Diseases with Symptoms pt 3

Q fever or Query fever*High fever, up to 105 F (41 C). *Severe headache. *Fatigue. *Cough. *Nausea. *Diarrhea. *Sensitivity to light.

Rabies*Fever. *Headache. *Nausea. *Vomiting. *Agitation. *Anxiety. *Confusion. *Hyperactivity. *Difficulty swallowing. *Excessive salivation. *Fear of water (hydrophobia) because of the difficulty in swallowing. *Hallucinations. *Insomnia. *Partial paralysis.

Raynaud's disease*Cold fingers or toes. *Color changes in your skin in response to cold or stress. *Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or stress relief.

Reactive arthritis or Reiter's syndrome*Pain and stiffness commonly occurs in your knees, ankles and feet. You also might experience pain in your heels, low back or buttocks. *Eye inflammation (conjunctivitis). *Urinary problems- inflammation of the prostate gland or cervix. *Swollen toes or fingers. In some cases, your toes or fingers might become so swollen that they resemble sausages.

Reactive attachment disorder*Withdrawal, fear, sadness or irritability that is not readily explained. *Sad and listless appearance. *Not seeking comfort or showing no response when comfort is given. *Failure to smile. *Watching others closely but not engaging in social interaction. *Failing to ask for support or assistance. *Failure to reach out when picked up.

*No interest in playing peekaboo or other interactive games.

Rebound headaches*Occur every day or nearly every day, often waking you in the early morning. *Improve with pain relief medication but then return as your medication wears off. *Nausea. *Listlessness. *Restlessness and difficulty concentrating. *Memory problems. *Irritability.

Rectal prolapse*Fecal incontinence.

Rectal ulcer or solitary rectal ulcer syndrome*Constipation. *A feeling of incomplete passing of stool. *Pain or a feeling of fullness in your pelvis *Passing mucus from your rectum. *Fecal incontinence. *Rectal pain or anal sphincter. *spasms. *Rectal bleeding. *Straining during bowel movements.

Rectovaginal fistula*Passage of gas, stool or pus from your vagina. *A foul-smelling vaginal discharge. *Recurrent vaginal or urinary tract infections. *Irritation or pain in the vulva, vagina and the area between your vagina and anus (perineum). *Pain during sexual intercourse.

Recurrent breast cancerlocal recurrence: *A new lump in your breast or irregular area of firmness. *Changes to the skin of your breast. *Skin inflammation or area of redness. *Nipple discharge.

Signs and symptoms of local recurrence on the chest wall after a mastectomy may include: *One or more painless nodules on or under the skin of your chest wall. *A new area of thickening along or near the mastectomy scar.

Regional recurrence: lump or swelling in the lymph nodes located: *Under your arm. *Near your collarbone. *In the groove above your collarbone. *In your neck.

Distant recurrence: *Persistent and worsening pain, such as chest or bone pain.

*Persistent cough. *Difficulty breathing. *Loss of appetite. *Weight loss. *Severe headaches. *Seizures.

Red eye or subconjunctival hemorrhage*bright red patch on the white (sclera) of your eye.

REM sleep behavior disorder*Movement, such as kicking, punching, arm flailing or jumping from bed in response to the content of action-filled or violent dreams, such as being chased or defending yourself from an attack. *Noises, such as talking, laughing, shouting, emotional outcries or even profanity. *Being able to recall the dream if you are woken up during the episode.

Renal artery stenosis*High blood pressure that begins suddenly. *High blood pressure that begins before age 30 or after age 55. *High blood pressure that's difficult to treat. *A whooshing sound as blood flows through a narrowed vessel (bruit), which your doctor hears through a stethoscope placed over your kidneys. *Elevated protein levels in the urine or other signs of abnormal kidney function. *Worsening kidney function during treatment for high blood pressure. *Fluid overload and swelling in your body's tissues. *Treatment-resistant heart failure.

Respiratory syncytial virus infection or (RSV)infectionMild symptoms: *Congested or runny nose. *Dry cough. *Low-grade fever. *Sore throat. *Mild headache.

In severe cases: *Fever. *Severe cough. *Wheezing — a high-pitched noise that's usually heard on breathing out (exhaling). *Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing, which may make the child prefer to sit up rather than lie down. *Bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis).

Restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease (RLS/WED)*Sensation starts after being at rest. The sensation typically begins after you've been lying down or sitting for an extended time, such as in a car, airplane or movie theater. *Relief by movement. The sensation of RLS/WED lessens with movement, such as stretching, jiggling your legs, pacing or walking.

*Worsening of symptoms in the evening. *Nighttime leg twitching. RLS/WED may be associated with another, more common condition called periodic limb movement of sleep, which causes your legs to twitch and kick, possibly throughout the night, while you sleep. *Sensations occur on limbs are Crawling,Creeping,Pulling, Throbbing,Aching,Itching.

Retinal detachment*The sudden appearance of many floaters — small bits of debris in your field of vision that look like spots, hairs or strings and seem to float before your eyes. *Sudden flashes of light in the affected eye. *A shadow or curtain over a portion of your visual field that develops as the detachment progresses.

Retinoblastoma*A white color in the center circle of the eye (pupil) when light is shone in the eye, such as when taking a flash photograph. *Eyes that appear to be looking in different directions. *Eye redness. *Eye swelling.

Retractile testicle*The testicle may be moved by hand from the groin into the scrotum and won't immediately retreat to the groin. *It may spontaneously appear in the scrotum and remain there for a time. *It may spontaneously disappear again for a time.

Retrograde ejaculation*Dry orgasms, orgasms in which you ejaculate very little or no semen out of your penis. *Urine that is cloudy after orgasm (because it contains semen). *Inability to get a woman pregnant (male infertility).

Rett syndrome*Slowed growth. *Loss of normal movement and coordination. *Loss of communication and thinking abilities. *Abnormal hand movements. *Unusual eye movements. *Breathing problems. *Irritability. *Abnormal behaviors. *Seizures. *Abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis). *Irregular heartbeat (dysrhythmia). *Constipation.

Reye's syndromeFor children younger than age 2, the first signs of Reye's syndrome may include:

*Diarrhea. *Rapid breathing.

For older children and teenagers, early signs and symptoms may include: *Persistent or continuous vomiting. *Unusual sleepiness or lethargy.

Additional signs and symptoms: *Irritable, aggressive or irrational behavior. *Confusion, disorientation or hallucinations. *Weakness or paralysis in the arms and legs. *Seizures. *Excessive lethargy. *Decreased level of consciousness.

Rheumatic fever*Fever. *Painful and tender joints — most often the ankles, knees, elbows or wrists; less often the shoulders, hips, hands and feet. *Pain in one joint that migrates to another joint. *Red, hot or swollen joints. *Small, painless nodules beneath the skin. *Chest pain. *Heart murmur. *Fatigue *Flat or slightly raised, painless rash with a ragged edge (erythema marginatum). *Jerky, uncontrollable body movements (Sydenham chorea or St. Vitus' dance) — most often in the hands, feet and face. *Outbursts of unusual behavior, such as crying or inappropriate laughing, that accompanies Sydenham chorea.

Rheumatoid arthritis*Tender, warm, swollen joints. *Morning stiffness that may last for hours. *Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms (rheumatoid nodules). *Fatigue, fever and weight loss.

Rickets*Delayed growth. *Pain in the spine, pelvis and legs. *Muscle weakness. *Bowed legs. *Thickened wrists and ankles. *Breastbone projection.

Ringing in the ears or Tinnitus*Ringing. *Buzzing. *Roaring.

