Lump in the abdomen - Overview
Abdominal hernia; Hernia - abdominal; Abdominal wall defects A lump in the abdomen is a soft bulge of tissue or a small, local area of swelling in the belly area. Most often, a lump in the abdomen is caused by a hernia. An abdominal hernia occurs ... [... more]
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Thirst - absent - Overview
Not being thirsty at various times during the day is normal, if the body does not need fluid replacement. However, a quick change in the need for fluids should prompt a visit to your doctor. Thirst - absent - Overview, Absence of thirst is a lack ... [... more]
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Leg pain - Overview
Leg pain can be due to a muscle cramp (also called a charley horse). Common causes of cramps include: Wilder RP. Overuse injuries: tendinopathies, stress fractures, compartment syndrome, and shin splints. Gutt CN. Prophylaxis and treatment of ... [... more]
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Consciousness - decreased - Overview
Stuporous; Mental status - decreased; Loss of alertness; Decreased consciousness; Alertness - decreased; Changes in consciousness; Obtundation; Coma Many conditions can cause decreased consciousness, including: Consciousness - decreased - ... [... more]
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Hair loss - Overview
Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse (all over). Roughly 100 hairs are lost from your head every day. The average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs. Each individual hair survives for an average of 4-1/2 years, during ... [... more]
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Menstruation - absent - Overview
Missed periods; Lack of menses; Periods - missed; Amenorrhea Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be: Many perfectly healthy females begin to menstruate later than most (the average age is about ... [... more]
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Memory loss - Overview
Memory loss (amnesia) is unusual forgetfulness that can be caused by brain damage due to disease or injury, or it can be caused by severe emotional trauma. The cause determines whether amnesia comes on slowly or suddenly, and whether it is ... [... more]
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Foot, leg, and ankle swelling - Overview
Swelling of the ankles - feet - legs; Ankle swelling; Foot swelling; Leg swelling; Edema - peripheral; Peripheral edema Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly in older people. It may affect both legs and may ... [... more]
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Smell - impaired - Overview
Impaired smell is the partial or total loss of the sense of smell. The loss of smell is usually the result of nasal congestion or blockage and isn't serious, but it can sometimes be a sign of a nervous system (neurological) disorder. Loss of the ... [... more]
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Shin splints - Overview
Shin splints are pains in the front of the lower legs caused by exercise. They usually appear after a period of inactivity. Shin splints can be caused by any of four types of problems, which are only occasionally serious. Tibial shin splints are ... [... more]
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Speech impairment (adult) - Overview
Language impairment; Impairment of speech; Inability to speak; Aphasia; Dysarthria; Slurred speech; Dysphonia voice disorders Speech and language impairment may be any of several problems that make it difficult to communicate. Aphasia is loss of ... [... more]
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Appetite - decreased - Overview
Appetite is the desire to eat. A decreased appetite is when you have a reduced desire to eat. This occurs despite the body's basic caloric (energy) needs. Any illness can affect a previously hearty appetite. If the illness is treatable, the ... [... more]
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