Abdomen - swollen 10/09/2008
Swollen belly; Swelling in the abdomen; Abdominal distention; Distended abdomen
Considerations: Abdominal distention is a common condition, which usually results from over-eating, rather than from a serious illness. Simple weight gain , premenstrual syndrome (PMS) , pregnancy, or the unconscious swallowing of air can also cause distention.
Abdominal bloating 03/08/2008
Bloating; Meteorism
Considerations:
Common Causes: Air swallowing (a nervous habit) Constipation Excess gas in the bowel Irritable bowel syndrome Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances Overeating Partial bowel obstruction Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer .
Abdominal mass 07/17/2007
Mass in the abdomen
Considerations: An abdominal mass is usually detected on routine physical examination . Most of the time they develop slowly. You may not be able to feel the mass. Where the pain occurs helps the doctor make a diagnosis. For example, the abdomen is usually divided into 4 areas: right-upper quadrant, left-upper quadrant, right-lower quadrant, and left-lower quadrant.
Abdominal pain 04/25/2008
Stomach pain; Pain - abdomen; Belly ache; Abdominal cramps
Considerations: There are many organs in the abdomen. Pain in the abdomen can originate from any one of them, including: Organs related to digestion -- the end of the esophagus, the stomach, the small and large intestines, the liver, the gallbladder, and the pancreas.
Abdominal rigidity 10/26/2006
Rigidity of the abdomen
Considerations: When there is a sore area in the abdomen, the pain becomes more intense as the hand presses against it and overcomes the muscular resistance. A patient's fear or nervousness about being touched (palpated) in the abdominal area is referred to as voluntary rigidity. It usually occurs on both sides of the abdomen.
Ankle pain 05/05/2008
Pain - ankle
Considerations: Ankle pain is often due to an ankle sprain. A sprain is an injury to ligaments, which connect bones to one another. In most cases of ankle sprain, the ankle is twisted inward, causing tiny tears in the ligaments. This makes the ankle somewhat unstable. The tearing leads to swelling and bruising, making it difficult to bear weight on the joint. Once an ankle is sprained, the injury may take a few weeks to many months to fully heal.
Appetite - decreased 07/22/2008
Loss of appetite; Decreased appetite
Considerations: Any illness can affect a previously hearty appetite. If the illness is treatable, the appetite should return when the condition is cured. Loss of appetite can cause unintentional weight loss . Depression in the elderly is a common cause of weight loss that is not explained by other factors.
Armpit lump 07/17/2007
Lump in the armpit; Localized lymphadenopathy - armpit; Axillary lymphadenopathy; Axillary lymph enlargement; Lymph nodes enlargement - axillary; Axillary abscess
Considerations: Lumps in the armpit have various causes. Cysts and infections on the surface of the skin of the armpit may be caused by shaving or use of antiperspirants (as opposed to deodorants).
Autistic behavior 05/12/2006
Autistic behavior describes behavioral patterns similar to those seen in autism .
Considerations: Autistic behavior includes: Abnormal socialization (lack of need for interacting with others) Abnormal speech patterns Absent or poorly-developed verbal and nonverbal communication skills (inability to clearly express thoughts and needs) Social withdrawal Inability to make friends Repetitive body movements Ritualistic behavior Lack of eye contact Several infections and nervous system (neurological) diseases can produce symptoms like those of autism.
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