Difficulty inhaling and exhaling, accompanied by wheezing, chronic cough, expectoration, shortness of breath, and sometimes foul breath.
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Emphysema is a condition in which the air sacs in the lungs, called alveoli, become damaged and eventually burst open, thus reducing the number of alveoli. In effect the lungs get smaller, the blood receives […]
Swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, face, abdomen, or other areas of the body. Edema is often a secondary symptom associated with normal changes in one’s physical condition, such as pregnancy or the menstrual cycle, as well as with a wide array of more serious disorders, such as injury or kidney, liver, and heart disease. It […]
Chronic, skin eruptions occur, often inflamed and red, accompanied by scaling, blisters, and itching.
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Sometimes called dermatitis, eczema is caused by an allergy but often occurs for no known reason. There are several types. Atopic eczema, which occurs in people who have an inherited tendency to the disorder, is a chronic, superficial […]
Fatigue is the experience of lack of energy, mental and physical weakness, lethargy, and depression, all of which combine to make performance of ordinary daily activities difficult or impossible.
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Perhaps the most common complaint among people today, fatigue is related to a number of factors that can be taken for granted in […]
Include fever, chills, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and tender, swollen lymph nodes.
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The infection and subsequent inflammation of the tonsils and adenoids. The condition occurs mainly in children. The tonsils are lymph glands, and part of the lymph system. Inside these glands are immune cells that help to protect the […]
Hypothyroidism can cause fatigue, weight gain, headaches, anemia, acne, eczema, chronic infection, psoriasis, menstrual disorders (including pain during menstruation), depression, poor circulation, and sensitivity to cold.
Hyperthyroidism (also known as Grave’s disease) causes insomnia, weakness, sweating, hyperactivity, weight loss, sensitivity to heat, tremor, bulging of the eyes, and frozen expression. The thyroid gland, found at the base […]
Include discharge of mucus, irritation, redness, intense itching, odor, and pain during sex.
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Most women experience mucus discharge from the vagina during child-bearing years, especially as a part of their menstrual cycle. The use of birth control pills can affect the mucus membranes of the vagina and increase or decrease the […]
Dental caries, also known as cavities, is the decay of teeth. Caries are caused by the acid created by bacteria that collect on the teeth. The acid gradually dissolves the enamel and dentin that coat the teeth, exposing the tissue below.
Periodontal disease manifests as gingivitis, or the inflammation of the tissue—it becomes inflamed and swollen—and the […]
Swelling or discomfort in the neck (near the ears), throat, groin, or armpits, sometimes accompanied by sore throat or fever, are symptoms of swollen glands.
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Swollen glands are actually enlargement of the lymph nodes, which is caused by the proliferation of white blood cells within the glands. The rapid multiplication of […]
Headaches, pain and tenderness in the jaw muscle, and dull facial pain, especially around the area of the ear. Other symptoms include clicking or popping noises when the mouth is opened or closed, difficulty opening the mouth, jaws that “lock” or get stuck, or pain when yawning, chewing, or opening the mouth wide.