase deficiency include muscle relaxation or muscle paralysis that lasts several hours longer than expected. During that time, you can't move or breathe on your own. The length of time may vary widely among people with this disorder. | pseudocholinesterase-deficiency |
Renal artery stenosis often doesn't cause any signs or symptoms until it's advanced. The condition may be discovered incidentally during testing for something else. Your health care provider may also suspect a problem if you have:
High blood pressure that begins suddenly or worsens without explanation
High blood pressure that begins before age 30 or after age 50
As renal artery stenosis progresses, other signs and symptoms may include:
High blood pressure that's hard to control
A whooshing sound as blood flows through a narrowed vessel (bruit), which your doctor hears through a stethoscope placed over your kidneys
Elevated protein levels in the urine or other signs of a problem with kidney function
Worsening kidney function during treatment for high blood pressure
Fluid overload and swelling in your body's tissues
Treatment-resistant heart failure
When to seek medical advice Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that worry you. | renal-artery-stenosis |
Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse depend on the specific drug. Because of their mind-altering properties, the most misused prescription drugs are:
Opioids used to treat pain, such as medicines containing oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet) and those containing hydrocodone (Norco)
Anti-anxiety medicines, sedatives and hypnotics used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium) and zolpidem (Ambien)
Stimulants used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and certain sleep disorders, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, others), dextroamphetamine-amphetamine (Adderall XR, Mydayis) and dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse Opioids
Constipation
Nausea
Feeling high
Slowed breathing rate
Drowsiness
Confusion
Poor coordination
Increased dose needed for pain relief
Worsening or increased sensitivity to pain with higher doses
Anti-anxiety medicines and sedatives
Drowsiness
Confusion
Unsteady walking
Slurred speech
Poor concentration
Dizziness
Problems with memory
Slowed breathing
Stimulants
Increased alertness
Feeling high
Irregular heartbeat
High blood pressure
High body temperature
Reduced appetite
Insomnia
Agitation
Anxiety
Paranoia
Other signs
Forging, stealing or selling prescriptions
Taking higher doses than prescribed
Being hostile or having mood swings
Sleeping less or more
Making poor decisions
Being unusually energetic, high or revved up
Being drowsy
Requesting early refills or continually "losing" prescriptions, so more prescriptions must be written
Trying to get prescriptions from more than one prescriber
| prescription-drug-abuse |
Frozen shoulder typically develops slowly in three stages.
Freezing stage. Any movement of the shoulder causes pain, and the shoulder's ability to move becomes limited. This stage lasts from 2 to 9 months.
Frozen stage. Pain might lessen during this stage. However, the shoulder becomes stiffer. Using it becomes more difficult. This stage lasts from 4 to 12 months.
Thawing stage. The shoulder's ability to move begins to improve. This stage lasts from 5 to 24 months.
For some people, the pain worsens at night, sometimes disrupting sleep. | frozen-shoulder |
Blood in the urine can look pink, red or cola-colored. Red blood cells cause the urine to change color. It takes only a small amount of blood to turn urine red. The bleeding often isn't painful. But if blood clots get passed in the urine, that can hurt. | blood-in-urine |
Symptoms of eye floaters may include:
Small shapes in your vision that appear as dark specks or knobby, transparent strings of floating material
Spots that move when you move your eyes, so when you try to look at them, they move quickly out of your line of vision
Spots that are most noticeable when you look at a plain bright background, such as a blue sky or a white wall
Small shapes or strings that eventually settle down and drift out of the line of vision
| eye-floaters |
You may not notice any symptoms at first. However, some women who have an ectopic pregnancy have the usual early signs or symptoms of pregnancy β a missed period, breast tenderness and nausea. If you take a pregnancy test, the result will be positive. Still, an ectopic pregnancy can't continue as normal. As the fertilized egg grows in the improper place, signs and symptoms become more noticeable. Early warning of ectopic pregnancy Often, the first warning signs of an ectopic pregnancy are light vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. If blood leaks from the fallopian tube, you may feel shoulder pain or an urge to have a bowel movement. Your specific symptoms depend on where the blood collects and which nerves are irritated. Emergency symptoms If the fertilized egg continues to grow in the fallopian tube, it can cause the tube to rupture. Heavy bleeding inside the abdomen is likely. Symptoms of this life-threatening event include extreme lightheadedness, fainting and shock. | ectopic-pregnancy |
Achalasia symptoms generally appear gradually and worsen over time. Signs and symptoms may include:
Inability to swallow (dysphagia), which may feel like food or drink is stuck in your throat
Regurgitating food or saliva
Heartburn
Belching
Chest pain that comes and goes
Coughing at night
Pneumonia (from aspiration of food into the lungs)
Weight loss
Vomiting
| achalasia |
Thoracic aortic aneurysms often grow slowly. There are usually no symptoms, making them difficult to detect. Many start small and stay small, although some grow bigger over time. How quickly a thoracic aortic aneurysm may grow is difficult to predict. As a thoracic aortic aneurysm grows, signs and symptoms may include:
Back pain
Cough
Weak, scratchy voice (hoarseness)
Shortness of breath
Tenderness or pain in the chest
Signs and symptoms that a thoracic aortic aneurysm has ruptured or dissected include:
Sharp, sudden pain in the upper back that spreads downward
Pain in the chest, jaw, neck or arms
Difficulty breathing
Low blood pressure
Loss of consciousness
Shortness of breath
Trouble swallowing
Some aneurysms will never rupture or lead to dissection. | thoracic-aortic-aneurysm |
Symptoms of an AVM vary based on where it's found. Often the first symptoms appear after bleeding occurs. Besides bleeding, symptoms can include: AVM
Progressive loss of neurological function
Headaches
Nausea and vomiting
Seizures
Loss of consciousness
Other possible symptoms include:
Weak muscles
Paralysis in one part of the body
Loss of coordination that can cause problems with gait
Problems performing tasks that require planning
Weakness in the lower extremities
Back pain
Dizziness
Vision problems, including losing part of the field of vision, loss of control of eye movements or swelling of part of the optic nerve
Problems with speech or understanding language
Unusual sensations including numbness, tingling or sudden pain
Memory loss or dementia
Hallucinations
Confusion
Children and teens might have trouble with learning or behavior. One type of AVM called a vein of Galen defect causes symptoms that appear at or shortly after birth. A vein of Galen defect is situated deep inside the brain. Signs can include: AVM
A buildup of fluid in the brain that causes enlargement of the head
Swollen veins on the scalp
Seizures
Failure to thrive
Congestive heart failure
| arteriovenous-malformation |
Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary and, early in the disease, there may be none. When signs and symptoms do occur, they can include:
Bone pain, especially in your spine or chest
Nausea
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Mental fogginess or confusion
Fatigue
Frequent infections
Weight loss
Weakness or numbness in your legs
Excessive thirst
| multiple-myeloma |
Signs and symptoms of acute kidney failure may include:
Decreased urine output, although occasionally urine output remains normal
Fluid retention, causing swelling in your legs, ankles or feet
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Confusion
Nausea
Weakness
Irregular heartbeat
Chest pain or pressure
Seizures or coma in severe cases
