Medical Symptoms

Here are the medical symptoms and signs of many conditions including both physical and emotional medical problems that women encounter in today's world.

Early Pregnancy Symptoms - The early signs and symptoms of pregnancy, what to expect and how to know. Sometimes these symptoms can mimic PMS symptoms. Other times they can seem innocent enough, like heartburn or a backache. See our in-depth list of the most common signs.

Early Signs of Menopause - The early signs of menopause, or premenopause / perimenopause can include changes in periods, hot flashes and night sweats, fatigue and moodiness, lack of libido and many more symptoms you will find listed on this page.

Acid Reflux Symptoms in Women - Acid reflux is a common pregnancy symptom but it usually ends once the baby is born. For women who are not pregnant, acid reflux can be a worrisome problem. Here are the signs to look for, to give you more of an idea of how to know if you might have this problem.



Anxiety Depression Disorder Symptoms - Living with either anxiety or depression can make life very difficult, but having both of these problems at the same time is a very serious medical condition. If you or someone you love has these symptoms please talk to a doctor right away.

Asthma Symptoms - Asthma is a breathing disorder that is caused due to the inflammation of air passage tubes in the lungs. When inflamed these tubes swell and constrict thereby making it difficult for the patient to breathe leading to a variety of symptoms. The symptoms of asthma range from the ones that are barely noticeable to a life threatening asthma attack that needs immediate medical intervention.

Breast Cancer Symptoms - Breast cancer is normally diagnosed initially from a breast abnormality, which could be either a lump or an abnormal mammogram, or one of the various signs listed on the breast cancer symptoms page. The increased knowledge about breast cancer symptoms has lead to an increased awareness of the serious need for early detection. The earlier an abnormality is found, the more likely the cancer can be treated.

Bulimia Symptoms - If you think that someone you love is suffering from bulimia symptoms, it can be a frightening and uncertain time. There are signs and symptoms that you can use to recognize if this disease is a problem in your home but they can be very subtle.

Cluster Headache Symptoms - Cluster headaches symptoms are caused by one of the most severe types of headaches a person can suffer from. These headaches come in a series (or in clusters) that can span a few weeks or months of painful headache bouts followed by a period where there are no headaches for quite some time.

Dementia Symptoms - Unlike regular memory loss due to age, there are specific issues that come with dementia. There are several types of dementia including vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and the symptoms can vary depending on which one of these conditions we have.

Diabetes Symptoms - Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing medical problems right now, not only in women but in children too. See this symptoms page to discover the 7 important signs that you or someone you love might be developing diabetes.

Drug Addiction Symptoms - Drug addiction symptoms can reveal the signs that your loved one may have a drug problem and need your help. No one ever wants to be addicted to drugs. But when it happens, your life and those of the people who love you can spin out of control. Even one or a few of these symptoms can mean that the person's health may be at risk.

Endometriosis Symptoms - These symptoms are due to a condition that women might develop during the childbearing years. Tissues known as endometrium, that are supposed to develop in the uterus where fertilized eggs would grow, can sometimes grow outside of the uterus, which can cause pain, bleeding and sometimes infertility.

GERD Symptoms - GERD Symptoms occur as a result of acid reflux, which is also known as gastro esophageal reflux disease or GERD. There are certain foods that should be avoided when suffering from GERD. By avoiding consumption of these foods, it is possible to lessen the effects of this condition, and reduce the amount of attacks.

Gout Symptoms - Gout Symptoms are similar to those of arthritis. The most common symptoms of gout are night time occurrences of swelling, tenderness, redness, and even sharp pain in an outer joint, such as the big toe or knee, for example. This type of onset is also known as podagra.

High Blood Pressure Symptoms - There are some clear symptoms but also some "hidden" symptoms that make high blood pressure to be known as a "silent killer." See this page to learn more about how to protect yourself from this common health problem that catches many people by surprise.

Hip Bursitis Symptoms - Hip bursitis may be caused by any number of reasons: aging, infection, trauma and crystal deposits. Trauma can cause inflammation from repetitive motion or injuries. People with rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma and gout may develop bursitis from crystal deposits. People with these conditions have a hard time breaking down uric acids, and because of this the acids may flood joints from time to time and form crystal deposits. This is a primary cause of hip bursitis in the elderly.

