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General signs and symptoms
It's often difficult to tell the difference between a symptom and a medical condition - do you just have indigestione or is it a ulcera gastrica? Does your visione offuscata have a simple explanation or should you get checked out for diabete di tipo 2? Take a look through the expert information below covering some of the most common medical symptoms, to understand more about the cause of your problem.
General signs and symptoms
Signs are objective indications of an illness or condition that can be measured or observed by others (e.g. rash, jaundice). Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient that cannot be easily measured (e.g., pain or fatigue).
- Masse addominali
- Acalasia
- Apatia
- Sintomi del cancro
- Dolore cronico
- Cause comuni dell'alito cattivo
- Disidratazione
- Occhi secchi
- Bocca secca
- Mal d'orecchio
- Segni e sintomi precoci di gravidanza
- Sensazione di globo
- Alitosi
- Eruzione cutanea da calore e sudamina
- Ernia
- Singhiozzo
- Iperidrosi
- Ipoglicemia
- Prurito
- Prurito anale
- Ittero
- Perdita di appetito
- Perdita del gusto e dell'olfatto
- Nausea e vomito
- Dolore al collo
- Sudorazioni notturne
- Sanguinamento dal naso
- Dolore pelvico nelle donne
- Rinite persistente
- Formicolio
- Psicosi
- Piedi sudati
- Acufene
- Vento intrappolato, gas e gonfiore
- Secchezza vaginale
- Vomito di sangue
- Lacrimazione degli occhi
Difficoltà respiratorie
Difficulty breathing is the subjective feeling of being unable to get enough air or having to work too hard to breathe. It can feel like chest tightness, gasping, or an inability to take a full breath. Severe breathing problems require emergency medical attention.
Dolore toracico
Chest pain refers to any discomfort, ache, or pressure felt anywhere between the neck and the upper abdomen. While frequently associated with heart issues, it can also originate from respiratory, gastrointestinal, muscular, or psychological conditions.
Tosse
A cough is a natural reflex to clear your airways of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles. It is usually caused by a viral infection, allergies, or environmental irritants. A cough lasting over three weeks should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Vertigini
Dizziness is a broad term describing feelings of faintness, lightheadedness, weakness, or unsteadiness. It can also include vertigo, which is a sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning.
Febbre
A raised temperature is usually a sign of infection. Learn when a fever needs home care and when it’s safer to seek medical attention.
Mal di testa
I mal di testa sono estremamente comuni e vanno da lievi dolori di tipo tensivo a gravi cefalee a grappolo. La maggior parte sono innocui, derivanti da stress, disidratazione, cattiva postura o mancanza di sonno.
Dolore articolare
Painful joints can result from injury, overuse, or arthritis. Learn what causes joint pain and which treatments or exercises can help ease symptoms.
Protuberanze e rigonfiamenti
Lumps or bumps can be alarming. Learn about common causes, what’s harmless, and when to get any changes checked by your doctor.
Gonfiore
Swelling is the enlargement or puffiness of body tissues, primarily caused by inflammation, injury, or an abnormal buildup of fluid. It acts as a protective mechanism that helps isolate damaged areas and initiates the body's natural healing process.
Stanchezza
Tiredness or fatigue is a state of physical, mental or emotional exhaustion characterised by a persistent lack of energy, lethargy and decreased motivation. It is a normal response to exertion or lack of sleep, but chronic fatigue can severely interfere with quality of life.
Urinary tract symptoms
Pain, urgency, or changes in urine flow? Learn about common urinary symptoms and what they could mean for your health.