Sometimes acute kidney failure causes no signs or symptoms and is detected through lab tests done for another reason. | kidney-failure |
Foodborne botulism Symptoms of foodborne botulism typically begin 12 to 36 hours after the toxin gets into your body. But depending on how much toxin you consumed, the start of symptoms may range from a few hours to a few days. Symptoms of foodborne botulism include:
Trouble swallowing or speaking
Dry mouth
Facial weakness on both sides of the face
Blurred or double vision
Drooping eyelids
Trouble breathing
Nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps
Paralysis
Wound botulism Symptoms of wound botulism appear about 10 days after the toxin enters your body. Wound botulism symptoms include:
Trouble swallowing or speaking
Facial weakness on both sides of the face
Blurred or double vision
Drooping eyelids
Trouble breathing
Paralysis
The area around the wound may not always appear swollen and show a change of color. Infant botulism Problems generally begin 18 to 36 hours after the toxin enters the baby's body. Symptoms include:
Constipation, which is often the first symptom
Floppy movements due to muscle weakness and trouble controlling the head
Weak cry
Irritability
Drooling
Drooping eyelids
Tiredness
Trouble sucking or feeding
Paralysis
Certain symptoms don't typically occur with botulism. For example, botulism doesn't usually raise blood pressure or heart rate or cause fever or confusion. Sometimes, though, wound botulism may cause fever. Iatrogenic botulism In iatrogenic botulism β when the toxin is injected for cosmetic or medical reasons β there have been rare occurrences of serious side effects. These may include headache, facial paralysis, and muscle weakness. | botulism |
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion may develop suddenly or over time, especially with prolonged periods of exercise. Possible heat exhaustion signs and symptoms include:
Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat
Heavy sweating
Faintness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Weak, rapid pulse
Low blood pressure upon standing
Muscle cramps
Nausea
Headache
| heat-exhaustion |
Sometimes it's difficult to recognize the difference between a strong-willed or emotional child and one with oppositional defiant disorder. It's common for children to show oppositional behavior at certain stages of development. Symptoms of ODD generally begin during preschool years. Sometimes ODD may develop later, but almost always before the early teen years. Oppositional and defiant behaviors are frequent and ongoing. They cause severe problems with relationships, social activities, school and work, for both the child and the family. ODD ODD Emotional and behavioral symptoms of ODD generally last at least six months. They include angry and irritable mood, argumentative and defiant behavior, and hurtful and revengeful behavior. ODD Angry and irritable mood Angry and irritable mood
Often and easily loses temper.
Is frequently touchy and easily annoyed by others.
Is often angry and resentful.
Argumentative and defiant behavior Argumentative and defiant behavior
Often argues with adults or people in authority.
Often actively defies or refuses to follow adults' requests or rules.
Often annoys or upsets people on purpose.
Often blames others for their own mistakes or misbehavior.
Hurtful and revengeful behavior Hurtful and revengeful behavior
Says mean and hateful things when upset.
Tries to hurt the feelings of others and seeks revenge, also called being vindictive.
Has shown vindictive behavior at least twice in the past six months.
Severity Severity ODD can be mild, moderate or severe: ODD
Mild. Symptoms occur only in one setting, such as only at home, school, work or with peers.
Moderate. Some symptoms occur in at least two settings.
Severe. Some symptoms occur in three or more settings.
For some children, symptoms may first be seen only at home. But with time, problem behavior also may happen in other settings, such as school, social activities and with friends. | oppositional-defiant-disorder |
Signs and symptoms of Wilms' tumor vary widely, and some children don't show any obvious signs. But most children with Wilms' tumor experience one or more of these signs and symptoms:
An abdominal mass you can feel
Abdominal swelling
Abdominal pain
Other signs and symptoms may include:
Fever
Blood in the urine
Nausea or vomiting or both
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Shortness of breath
High blood pressure
| wilms-tumor |
Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome may include:
A burning or scalding feeling that most commonly affects your tongue, but also may affect your lips, gums, roof of your mouth, throat or whole mouth.
A feeling of dry mouth with increased thirst.
Taste changes in your mouth, such as a bitter or metallic taste.
Loss of taste.
Tingling, stinging or numbness in your mouth.
The discomfort from burning mouth syndrome can have several different patterns. It may:
Happen every day, with little discomfort when waking up, but become worse as the day goes on.
Start as soon as you wake up and last all day.
Come and go.
Whatever pattern of mouth discomfort you have, burning mouth syndrome may last for months to years. In rare cases, symptoms may suddenly go away on their own or happen less often. Sometimes the burning feeling may be briefly relieved during eating or drinking. Burning mouth syndrome usually doesn't cause any physical changes to your tongue or mouth that can be seen. | burning-mouth-syndrome |
The signs and symptoms of HUS may vary, depending on the cause. Most cases of HUS are caused by infection with certain strains of E. coli bacteria, which first affect the digestive tract. The initial signs and symptoms of this form of HUS may include: HUS HUS HUS
Diarrhea, which is often bloody
Abdominal pain, cramping or bloating
Vomiting
Fever
All forms of HUS β no matter the cause β damage the blood vessels. This damage causes red blood cells to break down (anemia), blood clots to form in the blood vessels and kidney damage. Signs and symptoms of these changes include: HUS
Pale coloring, including loss of pink color in cheeks and inside the lower eyelids
Extreme fatigue
Shortness of breath
Easy bruising or unexplained bruises
Unusual bleeding, such as bleeding from the nose and mouth
Decreased urination or blood in the urine
Swelling (edema) of the legs, feet or ankles, and less often in the face, hands, feet or entire body
Confusion, seizures or stroke
High blood pressure
When to see a doctor See your doctor immediately if you or your child experiences bloody diarrhea or several days of diarrhea followed by:
Decreased urine output
Swelling
Unexplained bruises
Unusual bleeding
Extreme fatigue
Seek emergency care if you or your child doesn't urinate for 12 hours or more. | hemolytic-uremic-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of sarcoma include:
A lump that can be felt through the skin that may or may not be painful
Bone pain
A broken bone that happens unexpectedly, such as with a minor injury or no injury at all
Abdominal pain
Weight loss
Causes It's not clear what causes most sarcomas. In general, cancer forms when changes (mutations) happen in the DNA within cells. The DNA inside a cell is packaged into a large number of individual genes, each of which contains a set of instructions telling the cell what functions to perform, as well as how to grow and divide. Mutations might tell cells to grow and divide uncontrollably and to continue living when normal cells would die. If this happens, the accumulating abnormal cells can form a tumor. Cells can break away and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. Risk factors Factors that can increase the risk of sarcoma include:
Inherited syndromes. Some syndromes that increase the risk of cancer can be passed from parents to children. Examples of syndromes that increase the risk of sarcoma include familial retinoblastoma and neurofibromatosis type 1.
Radiation therapy for cancer. Radiation treatment for cancer increases the risk of developing a sarcoma later.
Chronic swelling (lymphedema). Lymphedema is swelling caused by a backup of lymph fluid that occurs when the lymphatic system is blocked or damaged. It increases the risk of a type of sarcoma called angiosarcoma.