*Clicking. *Hissing.

Ringworm(body)*typically begins as a flat scaly area on the skin, which may be red and itchy. *This patch develops a slightly raised border that expands outward — forming a roughly circular ring. *The contours of the ring may be quite irregular, resembling the wavy outline of a snake or a worm. *The interior of the ring may be clear, scaly or marked with a scattering of red bumps.

Ringworm of the scalp*One or more round patches of scaly skin where the hair has broken off at or just above the scalp. *Patches that slowly expand or enlarge. *Scaly, gray or reddened areas. *Patches that have small black dots where the hair has broken off at the scalp. *Brittle or fragile hair that easily pulls out. *Tender or painful areas on the scalp.

Rocky Mountain spotted fever*High fever. *Chills. *Severe headache. *Muscle aches. *Nausea and vomiting. *Restlessness and insomnia.

Rosacea*Facial redness. Rosacea usually causes a persistent redness in the central portion of your face. Small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks often swell and become visible. *Swollen red bumps. Many people who have rosacea also develop bumps on their face that resemble acne. These bumps sometimes contain pus. Your skin may feel hot and tender. *Eye problems. About half of the people who have rosacea also experience eye dryness, irritation and swollen, reddened eyelids. In some people, rosacea's eye symptoms precede the skin symptoms. *Enlarged nose. Rarely, rosacea can thicken the skin on the nose, causing the nose to appear bulbous (rhinophyma). This occurs more often in men than in women.

Roseola*Fever. *Rash. *Irritability in infants and children. *Mild diarrhea. *Decreased appetite. *Swollen eyelids.

Rotavirus infection*Usually starts with a fever and vomiting, followed by three to eight days of watery diarrhea.

*The infection can cause abdominal pain.

Rubella or German measles or three-day measles*Mild fever of 102 F (38.9 C) or lower. *Headache. *Stuffy or runny nose. *Inflamed, red eyes. *Enlarged, tender lymph nodes at the base of the skull, the back of the neck and behind the ears. *A fine, pink rash that begins on the face and quickly spreads to the trunk and then the arms and legs, before disappearing in the same sequence. *Aching joints, especially in young women.

Ruptured spleen*Pain in the upper left portion of the abdomen. *Tenderness when you touch the upper left portion of the abdomen. *Lightheadedness. *Confusion.

Sacroiliitis*Pain occurs mostly in buttocks and lower back. pain can be aggravated by: *Prolonged standing. *Bearing more weight on one leg than the other. *Stair climbing. *Running. *Taking large strides.

Salivary gland cancer*A lump or swelling on or near your jaw or in your neck or mouth. *Numbness in part of your face. *Muscle weakness on one side of your face. *Persistent pain in the area of a salivary gland. *Difficulty swallowing. *Trouble opening your mouth widely.

Salmonella infections*Nausea. *Vomiting. *Abdominal cramps. *Diarrhea. *Fever. *Chills. *Headache. *Blood in the stool.

SarcoidosisGeneralized symptoms: *Fatigue.

*Fever. *Swollen lymph nodes. *Weight loss.

Lung symptoms: *Persistent dry cough. *Shortness of breath. *Wheezing. *Chest pain.

Skin symptoms: *Rash. A rash of red or reddish-purple bumps, usually located on the shins or ankles, which may be warm and tender to the touch. *Lesions. Disfiguring skin sores may occur on your nose, cheeks and ears. *Color change. Areas of skin may get darker or lighter in color.

Nodules. Growths just under the skin may develop, particularly around scars or tattoos.

Eye symptoms: *Blurred vision. *Eye pain. *Severe redness. *Sensitivity to light.

Soft tissue sarcoma*A noticeable lump or swelling. *Pain, if a tumor presses on nerves or muscles.

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)*Chest pain. *A rapid heartbeat or fluttery feeling in the chest. *Pain in your arms, shoulders or jaw. *Shortness of breath. *Sweating. *Unusual, extreme tiredness. *Nausea. *Dizziness.

Scarlatina or scarlet fever*Red rash. The rash looks like a sunburn and feels like sandpaper. It typically begins on the face or neck and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs. If pressure is applied to the reddened skin, it will turn pale. *Red lines. The folds of skin around the groin, armpits, elbows, knees and neck usually become a deeper red than the surrounding rash. *Flushed face. The face may appear flushed with a pale ring around the mouth. *Strawberry tongue. The tongue generally looks red and bumpy, and it's often covered with a white coating early in the disease.

Scabies*Itching, often severe and usually worse at night. *Thin, irregular burrow tracks made up of tiny blisters or bumps on your skin.

The burrows or tracks typically appear in folds of your skin. Though almost any part of your body may be involved, in adults scabies is most often found: *Between fingers. *In armpits. *Around your waist. *Along the insides of wrists. *On your inner elbow. *On the soles of your feet. *Around breasts. *Around the male genital area. *On buttocks. *On knees. *On shoulder blades.

In children, common sites of infestation include the: *Scalp. *Face. *Neck. *Palms of the hands. *Soles of the feet.

Schizoaffective disorder*Delusions — having false, fixed beliefs. *Hallucinations, such as hearing voices. *Major depressed mood episodes. *Possible periods of manic mood or a sudden increase in energy and behavioral displays that are out of character. *Impaired occupational and social functioning. *Problems with cleanliness and physical appearance. *Paranoid thoughts and ideas.

Schizoid personality disorder*Prefer being alone and usually choose solitary activities. *Prize independence and have few close friendships. *Feel confused about how to respond to normal social cues and generally have little to say. *Feel little if any desire for sexual relationships. *Feel unable to experience pleasure. *Come off as dull, indifferent or emotionally cold. *Feel unmotivated and tend to underperform at school or work.

Schizophrenia*Delusions. *Hallucinations. *Disorganized thinking(speech). *Negative symptoms. *Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior.

Symptoms in teenagers:

*Withdrawal from friends and family. *A drop in performance at school Trouble sleeping. *Irritability or depressed mood. *Lack of motivation. *Less likely to have delusions. *More likely to have visual hallucinations.

Schizotypal personality disorder*Being a loner and lacking close friends outside of the immediate family. *Incorrect interpretation of events, including feeling that external events have personal meaning. *Peculiar, eccentric or unusual thinking, beliefs or behavior. *Dressing in peculiar ways. *Belief in special powers, such as telepathy. *Perceptual alterations, in some cases bodily illusions, including phantom pains or other distortions in the sense of touch. *Persistent and excessive social anxiety. *Peculiar style of speech, such as loose or vague patterns of speaking or rambling oddly and endlessly during conversations. *Suspicious or paranoid ideas, hypersensitivity, and constant doubts about the loyalty and fidelity of others. *Flat emotions, or limited or inappropriate emotional responses.

Sciatica*Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. *Discomfort. *Numbness. *Tungling or muscle weakness in affected leg.

Scoliosis*Uneven shoulders. *One shoulder blade that appears more prominent than the other. *Uneven waist. *One hip higher than the other.

Scorpion stingsMild signs and symptoms might include: *Pain, which can be intense. *Numbness and tingling in the area around the sting. *Slight swelling in the area around the sting.

More-severe signs and symptoms might include: *Muscle twitching or thrashing. *Unusual head, neck and eye movements. *Drooling. *Sweating. *Vomiting. *High blood pressure (hypertension) or low blood pressure (hypotension).

*Accelerated heart rate (tachycardia) or irregular heart beat (arrhythmia). *Restlessness or excitability or inconsolable crying (in children).

