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Common Symptom
Common Symptoms Chapter 1. (Taylor Frazier)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Diaphoresis | excessive perspiration |
| flushing | a red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face and neck. A flushed appearance is commonly present with a fever. |
| jaundice | a yellow appearance to the skin, first evident in the whites of the eyes |
| rash | an eruption of the skin |
| bradycardia | abnormal slow pulse rate |
| dehydration | a decrease in the amount of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearance, dry skin, and decreased output of urine. |
| edema | the relaxation of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. Edema is most easily observed in the extremities. |
| tachycardia | abnormally fast pulse rate |
| anorexia | loss of appetite and a lack of interest in food |
| constipation | condition where the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in hard passage from the rectum. |
| diarrhea | the passage of an increased number of loose, watery stools. The fecal material moves rapidly through the intestinal tract, decreasing the amount of liquid in the body |
| flatulence | the presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines |
| nausea and vomiting | nausea is a sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. Vomiting is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. The ejected content is known as vomitus. |
| cough | an involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. |
| cyanosis | a bluish tent of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
| dyspnea | labored or difficult breathing |
| epistaxis | hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed) |
| chills | a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering. chills are usually 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. It is a common symptom that accompanies many illnesses. Tension, fatigue, and eyestrain can result in a headache. |
| malaise | a vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue, often marking the onset of a disease and continuing through the course of the illness. |
| pain | irritation of pain receptors, resulting in a feeling of distress or suffering. Pain is an important indication that a part of the body is not working properly. |
| pruritus | severe itching |
| vertigo | a feeling of dizziness or light-headedness. |
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