Exposure to chemicals. Certain chemicals, such as some industrial chemicals and herbicides, can increase the risk of sarcoma that affects the liver.
Exposure to viruses. The virus called human herpesvirus 8 can increase the risk of a type of sarcoma called Kaposi's sarcoma in people with weakened immune systems.
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The most obvious sign of a subconjunctival hemorrhage is a bright red patch on the white (sclera) of your eye. Despite its bloody appearance, a subconjunctival hemorrhage looks worse than it is and should cause no change in your vision, discharge or pain. Your only discomfort may be a scratchy feeling on the surface of the eye. | subconjunctival-hemorrhage |
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Female reproductive system The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina, also called the vaginal canal, make up the female reproductive system. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina, also called the vaginal canal, make up the female reproductive system. Early vaginal cancer may not cause any signs and symptoms. As it progresses, vaginal cancer may cause signs and symptoms such as:
Unusual vaginal bleeding, for example, after intercourse or after menopause
Watery vaginal discharge
A lump or mass in your vagina
Painful urination
Frequent urination
Constipation
Pelvic pain
| vaginal-cancer |
Pet allergy signs and symptoms caused by inflammation of nasal passages include:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy, red or watery eyes
Nasal congestion
Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
Postnasal drip
Cough
Facial pressure and pain
Frequent awakening
Swollen, blue-colored skin under your eyes
In a child, frequent upward rubbing of the nose
If your pet allergy contributes to asthma, you may also experience:
Difficulty breathing
Chest tightness or pain
Audible whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling
Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
Skin symptoms Some people with pet allergy may also experience skin symptoms, a pattern known as allergic dermatitis. This type of dermatitis is an immune system reaction that causes skin inflammation. Direct contact with an allergy-causing pet may trigger allergic dermatitis, causing signs and symptoms, such as:
Raised, red patches of skin (hives)
Eczema
Itchy skin
| pet-allergy |
Spinal cord tumors can cause different signs and symptoms, especially as tumors grow. The tumors may affect your spinal cord or the nerve roots, blood vessels or bones of your spine. Signs and symptoms may include:
Pain at the site of the tumor due to tumor growth
Back pain, often radiating to other parts of your body
Feeling less sensitive to pain, heat and cold
Loss of bowel or bladder function
Difficulty walking, sometimes leading to falls
Back pain that's worse at night
Loss of sensation or muscle weakness, especially in your arms or legs
Muscle weakness , which may be mild or severe, in different parts of your body
Back pain is a common early symptom of spinal tumors. Pain may also spread beyond your back to your hips, legs, feet or arms and may worsen over time β even with treatment. Spinal tumors progress at different rates depending on the type of tumor. | spinal-cord-tumor |
Symptoms are likely to appear weeks to months after a heart attack, surgery or injury to the chest. Symptoms might include:
Chest pain
Fever
| dresslers-syndrome |
Allergy symptoms, which depend on the substance involved, can affect your airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, can cause: Hay fever,
Sneezing
Itching of the nose, eyes or roof of the mouth
Runny, stuffy nose
Watery, red or swollen eyes (conjunctivitis)
A food allergy can cause: A food allergy
Tingling in the mouth
Swelling of the lips, tongue, face or throat
Hives
Anaphylaxis
An insect sting allergy can cause: An insect sting allergy
A large area of swelling (edema) at the sting site
Itching or hives all over the body
Cough, chest tightness, wheezing or shortness of breath
Anaphylaxis
A drug allergy can cause: A drug allergy
Hives
Itchy skin
Rash
Facial swelling
Wheezing
Anaphylaxis
Atopic dermatitis, an allergic skin condition also called eczema, can cause skin to: Atopic dermatitis,
Itch
Redden
Flake or peel
Anaphylaxis Some types of allergies, including allergies to foods and insect stings, can trigger a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. A life-threatening medical emergency, anaphylaxis can cause you to go into shock. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
Loss of consciousness
A drop in blood pressure
Severe shortness of breath
Skin rash
Lightheadedness
A rapid, weak pulse
Nausea and vomiting
| allergies |
Signs and symptoms of transverse myelitis usually develop over a few hours to a few days and may sometimes progress gradually over several weeks. Transverse myelitis usually affects both sides of the body below the affected area of the spinal cord, but sometimes there are symptoms on just one side of the body. Typical signs and symptoms include:
Pain. Transverse myelitis pain may begin suddenly in your lower back. Sharp pain may shoot down your legs or arms or around your chest or abdomen. Pain symptoms vary based on the part of your spinal cord that's affected.
Abnormal sensations. Some people with transverse myelitis report sensations of numbness, tingling, coldness or burning. Some are especially sensitive to the light touch of clothing or to extreme heat or cold. You may feel as if something is tightly wrapping the skin of your chest, abdomen or legs.
Weakness in your arms or legs. Some people notice heaviness in the legs, or that they're stumbling or dragging one foot. Others may develop severe weakness or even total paralysis.
Bladder and bowel problems. This may include needing to urinate more frequently, urinary incontinence, difficulty urinating and constipation.
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Hyperglycemia usually doesn't cause symptoms until blood sugar (glucose) levels are high β above 180 to 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 10 to 11.1 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Symptoms of hyperglycemia develop slowly over several days or weeks. The longer blood sugar levels stay high, the more serious symptoms may become. But some people who've had type 2 diabetes for a long time may not show any symptoms despite high blood sugar levels. Early signs and symptoms Recognizing early symptoms of hyperglycemia can help identify and treat it right away. Watch for:
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Blurred vision
Feeling weak or unusually tired
Later signs and symptoms If hyperglycemia isn't treated, it can cause toxic acids, called ketones, to build up in the blood and urine. This condition is called ketoacidosis. Symptoms include:
Fruity-smelling breath
Dry mouth
Abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Confusion
Loss of consciousness
| hyperglycemia |
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Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Unusual paleness (pallor), which occurs due to a low red blood cell count (anemia)
Easy or unusual bruising or bleeding, which occurs due to a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
Pinpoint-sized red spots just beneath the skin that are caused by bleeding (petechiae)
Frequent infections, which occur due to a low white blood cell count (leukopenia)
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Angelman syndrome signs and symptoms include:
Developmental delays, including no crawling or babbling at 6 to 12 months
Intellectual disability
No speech or minimal speech
Difficulty walking, moving or balancing well
Frequent smiling and laughter
Happy, excitable personality
Sucking or feeding difficulty
Trouble going to sleep and staying asleep
People who have Angelman syndrome may also show the following features:
Seizures, usually beginning between 2 and 3 years of age
Stiff or jerky movements
Small head size, with flatness in the back of the head
Tongue thrusting
Hair, skin and eyes that are light in color
Unusual behaviors, such as hand flapping and arms uplifted while walking
Sleep problems
Curved spine (scoliosis)
| angelman-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of dysarthria vary, depending on the underlying cause and the type of dysarthria. They may include:
Slurred speech
Slow speech
Inability to speak louder than a whisper or speaking too loudly
Rapid speech that is difficult to understand
Nasal, raspy or strained voice
Uneven or abnormal speech rhythm
Uneven speech volume
Monotone speech
Difficulty moving your tongue or facial muscles
| dysarthria |
Signs and symptoms of ampullary cancer may include:
Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
Clay-colored stools
Abdominal pain
Fever
Bleeding from the rectum
Nausea
Vomiting
Weight loss
| ampullary-cancer |
Symptoms of dermatographia may include:
Raised, inflamed lines where you scratched.
