Symptoms Symptoms Aboulia or Abulia, in neurology, refers to a lack of will or initiative. It is usually result of physical damage to the brain, result of diseases like encephalitis lethargica or extensive lobotomy. The patient is unable to act or make decisions independently. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aboulia"
In medicine, there are many kinds of generalized seizures. In absence seizures, the person may appear to be staring into space and/or have jerking or twitching muscles. These seizures are sometimes referred to as petit mal seizures, which is an older term. These periods last for seconds, or even tens of seconds. They sometimes move from one location to another without any purpose. ...more on Wikipedia about "Absence seizure"
Adenitis is a general term for an inflammation of a gland or lymph node. A process causing enlargement of multiple lymph nodes is termed lymphadenopathy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adenitis"
Amenorrhoea ( BE) or amenorrhea ( AmE) is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age. Physiologic states of amenorrhoea are seen during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). Outside of the reproductive years there is absence of menses during childhood and after menopause. ...more on Wikipedia about "Amenorrhoea"
In psychology, anhedonia (< an- + Greek hēdonē pleasure) is a patient's inability to experience pleasure from normally pleasurable life events such as eating, exercise, and social/sexual interactions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anhedonia"
Anorexia (deriving from the Greek όρεξη (orexe) = appetite) is the decreased sensation of appetite. While the term in non-scientific publications is often used interchangably with one of its subtypes, anorexia nervosa, there are many possible causes for a decreased appetite, some of which may be harmless while others pose significant risk for the person. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anorexia"
Anxiety is a complex combination of negative emotion that includes fear, apprehension and worry, and is often accompanied by physical sensations such as palpitations, chest pain and/or shortness of breath. It may exist as a primary brain disorder or may be associated with other medical problems, including other psychiatric disorders. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anxiety" Just www.shortopedia.com way
In pathology, apyrexy, or apyrexia (Greek απυρεξια, from α-, privative, πυρεσσειν, to be in a fever, πυρ, fire, fever) is the normal interval or period of intermission in a fever. ...more on Wikipedia about "Apyrexy"
Asthenia is a medical term denoting a feeling of weakness without actual loss of strength. ...more on Wikipedia about "Asthenia"
Ataxia (from Greek ataxiā, meaning failure to put in order) is unsteady and clumsy motion of the limbs or trunk due to a failure of the gross coordination of muscle movements. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ataxia"
Atonic seizures (also called drop seizures, drop attacks, or akinetic seizures), are a minor type of seizure. They consist of a brief lapse in muscle tone that are caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are brief - usually less than fifteen seconds. They begin in childhood and may persist into adulthood. The seizure itself causes no damage, but the loss of muscle control can result in falling and injuring oneself in that way. Electroencephalography can be used to confirm diagnosis. It is minor and relatively common, and can be indicative of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (see Henri Gastaut). ...more on Wikipedia about "Atonic seizure"
An aura is the perceptual disturbance experienced by some migraine sufferers before a migraine headache, and the telltale sensation experienced by some epileptics before a seizure. It often manifests as a strange light or an unpleasant smell. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aura (symptom)"
In psychology, avolition is a general lack of desire, motivation, and persistence. Commonly seen in patients with schizophrenia, those suffering from avolition will not start or complete any major tasks. This differs from anhedonia, where patients generally find task completion pleasureless. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avolition"
Azotemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormal levels of urea, creatinine, various body waste compounds, and other nitrogen-rich compounds in the blood as a result of insufficient filtering of the blood by the kidneys. ...more on Wikipedia about "Azotemia"
B symptoms are a feature of both Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and include: ...more on Wikipedia about "B symptoms"
Binge eating is a pattern of disordered eating which consists of episodes of uncontrollable overeating. It is somtimes as a symptom of Binge eating disorder. During such binges, a person rapidly consumes an excessive amount of food, typically sweet high-calorie foods of a soft texture, such as ice cream or cookies. Most people who have eating binges try to hide this behaviour from others. They often feel ashamed or depressed about their overeating. Eating binges can be followed by so-called compensatory behaviour, acts by which the person tries to compensate for the effects of overeating. Examples of such acts are induced vomiting, fasting, and heavy exercising. ...more on Wikipedia about "Binge eating"
Black pox is a symptom of smallpox that is caused by bleeding under the skin which makes the skin look charred or black. This symptom usually indicates that a patient with smallpox is going to die. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Pox"
Bloating is any abnormal general swelling, or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. As a symptom, the patient feels a full and tight abdomen, which may cause abdominal pain. sometimes accompanied by borborygmus. Bloating may have several causes, the most common being accumulation of liquids and intestinal gas. Ascites is the proper medical term for abdominal bloating caused by excessive accumulation of liquid inside the cavity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bloating"
Bradycardia, as applied in adult medicine, is defined as a heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min ** . ...more on Wikipedia about "Bradycardia"
Brain shivers, also known as "the electric brain thing", "the Zaps", "Blips", "Effexor shocks" or "brain spasms", is a rare but notorious withdrawal symptom of certain antidepressants. It is most commonly associated with venlafaxine (Effexor), but has been reported with other antidepressants as well ( paroxetine and sertraline). The symptom remains rather controversial; Wyeth's original pamphlet for venlafaxine did not mention it (possibly due to its relative unknownness), and many medical professionals are still sadly unaware of the possible occurrence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brain shivers"
Burping, also known as belching, ructus or eructation, is the release of gas from the digestive tract (mainly esophagus and stomach) through the mouth. It is often audible. ...more on Wikipedia about "Burping"
Cachexia is loss of weight, muscle wasting, fatigue, weakness and anorexia (not anorexia nervosa) in someone who is not actively trying to lose weight. It can be a sign of various underlying disorders; when a patient presents with cachexia, a doctor will generally consider the possibility of cancer, certain infectious diseases (e.g. tuberculosis) and some autoimmune disorders. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cachexia"
Canga's bead symptom is a radiologic term used to define the irregular appearance of uterus and nodular structures in tuba uterina observed in patients with genital tuberculosis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Canga's bead symptom"
The term cataplexy originates from the Greek kata meaning down and plexis meaning a stroke or seizure, implying a falling-down seizure. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cataplexy"
Primary syphilis is manifested after an incubation period of 10-90 days (average 21 days) after exposure with a primary sore. The sore, called a chancre, is localized at the point of initial exposure to the bacterium, often on the penis, vagina or rectum. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chancre"
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