Reiter's Syndrome : Symptoms

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Urinary symptoms usually appear within days or weeks of an infection. Low-grade fever, inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye (conjunctivitis), and arthritis develop over the next several weeks. The arthritis may be mild or severe, and may aff...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
The cause of Reiter's syndrome was unknown as of early 1998, but scientists think the disease results from a combination of genetic vulnerability and various disease agents. Over 80% of Caucasian patients and 50–60% of African Americans test...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ankle pain involves any discomfort in one or both ankles.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 5, 2008
Certain symptoms suggest a serious cause of ankle pain that requires prompt attention. It's important to ask questions about these symptoms first.
Source:StayWell
Blood in the semen, called hematospermia, may be undetectable (microscopic) or visible in the ejaculation fluid.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 23, 2007
Blood in your urine, or hematuria, can be classified as microscopic or gross. Microscopic hematuria is when there is very little blood in the urine and it can only be seen with a microscope. Gross hematuria is when there is enough blood in the urine that you can see it with the naked eye (usually it turns toilet water pale pink or bright red, or you may just see spots of blood in the water after urinating).
Source:ADAM
Date:July 23, 2007
What Is Hematuria?Blood in your urine is a condition known ashematuria. 
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on hematuria, including cause, diagnosis, and treatment
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A wide range of problems can lead to blood in the urine. Some of the most common causes—such as kidney or bladder stones, enlargement of the prostate, and infection—are often easily treated.
Source:StayWell
Seeing blood in your urine can be a scary thing. This guide will walk you through several questions about your symptoms. Based on your answers, you will learn about the causes of the blood in your urine and what actions you should take.
Source:StayWell
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones and prostate problems are common reasons for this symptom. Less commonly, blood in the urine can indicate a more serious condition.
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I have been running for 10 years. Just recently, I started seeing blood in my urine just after running. What could cause this?
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Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye of any substance other than tears.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 13, 2007
It is important to determine whether you have a condition that warrants immediate, urgent or emergency care. For example, a discharge from the eye accompanied by swelling of the hands or face, itching and hives could indicate a severe allergic reaction warranting immediate medical care. Vision loss, facial muscle weakness or eye pain are other "alert" symptoms.
Source:StayWell
Pain in the eye (that is not due to injury) may be described as a burning, throbbing, aching, or stabbing sensation in or around the eye. It may also feel as if there is a foreign body in the eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 13, 2007
Eye pain with new blurry or diminished vision should be evaluated promptly, even if the eye appears normal and is not red.
Source:StayWell
Red eyes are caused by enlarged, dilated blood vessels leading to the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 13, 2007
Understanding Red Eye: Treating the InfectionEye infections are most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. Sometimes they are caused by an infection in another part of your body.
Source:StayWell
Do your eyes swell and itch when you pet a cat? Do they get red, watery, and itchy every spring or summer? If so, you may have an allergy to animals or pollen. Along with dust and mold, animals and pollen are the most common causes of allergies.
Source:StayWell
Understanding Red Eye: CausesDo your eyes sometimes get red and irritated? This could be a sign of irritation or infection.
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A fever is any body temperature elevation over100.4 ? F (38 ? C).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Detailed information on fevers in children
Source:StayWell
A fever is a special cause for concern in infants younger than 3 months of age. Parents and caregivers should be most concerned with changes in eating or sleeping habits, coughing, pain or other marked changes.
Source:StayWell
Normal body temperature varies somewhat from one individual to another but displays a general range and pattern around the " normal " temperature of 98.6 ? F.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
An elevated body temperature. While the standard for normal body temperature is 98.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
A fever is any body temperature elevation over 100 ? F (37.8 ? C).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Fever is defined as an abnormally high body temperature or a regulated rise to a new set point of body temperature. While a body temperature above 100 ? F(37.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
One minute you're hot; the next, you're chilled and your teeth chatter. You've got a fever. But look on the bright side: Fever seems to serve a helpful function in the body.
Source:StayWell
Buying a thermometer isn't as easy as it used to be. You face an array of choices. But the decision doesn't have to be hard. Like temperature, it's a matter of degrees.
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Most medical professionals agree a fever by itself is not an illness; it is a symptom of an underlying problem. Fevers actually can be a positive sign the body is fighting an infection. However, a fever can cause discomfort for a child.
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A fever is a way for the body to fight infection. But it may also be a sign of a serious illness, especially in children younger than 3 months and children who haven't been immunized. Know when to seek medical care for your child.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on fever, including when to call your physician
Source:StayWell
Use a digital thermometer to take your child's temperature; never use a glass mercury thermometer. Most children aged three years and older can hold a thermometer under their tongue. If your child is younger than that, or you're having difficulty with the oral method, talk to your doctor about the best way to take his temperature.