Welts from friction.
Swelling.
Itching.
The symptoms may occur within a few minutes of the skin being rubbed or scratched. They tend to go away within 30 minutes. Rarely, the skin symptoms develop more slowly and lasts several hours to days. The condition itself can last for months or years. | dermatographia |
Iritis can occur in one or both eyes. It usually develops suddenly, and can last up to three months. Signs and symptoms of iritis include:
Eye redness
Discomfort or achiness in the affected eye
Sensitivity to light
Decreased vision
Iritis that develops suddenly, over hours or days, is known as acute iritis. Symptoms that develop gradually or last longer than three months indicate chronic iritis. | iritis |
There are three general types of thoracic outlet syndrome:
Neurogenic (neurologic) thoracic outlet syndrome. This most common type of thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by compression of the brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that come from your spinal cord and control muscle movements and sensation in your shoulder, arm and hand.
Venous thoracic outlet syndrome. This type of thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when one or more of the veins under the collarbone (clavicle) are compressed, resulting in blood clots.
Arterial thoracic outlet syndrome. This is the least common type of TOS. It occurs when one of the arteries under the collarbone is compressed, resulting in bulging of the artery, also known as an aneurysm.
It's possible to have a mix of the three different types of thoracic outlet syndrome, with multiple parts of the thoracic outlet being compressed. Thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms can vary depending on the type. When nerves are compressed, signs and symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome include:
Numbness or tingling in your arm or fingers
Pain or aches in your neck, shoulder, arm or hand
Weakening grip
Signs and symptoms of venous thoracic outlet syndrome can include:
Discoloration of your hand (bluish color)
Arm pain and swelling
Blood clot in veins in the upper area of your body
Arm fatigue with activity
Paleness or abnormal color in one or more fingers or your hand
Throbbing lump near your collarbone
Signs and symptoms of arterial thoracic outlet syndrome can include:
Cold fingers, hands or arms
Hand and arm pain
Lack of color (pallor) or bluish discoloration (cyanosis) in one or more of your fingers or your entire hand
Weak or no pulse in the affected arm
| thoracic-outlet-syndrome |
Children and adults Initially, you may not even notice symptoms of oral thrush. Signs and symptoms may include:
Creamy white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks, and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils
Slightly raised lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance
Redness, burning or soreness that may be severe enough to cause difficulty eating or swallowing
Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped
Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth
A cottony feeling in your mouth
Loss of taste
Redness, irritation and pain under dentures (denture stomatitis)
In severe cases, usually related to cancer or a weakened immune system from HIV/AIDS, the lesions may spread downward into your esophagus β the long, muscular tube stretching from the back of your mouth to your stomach (Candida esophagitis). If this occurs, you may experience difficulty swallowing and pain or feel as if food is getting stuck in your throat. Infants and breast-feeding mothers In addition to the distinctive white mouth lesions, infants may have trouble feeding or be fussy and irritable. They can pass the infection to their mothers during breast-feeding. The infection may then pass back and forth between the mother's breasts and the baby's mouth. Women whose breasts are infected with candida may experience these signs and symptoms:
Unusually red, sensitive, cracked or itchy nipples
Shiny or flaky skin on the darker, circular area around the nipple (areola)
Unusual pain during nursing or painful nipples between feedings
Stabbing pains deep within the breast
When to see a doctor If you or your child develops white lesions inside the mouth, see your doctor or dentist. Thrush is uncommon in healthy older children, teenagers and adults, so if thrush develops, see your doctor to determine if further evaluation is needed to check for an underlying medical condition or other cause. | oral-thrush |
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Pain and stiffness. The joint pain associated with reactive arthritis most commonly occurs in the knees, ankles and feet. Pain may also occur in the heels, low back or buttocks.
Eye inflammation. Many people who have reactive arthritis also develop eye inflammation (conjunctivitis).
Urinary problems. Increased frequency and discomfort during urination may occur, as can inflammation of the prostate gland or cervix.
Inflammation of tendons and ligaments where they attach to bone (enthesitis). This happens most often in the heels and the sole of the feet.
Swollen toes or fingers. In some cases, toes or fingers might become so swollen that they look like sausages.
Skin problems. Reactive arthritis can affect skin in a variety of ways, including mouth sores and a rash on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands.
Low back pain. The pain tends to be worse at night or in the morning.
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Symptoms of an anal fissure include:
Pain during bowel movements.
Pain after bowel movements that can last up to several hours.
Bright red blood on the stool or toilet paper after a bowel movement.
A visible crack in the skin around the anus.
A small lump or skin tag on the skin near the anal fissure.
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In most people, bundle branch block doesn't cause symptoms. Some people with the condition don't know they have bundle branch block. Rarely, symptoms of bundle branch block may include fainting (syncope) or feeling as if you're going to faint (presyncope). | bundle-branch-block |
Signs and symptoms of corticobasal degeneration (corticobasal syndrome) include:
Difficulty moving on one or both sides of the body, which gets worse over time
Poor coordination
Trouble with balance
Stiffness
Abnormal postures of the hands or feet, such as a hand forming a clenched fist
Muscle jerks
Difficulty swallowing
Abnormal eye movements
Trouble with thinking and language skills
Speech problems, such as slow and halting speech
Difficulty swallowing
Corticobasal degeneration progresses over six to eight years. Eventually, people with corticobasal degeneration lose the ability to walk. | corticobasal-degeneration |
Symptoms of peritonitis include:
Belly pain or tenderness.
Bloating or a feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
Fever.
Upset stomach and vomiting.
Loss of appetite.
Diarrhea.
Reduced urine.
Thirst.
Not able to pass stool or gas.
Feeling tired.
Confusion.
If you get peritoneal dialysis, peritonitis symptoms also may include:
Cloudy dialysis fluid.
White flecks, strands or clumps β which are called fibrin β in the dialysis fluid.
| peritonitis |
Heatstroke signs and symptoms include:
High body temperature. A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.
Altered mental state or behavior. Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all result from heatstroke.
Alteration in sweating. In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.
Nausea and vomiting. You may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
Flushed skin. Your skin may turn red as your body temperature increases.
Rapid breathing. Your breathing may become rapid and shallow.
Racing heart rate. Your pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on your heart to help cool your body.
Headache. Your head may throb.
| heat-stroke |
People with myoclonus often describe their symptoms as jerks, shakes or spasms that are:
Sudden
Brief
Involuntary
Shock-like
Variable in intensity and frequency
Occurring in one part of the body or all over the body
Sometimes severe enough to interfere with eating, speaking or walking
| myoclonus |
Precocious puberty signs and symptoms include development of the following before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys.
