Common symptoms
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| Diaphoresis | Excessive perspiration
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| Flushing | A red appearance to the skin, which generally affects the face and neck. A flushed appearance is commonly present with a fever.
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| Jaundice | A yellow appearance to the skin, first evident in the whites of the eyes.
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| Rash | An eruption on the skin
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| Bradycardia | An abnormally slow pulse rate
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| Dehydration | A decrease in the amt of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearance, dry skin, and decreased output of urine.
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| Edema | The retention of fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. Edema is most easily observed in the extremities.
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| Tachycardia | An abnormal fast pulse rate.
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| Anorexia | A loss of appetite and lack of interest in food.
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| Constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum.
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| Diarrhea | The passage of an increased number of loose, watery stools.
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| Flatulence | The presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines.
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| Nausea and vomiting | Nausea is 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.
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| Cough | An involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation.
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| Cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
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| Dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing.
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| Epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed).
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| Chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering. Chills are generally present with a fever.
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| Convulsions | Involuntary contractions of the muscles.
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| Fever or pyrexia | A body temperature that is higher than normal.
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| Headache | A feeling of pain or aching in the head.
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| 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.
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| Pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting in a feeling of distress of suffering. (part of body that is not working right.)
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| Pruritus | Severe itching.
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| Vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light-headedness.
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