Stress and anxiety - Overview
Anxiety; Feeling uptight; Stress; Tension; Jitters; Apprehension Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another. Anxiety is ... [... more]
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Joint pain - Overview
Joint pain can be caused by many types of injuries or conditions. No matter what causes it, joint pain can be very bothersome. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Osteoarthritis involves ... [... more]
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Movement - unpredictable or jerky - Overview
Jerky body movements; Chorea; Muscle - jerky movements (uncontrolled) Jerky body movements is a condition in which uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions interrupt normal movement or posture. Typical movements of chorea (called tics) include ... [... more]
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Jaundice - yellow skin - Overview
Yellow skin and eyes; Skin - yellow; Icterus; Eyes - yellow; Jaundice Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. If youâ ' ve ever had a ... [... more]
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Joint swelling - Overview
Joint swelling is the build up of fluid in the soft tissue surrounding the joint. Joint swelling may be caused many different things, including: Moder KG, Hunder GG. History and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system. In: Harris ED, ... [... more]
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Hypermobile joints - Overview
Hypermobile joints are joints that move beyond the normal range with little effort. The joints that are most commonly hypermobile are the elbows, wrists, fingers, and knees. Hypermobile joints occur in some very rare medical conditions, but can ... [... more]
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