Breast growth and first period in girls
Enlarged testicles and penis, facial hair and deepening voice in boys
Pubic or underarm hair
Rapid growth
Acne
Adult body odor
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The signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance usually begin from 30 minutes to two hours after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose. Common signs and symptoms include:
Diarrhea
Nausea, and sometimes, vomiting
Stomach cramps
Bloating
Gas
| lactose-intolerance |
The signs and symptoms of a concussion can be subtle and may not show up immediately. Symptoms can last for days, weeks or even longer. Common symptoms after a concussive traumatic brain injury are headache, loss of memory (amnesia) and confusion. The amnesia usually involves forgetting the event that caused the concussion. Physical signs and symptoms of a concussion may include:
Headache
Ringing in the ears
Nausea
Vomiting
Fatigue or drowsiness
Blurry vision
Other signs and symptoms of a concussion include:
Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
Dizziness or "seeing stars"
A witness may observe these signs and symptoms in the concussed person:
Temporary loss of consciousness (though this doesn't always occur)
Slurred speech
Delayed response to questions
Dazed appearance
Forgetfulness, such as repeatedly asking the same question
You may have some symptoms of concussions immediately, and some can occur for days after the injury, such as:
Concentration and memory complaints
Irritability and other personality changes
Sensitivity to light and noise
Sleep disturbances
Psychological adjustment problems and depression
Disorders of taste and smell
Symptoms in children Head trauma is very common in young children. But concussions can be difficult to recognize in infants and toddlers because they can't describe how they feel. Concussion clues may include:
Dazed appearance
Listlessness and tiring easily
Irritability and crankiness
Loss of balance and unsteady walking
Excessive crying
Change in eating or sleeping patterns
Lack of interest in favorite toys
Vomiting
Seizures
| concussion |
A spermatocele usually causes no signs or symptoms and might remain stable in size. If it becomes large enough, however, you might feel:
Pain or discomfort in the affected testicle
Heaviness in the testicle with the spermatocele
Fullness behind and above the testicle
| spermatocele |
Symptoms vary depending on what type of sexual dysfunction you're experiencing:
Low sexual desire. This most common of female sexual dysfunctions involves a lack of sexual interest and willingness to be sexual.
Sexual arousal disorder. Your desire for sex might be intact, but you have difficulty with arousal or are unable to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity.
Orgasmic disorder. You have persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation.
Sexual pain disorder. You have pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact.
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COPD symptoms often don't appear until significant lung damage has occurred, and they usually worsen over time, particularly if smoking exposure continues. COPD Signs and symptoms of COPD may include: COPD
Shortness of breath, especially during physical activities
Wheezing
Chest tightness
A chronic cough that may produce mucus (sputum) that may be clear, white, yellow or greenish
Frequent respiratory infections
Lack of energy
Unintended weight loss (in later stages)
Swelling in ankles, feet or legs
People with COPD are also likely to experience episodes called exacerbations, during which their symptoms become worse than the usual day-to-day variation and persist for at least several days. | copd |
Most of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome don't have obvious signs or symptoms. One sign that is visible is a large waist circumference. And if your blood sugar is high, you might notice the signs and symptoms of diabetes β such as increased thirst and urination, fatigue, and blurred vision. | metabolic-syndrome |
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Female reproductive system The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina, also called the vaginal canal, make up the female reproductive system. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix and vagina, also called the vaginal canal, make up the female reproductive system. In many cases, gonorrhea infection causes no symptoms. Symptoms, however, can affect many sites in your body, but commonly appear in the genital tract. Gonorrhea affecting the genital tract Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea infection in men include:
Painful urination
Pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis
Pain or swelling in one testicle
Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea infection in women include:
Increased vaginal discharge
Painful urination
Vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse
Abdominal or pelvic pain
Gonorrhea at other sites in the body Gonorrhea can also affect these parts of the body:
Rectum. Signs and symptoms include anal itching, pus-like discharge from the rectum, spots of bright red blood on toilet tissue and having to strain during bowel movements.
Eyes. Gonorrhea that affects your eyes can cause eye pain, sensitivity to light, and pus-like discharge from one or both eyes.
Throat. Signs and symptoms of a throat infection might include a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.
Joints. If one or more joints become infected by bacteria (septic arthritis), the affected joints might be warm, red, swollen and extremely painful, especially during movement.
When to see your doctor Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any troubling signs or symptoms, such as a burning sensation when you urinate or a pus-like discharge from your penis, vagina or rectum. Also make an appointment with your doctor if your partner has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. You may not experience signs or symptoms that prompt you to seek medical attention. But without treatment, you can reinfect your partner even after he or she has been treated for gonorrhea. | gonorrhea |
If you have a small, noninfected Bartholin's cyst, you may not notice it. If the cyst grows, you might feel a lump or mass near your vaginal opening. Although a cyst is usually painless, it can be tender. A full-blown infection of a Bartholin's cyst can occur in a matter of days. If the cyst becomes infected, you may experience:
A tender, painful lump near the vaginal opening
Discomfort while walking or sitting
Pain during intercourse
Fever
A Bartholin's cyst or abscess typically occurs on only one side of the vaginal opening. | bartholin-cyst |
The primary features of ADHD include inattention and hyperactive-impulsive behavior. ADHD symptoms start before age 12, and in some children, they're noticeable as early as 3 years of age. ADHD symptoms can be mild, moderate or severe, and they may continue into adulthood. ADHD ADHD ADHD ADHD occurs more often in males than in females, and behaviors can be different in boys and girls. For example, boys may be more hyperactive and girls may tend to be quietly inattentive. ADHD There are three subtypes of ADHD: ADHD
Predominantly inattentive. The majority of symptoms fall under inattention.
Predominantly hyperactive/impulsive. The majority of symptoms are hyperactive and impulsive.
Combined. This is a mix of inattentive symptoms and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms.
Inattention A child who shows a pattern of inattention may often:
Fail to pay close attention to details or make careless mistakes in schoolwork
Have trouble staying focused in tasks or play
Appear not to listen, even when spoken to directly
Have difficulty following through on instructions and fail to finish schoolwork or chores
Have trouble organizing tasks and activities
Avoid or dislike tasks that require focused mental effort, such as homework
Lose items needed for tasks or activities, for example, toys, school assignments, pencils
Be easily distracted
Forget to do some daily activities, such as forgetting to do chores
Hyperactivity and impulsivity A child who shows a pattern of hyperactive and impulsive symptoms may often:
Fidget with or tap his or her hands or feet, or squirm in the seat
Have difficulty staying seated in the classroom or in other situations
Be on the go, in constant motion
Run around or climb in situations when it's not appropriate
Have trouble playing or doing an activity quietly
Talk too much
Blurt out answers, interrupting the questioner
Have difficulty waiting for his or her turn
Interrupt or intrude on others' conversations, games or activities
Typical developmental behavior vs. ADHD Most healthy children are inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive at one time or another. It's typical for preschoolers to have short attention spans and be unable to stick with one activity for long. Even in older children and teenagers, attention span often depends on the level of interest. The same is true of hyperactivity. Young children are naturally energetic β they often are still full of energy long after they've worn their parents out. In addition, some children just naturally have a higher activity level than others do. Children should never be classified as having ADHD just because they're different from their friends or siblings. ADHD Children who have problems in school but get along well at home or with friends are likely struggling with something other than ADHD. The same is true of children who are hyperactive or inattentive at home, but whose schoolwork and friendships remain unaffected. | adhd |
Signs and symptoms of spina bifida vary by type and severity, and also between individuals.
