Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Endocarditis
…endocarditis Symptoms * fatigue * weakness * fever * chills * nightsweats, may be severe * weight loss * muscle aches and pains * heart murmur * shortness of breath with activity * swelling of feet, legs, abdomen * blood in the urine * sweating, excessive * red painless skin spots, located on the palms… related searches:enlarged spleen
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hyperhidrosis
…medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest. Alternative Names Sweating - excessive; Perspiration - excessive; Diaphoresis Causes Sweating helps the body stay cool. In most cases…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Infectious endocarditis
…work. Symptoms * Fatigue * Weakness * Fever * Chills * Nightsweats (may be severe) * Weight loss * Muscle aches and pains * Heart murmur * Shortness of breath with activity * Swelling of feet, legs, abdomen * Blood in the urine * Excessive sweating * Red, painless skin spots on the palms and soles (Janeway…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Night terror
…, and much less common after that. Night terror may run in families. It can occur in adults, especially with emotional tension and/or the use of alcohol. Symptoms * sudden awakening from sleep * persistent fear or terror that occurs at night * screaming * sweating * confusion * rapid heart rate * unable…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pulmonary tuberculosis
…apparent * Fatigue * Unintentional weight loss * Coughing up blood * Fever and nightsweats * Phlegm-producing cough Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: * Wheezing * Excessive sweating, especially at night * Chest pain * Breathing difficulty Exams and Tests Examination of the lungs… related searches:tb test
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pulmonary nocardiosis
…* Seizures * Skin * Skin rashes or lumps * Skin sores (abscesses) * Swollen lymph nodes * Entire body * Fever (comes and goes) * Nightsweats, excessive sweating at night * General ill feeling (malaise) Exams and Tests * Decreased breath sounds in the lung * Crackles (rales) in the infected lung detected…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Cough
…that worsens when you lie down (may indicate congestive heart failure) * Exposure to someone with tuberculosis * Unintentional weight loss or nightsweats (may also indicate tuberculosis) * Cough longer than 10-14 days * Cough in an infant less than 3 months old What to Expect at Your Office Visit…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
…uncommon in Asia. Symptoms * Enlarged lymph nodes, liver, or spleen * Fatigue * Abnormal bruising (occurs late in the disease) * Excessive sweating, nightsweats * Loss of appetite * Unintentional weight loss Exams and Tests Patients with CLL have a higher-than-normal white blood cell count. Tests to… related searches:enlarged spleen | enlarged liver
Hot flashes
…being conscious of your stress and reminding yourself to relax may cut down on the severity of your hot flashes. * Many hot flashes, known as nightsweats, occur when you are sleeping. You should sleep on cotton sheets and wear a light nightgown for maximum comfort. Some women find relief in positioning… related searches:dizziness
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Breathing difficulties - first aid
…brought on by coughing, especially productive coughing. * Your child's cough has a barking sound. * You have a fever, green or yellow phlegm, nightsweats, weight loss, loss of appetite, or swelling in your legs. * You are coughing up small amounts of blood. Prevention * Wear a medical alert tag if… related searches:dizziness
