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B Chpt 1 ADDENDUM
Common Symptoms - Brooklynn C
Question | Answer |
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Diaphoresis | Excessive perspiration |
flushing | A red appearance to the ski, which generally affects the face & neck. This is commonly present with fever. |
jaundice | a yellow appearance by the skin, first evident in the white of eyes. |
rash | An eruption of the rash. |
dehydration | A decrease in amount of water in the body. |
bradycardia | An abnormally slow heart |
edema | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. this is most easily observed in the extremities. |
tachycardia | An abnormally fast heart. |
constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard & dry, resulting in difficult passage from rectum |
diarrhea | The passage of increased of increased number of loose, watery stools. The fecal material moves rapidly through the intestinal tract, resulting in decreased absorption by the body of water,electrolytes & nutrients. |
flatulence | The presence of gas in the stomach or intestines. |
nausea | A sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. |
cough | An involuntary & forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. It may be productive(meaning a discharge is produced)or nonproductive (no discharge is present) |
cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the due to lack of oxygen. |
dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing. |
epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed). |
Chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering; generally present with fever. |
Convulsions | Involuntary contractions of muscles. |
Fever or pyrexia | A body temperature that is higher than normal. |
Headache | A feeling of pain or aching in the head; a common symptom that accompanies many illness; can be a result of tension, fatigue, and/or eyestrain. |
malaise | A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness & fatigue, often marking the onset of a disease & continuing through the course of the illness. |
Pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting of distress or suffering; it is an important indication that a part of the body is not working properly. |
Pruritus | Severe itching. |
Vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light-headness. |
vomiting | This is ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis.(The ejected contents is known as vomitus) |
anorexia | A loss of appetite & lack of interest in food. |