Spina bifida occulta. Typically, there aren't any signs or symptoms because the spinal nerves aren't involved. But you can sometimes see signs on the newborn's skin above the spinal problem, including a tuft of hair, a small dimple or a birthmark. Sometimes, these skin marks can be signs of an underlying spinal cord issue that can be discovered with MRI or spinal ultrasound in a newborn.
Meningocele. This type may cause problems with bladder and bowel function.
Myelomeningocele. In this severe type of spina bifida:
The spinal canal remains open along several vertebrae in the lower or middle back
Both the membranes and the spinal cord or nerves protrude at birth, forming a sac
Tissues and nerves usually are exposed, though sometimes skin covers the sac
| spina-bifida |
Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. In addition to fatigue, symptoms may include:
Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise.
Problems with memory or thinking skills.
Dizziness that worsens with moving from lying down or sitting to standing.
Muscle or joint pain.
Unrefreshing sleep.
Some people with chronic fatigue syndrome have headaches, sore throats, and tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits. People with the condition also may become extra sensitive to light, sound, smells, food and medicines. | chronic-fatigue-syndrome |
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Painless swelling of lymph nodes in your neck, armpits or groin
Persistent fatigue
Fever
Night sweats
Losing weight without trying
Severe itching
Pain in your lymph nodes after drinking alcohol
| hodgkins-lymphoma |
Most people with colon polyps do not have any symptoms. You might not know you have a polyp until your health care provider finds it during an exam of your colon. However, some people with colon polyps may have:
Change in bowel habits. Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week may mean the presence of a larger colon polyp or cancer. However, several other conditions also can cause changes in bowel habits.
Change in stool color. Blood can show up as red streaks in your stool or make stool appear black. A change in color also may be caused by certain foods, medicines or dietary supplements.
Iron deficiency anemia. Bleeding from polyps can happen slowly over time, without visible blood in your stool. Chronic bleeding may lead to iron deficiency anemia, which can make you feel tired and short of breath.
Pain. A large colon polyp can block part of your bowel, leading to crampy abdominal pain.
Rectal bleeding. This can be a sign of colon polyps or cancer or other conditions, such as hemorrhoids or minor tears of the anus.
| colon-polyps |
A pilonidal cyst may not cause symptoms. But if it's infected, the skin around the cyst may be swollen and painful. Symptoms of an infected pilonidal cyst include:
A pit near the top of the buttocks crease.
Pain.
Inflamed, swollen skin.
Pus or blood leaking from an opening in the skin.
An odor from draining pus.
| pilonidal-cyst |
Presbyopia develops gradually. You may first notice these signs and symptoms after age 40:
A tendency to hold reading material farther away to make the letters clearer
Blurred vision at normal reading distance
Eyestrain or headaches after reading or doing close-up work
You may notice these symptoms are worse if you are tired or are in an area with dim lighting. | presbyopia |
People experiencing dizziness may describe it as any of a number of sensations, such as:
A false sense of motion or spinning (vertigo)
Lightheadedness or feeling faint
Unsteadiness or a loss of balance
A feeling of floating, wooziness or heavy-headedness
These feelings may be triggered or worsened by walking, standing up or moving your head. Your dizziness may be accompanied by nausea or be so sudden or severe that you need to sit or lie down. The episode may last seconds or days and may recur. | dizziness |
Farsightedness may mean:
Nearby objects may appear blurry
You need to squint to see clearly
You have eyestrain, including burning eyes, and aching in or around the eyes
You have general eye discomfort or a headache after doing close tasks, such as reading, writing, computer work or drawing, for a time
| farsightedness |
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Facial paralysis Facial weakness or paralysis may cause one corner of your mouth to droop. If you're experiencing facial weakness or paralysis, you may have trouble closing the eye on the affected side of your face. Facial weakness or paralysis may cause one corner of your mouth to droop. If you're experiencing facial weakness or paralysis, you may have trouble closing the eye on the affected side of your face. The two main signs and symptoms of Ramsay Hunt syndrome are:
A painful red rash with fluid-filled blisters on, in and around one ear
Facial weakness or paralysis on the same side as the affected ear
Usually, the rash and the facial paralysis occur at the same time. Sometimes one can happen before the other. Other times, the rash never occurs. If you have Ramsay Hunt syndrome, you might also experience:
Ear pain
Hearing loss
Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
Difficulty closing one eye
A sensation of spinning or moving (vertigo)
A change in taste perception or loss of taste
Dry mouth and eyes
| ramsay-hunt-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of stage 4 prostate cancer may include:
Painful urination
Decreased force in the stream of urine
Blood in the semen
Bone pain
Swelling in the legs
Fatigue
| stage-4-prostate-cancer |
Schizotypal personality disorder typically includes five or more of these signs and symptoms:
Being a loner and lacking close friends outside of the immediate family
Flat emotions or limited or inappropriate emotional responses
Persistent and excessive social anxiety
Incorrect interpretation of events, such as a feeling that something that is actually harmless or inoffensive has a direct personal meaning
Peculiar, eccentric or unusual thinking, beliefs or mannerisms
Suspicious or paranoid thoughts and constant doubts about the loyalty of others
Belief in special powers, such as mental telepathy or superstitions
Unusual perceptions, such as sensing an absent person's presence or having illusions
Dressing in peculiar ways, such as appearing unkempt or wearing oddly matched clothes
Peculiar style of speech, such as vague or unusual patterns of speaking, or rambling oddly during conversations
Signs and symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder, such as increased interest in solitary activities or a high level of social anxiety, may be seen in the teen years. The child may be an underperformer in school or appear socially out of step with peers, which may result in teasing or bullying. Schizotypal personality disorder vs. schizophrenia Schizotypal personality disorder can easily be confused with schizophrenia, a severe mental illness in which people lose contact with reality (psychosis). While people with schizotypal personality disorder may experience brief psychotic episodes with delusions or hallucinations, the episodes are not as frequent, prolonged or intense as in schizophrenia. Another key distinction is that people with schizotypal personality disorder usually can be made aware of the difference between their distorted ideas and reality. Those with schizophrenia generally can't be swayed away from their delusions. Despite the differences, people with schizotypal personality disorder can benefit from treatments similar to those used for schizophrenia. Schizotypal personality disorder is sometimes considered to be on a spectrum with schizophrenia, with schizotypal personality disorder viewed as less severe. | schizotypal-personality-disorder |
Many babies born with atrial septal defects have no signs or symptoms. Signs or symptoms can begin in adulthood. Atrial septal defect signs and symptoms can include:
Shortness of breath, especially when exercising
Fatigue
Swelling of legs, feet or belly (abdomen)
Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
Sensation of a rapid, pounding heartbeat (palpitations) or skipped beats
Whooshing sound that can be heard through a stethoscope (heart murmur)
| atrial-septal-defect |
Symptoms of illness anxiety disorder involve preoccupation with the idea that you're seriously ill, based on normal body sensations (such as a noisy stomach) or minor signs (such as a minor rash). Signs and symptoms may include:
Being preoccupied with having or getting a serious disease or health condition
Worrying that minor symptoms or body sensations mean you have a serious illness
Being easily alarmed about your health status
Finding little or no reassurance from doctor visits or negative test results
Worrying excessively about a specific medical condition or your risk of developing a medical condition because it runs in your family
Having so much distress about possible illnesses that it's hard for you to function
Repeatedly checking your body for signs of illness or disease
Frequently making medical appointments for reassurance β or avoiding medical care for fear of being diagnosed with a serious illness
Avoiding people, places or activities for fear of health risks
Constantly talking about your health and possible illnesses
Frequently searching the internet for causes of symptoms or possible illnesses
| illness-anxiety-disorder |
Signs and symptoms of SIBO often include: SIBO
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Bloating
An uncomfortable feeling of fullness after eating
Diarrhea
Unintentional weight loss
Malnutrition
| small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth |
