Colic

Colic Signs and SymptomsIn an otherwise healthy infant three months or younger:1. Crying that goes on for three hours or more at a time despite efforts to comfort the baby. Crying is often worse in the evening and continues into the night.2. When gas pain is the cause.3. Baby extends legs or pulls them up to the abdomen.4.Baby passes gas. What...

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Chicken Pox

Chicken Pox Signs and Symptoms1. An itchy rash that usually appears on the face and torso. 2. In the beginning small, red spots; then turn into clear, fluid-filled blisters. In the final stage of the rash, the blisters burst and scab over. The rash typically lasts seven to ten days. 3. Occasionally - painful blisters in the mouth or vagina, or...

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Bed-Wetting

Bed-Wetting Signs and SymptomsOccasional bed-wetting is normal. It may be a problem if: 1. Your child is six or older and seldom stays dry overnight. 2. You, your spouse, or your child are concerned. What to do now1. Remind your child to use the bathroom just before bed each night. 2. Limit the amount your child drinks before bedtime. 3. Don’t...

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Stress

Stress Signs and SymptomsPhysical: 1. Frequent headaches. 2. Digestive illnesses. 3. Neck or back pain. 4. Fatigue. 5. Insomnia. 6. Skin problems. 7. Loss of appetite. 8. Overeating. Psychological: 1.Tension, anger, or anxiety. 2. Reclusive ness. 3. Cynicism. 4. General feeling of monotony. 5. Irritability or resentfulness. 6. Inability...

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Smoking and illness

Smoking and illness Signs and Symptoms1. Shortness of breath. 2. Wheezing. 3. Poor sense of smell and taste. 4. Bad breath. 5. General fatigue. 6. Persistent of hacking cough. 7. Poor circulation (cold hands and feet are a sign). 8. Frequent bouts of respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis. 9. Premature wrinkling of skin. What to do nowThe best...

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Grief

Grief Signs and SymptomsGrief is a natural course of action that people go thorough when they suffer a deep loss. The reactions or symptoms it produces vary largely from one person to another. They may include: 1. Extreme depression. 2. Fatigue. 3. Sudden shifts in emotions-being numb and emotionless one minute and crying uncontrollably in the...

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Drug Abuse

Drug Abuse Signs and Symptoms1. Change in appearance and/or behavior that threaten relationships and work performance. 2. Irritability or abrupt changes in mood or attitude. 3. Restlessness, sometimes alternating with extreme lethargy. 4. Unexplained absences. 5. Unexplained money problems. 6. Blackouts and memory lapses. 7. Drug thirst, inability...

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Depression

Depression Signs and Symptoms1. Feeling of sadness or pessimism that don’t get away. 2. Feeling of worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt or despair. 3. Loss of interest and pleasure in work, relations, food, sex, or other aspects of life. 4. Fatigue and lack of energy. 5. Sleep problems such as insomnia, oversleeping, or repeatedly waking before...

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Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder Signs and Symptoms1. Frequent inability to pay attention. 2. Difficulty focusing on work. 3. Making careless mistakes or having difficulty following instructions. 4. Impulsiveness. 5. Talking too much and interrupting others frequently. 6. Hyperactivity, in some cases, restless movements and running about in otherwise...

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Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Signs and SymptomsAlcohol abuses: 1. Temporary blackouts or memory loss after heavy drinking. 2. Unusually irritable and aggressive behavior (sometimes). 3. Use of increasing amounts of alcohol to relax, sleep, cheer up , deal with problems, or feel “normal.” Alcoholism (alcohol addiction): Same symptoms as those above....

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Thyroid Problems

Thyroid Problems Signs and SymptomsThyroids:1. Mild to severe pain in the front of the neck.2. Pain during swallowing or when turning your head.3. Fever.Hyperthyroidism:1. More rapid heart rate.2. Rise in blood pressure, nervousness, and excessive perspiration.3. Weight loss despite an increase in appetite.4. Trembling hands.5. Bulging, watery...

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Sleep Disorder

Sleep Disorder Signs and SymptomsNarcolepsy:1. Falling asleep suddenly and uncontrollably in the daytime for periods of five minutes to over an hour.2. Sudden loss of muscle control triggered by strong emotion or fatigue.3. Vivid hallucinations when falling asleep or waking up.4. Fatigue.Insomnia:1. Trouble falling asleep.2. Early waking.3. Daytime...

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Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease Signs and Symptoms1. A rash often with a pale center, that develops where a tick bite occurred two days to a months before. The rash may last two to four weeks or longer. (Some victims, however, don’t remember having a rash).2. Headache, fever, chills, sore throat, fatigue, and aching muscles and joints.3. After several weeks or months,...

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Lupus

Lupus Signs and Symptoms1. Rashes shaped like butterflies across the nose and cheeks.2. Aching, swollen joints.3. Numbness in the fingers and toes.4. Swollen abdomen and swollen ankles (sometimes).5. Chest pain when breathing deeply.6. Fever over 100 degrees.7. Persistent fatigue.8. Sores in the nose, mouth, or throat.9. Unusual bleeding or bruising.10....

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Infections

Infections Symptoms Signs and SymptomsGeneral signs and symptoms:1. Fever higher than 100 degrees (oral thermometer reading).2. Chills and sweating.3. Headache.4. Fatigue.5. Muscle aches or soreness.6. Swollen lymph nodes.Respiratory infection:1. Coughing and sneezing.2. Sinus or chest pain.3. Sore throat, congestion, and excess mucus.4. Watery...

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Hepatitis

Hepatitis Signs and SymptomsSome forms of hepatitis produce no symptoms. But in other forms of hepatitis, symptoms that occur in the beginning are flu like:1. Fever.2. Nausea and vomiting.3. Loss of appetite.4. Abdominal pain.5. Fatigue.Other symptoms:1. Dark urine.2. Pale, clay-colored stools.3. Jaundice- yellow eyes and skin. What to do now1....

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Diabetes

Diabetes Signs and Symptoms1. Frequent urination-sometimes almost hourly.2. Unexplained weight loss.3. Increased and excessive thirst.4. Blurred vision.5. Persistent fatigue.6. In women, frequent yeast and bladder infections, sometimes missed menses. What to do now1. Take advice from a doctor specialized in Diabetes, if you know or suspect that...

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Chronic Fatigue

Chronic Fatigue Signs and Symptoms1. Fatigue that is not a result of exertion and that interferes with daily activities.2. Fatigue not relieved by rest, and continues for six months or longer.3. More than 24 hours of weakness and fatigue after moderate exercise. Sometimes fatigue occurs one or two days later.4. Low fever (up to 101 degrees) or...

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Anemia

anemia Signs and SymptomsGeneral symptoms:1. Weakness and fatigue.2. Pale skin; paleness of gums, nail beds, and eyelid linings.3. Shortness of breath.4. Headaches, dizziness, and fainting.5. Difficulty concentrating.Vitamin B 12 deficiency anemia:1. The symptoms mentioned above and:2. Sore mouth and tongue.3. Tingling in hands and feet.4. Problems...

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