Scrotal masses*An unusual lump. *Sudden pain. *A dull aching pain or feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. *Pain that radiates throughout the groin, abdomen or lower back. *Tender, swollen or hardened testicle. *Tender, swollen or hardened epididymis the soft, comma-shaped tube above and behind the testicle that stores and transports sperm. *Swelling in the scrotum. *Redness of the skin of the scrotum. *Nausea or vomiting.

If the cause of a scrotal mass is an infection, signs and symptoms also might include: *Fever. *Urinary frequency. *Pus or blood in the urine.

Seasonal affective disorder(SAD)Major depression: *Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day. *Feeling hopeless or worthless. *Having low energy. *Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. *Having problems with sleeping. *Experiencing changes in your appetite or weight. *Feeling sluggish or agitated. *Having difficulty concentrating. *Having frequent thoughts of death or suicide.

Fall and winter SAD or winter depression: *Irritability. *Tiredness or low energy. *Problems getting along with other people. *Hypersensitivity to rejection. *Heavy, "leaden" feeling in the arms or legs. *Oversleeping. *Appetite changes, especially a craving for foods high in carbohydrates. *Weight gain.

Spring and summer SAD or summer depression: *Depression. *Trouble sleeping (insomnia). *Weight loss. *Poor appetite.

*Agitation or anxiety.

Seborrheic keratosis*Ranges in color, usually from light tan to brown or black. *Is round or oval shaped. *Has a characteristic "pasted on" look. *Is flat or slightly elevated with a scaly surface. *Ranges in size from very small to more than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) across. *May itch.

Secondary hypertension*High blood pressure that doesn't respond to blood pressure medications (resistant hypertension). *Very high blood pressure — systolic blood pressure over 160 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or diastolic blood pressure over 100 mm Hg. *A blood pressure medication or medications that previously controlled your blood pressure no longer work. *Sudden-onset high blood pressure before age 30 or after age 55. *No family history of high blood pressure. *No obesity.

Self injury*Scars, such as from burns or cuts. *Fresh cuts, scratches, bruises or other wounds. *Broken bones. *Keeping sharp objects on hand. *Wearing long sleeves or long pants, even in hot weather. *Claiming to have frequent accidents or mishaps. *Spending a great deal of time alone. *Pervasive difficulties in interpersonal relationships. *Persistent questions about personal identity, such as "Who am I?" "What am I doing here?". *Behavioral and emotional instability, impulsivity and unpredictability. *Statements of helplessness, hopelessness or worthlessness.

Separated shoulder*Shoulder pain. *Shoulder or arm weakness. *Shoulder bruising or swelling. *Limited shoulder movement. *A bump at the top of your shoulder.

Separation anxiety disorder*Recurrent and excessive distress about being away from home or parents. *Constant, excessive worry about losing a parent to an illness or a disaster. *Constant worry that something bad will happen, such as being lost or kidnapped, causing separation from parents. *Refusing to be away from home because of fear of separation. *Not wanting to be alone and without a parent in the house.

*Repeated nightmares about separation. *Frequent complaints of headaches, stomachaches or other symptoms when separation from a parent is anticipated.

Sepsis*Body temperature above 101 (38.3 C) or below 96.8 F (36 C). *Heart rate higher than 90 beats a minute. *Respiratory rate higher than 20 breaths a minute. *Probable or confirmed infection.

Severe sepsis: *Significantly decreased urine output. *Abrupt change in mental status. *Decrease in platelet count. *Difficulty breathing. *Abnormal heart pumping function. *Abdominal pain.

Septic arthritis*typically causes extreme discomfort and difficulty using the affected joint. *The joint may be swollen, red and warm, and you might have a fever.

Serotonin syndrome*Agitation or restlessness. *Confusion. *Rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. *Dilated pupils. *Loss of muscle coordination or twitching muscles. *Muscle rigidity. *Heavy sweating. *Diarrhea. *Headache. *Shivering. *Goose bumps.

Severe serotonin syndrome can be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms include: *High fever. *Seizures. *Irregular heartbeat. *Unconsciousness.

Severe acute reapiratory syndrome SARS*chills, muscle aches and occasionally diarrhea. *Fever of 100.5 F (38 C) or higher. *Dry cough. *Shortness of breath.

Sex headaches*A dull ache in the head and neck that intensifies as sexual excitement increases. *A sudden, severe, throbbing headache that occurs just before or at the moment of orgasm.

Sexually transmitted diseases STD's or Sexually transmitted infections STI's*Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area. *Painful or burning urination. *Discharge from the penis. *Unusual or odd-smelling vaginal discharge. *Unusual vaginal bleeding. *Pain during sex. *Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread. *Lower abdominal pain. *Rash over the trunk, hands or feet.

Shaken baby syndrome*Extreme irritability. *Difficulty staying awake. *Breathing problems. *Poor eating. *Tremors. *Vomiting. *Pale or bluish skin. *Seizures. *Paralysis. *Coma.

Shellfish allergy*Hives, itching or eczema (atopic dermatitis). *Swelling of the lips, face, tongue and throat, or other parts of the body. *Wheezing, nasal congestion or trouble breathing. *Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. *Dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting. *Tingling in the mouth.

Shin splints*Tenderness, soreness or pain along the inner part of your lower leg. *Mild swelling in your lower leg.

Shigella infection or Shigellosis*Diarrhea (often containing blood or mucus). *Abdominal cramps. *Fever. shingles*Pain, burning, numbness or tingling. *Sensitivity to touch. *A red rash that begins a few days after the pain. *Fluid-filled blisters that break open and crust over. *Itching. *Fever. *Headache.

*Sensitivity to light. *Fatigue.

Sickle cell anemia*Anemia. *Episodes of pain. *Hand foot syndrome. *Frequent infections. *Delayed growth. *Vision problems.

Sin nombre virus infection or Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome*Fever and chills. *Headaches and muscle aches. *Vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain. *A cough that produces secretions. *Shortness of breath. *Fluid accumulating within the lungs. *Low blood pressure. *Reduced heart efficiency.

Sinus headaches*Pain, pressure and fullness in your cheeks, brow or forehead. *Worsening pain if you bend forward or lie down. *Stuffy nose. *Fatigue. *Achy feeling in your upper teeth.

Sjogren's syndrome*Dry eyes. Your eyes may burn, itch or feel gritty — as if there's sand in them. *Dry mouth. Your mouth may feel like it's full of cotton, making it difficult to swallow or speak. *Joint pain, swelling and stiffness Swollen salivary glands — particularly the set located behind your jaw and in front of your ears. *Skin rashes or dry skin. *Vaginal dryness. *Persistent dry cough. *Prolonged fatigue.

Sleep apnea(central)*Observed episodes of stopped breathing or abnormal breathing patterns during sleep. *Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath. *Shortness of breath that's relieved by sitting up. *Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia). *Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia). *Difficulty concentrating. *Mood changes. *Morning headaches. *Snoring.

Obstructive sleep apnea*Excessive daytime sleepiness. *Loud snoring. *Observed episodes of breathing cessation during sleep. *Abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath. *Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat. *Awakening with chest pain. *Morning headache. *Difficulty concentrating during the day. *Experiencing mood changes, such as depression or irritability. *Difficulty staying asleep (insomnia). *Having high blood pressure.

Sleep terror or night terrors*Sit up in bed. *Scream or shout. *Kick and thrash. *Sweat, breathe heavily and have a racing pulse. *Be hard to awaken, but if awakened be confused. *Be inconsolable. *Stare wide-eyed. *Get out of bed and run around the house. *Engage in aggressive behavior (more common in adults).

