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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Complications Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Bronchitisin kids occurs when achest coldleads to inflammation of the large airways to the lungs called thebronchi. If your child has been coughing for more than a week, they could have bronchitis. Acute bronchitis usually comes on quickly due to a viral or bacterial infection. Apart from a cough,symptoms of bronchitisin children may include a sore throat, body aches, and fatigue (feeling tired)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDetermining Your RiskFrequent SymptomsInfrequent SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Determining Your Risk Frequent Symptoms Infrequent Symptoms Complications When to See a Provider It is possible to get gynecologic cancergynecologic cancerafter ahysterectomy(surgery to remove your uterus). However, the risk depends on the type of hysterectomy you have, including whether it’s a partial or total hysterectomy. If you’ve had a hysterectomy and have any warning signs ofovarian cancer, check with your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsClassic SymptomsOther SymptomsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Classic Symptoms Other Symptoms When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Cardiac arrhythmias can produce a range ofsymptoms—from very mild, like lightheadedness, to life-threatening, including cardiac arrest. But many times, much to patients' surprise, cardiac arrhythmias may not produce any symptoms at all.This is especially true for arrhythmias that produce intermittent “extra” heartbeats—namely, premature atrial complexes(PACs)and premature ventricular complexes(PVCs)....

Thecarpal tunnelis a narrow passageway between the forearm bones and ligaments. Tendons and themedian nerverun through it. Carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS) develops when inflammation narrows the tunnel and compresses the nerve. This can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness in your hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a repetitive stress injury, which means it develops gradually. This article will teach you the most common signs and symptoms and when to see your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Celiac Disease GuideHow Celiac Disease Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Celiac Disease Guide The best-known (but not necessarily most common) symptoms ofceliac diseaseinclude smelly diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, and fatigue. However, celiac disease can affect aspects of just about every system in your body, including your skin, hormones, and bones and joints....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStage 1Stage 2Stage 3Stage 4What to DoNext in Cervical Cancer GuideHow Is Cervical Cancer Diagnosed? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 What to Do Next in Cervical Cancer Guide Stage 1 Symptoms At this stage, cervical cancer is almost alwaysasymptomatic(without symptoms) orsubacute(with notable symptoms). If symptoms develop, a person may experience: Stage 2 Symptoms At this stage, the spread of cancer to the uterus and the tissues surrounding the uterus (called theparametrium) can trigger notable symptoms, such as:...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Most people infected withcholerado not develop any symptoms.For those who do, they will feel a lot like they have food poisoning, complete with diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. In most cases, symptoms (while unpleasant) are typically mild, though severe dehydration and other complications from cholera can be fatal if treatment isn’t obtained quickly enough....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsRare SymptomsComplications/Subgroup IndicationsWhen to See a DoctorNext in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications/Subgroup Indications When to See a Doctor Next in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Guide It’s typical forchronic lymphocytic leukemia(CLL) to not produce symptoms for several years, and symptoms that do occur are common for many other conditions....

A chronic cough,wheezing cough, and shortness of breath are classic symptoms ofchronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), though there are others. As the disease makes airways constrict, phlegm accumulates, breathing requires a lot of effort, and infections can occur. The nature of COPD is one of repeated bouts ofexacerbation, and your symptoms may vary with each episode.The disease is a progressive one. Recognizing the symptoms of COPD can help you get an early diagnosis, which is likely to improve your outcome....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiology of StressDefinitionTypesCausesSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentNext in Stress GuideWhat Is Stress and How Can I Recognize It? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biology of Stress Definition Types Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Treatment Next in Stress Guide Chronic stress is feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period. While occasional stress can provide you with the energy and focus needed to achieve more, ongoing stress can be detrimental to your health....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider There are many different causes ofcolitis, which can include both disease and infection, and each has its own symptoms. Some of the more common symptoms that occur with colitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, andblood in the stool....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Common variable immunodeficiency(CVID) is a disorder affecting the immune system that reduces your ability to fight infections. The hallmark of CVID is recurrent or severe infections. Common symptoms can include chronic cough, runny nose, fatigue, fever, diarrhea, and swollen glands or lymph nodes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Contact Dermatitis GuideHow Contact Dermatitis Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Contact Dermatitis Guide Contact dermatitisdevelops when your skin comes in contact with a substance that irritates your skin, or one to which you are allergic....