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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen To See a DoctorNext in Myasthenia Gravis GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Myasthenia Gravis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When To See a Doctor Next in Myasthenia Gravis Guide The most common symptom ofmyasthenia gravis(MG) is progressive weakness of the skeletal muscles—the muscles that allow the body to move. “Myasthenia gravis” literally means “grave muscle weakness....

Mursa Images/Getty Images Symptoms of Myocarditis The degree of symptoms tends to correlate with the severity of inflammation present in the heart muscle. Mild symptoms are associated with milder cases of myocarditis, while severe symptoms usually reflect a significant inflammatory process. In more significant cases actual cardiac symptoms appear, including chest pain. If the myocarditis becomes severe enough to cause heart failure,dyspnea(shortness of breath) andedema(swelling) of the legs and feet can occur, along with all the other problems one can experience withheart failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Narcolepsy GuideThe Difference Between Narcolepsy Type 1 and 2 Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Narcolepsy Guide The most prominent symptoms of this condition are sleep attacks (in which the desire to fall asleep is overwhelming),cataplexy(sudden bouts of muscle weakness), andsleep paralysis(a temporary inability to move while falling asleep or waking up)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsComplicationsSeeing a Healthcare ProviderAt-Home Skin Checks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Complications Seeing a Healthcare Provider At-Home Skin Checks Nodular melanomais a type of skin cancer. It is the second most common type of melanoma, accounting for 15% of all cases. This form of skin cancer typically first appears as a bump or raised lesion on the skin. The lesion is typically firm and may be a blackish-blue or bluish-red color....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions The early symptoms of non-small cell lung cancer may include shortness of breath, a cough, shoulder or back pain, and more, but can depend on the subtype of the tumor. There can also be physical signs of the disease, such as a lump above the collar bone or clubbing....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SymptomsLater SymptomsMalnutritionComplicationsWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Symptoms Later Symptoms Malnutrition Complications When to Get Help The first symptoms of not eating can include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and nausea, in part due tohypoglycemia(low blood sugar). As time goes on, more severe symptoms like slurred speech, confusion, fainting (syncope), and even seizures may occur. Long-term lack of food can lead tomalnutrition, which manifests as thinning hair, skin changes, muscle loss, frequent illness, infertility, and in extreme cases,cachexia(wasting)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Causes Numbness and TinglingAssociated Spinal Conditions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Causes Numbness and Tingling Associated Spinal Conditions Numbness and tingling in the lower back and legs are symptoms of a malfunctioningperipheral nerve. A peripheral nerve is one that extends from thecentral nervesof the brain and spinal cord to all parts of the body. The numbness and tingling are commonly referred to asperipheral neuropathy, a condition that may be acute (fast developing but typically short-lived) or chronic (ongoing or recurrent)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Opioid Induced Constipation GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Opioid Induced Constipation Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Opioid Induced Constipation Guide Opioid-induced constipation is a common problem for individuals taking opioid medications for pain management. Opioids cause changes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that lead to constipation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Oral Cancer GuideHow Oral Cancer Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Oral Cancer Guide A number of symptoms can be associated withoral cancer, including mouth, throat, ear, and jaw pain. These symptoms will vary depending on the location of the tumor as well as how far the cancer has spread....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to Seek Medical Care Ovarian cysts, which are fluid-filled growths that commonly form onthe ovaries, don’t always come with symptoms. But when symptoms are present, they often includesharp pain, a dull ache,bloating, or pressure in the lower abdomen. Other symptoms like pain during sexual intercourse and irregularmenstrual periodscan also occur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsUncommon SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderNext in Overactive Bladder GuideHow Overactive Bladder Is Treated Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Uncommon Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider Next in Overactive Bladder Guide Overactive bladder (OAB) is a condition in which the frequent need to urinate undermines a person’s quality of life. It is believed to affect as many as 1 in 4 adult women and 1 in 6 adult men in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsLate-Stage ConcernsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Parkinson’s Disease GuideParkinson’s Disease Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Late-Stage Concerns When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Next in Parkinson’s Disease Guide Parkinson’s disease symptoms can be managed with both medical and surgical treatment options, and you and your healthcare provider should monitor for changes in symptoms over time if you receive a diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsUncommon or Rare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Uncommon or Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Pheochromocytomaproduces excess amounts of fight-or-flight hormones calledcatecholamines. These hormones can trigger symptoms such as high blood pressure, sweating, anxiety, palpitations, and headaches. Pheochromocytoma symptoms often occur dramatically in episodes (paroxysms) that can happen a few times a week, or only once every few months....