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Symptoms

A symptom is a sign or an indication of a disorder or disease. They are usually experienced by an individual as a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance. Subjective and observed by the individual, symptoms are not measured. This category is for questions regarding the indication or signs of the existence of diseases or disorders in one's health.

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What are the emotional symptoms of postpartum depression?

Low mood, hopelessness, helplessness, exhaustion, shame, anxiety, fear for the baby and of the baby, fear of being alone or going out.

What are extrapyramidal symptoms?

Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)-- A group of side effects associated with antipsychotic medications. EPS include parkinsonism, akathisia, dystonia, and tardive dyskinesia.

What factors determine the severity of symptoms and the chances of recovery from poisoning?

The type of poison, the amount and time of exposure, and the age, size, and health of the victim are all factors which determine the severity of symptoms and the chances for recovery.

What are first rank symptoms?

A set of symptoms designated by Kurt Schneider in 1959 as the most important diagnostic indicators of schizophrenia. These symptoms include delusions,hallucinations,thought insertion or removal.thought broadcasting. referred to as Schneiderian symptoms

What are the first symptoms of Reiter's syndrome?

The initial symptoms of RS are inflammation either of the urethra or the intestines, followed by acute arthritis four to 28 days later.

What are the first symptoms of trichinosis?

the initial symptoms will be caused by the presence of the adult worms in the intestine. These symptoms usually include fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and perhaps vomiting.

What is the first symptom of yaws?

The area where the bacteria originally entered the skin becomes a noticeable bump (papule). The papule grows larger and develops a punched-out center (ulcer), covered with a yellow crust.

What herbal medications can help pleurisy symptoms?

Pleurisy root helps to ease pain, inflammation, and breathing difficulties brought on by pleurisy. This herb is often used in conjunction with mullein (Verbascum thapsus ) or elecampane (Inula helenium ), which serve as expectorants.

What are the later symptoms of primary biliary cirrhosis?

Jaundice from the accumulation of bile and nutritional deficiencies-bruising from lack of vitamin K, bone pain from lack of vitamin D, night blindness from lack of vitamin A, and skin rashes, lack of vitamin E.

How long does it take for the appearance of symptoms to occur after a head injury?

The time between the injury and the appearance of symptoms can vary from less than 48 hours to several weeks, or more.

How long does it take for symptoms of traveler's diarrhea to start?

Symptoms usually start within a few days after arrival, but can be delayed for as long as two weeks. Illness lasts an average of 3 to 5 days, but is sometimes longer.

How long do trichinosis symptoms last?

The symptoms of trichinosis are at their most severe at about three weeks after infection, and decrease very slowly in their severity. Recovery is extremely gradual, and symptoms may last for as long as three months.

What are the main symptoms of pityriasis rosea?

slightly raised, scaly-edged round or oval pink-copper colored spots on the trunk and upper arms. The spots, which have a wrinkled center and a sharp border, sometimes resemble a Christmas tree.

What is the main symptom of S. Typhi infection?

persistently high fever is the hallmark of S. typhi infection.

What is the main symptom of subacute thyroiditis?

Characterized by painful gland enlargement that is sometimes mistaken for a sore throat that may last for months

What are the major symptoms of narcolepsy?

The major symptoms of narcolepsy include Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), Cataplexy (a loss of muscle tone as an effect of emotion), and sometimes disturbed nighttime sleep.

Persons with Narcolepsy may also experience dreaming while awake (sleep hallucinations), sleep paralysis (a temporary inability to move after waking up), and falling asleep at inappropriate times and in inappropriate situations.

Narcolepsy is diagnosed by a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT).

What causes moods?

mood disorder includes depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders. these disorders are mainly due to decrease activity of neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain.

What do symptoms of sweat chills fatigue headache and nausea mean?

It could be the flu or maybe a cold

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for those experts out there, is it the flu?

Why does a person with an abscess feel unwell?

The contents of the abscess also leak into the general circulation and produce symptoms just like any other infection. These include chills, fever, aching, and general discomfort

Beyond one month of age what are the behavioral and other symptoms seen in infants with Patau Syndrome?

Feeding difficulties; constipation; reflux disease; slow growth rates; scoliosis; irritability; sunlight sensitivity; low muscle tone; high blood pressure; sinus, urinary tract, ear and eye infections.

What are the common symptoms of mastitis?

Usually, only one breast is involved. An area of the affected breast becomes swollen, red, hard, and painful. Other symptoms of mastitis include fever, chills, and increased heart rate.