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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFAQNext in Flu GuideHow Long Does the Flu Last? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider FAQ Next in Flu Guide Flu symptoms can vary from person to person, but most people with influenza will experience some degree of fever, chills, headaches, body aches, congestion, coughing, and fatigue....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsComplicationsMicrocephaly in BabiesWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Zika GuideWhat Is Zika Virus? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Complications Microcephaly in Babies When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Zika Guide A Zika virus infection, also known as Zika fever or Zika virus disease, usually causes mild, transient symptoms or no symptoms at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Thyroid Cancer GuideSigns and Symptoms That Thyroid Cancer Is Metastasizing 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 Thyroid Cancer Guide Thyroid cancer is relatively rare. According to the National Cancer Institute, it is estimated that there were 43,720 new cases of thyroid cancer and an estimated 2,120 people died of this disease in 2023....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider or Go to the HospitalNext in Thyroid Eye Disease GuideCauses and Risk Factors of Thyroid Eye Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to See a Healthcare Provider or Go to the Hospital Next in Thyroid Eye Disease Guide Listen to this article(5 minutes) Thyroid eye disease happens because the immune system attacks tissues and muscles around your eyes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsCongenital SymptomsComplications With HIVWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Congenital Symptoms Complications With HIV When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Toxoplasmosisis not a disease we hear all that much about, but one that will affect nearly one of every 10 Americans at some point in their lives. Symptoms of toxoplasmosis tend to be mild and may include muscle pain, fever, fatigue, headache, and swollen lymph nodes, sometimes lasting for weeks....

If you have latentTB, you will not have any symptoms because your body is effectively working to keep the bacteria you are infected within check.When your immune system isn’t strong enough to do so, latent TB becomes active TB, the most common symptom of which is a persistent cough that may produce blood-tinged phlegm. TB that spreads beyond the lungs can involve symptoms related to the kidneys, bones, brain, and other areas of the body....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The primary treatments for nearly everyone with Turner syndrome are growth hormone and estrogen therapy.Multiple providers are typically involved, including developmental and fertility specialists. This article describes the symptoms and causes of Turner syndrome, including how this genetic disorder is diagnosed and treated. Geber 86/ E+/ Getty Images Turner Syndrome Symptoms The symptoms of Turner syndrome affect many organ systems, including the heart, kidneys, and reproductive tract....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Acute vs. Chronic Rare Symptoms When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions Next in Urticaria Guide Urticariais the medical term for hives. Sometimes hives are confused for other skin conditions such aseczemaorrosacea, but their appearance and cause set them apart. There are specific characteristics that help you identify hives. For instance, they often have well-defined borders. Hives also tend to cause itching and discomfort that’s worse at night....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Low Vitamin DAsymptomatic DeficiencySymptomsEffects of Low Vitamin DTestingRuling Out Other CausesTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Low Vitamin D Asymptomatic Deficiency Symptoms Effects of Low Vitamin D Testing Ruling Out Other Causes Treatment Vitamin D affects most body systems and is important to overall health. Symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency can include muscle weakness, fatigue, and hair loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderNext in Von Hippel-Lindau GuideHow Von Hippel-Lindau Is Diagnosed Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Symptoms Complications When to See a Provider Next in Von Hippel-Lindau Guide Von Hippel-Lindausyndrome, also known as VHL, is a genetic disease in which cysts (fluid-filled sacs) and tumors develop in multiple areas of the body. Although not all of the tumors are cancerous, peopleliving with VHLare at an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsComplicationsWhen to See a DoctorFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Complications When to See a Doctor Frequently Asked Questions West Nile fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection of which 75 percent of cases will have little to no recognizable symptoms. The remaining 25 percent may develop a fever, headache, vomiting, or rash. While the West Nile virus rarely causes major illness in healthy adults or children, those with compromised immune systems (such as the elderly and people living with HIV) are at an increased risk of severe complications, including meningitis and encephalitis....

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 Symptoms ofwet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)commonly include trouble reading with distortion in vision, which can be present in one eye. Wet AMD is often seen as aprogression from dry AMD. Anatomy To fully understand the symptoms of wet AMD, it’s important to be aware of a few of the basicanatomy and physiologyterms pertaining to the eye....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFrequent SymptomsRare SymptomsComplicationsWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Frequent Symptoms Rare Symptoms Complications When to Seek Care Common symptoms ofwhiplashinclude neck pain and stiffness, headache, dizziness, shoulder and back pain, and a tingling sensation in the neck or down the arms.The symptoms and treatment depend on the severity of the injury. In this article, learn more about the symptoms associated with whiplash and the best treatment options....