Sleepwalking or Somnambulism*Get out of bed and walk around. *Sit up in bed and open his or her eyes. *Have a glazed, glassy-eyed expression. *Do routine activities, such as getting dressed, talking or making a snack. *Not respond or communicate with others. *Be difficult to wake up during an episode. *Be disoriented or confused for a short time after being awakened. *Quickly return to sleep. *Not remember the episode in the morning. *Sometimes have problems functioning during the day because of disturbed sleep. *Have sleep terrors in addition to sleepwalking.

Small bowel prolapse or Enterocele*A pulling sensation in your pelvis that eases when you lie down. *A feeling of pelvic fullness, pressure or pain. *Low back pain that eases when you lie down.

*A soft bulge of tissue in your vagina. *Vaginal discomfort and painful intercourse (dyspareunia). *Many women with small bowel prolapse also experience prolapse of other pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus or rectum.

Small vessel disease*Chest pain, squeezing or discomfort. *Chest pain associated with discomfort in your left arm or jaw. *Chest pain that worsens with daily activities and at times of emotional stress. *Neck, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort. *Shortness of breath. *Unusual fatigue. *A loss of energy. *Trouble sleeping.

Smallpox*Fever. *Overall discomfort. *Headache. *Severe fatigue. *Severe back pain. *Vomiting, possibly.

Snoring*Noise during sleep. *Excessive daytime sleepiness. *Difficulty concentrating. *Sore throat. *Restless sleep. *Gasping or choking at night. *High blood pressure. *Chest pain at night.

Social anxiety disorder or Social phobiaEmotional and behavioral symptoms: *Fear of situations in which you may be judged. *Worrying about embarrassing or humiliating yourself. *Concern that you'll offend someone. *Intense fear of interacting or talking with strangers. *Fear that others will notice that you look anxious. *Fear of physical symptoms that may cause you embarrassment, such as blushing, sweating, trembling or having a shaky voice. *Avoiding doing things or speaking to people out of fear of embarrassment. *Avoiding situations where you might be the center of attention. *Having anxiety in anticipation of a feared activity or event. *Spending time after a social situation analyzing your performance and identifying flaws in your interactions.

*Expecting the worst possible consequences from a negative experience during a social situation.

Physical symptoms: *Fast heartbeat. *Upset stomach or nausea. *Trouble catching your breath. *Dizziness or lightheadedness. *Confusion or feeling "out of body". *Diarrhea. *Muscle tension.

Avoiding normal social situations: *Using a public restroom. *Interacting with strangers. *Eating in front of others. *Making eye contact. *Initiating conversations. *Dating. *Attending parties or social gatherings. *Missing work or school. *Entering a room in which people are already seated. *Returning items to a store.

Soft tissue sarcoma*A noticeable lump or swelling. *Pain, if a tumor presses on nerves or muscles.

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome*Constipation. *A feeling of incomplete passing of stool. *Pain or a feeling of fullness in your pelvis. *Passing mucus from your rectum. *Fecal incontinence. *Rectal pain or anal sphincter spasms. *Rectal bleeding. *Straining during bowel movements.

Somatic symptom disorder*Specific sensations, such as pain or shortness of breath, or more general symptoms, such as fatigue or weakness. *Unrelated to any medical cause that can be identified, or related to a medical condition such as cancer or heart disease, but more significant than what's usually expected. *A single symptom, multiple symptoms or varying symptoms. *Mild, moderate or severe. *Pain.

Excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviors can include: *Having a high level of worry about potential illness.

*Considering normal physical sensations as a sign of severe physical illness. *Fearing the medical seriousness of symptoms, even when there is no evidence to support that concern. *Appraising physical sensations as threatening, harmful or causing problems. *Feeling that medical evaluation and treatment have not been adequate. *Fearing that physical activity may cause damage to your body. *Repeatedly checking your body for abnormalities. *Frequent health care visits that don't relieve your concerns or that make them worse. *Being unresponsive to medical treatment or unusually sensitive to medication side effects. *Having a more severe impairment than would usually be expected related to a medical condition.

Sore throat*Pain or a scratchy sensation in the throat. *Pain that worsens with swallowing or talking. *Difficulty swallowing. *Dry throat. *Sore, swollen glands in your neck or jaw. *Swollen, red tonsils. *White patches or pus on your tonsils. *Hoarse or muffled voice. *Fever. *Chills. *Cough. *Runny nose. *Sneezing. *Body aches. *Headache. *Nausea or vomiting.

Soy allergy*Tingling in the mouth. *Hives; itching; or itchy, scaly skin (eczema). *Swelling of lips, face, tongue and throat, or other body parts. *Wheezing, runny nose or breathing difficulty. *Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. *Skin redness (flushing).

Spermatocele*Pain or discomfort in the affected testicle. *A feeling of heaviness in the testicle with the spermatocele. *A mass, or fullness, behind and above the testicle.

Spider bite*A red, inflamed, sometimes itchy or painful bump on your skin — and may even go unnoticed.

Black widow spider bites: *Pain. Typically beginning within an hour of being bitten, pain can spread from the bite site into

your abdomen, back or chest. *Cramping. Abdominal cramping or rigidity can be so severe that it's sometimes mistaken for appendicitis or a ruptured appendix. *Sweating. Excessive sweating can occur around the bite mark or may involve the entire limb.

Brown recluse spider bite: *The pain associated with a brown recluse spider bite typically increases during the first eight hours after the bite. *The bite usually heals on its own in about a week. *In a minority of cases, the skin at the center of the bite can become dusky red and then evolve into a deep open sore (ulcer) that enlarges as the surrounding skin dies. *The ulcer usually stops growing within 10 days after the bite, but full healing can take months.

Spinal cord injuries*Loss of movement. *Loss of sensation, including the ability to feel heat, cold and touch. *Loss of bowel or bladder control. *Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms. *Changes in sexual function, sexual sensitivity and fertility. *Pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in your spinal cord. *Difficulty breathing, coughing or clearing secretions from your lungs.

Spinal headache*Dull, throbbing pain that varies in intensity from mild to incapacitating. *Pain that typically gets worse when you sit up or stand and decreases or goes away when you lie down. *Dizziness. *Ringing in the ears (tinnitus). *Light sensitivity (photophobia). *Nausea. *Neck stiffness.

Spinal stenosis*In the neck. Narrowing in the upper (cervical) spine can cause numbness, weakness or tingling in a leg, foot, arm or hand. In severe cases, nerves to the bladder or bowel may be affected, leading to incontinence. *In the lower back. Compressed nerves in your lower (lumbar) spine can cause pain or cramping in your legs when you stand for long periods of time or when you walk. The discomfort usually eases when you bend forward or sit down.

Sprained ankle*Pain, especially when you bear weight on the affected foot. *Swelling and, sometimes, bruising Restricted range of motion.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin*A firm, red nodule. *A flat sore with a scaly crust. *A new sore or raised area on an old scar or ulcer.

*A rough, scaly patch on your lip that may evolve to an open sore. *A red sore or rough patch inside your mouth. *A red, raised patch or wart-like sore on or in the anus or on your genitals.

Stage 4 prostate cancer*Painful urination. *Decreased force in the stream of urine. *Blood in the semen. *Erectile dysfunction. *Bone pain. *Swelling in the legs. *Fatigue. *Frequent infections.

Stammering or Stuttering*Difficulty starting a word, sentence or phrase. *Prolonging a word or sounds within a word. *Repetition of a sound, syllable or word. *Brief silence for certain syllables or pauses within a word (broken word). *Addition of extra words such as "um" if difficulty moving to the next word is anticipated. *Excess tension, tightness or movement of the face or upper body to produce a word. *Anxiety about talking. *Limited ability to effectively communicate. *Rapid eye blinks. *Tremors of the lips or jaw. *Facial tics. *Head jerks. *Clenching fists.