There are several types of thalassemia. The signs and symptoms you have depend on the type and severity of your condition. Thalassemia signs and symptoms can include:
Fatigue
Weakness
Pale or yellowish skin
Facial bone deformities
Slow growth
Abdominal swelling
Dark urine
Some babies show signs and symptoms of thalassemia at birth; others develop them during the first two years of life. Some people who have only one affected hemoglobin gene don't have thalassemia symptoms. | thalassemia |
The signs and symptoms of bullous pemphigoid may include:
Itching skin, weeks or months before blisters form
Large blisters that don't easily rupture when touched, often along creases or folds in the skin
Skin around the blisters that is normal, reddish or darker than normal
Eczema or a hive-like rash
Small blisters or sores in the mouth or other mucous membranes (benign mucous membrane pemphigoid)
| bullous-pemphigoid |
Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. You can have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms. A few people with high blood pressure may have:
Headaches
Shortness of breath
Nosebleeds
However, these symptoms aren't specific. They usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage. | high-blood-pressure |
Symptoms of an anal fistula can include:
An opening on the skin around the anus
A red, inflamed area around the tunnel opening
Oozing of pus, blood or stool from the tunnel opening
Pain in the rectum and anus, especially when sitting or passing stool
Fever
| anal-fistula |
Primary hyperparathyroidism is often diagnosed before signs or symptoms of the disorder occur. This is usually because an elevated level of calcium is found on routine blood tests. When symptoms do occur, they're the result of damage or dysfunction in other organs or tissues. This damage or dysfunction is due to high calcium levels in the blood and urine or too little calcium in bones. Symptoms may be so mild and nonspecific that they don't seem related to parathyroid function, or they may be severe. The range of signs and symptoms include:
Weak bones that break easily (osteoporosis)
Kidney stones
Excessive urination
Stomach (abdominal) pain
Tiring easily or weakness
Depression or forgetfulness
Bone and joint pain
Frequent complaints of illness with no clear cause
Nausea, vomiting or loss of appetite
| hyperparathyroidism |
Some people with ADHD have fewer symptoms as they age, but some adults continue to have major symptoms that interfere with daily functioning. In adults, the main features of ADHD may include difficulty paying attention, impulsiveness and restlessness. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. ADHD ADHD Many adults with ADHD aren't aware they have it β they just know that everyday tasks can be a challenge. Adults with ADHD may find it difficult to focus and prioritize, leading to missed deadlines and forgotten meetings or social plans. The inability to control impulses can range from impatience waiting in line or driving in traffic to mood swings and outbursts of anger. ADHD ADHD Adult ADHD symptoms may include: ADHD
Impulsiveness
Disorganization and problems prioritizing
Poor time management skills
Problems focusing on a task
Trouble multitasking
Excessive activity or restlessness
Poor planning
Low frustration tolerance
Frequent mood swings
Problems following through and completing tasks
Hot temper
Trouble coping with stress
What's typical behavior and what's ADHD? Almost everyone has some symptoms similar to ADHD at some point in their lives. If your difficulties are recent or occurred only occasionally in the past, you probably don't have ADHD. ADHD is diagnosed only when symptoms are severe enough to cause ongoing problems in more than one area of your life. These persistent and disruptive symptoms can be traced back to early childhood. ADHD ADHD ADHD Diagnosis of ADHD in adults can be difficult because certain ADHD symptoms are similar to those caused by other conditions, such as anxiety or mood disorders. And many adults with ADHD also have at least one other mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety. | adult-adhd |
Dust mite allergy symptoms caused by inflammation of nasal passages include:
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy, red or watery eyes
Nasal congestion
Itchy nose, roof of mouth or throat
Postnasal drip
Cough
Facial pressure and pain
Swollen, blue-colored skin under your eyes
In a child, frequent upward rubbing of the nose
If your dust mite allergy contributes to asthma, you may also experience:
Difficulty breathing
Chest tightness or pain
An audible whistling or wheezing sound when exhaling
Trouble sleeping caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing
Bouts of coughing or wheezing that are worsened by a respiratory virus such as a cold or the flu
A dust mite allergy can range from mild to severe. A mild case of dust mite allergy may cause an occasional runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. In severe cases, the condition may be ongoing (chronic), resulting in persistent sneezing, cough, congestion, facial pressure, an eczema flare-up or severe asthma attack. | dust-mites |
Symptoms of a common cold usually appear one to three days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. Signs and symptoms, which can vary from person to person, might include:
Runny or stuffy nose
Sore throat
Cough
Congestion
Slight body aches or a mild headache
Sneezing
Low-grade fever
Generally feeling unwell
The discharge from your nose may start out clear and become thicker and yellow or green as a common cold runs its course. This doesn't usually mean you have a bacterial infection. | common-cold |
Coarctation of the aorta symptoms depend on how much of the aorta is narrowed. Most people don't have symptoms. Mild coarctation may not be diagnosed until adulthood. Babies with severe coarctation of the aorta may show symptoms shortly after birth. Symptoms of coarctation of the aorta in infants include:
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty feeding
Heavy sweating
Irritability
Pale skin
Symptoms of coarctation of the aorta after infancy commonly include:
Chest pain
Headaches
High blood pressure
Leg cramps or cold feet
Muscle weakness
Nosebleeds
Depending on where the coarctation is located, blood pressure may be high in the arms and low in the legs and ankles. Coarctation of the aorta often occurs with other heart defects. Other symptoms depend on the type of congenital heart defect. | coarctation-of-the-aorta |
Each person with Down syndrome is an individual β intellectual and developmental problems may be mild, moderate or severe. Some people are healthy while others have significant health problems such as serious heart defects. Children and adults with Down syndrome have distinct facial features. Though not all people with Down syndrome have the same features, some of the more common features include:
Flattened face
Small head
Short neck
Protruding tongue
Upward slanting eye lids (palpebral fissures)
Unusually shaped or small ears
Poor muscle tone
Broad, short hands with a single crease in the palm
Relatively short fingers and small hands and feet
Excessive flexibility
Tiny white spots on the colored part (iris) of the eye called Brushfield's spots
Short height
Infants with Down syndrome may be average size, but typically they grow slowly and remain shorter than other children the same age. Intellectual disabilities Most children with Down syndrome have mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Language is delayed, and both short and long-term memory is affected. | down-syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of GI bleeding can be either obvious (overt) or hidden (occult). Signs and symptoms depend on the location of the bleed, which can be anywhere on the GI tract, from where it starts β the mouth β to where it ends β the anus β and the rate of bleeding. GI GI Overt bleeding might show up as:
Vomiting blood, which might be red or might be dark brown and resemble coffee grounds in texture
Black, tarry stool
Rectal bleeding, usually in or with stool
With occult bleeding, you might have:
Lightheadedness
Difficulty breathing
Fainting
Chest pain
Abdominal pain
Symptoms of shock If your bleeding starts abruptly and progresses rapidly, you could go into shock. Signs and symptoms of shock include:
Drop in blood pressure
Not urinating or urinating infrequently, in small amounts
Rapid pulse
Unconsciousness
| gastrointestinal-bleeding |
Jock itch usually begins with a reddened area of skin in the crease in the groin. It often spreads to the upper thigh in a half-moon shape. The rash may be ring-shaped and bordered with a line of small blisters. It may burn or feel itchy, and the skin may be flaky or scaly. | jock-itch |
One to three days before a rash develops, you may show early signs of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, including:
Fever
A sore mouth and throat
Fatigue
Burning eyes
As the condition develops, other signs and symptoms include:
Unexplained widespread skin pain
A red or purple rash that spreads
Blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes and genitals
Shedding of skin within days after blisters form
| stevens-johnson-syndrome |
In general, the symptoms of postherpetic neuralgia are limited to the area of skin where the shingles outbreak first happened. That's commonly in a band around the trunk of the body, most often on one side. The symptoms might include:
Pain that lasts three months or longer after the shingles rash has healed. The pain may feel burning, sharp and jabbing. Or it may feel deep and aching.
