Physicians classify influenza, or flu, into three types, each with a slightly different set of symptoms. Types A and B symptoms include chills, fever, headache, muscular aches, loss of appetite, and fatigue. Type A is more debilitating than type B. Type C is a mild illness that is indistinguishable from the common cold. The symptoms include […]
Infertility is the inability to conceive. Either the man or the woman or both can be the source of the infertility. Infertility is suspected when pregnancy has not occurred within a year of unprotected sexual intercourse.
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Infertility can occur at any step during conception or maturation of the developing fetus. In order […]
Several types of incontinence exist, each exhibiting its own symptoms. Stress incontinence is the involuntary release of small amounts of urine when coughing, laughing, picking up a heavy object, or engaging in excessive activity. It is very common in women, especially after childbirth when the urethral sphincter muscles are stretched.
Urge incontinence is the strong desire to […]
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Sprains of the ligament within the knee or the tearing of the meniscus, the small piece of cartilage within the knee joint, are usually the result of a sudden twist. Fragments of the meniscus can be torn free from the cartilage and cause the knee to become temporarily locked […]
Sweating, weakness, hunger, dizziness, trembling, palpitations, confusion, and sometimes double vision. Behavior is often irrational and aggressive and movements uncoordinated; this state may be mistaken for drunkenness. The victim may lapse into a coma due to extreme low blood sugar. Symptoms are usually episodic, being related to time and content of the previous meal. Symptoms are […]
Restlessness, aggressiveness, impulsive activity, nervous tension and anxiety, low stress tolerance, emotional instability, anger, destructive behavior, short attention span, distractedness, confusion, and occasionally awkwardness and poor coordination.
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The cause of hyperactivity is unknown, though many theories abound. Most children have periods when they appear hyperactive, but the diagnosis is not […]
Itchy bumps, patches, and rash on surface of the skin, often white at their caps, surrounded by red, inflamed tissue. Hives most commonly appear on the limbs and trunk, but in severe cases can spread elsewhere on the body. Hives usually only last a few hours.
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Though the cause is unknown, the […]
Repeated spasm of the diaphragm followed by sudden closure of the glottis.
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Hiccups are a very common and usually minor disorder that occurs without obvious causes. In the vast majority of cases, hiccups stop without treatment. In rare cases, hiccups may arise from an irritation of the diaphragm or its nerve supply, […]
Dyspepsia, including heartburn, chronic stomachache and pain, difficulty swallowing, abdominal inflammation, ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, reflux (especially when reclining and often with pain), fibrositis, and sometimes stricture of esophagus.
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Hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm and pushes up against the chest wall. In some cases, supportive garments are […]
Recurrent infection; slow or incomplete recovery from illness or injury; slow or poor response to proven treatments; fatigue; lethargy; extended sleep requirements; susceptibility to colds, flu, or cancer. All of these illness stem from weakness of the immune system. Diseases that stem from an overactive immune system include allergies (see the section on Allergies for symptoms) […]