Staph infectionsSkin infections: *Boils. *Impetigo. *Cellulitis. *Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.

Food poisoning*Nausea and vomiting. *Diarrhea. *Dehydration. *Low blood pressure Bacteremia: Affects *Internal organs, such as your brain, heart or lungs. *Bones and muscles. *Surgically implanted devices, such as artificial joints or cardiac pacemakers.

Toxic shock syndrome:

*A high fever. *Nausea and vomiting. *A rash on your palms and soles that resembles sunburn. *Confusion. *Muscle aches. *Diarrhea. *Abdominal pain.

Septic arthritis: *Joint swelling. *Severe pain in the affected joint. *Fever.

Stenosing tenosynovitis Or Trigger finger*Finger stiffness, particularly in the morning. *A popping or clicking sensation as you move your finger. *Tenderness or a bump (nodule) in the palm at the base of the affected finger. *Finger catching or locking in a bent position, which suddenly pops straight. *Finger locked in a bent position, which you are unable to straighten.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome*Facial swelling. *Tongue swelling. *Hives. *Skin pain. *A red or purple skin rash that spreads within hours to days. *Blisters on your skin and the mucous membranes of your mouth, nose, eyes and genitals. *Shedding of your skin. *Fever. *Sore mouth and throat. *Fatigue. *Cough. *Burning eyes.

Stomach cancer*Fatigue. *Feeling bloated after eating. *Feeling full after eating small amounts of food. *Heartburn that is severe and persistent. *Indigestion that is severe and unrelenting. *Nausea that is persistent and unexplained. *Stomach pain. *Vomiting that is persistent. *Weight loss that is unintentional.

Stomach flu or viral gastroenteritis*Watery, usually nonbloody diarrhea — bloody diarrhea usually means you have a different, more severe infection.

*Abdominal cramps and pain. *Nausea, vomiting or both. *Occasional muscle aches or headache. *Low-grade fever.

Stomach polyps or Gastric polyps*Pain or tenderness when you press your stomach area (abdomen). *Bleeding. *Anemia.

Strep throat*Throat pain. *Difficulty swallowing. *Red and swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches or streaks of pus. *Tiny red spots on the soft or hard palate — the area at the back of the roof of the mouth. *Swollen, tender lymph glands (nodes) in your neck. *Fever. *Headache. *Rash. *Stomachache and sometimes vomiting, especially in younger children. *Fatigue.

Stress fractures*Pain. *Tenderness usually originates from a specific spot and decreases during rest. *Swelling around the painful area.

Stress incontinenceurine leakage when you: *Cough. *Sneeze. *Laugh. *Stand up. *Get out of a car. *Lift something heavy. *Exercise. *Have sex.

Stress marks*Indented streaks or lines in the skin. *Multiple pink, red or purple streaks. *Bright streaks that fade to a light pink, white or grayish color. *Stretch marks are common on the abdomen, breasts, upper arms, buttocks and thighs.

Sty*A red lump on your eyelid that is similar to a boil or a pimple. *Eyelid pain. *Eyelid swelling. *Tearing.

Sudden cardiac arrest*Sudden collapse. *No pulse. *No breathing. *Loss of consciousness.

Suicide and suicidal thoughts*Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as "I'm going to kill myself," "I wish I were dead" or "I wish I hadn't been born". *Getting the means to take your own life, such as buying a gun or stockpiling pills. *Withdrawing from social contact and wanting to be left alone. *Having mood swings, such as being emotionally high one day and deeply discouraged the next. *Being preoccupied with death, dying or violence. *Feeling trapped or hopeless about a situation. *Increasing use of alcohol or drugs. *Changing normal routine, including eating or sleeping patterns. *Doing risky or self-destructive things, such as using drugs or driving recklessly. *Giving away belongings or getting affairs in order when there's no other logical explanation for doing this. *Saying goodbye to people as if they won't be seen again. *Developing personality changes or being severely anxious or agitated, particularly when experiencing some of the warning signs listed above.

Sun allergy*Redness. *Itching or pain. *Tiny bumps that may merge into raised patches. *Scaling, crusting or bleeding. *Blisters or hives.

Sunburn*Pinkness or redness. *Skin that feels warm or hot to the touch. *Pain, tenderness or itching. *Swelling. *Small fluid-filled blisters, which may break. *Headache, fever, chills and fatigue if the sunburn is severe.

Swollen knee*Swelling. The skin around your kneecap can puff up noticeably, especially when you compare the affected knee to the normal one. *Stiffness. When your knee joint contains excess fluid, you might not be able to bend or straighten your leg completely. *Pain. Depending on the cause of the fluid buildup, the knee might be very painful — to the point that it's difficult or impossible to bear weight on it.

Syringomyelia-

may affect the back of your neck, shoulders, arms and hands first: *Muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy). *Loss of reflexes. *Loss of sensitivity to pain and temperature.

Other symptoms: *Stiffness in your back, shoulders, arms and legs. *Pain in your neck, arms and back. *Bowel and bladder function problems. *Muscle weakness and spasms in your legs. *Facial pain or numbness. *Spinal curvature (scoliosis).

Systemic capillary leak syndrome*Sudden swelling (edema) of the arms, legs and other parts of the body. *Rapid drop in blood pressure. *Shock. *Lightheadedness. *Weakness. *Fatigue. *Nausea.

Systemic mastocytosis*facial flushing, itching, a rapid heartbeat, abdominal cramps, lightheadedness or even loss of consciousness.

Takayasu's arteritisStage 1 symptoms: *Fatigue. *Fast and unintentional weight loss. *Muscle aches. *Joint pain. *Slight fever.

Stage 2 symptoms: *Arm or leg weakness or pain with use (claudication). *Lightheadedness or dizziness. *Fainting. *Headaches. *Memory problems. *Trouble thinking. *Shortness of breath. *Visual problems. *High blood pressure. *Difference in blood pressure between your arms. *A difficult-to-find or absent pulse in the wrists — Takayasu's arteritis is sometimes called pulseless disease because narrowed arteries can make normal pulses difficult or impossible to detect.

*Too few red blood cells (anemia). *Chest pain. *Abdominal pain.

Tapeworm infectionIntestinal infection: *Nausea. *Weakness. *Loss of appetite. *Abdominal pain. *Diarrhea. *Weight loss and inadequate. *absorption of nutrients from food.

Invasive infection: *Fever. *Cystic masses or lumps. *Allergic reactions to the larvae. *Bacterial infections. *Neurological signs and symptoms, including seizures.

TB(Tuberculosis)*Coughing that lasts three or more weeks. *Coughing up blood. *Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing. *Unintentional weight loss. *Fatigue. *Fever. *Night sweats. *Chills. *Loss of appetite.

Teen depressionEmotional changes: *Feelings of sadness, which can include crying spells for no apparent reason. *Irritability, frustration or feelings of anger, even over small matters. *Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities. *Loss of interest in, or conflict with, family and friends. *Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, fixation on past failures or exaggerated self-blame or self-criticism. *Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure, and the need for excessive reassurance. *Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things. *Ongoing sense that life and the future are grim and bleak. *Frequent thoughts of death, dying or suicide.

