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Our Symptoms page provides consumers important information about the symptoms of medical conditions. These pages can serve as a guide for patients who have these signs and symptoms without knowing what to do about them. The page should not be used for the purposes of self-diagnosis, rather the information can help enlighten a patient’s understanding of what they are experiencing. This can lead to informed choices when consulting with a qualified medical professional.

A medical condition may have a wide range of symptoms. In the same manner, a symptom may be common for several different conditions. It requires a medical professional to provide guidance towards a proper diagnosis and treatment. Our team of professionals continues to research and update these pages to reflect the latest laboratory reports and medical studies.

Our editorial team is dedicated to providing accurate and reliable reports on signs and symptoms of medical conditions. The symptoms and information discussed in these pages are for the benefit of our readers.

Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath symptoms, causes and treatment Shortness of breath is a very frightening sensation. The condition is medically known as dyspnea, which is often described as a very intense

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Dizziness

Dizziness symptoms, causes and treatment Dizziness can be a term to describe a variety of different sensations such as feeling woozy, or fainting, feeling weak, or having some kind of

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Joint Pain

Joint Pain symptoms, causes and treatment Joint pain is a common medical condition that people complain about as they grow old. Some people refer to joint pain as a clear

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Muscle Stiffness

Muscle Stiffness symptoms, causes and treatment Having stiff muscles is a common condition wherein the muscles feel uncomfortably tight, and it becomes uneasy to move around than usual. Table of

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Stomach Pain

Stomach Pain symptoms, causes and treatment Abdominal discomfort is quite normal, especially if you have eaten something that might’ve upset your stomach, however, if the pain continues and becomes difficult

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Itching

Itching symptoms, causes and treatment Itching or pruritus can be associated with several disorders, such as skin disease, dry skin, pregnancy, and in some cases, cancer. Table of Medications hydroxyzine

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Agitation

Agitation symptoms, causes and treatment Agitation is a normal reaction of a person. If you are stressed from work, stress, and some other reasons, you feel aggravated, annoyed, and restless.

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Vaginal Dryness

Vaginal Dryness symptoms, causes and treatment Vaginal dryness is a widespread condition experienced among women when they transition to the menopausal stage and potentially after the years following that. Generally,

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Pain

Pain symptoms, causes and treatment Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you that something may be wrong. Pain can be steady, stabbing, aching, throbbing, pinching, or described in some

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Weak Stream

Weak Stream symptoms, causes and treatment The difficulty of starting or maintaining a urine stream is called a weak stream or urinary hesitancy.  Weak stream or urinary hesitancy can occur

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Mouth Ulcers

Mouth Ulcers symptoms, causes and treatment Mouth ulcers or canker sores are small but painful lesions or sores that form in the mouth or at the base of the gums.

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Muscle Pain

Muscle Pain symptoms, causes and treatment Muscle pain is perhaps one of the most common discomforts that both kids and adults have experienced in their lives. It is because muscle

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Burns

Burns symptoms, causes and treatment One of the most common household injuries is burns. This case frequently happens to children, especially if they were left alone. When we talk about

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Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement Surgery symptoms, causes and treatment There are many reasons why a person might need a hip replacement surgery. During this procedure, a surgeon will remove damaged portions of

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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Most people do not know when to be concerned when they have a symptom of a condition. There are times when a cough is just a cough that will go away over time. However, there are times when ignoring that cough could lead to something more serious.

Below are signs and symptoms that may be indicative of a serious health condition that requires you to see your doctor. A symptom in one part of the body could be a symptom of a condition in another part of the body.  At times, unrelated symptoms that are minor on their own may be a warning sign of a more serious medical condition or disease. Always listen to your body and share the symptoms that you will notice with your doctor.

  • Signs of a heart attack include pressure, pain, feeling of fullness or squeezing in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes. Include also discomfort or pain in other areas of the upper body, cold sweat, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and nausea.
  • Signs of stroke are arm weakness, facial drooping rapidly developing dizziness, difficulty with speech, facial drooping, sudden weakness or numbness, confusion, loss of vision, or severe headache.
  • Symptoms of lung problems include shortness of breath, coughing up blood, chronic cough, wheezing, and repeated bouts of pneumonia or bronchitis.
  • Symptoms of the reproductive health problem are spotting between periods, bleeding, burning itching, irritation of the genital area, painful or heavy menstrual bleeding, unusual vaginal discharge, abdominal or pelvic pain, and frequent urination.
  • Symptoms of breast problem are nipple discharge, skin changes in the breast or nipple, breast tenderness or pain, a lump in or near the breast or in the underarm area.
  • Symptoms of the stomach or digestive problems include blood in the stool, rectal bleeding, black stools, changes in bowel habits, inability to control bowel movements, diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux, heartburn, vomiting blood.
  • Symptoms of bladder problems are painful or difficult urination, loss of bladder control, frequent urination, waking frequently at night, blood in urine, wetting the bed at night, and leaking urine.
  • Symptoms of skin problems include frequent redness and flushing of the face and neck, changes in skin moles, new growths or moles, jaundice, red skin with silvery patches, skin lesions that won’t go away.
  • Symptoms of muscle or joint problems are persistent muscle pains and persistent body aches, such as numbness, tenderness, tingling pain, inflammation or redness in or around the joints, decreased range of motion, and loss of function of muscles or joints.
  • Symptoms of emotional problems are depression, anxiety, fatigue, flashbacks and nightmares, suicidal thoughts, delusions, or hallucinations.
  • Symptoms of headache problems are headaches that come suddenly, headache associated with nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and inability to walk.
  • Symptoms of weight or eating problems include extreme dehydration, thirst, excessive hunger, vomiting, losing weight without trying, starvation, binging, distorted body image, depression, preoccupation with weight and food, compulsive exercise, or abuse of diet pills or laxatives.

These symptoms should be reported immediately to your doctor.