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DV Common Symtoms
Common Symptoms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| diaphoresis | excessive perspiration. |
| flushing | A red appearance to the skin,which generally affects th face and neck.a flushed appearance is commonly present with a fever. |
| jaundice | A yellow appearance to the skin, first evident in the white of the eyes. |
| rash | An eruption on the skin. |
| bradycardia | An abnormally slow pulse rate. |
| dehydration | A decrease in the amount of water in the body. The patient has a flushed appearence,dry skin,and decreased output of urine. |
| edema | The retenition of fluid in the tissue,resulting in swelling. Skin over the area is tight. Edema is most easily observed in the extremities. |
| tachycardia | An abnormally fast pulse rate. |
| anorexia | A loss of appetite and lack of interest in food. |
| constipation | A condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry, resulting in difficult passage from the rectum. |
| diarrhea | The passage of increased number of loose, watery stools |
| flatulence | The presence of excessive gas in the stomach or intestines. |
| nausea | A sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. |
| vomiting | The ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. |
| cough | An involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalatiion. May be productive or nonproductive. |
| cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. |
| dyspnea | Labored or difficult breathing |
| epistaxis | Hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed) |
| chills | A feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering.usually present with a fever. |
| convulsions | involuntary contractions of the muscles. |
| Fever or pyrexia | A body temprature that is higher than normal. |
| headache | A feeling of pain or aching im the head. |
| malaise | A vauge sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue. |
| pain | Irritation of pain receptors, resulting in a feeling of distress or suffering. |
| pruritis | severe itching. |
| vertigo | A feeling of dizziness or light-headedness. |