Behavioral changes: *Tiredness and loss of energy. *Insomnia or sleeping too much. *Changes in appetite, such as decreased appetite and weight loss, or increased cravings for

food and weight gain. *Use of alcohol or drugs. *Agitation or restlessness — for example, pacing, hand-wringing or an inability to sit still. *Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements. *Frequent complaints of unexplained body aches and headaches, which may include frequent visits to the school nurse. *Poor school performance or frequent absences from school. *Neglected appearance — such as mismatched clothes and unkempt hair. *Disruptive or risky behavior. *Self-harm, such as cutting, burning, or excessive piercing or tattooing.

Temporal lobe seizure*Loss of awareness of surroundings. *Staring. *Lip smacking. *Repeated swallowing or chewing. *Unusual finger movements, such as picking motions.

Temporomandibular joint disorders TMJ disorders*Pain or tenderness of your jaw. *Aching pain in and around your ear. *Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing. *Aching facial pain. *Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.

Tendinitis*Pain often described as a dull ache, especially when moving the affected limb or joint. *Tenderness. *Mild swelling.

Tension headache*Dull, aching head pain. *Sensation of tightness or pressure across your forehead or on the sides and back of your head. *Tenderness on your scalp, neck and shoulder muscles.

Testicular cancer*A lump or enlargement in either testicle. *A feeling of heaviness in the scrotum. *A dull ache in the abdomen or groin. *A sudden collection of fluid in the scrotum. *Pain or discomfort in a testicle or the scrotum. *Enlargement or tenderness of the breasts. *Back pain.

Testicular torsion*Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum — the loose bag of skin under your penis that contains the testicles. *Swelling of the scrotum. *Abdominal pain.

*Nausea and vomiting. *A testicle that's positioned higher than normal or at an unusual angle. *Painful urination. *Fever.

Tetralogy of Fallot*A bluish coloration of the skin caused by blood low in oxygen (cyanosis). *Shortness of breath and rapid breathing, especially during feeding. *Loss of consciousness (fainting). *Clubbing of fingers and toes — an abnormal, rounded shape of the nail bed. *Poor weight gain. *Tiring easily during play. *Irritability. *Prolonged crying. *A heart murmur.

Transient global amnesia(TGA)*Sudden onset of memory loss, verified by a witness. *Retention of personal identity despite memory loss. *Normal cognition, such as the ability to recognize and name familiar objects and follow simple directions. *Absence of signs indicating damage to a particular area of the brain, such as limb paralysis, involuntary movement or impaired word recognition. *Duration of no more than 24 hours and generally shorter. *Gradual return of memory. *No evidence of seizures during the period of amnesia. *No history of active epilepsy.

Thoracic outlet syndromeneurological thoracic outlet syndrome: *Wasting in the fleshy base of your thumb (Gilliatt-Sumner hand). *Numbness or tingling in your arm or fingers. *Pain or aches in your neck, shoulder or hand. *Weakening grip. vascular thoracic outlet syndrome: *Discoloration of your hand (bluish color). *Arm pain and swelling, possibly due to blood clots. *Blood clot in veins or arteries in the upper area of your body. *Lack of color (pallor) in one or more of your fingers or your entire hand. *Weak or no pulse in the affected arm. *Cold fingers, hands or arms. *Arm fatigue after activity. *Numbness or tingling in your fingers. *Weakness of arm or neck. *Throbbing lump near your collarbone.

Throat cancer*A cough. *Changes in your voice, such as hoarseness. *Difficulty swallowing. *Ear pain. *A lump or sore that doesn't heal. *A sore throat. *Weight loss.

Thrombocytopenia*Easy or excessive bruising (purpura). *Superficial bleeding into the skin that appears as a rash of pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots (petechiae), usually on the lower legs. *Prolonged bleeding from cuts. *Bleeding from your gums or nose. *Blood in urine or stools. *Unusually heavy menstrual flows. *Fatigue. *Enlarged spleen. *Jaundice.

Thrombocytosis*Headache. *Dizziness or lightheadedness *Chest pain. *Weakness. *Fainting. *Temporary vision changes. *Numbness or tingling of the hands and feet.

Superficial thrombophlebitis*Warmth, tenderness and pain in the affected area. *Redness and swelling.

Deep vein thrombosis: *Pain. *Swelling.

Thumb arthritis*Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force. *Swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of your thumb. *Decreased strength when pinching or grasping objects. *Decreased range of motion.

*Enlarged or bony appearance of the joint at the base of your thumb.

Thunderclap headachespain that: *Strikes suddenly and severely — sometimes described as the worst headache ever experienced. *Peaks within 60 seconds. *Lasts anywhere between an hour and 10 days. *Can occur anywhere in the head, and may involve the neck or lower back. *Can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting or loss of consciousness.

Thyroid cancer*A lump that can be felt through the skin on your neck. *Changes to your voice, including increasing hoarseness. *Difficulty swallowing. *Pain in your neck and throat. *Swollen lymph nodes in your neck.

Thyroid nodules*Unexplained weight loss. *Intolerance to heat. *Tremor. *Nervousness. *Rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)*Weakness, numbness or paralysis in your face, arm or leg, typically on one side of your body. *Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others. *Blindness in one or both eyes or double vision. *Dizziness or loss of balance or coordination.

Tic douloureux or Trigeminal neuralgia*Occasional twinges of mild pain. *Episodes of severe, shooting or jabbing pain that may feel like an electric shock. *Spontaneous attacks of pain or attacks triggered by things such as touching the face, chewing, speaking and brushing teeth. *Bouts of pain lasting from a few seconds to several seconds. *Episodes of several attacks lasting days, weeks, months or longer — some people have periods when they experience no pain. *Pain in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve, including the cheek, jaw, teeth, gums, lips, or less often the eye and forehead. *Pain affecting one side of your face at a time. *Pain focused in one spot or spread in a wider pattern. *Attacks becoming more frequent and intense over time.

Tinea versicolor*Patches of skin discoloration, usually on the back, chest, neck and upper arms, which may appear lighter or darker than usual. *Mild itching.

*Scaling.

Tonsillitis*Red, swollen tonsils. *White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils. *Sore throat *Difficult or painful swallowing. *Fever. *Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck. *A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice. *Bad breath. *Stomachache, particularly in younger children. *Stiff neck. *Headache.

Tooth abscess*Severe, persistent, throbbing toothache. *Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures. *Sensitivity to the pressure of chewing or biting. *Fever. *Swelling in your face or cheek. *Tender, swollen lymph nodes under your jaw or in your neck. *Sudden rush of foul-smelling and foul-tasting fluid in your mouth and pain relief if the abscess ruptures.

Toxic hepatitis*Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). *Itching. *Abdominal pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen. *Fatigue. *Loss of appetite. *Nausea and vomiting. *Rash. *Weight loss. *Dark or tea-colored urine.

Toxic shock syndrome*A sudden high fever. *Low blood pressure (hypotension). *Vomiting or diarrhea. *A rash resembling a sunburn, particularly on your palms and soles. *Confusion. *Muscle aches. *Redness of your eyes, mouth and throat. *Seizures. *Headaches.

Toxoplasmosis-

*Body aches. *Swollen lymph nodes. *Headache. *Fever. *Fatigue.

In people with weakened immune systems: *Headache. *Confusion. *Poor coordination. *Seizures. *Lung problems that may resemble tuberculosis or Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, a common opportunistic infection that occurs in people with AIDS. *Blurred vision caused by severe inflammation of your retina (ocular toxoplasmosis).

In babies: *Seizures. *An enlarged liver and spleen. *Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice). *Severe eye infections.

Trachoma*Mild itching and irritation of the eyes and eyelids. *Discharge from the eyes containing mucus or pus. *Marked light sensitivity (photophobia). *Blurred vision. *Eye pain.