Source:StayWell
The best way to take an infant's temperature is rectally with a digital thermometer (never use a glass mercury thermometer). Taking the temperature under the arm, or using an ear thermometer, is less exact.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on children and fever, including symptoms and treatment
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Hyperthermia is the use of therapeutic heat to treat various cancers on and inside the body. Purpose The purpose of hyperthermia is to shrink and hopefully destroy cancer without harming noncancerous cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Hyperthermia involves raising the body ' s core temperature as a means of eradicating tumors. The treatment simulates fever .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Children can become cranky, fussy or irritable for many reasons. Often it's because they're hungry or just tired. But sometimes irritability can be a sign of illness in children.
Source:StayWell
Frequent urination means needing to urinate more often than usual. Urgent urination is a sudden, compelling urge to urinate, along with discomfort in your bladder. A frequent need to urinate at night is called nocturia . Most people can sleep for 6 to 8 hours without having to urinate. Middle aged and older men often wake to urinate once in the early morning hours.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 22, 2008
Urinary tract infections, kidney stones and prostate problems can all produce these symptoms. Frequent urination without pain also can be a side effect of certain medications, or a symptom of diabetes.
Source:StayWell
Is frequent urination a sign of kidney dysfunction? Diana Post, M.D., is an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick connective tissue on the sole of your foot that attaches to your heel...Night splints can help some types of heel pain...The pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel and is often worse in the morning because of stiffness that occurs overnight...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Understanding Heel PainYour heel is the back part of your foot. A band of tissue called theplantar fasciaconnects the heel bone to the bones in the ball of your foot.
Source:StayWell
Hip pain involves any pain in or around the hip joint.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Joint pain can affect one or more joints. See also arthritis (inflammation of joints), muscle pain , and bursitis .
Source:ADAM
Date:April 24, 2008
Sprained ankles and wrists, arthritic knees and hips and torn rotator cuffs all have one thing in common: They result in joint pain.
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The hip is prone to developing pain in part because its anatomy is complex and because it has a large range of motion. Some of these structures, including the bursae, muscles, tendons, or ligaments are common causes of hip pain, even when the joint itself is fine.
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The diagnoses provided are among the most common that could explain your symptoms, but the list is not exhaustive and there are many other possibilities. In addition, more than one condition may be present at the same time. For example, a person with rheumatoid arthritis could also have ulnar neuropathy because swelling in the elbow compresses the nearby nerve.
Source:StayWell
Simple causes of knee pain often clear up on their own with self care...Keep your knee elevated as much as possible to bring any swelling down...Take acetaminophen for pain or ibuprofen for pain and swelling...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Knee pain refers to any aching or burning pain in the knee joint. Knee pain can be a symptom of numerous conditions and diseases, including knee stress, osteoarthritis , injury, gout , infection, and bursitis .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Detailed information on knee pain and the most common types of knee problems
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Reducing Knee Pain and SwellingMany treatments can help reduce pain and swelling in your knee. Your doctor or physical therapist may suggest one or more of the following treatments.Icing your kneehelps reduce swelling.
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The knee's complicated anatomy allows the strength, stability and flexibility of this important joint.
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Walk, jump, climb, or sit, your knees and hips take a lot of use and abuse. This report describes the most common knee and hip conditions along with treatments and preventive tips.
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I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, but have continued to run. Now I have developed outside knee pain. Does running with plantar fasciitis cause other injuries?
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Therapeutic taping can reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee, but several medications are also worth considering.
Source:StayWell
Knee swelling may develop for a number of reasons. If you have new, unexplained knee swelling that followed a significant injury or you have fever, this guide is not the best place to start! See your doctor first.
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Pain felt in your lower back may come from the spine, muscles, nerves, or other structures in that region. It may also radiate from other areas like your mid or upper back, a hernia in the groin, or a problem in the testicles or ovaries. You may feel a variety of symptoms if you've hurt your back. You may have a tingling or burning sensation, a dull aching, or sharp pain. You also may experience weakness in your legs or feet. It won't necessarily be one event that actually causes your pain. You may have been doing many things improperly -- like standing, sitting, or lifting -- for a long time. Then suddenly, one simple movement, like reaching for something in the shower or bending from your waist, leads to the feeling of pain.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 5, 2008
Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint- second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family doctor. It may be a limited musculoskeletal symptom or caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect or extend from the lumbar spine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Detailed information on low back pain, including causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
Source:StayWell
Sometimes back pain can be caused by a condition that needs immediate medical evolution.
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Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal symptom that may be either acute or chronic. It may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the lumbar spine.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Most back pain occurs in the lower back because that's the part of the spine that bears the most weight.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on low back pain, including causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on low back pain, including causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation
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Detailed information on low back pain, including cause, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Back pain is a common complaint: Nearly everyone will have low back pain that interferes with work or daily activities at some point in his or her life.
