Symptoms and Signs
Symptoms of Gout Gout typically manifests in the joints of the toes, ankles, wrists, hands, and knees. Patients will feel a sudden and intense pain that will last through the day. When the intensity of...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus Causes
Blood Mosquito bites are the primary method of transmission for West Nile to humans. Birds are the original carriers of West Nile. The mosquito bites the bird that is infected, then bites a human and...
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Symptoms of Celiac Signs and symptoms of celiac disease vary greatly, from diarrhea to constipation and from weight gain to weight loss. Celiac sufferers may also experience bone density issues, tooth...
View ArticleUrinary Tract Infection Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms Symptoms of a urinary tract infection in the bladder, ureters, or urethra include: • Pelvic pain in women • Rectal pain in men • Blood in the urine, giving urine a red tint • A...
View ArticleVaricose Veins Overview
What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are veins in which blood has backed up. The vein becomes swollen and is visible through the skin. This happens more often in women than men, most commonly in the...
View ArticleNew Discovery May Enable Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer
According to two studies that were recently published in Clinical Chemistry, certain quantities of protein and microRNA’s in a woman’s blood stream may help doctors spot breast cancer in early stages....
View ArticleHeartland Virus Symptoms
Signs and Sypmtoms Symptoms of the Heartland virus include: Headache Muscle ache Nausea Diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Decreased immunity Low cell counts for blood clotting Diagnosis Dilemma...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Overview
What are Idiopathic Stabbing Headaches? Idiopathic stabbing headaches are sometimes called ice-pick headaches, as they are characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in different areas of the head. The pain...
View ArticleDiagnosing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Blood Test If a medical professional suspects the Hantavirus, a blood test may expose a specific antibody that the body only makes to fight the Hantavirus. If this virus is discovered, doctors may do a...
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