Not being able to stand light touch. People with postherpetic neuralgia often can't bear even the touch of clothing on the affected skin.
Itching or loss of feeling. Less often, postherpetic neuralgia can cause an itchy feeling or numbness.
| postherpetic-neuralgia |
Your baby may have very mild symptoms of premature birth or more-serious health problems. Some signs of being born too early include:
Small size, with a head that's large compared with the body.
Features that are sharper and less rounded than a full-term baby's features due to a lack of cells that store fat.
Fine hair that covers much of the body.
Low body temperature, mainly right after birth in the delivery room.
Trouble breathing.
Feeding problems.
The following tables show the median birth weight, length and head circumference of premature babies at different gestational ages for each sex.
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for boys
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 15 oz.
(3.6 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 8 oz.
(2.5 kg)
18.1 in. (46 cm)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 15.5 oz.
(1.8 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 6.8 oz.
(1.1 kg)
14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
10.2 in. (26 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 6.9 oz.
(0.65 kg)
12.2 in. (31 cm)
8.7 in. (22 cm)
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for boys
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for boys
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for boys
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 15 oz.
(3.6 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 8 oz.
(2.5 kg)
18.1 in. (46 cm)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 15.5 oz.
(1.8 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 6.8 oz.
(1.1 kg)
14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
10.2 in. (26 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 6.9 oz.
(0.65 kg)
12.2 in. (31 cm)
8.7 in. (22 cm)
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
Gestational age Weight Length Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 15 oz.
(3.6 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
40 weeks 7 lbs., 15 oz.
(3.6 kg) 20 in. (51 cm) 13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 8 oz.
(2.5 kg)
18.1 in. (46 cm)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
35 weeks 5 lbs., 8 oz.
(2.5 kg) 18.1 in. (46 cm) 12.6 in. (32 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 15.5 oz.
(1.8 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
32 weeks 3 lbs., 15.5 oz.
(1.8 kg) 16.5 in. (42 cm) 11.6 in. (29.5 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 6.8 oz.
(1.1 kg)
14.4 in. (36.5 cm)
10.2 in. (26 cm)
28 weeks 2 lbs., 6.8 oz.
(1.1 kg) 14.4 in. (36.5 cm) 10.2 in. (26 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 6.9 oz.
(0.65 kg)
12.2 in. (31 cm)
8.7 in. (22 cm)
24 weeks 1 lb., 6.9 oz.
(0.65 kg) 12.2 in. (31 cm) 8.7 in. (22 cm)
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for girls
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 7.9 oz.
(3.4 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 4.7 oz.
(2.4 kg)
17.7 in. (45 cm)
12.4 in. (31.5 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 12 oz.
(1.7 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.4 in. (29 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 3.3 oz.
(1.0 kg)
14.1 in. (36 cm)
9.8 in. (25 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 5.2 oz.
(0.60 kg)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
8.3 in. (21 cm)
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for girls
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for girls
Weight, length and head circumference by gestational age for girls
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 7.9 oz.
(3.4 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 4.7 oz.
(2.4 kg)
17.7 in. (45 cm)
12.4 in. (31.5 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 12 oz.
(1.7 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.4 in. (29 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 3.3 oz.
(1.0 kg)
14.1 in. (36 cm)
9.8 in. (25 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 5.2 oz.
(0.60 kg)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
8.3 in. (21 cm)
Gestational age
Weight
Length
Head circumference
Gestational age Weight Length Head circumference
40 weeks
7 lbs., 7.9 oz.
(3.4 kg)
20 in. (51 cm)
13.8 in. (35 cm)
40 weeks 7 lbs., 7.9 oz.
(3.4 kg) 20 in. (51 cm) 13.8 in. (35 cm)
35 weeks
5 lbs., 4.7 oz.
(2.4 kg)
17.7 in. (45 cm)
12.4 in. (31.5 cm)
35 weeks 5 lbs., 4.7 oz.
(2.4 kg) 17.7 in. (45 cm) 12.4 in. (31.5 cm)
32 weeks
3 lbs., 12 oz.
(1.7 kg)
16.5 in. (42 cm)
11.4 in. (29 cm)
32 weeks 3 lbs., 12 oz.
(1.7 kg) 16.5 in. (42 cm) 11.4 in. (29 cm)
28 weeks
2 lbs., 3.3 oz.
(1.0 kg)
14.1 in. (36 cm)
9.8 in. (25 cm)
28 weeks 2 lbs., 3.3 oz.
(1.0 kg) 14.1 in. (36 cm) 9.8 in. (25 cm)
24 weeks
1 lb., 5.2 oz.
(0.60 kg)
12.6 in. (32 cm)
8.3 in. (21 cm)
24 weeks 1 lb., 5.2 oz.
(0.60 kg) 12.6 in. (32 cm) 8.3 in. (21 cm) Special care If you give birth to a preterm baby, your baby will likely need to stay in a special nursery unit at the hospital. Some infants need to spend time in a unit that cares for them and closely tracks their health day and night. This is called a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A step down from the NICU is an intermediate care nursery, which provides less intensive care. Special nursery units are staffed with health care providers and a team that's trained to help preterm babies. NICU Your baby may need extra help feeding and adapting right after delivery. Your health care team can help you understand what's needed and what your baby's care plan will be. Feel free to ask them questions. | premature-birth |