Source:StayWell
You likely position yourself differently now than you did before you were pregnant. Did you know that standing, sitting, or lying in certain ways can lead to back pain? To ease pain, use positions that support your body comfortably.
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Detailed information on lumbar strain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on lumbar strain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Can you tell me the purpose and basis of VAX-D treatment for spinal problems?
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Think through each move before you make it, so you'll use the right muscles for the job. If you practice these safe moves now, they may come naturally to you by the time your baby's born.
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The cause of most back pain cannot be identified specifically, and is likely due to a conbination of factors. Imaging tests are not very useful and do not improve the outcome of treatment.
Source:StayWell
This report details the latest diagnostic techniques and describes treatments, including exercise, home-based therapies, and surgery.
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Detailed information on lumbar strain, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
As your body changes during pregnancy, your back must work in new ways. This can be painful if your back isn’t prepared.
Source:StayWell
If the pain occurs because of an accident or injury, or fever is present, you should see your health care provider immediately. Pain not accompanied by fever or not associated with an accident or injury may not need immediate treatment.
Source:StayWell
Although back pain tends to be a universal complaint, middle-aged people are more likely than younger and older folks to have back pain that’s related to lifestyle.
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The symptoms in your back or leg may be due to pressure on a nerve. This pressure may be caused by a damaged disk or by abnormal bone growth. Either way, you may feel pain, burning, tingling, or numbness. If you have pressure on a nerve that connects to the sciatic nerve, pain may shoot down your leg.
Source:StayWell
Some men are able to successfully treat their lower back pain with medication, but some require additional treatment such as physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgery.
Source:StayWell
Low back pain can be caused by problems with any part of the lumbar spine.
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Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6?F (37?C).
Source:ADAM
Date:February 27, 2008
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions within the mouth caused by various disorders. (See also mouth sores or aphthous ulcer .)
Source:ADAM
Date:January 18, 2007
Stomatitis describes an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. This condition, frequently referred to as mucositis , can result from cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous lining of the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word " stomatitis " literally means inflammation of the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Inflammation of the mucous lining of any of the structures in the mouth, which may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth. The word " stomatitis " literally means inflammation of the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stomatitis is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. It may involve the cheeks, gums, tongue, lips, and roof or floor of the mouth.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Painful urination describes any pain, discomfort, or burning sensation during urination.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 15, 2006
Detailed information on pelvic pain, including causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on pelvic pain, including causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Chronic nonbacterial prostatitis, also called chronic pelvic pain syndrome, is the most common form of prostatitis. Sufferers frequently experience severe pain, but doctors often have difficulty diagnosing and treating the condition.
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Dr. Michael O'Leary, a Harvard Medical School professor and authority on prostatitis, discusses his experiences treating chronic pelvic pain syndrome and the options available to men suffering from the condition.
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A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it. Skin lesions can be grouped into two categories: primary and secondary.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Skin problems such as pimples, blackheads, rashes, and oily skin are common in both teens and adults. But you don't necessarily need a dermatologist to treat them.
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Herpes: Caring for SoresGood hygiene matters when you have herpes. Take care of your sores to speed healing.
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Preventing Pressure Sores (Ulcers)Pressure sores can develop quickly, even in healthy skin. That’s why taking steps to prevent them is so important.
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What Are Pressure Sores? (Ulcers)Pressure sores—also called pressure ulcers or bed sores—happen when pressure on the skin cuts off the blood supply.
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Tongue problems include soreness, enlargement, or irregularities of the tongue.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 12, 2007
A Gram stain is a method of identifying bacteria using a special series of stains. In a Gram stain of urethral discharge, a smear of fluid from the urethra is stained and then examined under the microscope. The Gram stain method can be applied to almost any specimen and is one of the most commonly used techniques for the rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 12, 2007
Substances emitted from the vagina can vary in consistency (thick, pasty, thin), color (clear, cloudy), and smell (normal, odorless, bad odor).
Source:ADAM
Date:August 17, 2007
It is normal for women to have a small amount of vaginal discharge. Normal vaginal discharge is cervical mucous, which is usually odorless and clear or light in color. Vaginal discharge will change over the course of a monthly menstrual cycle. Usually, vaginal discharge gets thicker and increases in quantity for a time between cycles, with these changes beginning about two weeks before the next period is due.
Source:StayWell
Total blindness is the inability to tell light from dark, or the total inability to see. Visual impairment or low vision is a severe reduction in vision that can ' t be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses and reduces a person ' s ability to function at certain or all tasks.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
What Is Low Vision?When you have low vision, you need more than glasses or contact lenses to see well enough to get around and do day-to-day tasks.
Source:StayWell
If you have low-vision symptoms, talk to your eye-care professional, who can help you find resources and visual devices to make the most of your remaining vision.