Symptoms
Sorting out health concerns When health care providers are faced with a health concern, they try to sort out what could be causing the problem. Treatment will vary from person to person, depending on the cause of the concern. For example, someone... read more...
What is confusion? Confusion occurs when a person’s brain is not functioning properly. People experiencing confusion have problems remembering, paying attention, speaking, thinking, reasoning, and understanding what is going on around them. read more...
What is constipation ? Constipation is a condition where stool is slow to move through the large intestine and bowel movements occur less frequently than they normally do. The slower the movement, the more fluid is absorbed out of the bowel... read more...
What is dehydration ? Dehydration is a condition that results from the excessive loss of water from the body. Diarrhea and vomiting are two of the most common causes of dehydration. Some medications can also reduce body water by increasing urine... read more...
What is depression ? Depression is a medical condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. Doctors now know that depression has a biological or chemical basis, so people cannot “shake off” depression on their own. Depression is... read more...
What is fatigue ? Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness or a complete lack of energy. Everyone has experienced fatigue at one time or another. When we don’t get enough rest or sleep, eat poorly, or do too many things in a day, we can become... read more...
What is anorexia (lack of appetite)? Lack of appetite is the feeling that you are not hungry. Most people experience a lack of appetite from time to time. For example, people recovering from the flu often do not feel like eating until they begin... read more...
What is nausea and vomiting? Nausea is a sick or uncomfortable feeling in the stomach which is often described as an urge to vomit. Some people also describe nausea as an uncomfortable feeling at the back of the throat. Vomiting is a strong... read more...
What is pain ? Pain is the unpleasant experience you have when your body is hurt. Many different problems can cause pain, such as injuries, arthritis, or more serious diseases such as cancer. Everyone experiences pain differently. It is common... read more...
What is shortness of breath? The medical term for shortness of breath is dyspnea . It is defined as an uncomfortable awareness of breathing. People who are experiencing shortness of breath feel that they can’t get enough air. Breathing may be... read more...