Hormone Imbalance Symptoms - Hormones contribute to almost every aspect of a woman's life and health. From your emotions to your physical well being, your hormones contribute to how you function on a day to day basis. So what happens when your hormones become unbalanced? For many women, it can lead to debilitating side effects. For others, the symptoms are subtle and can't be identified until tests are performed by a health care provider. If you have been experiencing any of the the symptoms explained here, a hormone imbalance might be to blame.

Hyperglycemia Symptoms - Hyperglycemia symptoms may occur when there is an extremely level of sugar present in the bloodstream. Left untreated, this condition can cause damage to nerves, blood vessels, and tissues in the body. It can also lead to conditions like diabetes and ketoacidosis, a condition that can inflict serious damage to the kidneys.

Insomnia Symptoms - There is more than one type of insomnia, and the causes and symptoms of each type will have to be treated differently in every patient. The four main types are primary, secondary, acute and chronic.

Macular Degeneration Symptoms - It is important to catch this condition in time for doctors to treat it. Knowing these symptoms could alert you and help save your eyesight.

Melanoma Symptoms - The signs of Melanoma can seem similar to the symptoms of some other medical problems so it can be confusing. If someone has any of these symptoms it is important to see a doctor right away.

Mild Depression Symptoms - If someone is feeling blue more days than not, but is not feeling totally depressed, he or she may be experiencing mild depression symptoms. One study suggests that brisk exercise may help in this situation.

Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms - Plantar Fasciitis is a physical condition that can occur when a ligament that connects the heel bone to the foot becomes irritated. The plantar fascia supports the arch of your foot, and if you strain it, it can become swollen, weak and irritated. Your heel and sometimes the entire bottom of your foot might become too painful to walk upon.

PMDD Symptoms - PMDD symptoms are the signs of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is an extreme form of PMS that can drastically affect the lives of the women who experience it every month. Affecting 3-9% of women of reproductive age, this form of PMS is a very serious condition that can completely disrupt day-to-day life.

PMS Premenstrual Symptoms - Premenstrual syndrome is an emotional and physical effect brought on by changes in the process of ovulation and menstruation. While the exact cause of these symptoms is uncertain, it is believed that they are caused by the interaction of brain chemicals and hormones which go through alterations and fluctuations during the ovulation and menstruation processes.

Postpartum Depression Symptoms -Postpartum depression is not the same as the temporary condition known as the “baby blues”, which some women may experience during the first few weeks after childbirth. Most importantly, the main difference between the “blues” and postpartum depression is that the mother remains happy about her baby. This condition usually goes away in a few weeks, while the depression may last for months.

Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms - Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms occur as the result of RLS disorder. Patients with this condition experience an unpleasant feeling in their legs whenever they lie down to sleep. Often, there is also an unexplained urge to move their legs, which will often make them feel better. None of this is very conductive to trying to get a good night's sleep.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms -Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms are due to a chronic disease that affects the joints of the body. Fingers, toes, wrists, elbows, knees and even the back can be affected. The disease causes the affected joints to become inflamed. The inflammation is the body's response to the condition.

Sarcoidosis Symptoms - Sarcoidosis most often appears in women between the ages of 20 and 40 years of age; men less often. It is also more common to be found in patients of African-American, Scandinavian, German, Irish, and Puerto Rican descent, than any other ethnic background. Currently, about 4 in 10,000 people in the United States have Sarcoidosis.

Sinus Infection Symptoms - Sinus Infection Symptoms can be painful and difficult to deal with. Many people suffer from chronic sinus infections unknowingly. How is this possible? It happens when people confuse the symptoms of a sinus infection with the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Torn Muscle Symptoms - The most common torn muscle symptoms occur to the legs. These include strains such as a pulled hamstring, a plantaris strain, injury to the quadriceps, and a pulled calf muscle (known as the gastrocnemius). Tell a doctor your symptoms so that he or she may decide if you need to be examined to discover whether you have actually torn the muscle, which will require medical attention, rather than simply having strained or sprained it.

Whiplash Symptoms -Some of the symptoms of whiplash may include: Swelling, tenderness, headaches, muscle spasms down the sides of your neck, difficulty in moving your head and neck, pain radiating down into either shoulder and arm. Automobile accidents and sports accidents are responsible for many cases of whiplash.




















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