Transposition of the great arteries or Transposition of the great vessels *Blue color of the skin (cyanosis). *Shortness of breath. *Lack of appetite. *Poor weight gain.

Transverse myelitis*Pain in neck or back, depending on the part of your spinal cord that's affected. Sharp, shooting sensations may also radiate down your legs or arms or around your abdomen. *Abnormal sensations like numbness, tingling, coldness or burning. *Bladder and bowel problems. *Weakness in arms and legs.

Truamatic brain injuryMild traumatic brain injury: Physical symptoms: *Loss of consciousness for a few seconds to a few minutes. *No loss of consciousness, but a state of being dazed, confused or disoriented. *Headache. *Nausea or vomiting. *Fatigue or drowsiness.

*Difficulty sleeping. *Sleeping more than usual. *Dizziness or loss of balance.

Sensory symptoms: *Sensory problems, such as blurred vision, ringing in the ears, a bad taste in the mouth or changes in the ability to smell. *Sensitivity to light or sound.

Cognitive or mental symptoms: *Memory or concentration problems. *Mood changes or mood swings. *Feeling depressed or anxious.

Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries: Physical symptoms: *Loss of consciousness from several minutes to hours. *Persistent headache or headache that worsens. *Repeated vomiting or nausea. *Convulsions or seizures. *Dilation of one or both pupils of the eyes. *Clear fluids draining from the nose or ears. *Inability to awaken from sleep. *Weakness or numbness in fingers and toes. *Loss of coordination.

Cognitive or mental symptoms: *Profound confusion. *Agitation, combativeness or other unusual behavior. *Slurred speech. *Coma and other disorders of consciousness.

Children's symptoms: *Change in eating or nursing habits. *Persistent crying and inability to be consoled. *Unusual or easy irritability. *Change in ability to pay attention. *Change in sleep habits. *Sad or depressed mood. *Loss of interest in favorite toys or activities.

Traveler's diarrhea*Abrupt onset of passage of three or more loose stools a day. *An urgent need to defecate. *Abdominal cramps. *Nausea. *Vomiting. *Fever.

Trichinosis or Trichinellosis-

Early symptoms: *Diarrhea. *Abdominal pain. *Fatigue. *Nausea and vomiting.

Later signs and symptoms: *High fever. *Muscle pain and tenderness. *Swelling of the eyelids or face. *Weakness. *Headache. *Sensitivity to light. *Pink eye (conjunctivitis).

Trichomoniasis or Vaginitis*Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina. *Vaginal itching or irritation. *Pain during intercourse. *Painful urination. *Light vaginal bleeding or spotting.

Tricuspid atresia*Blue tinge to the skin and lips (cyanosis). *Difficulty breathing (dyspnea). *Tiring easily, especially during feedings. *Slow growth.

Some babies with tricuspid atresia may also develop symptoms of heart failure, including: *Fatigue and weakness. *Shortness of breath. *Swelling (edema) in the legs, ankles and feet. *Swelling of the abdomen (ascites). *Sudden weight gain from fluid retention. *Irregular or rapid heartbeat.

Triple X syndrome or Trisomy X*Tall stature. *Vertical skinfolds that may cover the inner corners of the eyes (epicanthal folds). *Delayed development of speech and language skills. *Weak muscle tone (hypotonia). *Curved pinky fingers (clinodactyly). *Behavior and mental health problems. *Premature ovarian failure or ovary abnormalities. *Constipation or abdominal pains.

Truncus arteriosus*Blue coloring of the skin (cyanosis). *Poor feeding.

*Excessive sleepiness. *Poor growth. *Shortness of breath (dyspnea). *Rapid breathing (tachypnea). *Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia). *Excessive sweating (diaphoresis).

Turner syndromeBefore birth: *Large fluid collection on the back of the neck or other abnormal fluid collections. *Heart abnormalities. *Abnormal kidneys.

At birth or during infancy: *Wide or weblike neck. *Receding or small lower jaw. *High, narrow roof of the mouth (palate). *Low-set ears. *Low hairline at the back of the head. *Broad chest with widely spaced nipples. *Short fingers and toes. *Arms that turn outward at the elbows. *Fingernails and toenails that are narrow and turned upward. *Swelling of the hands and feet, especially at birth. *Slightly smaller than average height at birth. *Delayed growth.

In older girls, teens and young women: *No growth spurts at expected times in childhood. *Short stature, with an adult height of about 8 inches (20 centimeters) less than might be expected for a female member of her family. *Learning disabilities, particularly with learning that involves spatial concepts or math, though intelligence is usually normal. *Difficulty in social situations, such as problems understanding other people's emotions or reactions. *Failure to begin sexual changes expected during puberty — due to ovarian failure that may have occurred by birth or gradually during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood. *Sexual development that "stalls" during teenage years *Early end to menstrual cycles not due to pregnancy. *For most women with Turner syndrome, inability to conceive a child without fertility treatment.

Type 1 diabetes*Increased thirst. *Frequent urination. *Bedwetting in children who previously didn't wet the bed during the night. *Extreme hunger. *Unintended weight loss.

*Irritability and other mood changes. *Fatigue and weakness. *Blurred vision. *In females, a vaginal yeast infection.

Type 1 diabetes in children*Increased thirst and frequent urination. *Extreme hunger. *Weight loss. *Fatigue. *Irritability or unusual behavior. *Blurred vision. *Yeast infection in girls.

Type 2 diabetes*Increased thirst and frequent urination. *Increased hunger. *Weight loss. *Fatigue. *Blurred vision. *Slow-healing sores or frequent infections. *Areas of darkened skin.

Type 2 diabetes in children*Increased thirst and frequent urination. *Increased hunger. *Weight loss. *Fatigue. *Blurred vision. *Slow-healing sores or frequent infections. *Areas of darkened skin.

Typhoid fever1st week of illness: *Fever, that starts low and increases daily, often to as high as 103 or 104 F (39.4 or 40 C). *Headache. *Weakness and fatigue. *Dry cough *Loss of appetite. *Abdominal pain. *Diarrhea or constipation. *Rash.

2nd week of illness: *Continuing high fever. *Either diarrhea or severe constipation. *Considerable weight loss. *Extremely distended abdomen.

3rd week of illness: *Become delirious. *Lie motionless and exhausted with your eyes half-closed in what's known as the typhoid state.

Ulcerative colitis*Diarrhea, often with blood or pus. *Abdominal pain and cramping. *Rectal pain. *Rectal bleeding — passing small amount of blood with stool. *Urgency to defecate. *Inability to defecate despite urgency. *Weight loss *Fatigue *Fever. *In children, failure to grow.

Umbilical hernia*Soft swelling or bulge near the navel (umbilicus). *Painless but abdominal discomfort is experienced.

Ureteral obstruction*mild (pain, fever, infection) to severe (loss of kidney function, sepsis, even death).

Urinary tract infections (UTI)*A strong, persistent urge to urinate. *A burning sensation when urinating *Passing frequent, small amounts of urine. *Urine that appears cloudy. *Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine. *Strong-smelling urine. *Pelvic pain, in women. *Rectal pain, in men.

Uterine polyps*Irregular menstrual bleeding — for example, having frequent, unpredictable periods of variable length and heaviness. *Bleeding between menstrual periods *Excessively heavy menstrual periods *Vaginal bleeding after menopause *Infertility.

Uterine prolapse*Sensation of heaviness or pulling in your pelvis. *Tissue protruding from your vagina. *Urinary problems, such as urine leakage or urine retention. *Trouble having a bowel movement. *Low back pain. *Feeling as if you're sitting on a small ball or as if something is falling out of your vagina. *Sexual concerns, such as a sensation of looseness in the tone of your vaginal tissue.

*Symptoms that are less bothersome in the morning and worsen as the day goes on.

Ventricular fibrillation*Chest pain. *Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia). *Dizziness. *Nausea. *Shortness of breath. *Loss of consciousness.

Vaginal cancer*Unusual vaginal bleeding, for example, after intercourse or after menopause. *Watery vaginal discharge. *A lump or mass in your vagina. *Painful urination. *Constipation. *Pelvic pain.

Vaginal dryness*Itching or stinging around the vaginal opening and the lower part of the vagina. *Burning. *Soreness. *Pain or light bleeding with intercourse. *Urinary frequency or urgency. *Recurrent urinary tract infections.

VaricoceleThe pain may: *Vary from sharp to dull discomfort. *Increase with standing or physical exertion, especially over long periods. *Worsen over the course of a day. *Be relieved when you lie on your back.

Varicose veinsSigns you may have varicose veins include: *Veins that are dark purple or blue in color. *Veins that appear twisted and bulging; often like cords on your legs. *An achy or heavy feeling in your legs. *Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs. *Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time. *Itching around one or more of your veins. *Skin ulcers near your ankle, which can mean you have a serious form of vascular disease that requires medical attention.

Vascular dementia*Confusion. *Trouble paying attention and concentrating. *Reduced ability to organize thoughts or actions. *Decline in ability to analyze a situation, develop an effective plan and communicate that plan to

others. *Difficulty deciding what to do next. *Problems with memory. *Restlessness and agitation. *Unsteady gait. *Sudden or frequent urge to urinate or inability to control passing urine. *Depression.

Vasculitis*Fever. *Headache. *Fatigue. *Weight loss. *General aches and pains. *Night sweats. *Rash. *Nerve problems, such as numbness or weakness. *Loss of a pulse in a limb.

Vasovagal syncope*Skin paleness. *Lightheadedness. *Tunnel vision — your field of vision is constricted so that you see only what's in front of you. *Nausea. *Feeling of warmth. *A cold, clammy sweat. *Yawning. *Blurred vision.

During a vasovagal syncope episode, bystanders may notice: *Jerky, abnormal movements. *A slow, weak pulse. *Dilated pupils.

Ventricular septal defect*Poor eating, failure to thrive. *Fast breathing or breathlessness. *Easy tiring.

Vesicoureteral reflux*A strong, persistent urge to urinate. *A burning sensation when urinating. *Passing frequent, small amounts of urine. *Blood in the urine (hematuria) or cloudy, strong-smelling urine. *Fever. *Pain in your side (flank) or abdomen. *Hesitancy to urinate or holding urine to avoid the burning sensation.

Signs and symptoms in infants with a UTI may also include:

*An unexplained fever. *Diarrhea. *Lack of appetite. *Irritability.

As your child gets older, untreated vesicoureteral reflux can lead to other signs and symptoms, including: *Bed-wetting. *Constipation or loss of control over bowel movements. *High blood pressure. *Protein in urine. *Kidney failure.

Vitiligo*Skin discoloration. *Premature whitening or graying of the hair on your scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or beard (usually before age 35). *Loss of color in the tissues that line the inside of your mouth and nose (mucous membranes). *Loss of or change in color of the inner layer of the eyeball (retina). *Discolored patches around the armpits, navel, genitals and rectum.

Vocal cord paralysis*A breathy quality to the voice. *Hoarseness. *Noisy breathing. *Loss of vocal pitch. *Choking or coughing while swallowing food, drink or saliva. *The need to take frequent breaths while speaking. *Inability to speak loudly. *Loss of your gag reflex. *Ineffective coughing. *Frequent throat clearing.

Von Willebrand disease*Recurrent and prolonged nosebleeds. *Bleeding from the gums. *Increased menstrual flow. *Excessive bleeding from a cut or following a tooth extraction or other dental procedure. *Blood in the stool or urine. *Bleeding from shaving with a razor or other similarly minor injury. *Easy bruising. *Bruises with lumps that form underneath the skin.

Vulvar cancer*Itching that doesn't go away. *Pain and tenderness. *Bleeding that isn't from menstruation. *Skin changes, such as color changes or thickening.

*A lump, wart-like bumps or an open sore (ulcer).

Vulvodyniapain in your genital area, which can be characterized by: *Burning. *Soreness. *Stinging. *Rawness. *Painful intercourse (dyspareunia). *Throbbing. *Itching.

Wegener's granulomatosis*Constantly runny nose, with pus-filled discharge. *Nosebleeds. *Sinus pain and inflammation (sinusitis). *Ear infections. *Cough. *Chest pain. *Coughing up blood (hemoptysis). *Shortness of breath. *General ill feeling (malaise). *Unintended weight loss. *Joint aches and swelling. *Blood in urine (hematuria). *Skin sores. *Eye redness, burning or pain. *Fever.

West Nile fever includeMild infection symptoms: *Fever. *Headache. *Body aches. *Fatigue. *Back pain. *Skin rash (occasionally). *Swollen lymph glands (occasionally). *Eye pain (occasionally).

Severe infection symptoms: *High fever. *Severe headache. *Stiff neck. *Disorientation or confusion. *Stupor or coma. *Tremors or muscle jerking.

*Lack of coordination. *Convulsions. *Pain. *Partial paralysis or sudden. *muscle weakness.

Wheat allergy*Swelling, itching or irritation of the mouth or throat. *Hives, itchy rash or swelling of the skin. *Nasal congestion. *Headache. *Itchy, watery eyes. *Difficulty breathing. *Cramps, nausea or vomiting. *Diarrhea. *Anaphylaxis.

Whiplash*Neck pain and stiffness. *Worsening of pain with neck movement. *Loss of range of motion in the neck. *Headaches, most often starting at the base of the skull. *Tenderness or pain in shoulder, upper back or arms. *Tingling or numbness in the arms. *Fatigue. *Dizziness. *Blurred vision. *Ringing in the ears (tinnitus). *Sleep disturbances. *Irritability. *Difficulty concentrating. *Memory problems. *Depression.

Wilson's disease*Fatigue, lack of appetite or abdominal pain. *Jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eye. *A tendency to bruise easily. *Fluid buildup in the legs or abdomen. *Problems with speech, swallowing or physical coordination. *Uncontrolled movements or muscle stiffness.

Wrinkles*Fine lines. *wrinkles can become deep crevices or furrows and noticeable around your eyes, mouth and neck.

X-linked agammaglobulinemia*infections of the inner ear, sinuses, respiratory tract, bloodstream and internal organs.

Yellow feverAcute phase: *Fever. *Headache. *Muscle aches, particularly in your back and knees. *Sensitivity to light. *Nausea, vomiting or both. *Loss of appetite. *Dizziness. *Red eyes, face or tongue.

Toxic phase: *Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice). *Abdominal pain and vomiting, sometimes of blood. *Decreased urination. *Bleeding from your nose, mouth and eyes. *Slow heart rate (bradycardia). *Liver and kidney failure. *Brain dysfunction, including delirium, seizures and coma.

Yips*Involuntary muscle jerk, although some people experience tremors, twitches, spasms or freezing.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome(ZES)*Abdominal pain. *Diarrhea. *Burning, aching, gnawing or discomfort in your upper abdomen. *Acid reflux and heartburn. *Nausea and vomiting. *Weakness. *Bleeding in your digestive tract. *Unintended weight loss. *Decreased appetite. *Anemia.