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Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin) Easily fatigued; Shortness of breath (dyspnea) Clubbing of fingers or toes; Heart failure; Fast breathing; Poor growth;
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Date:December 10, 2007
Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air. See also: Difficulty breathing - first aid
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Date:June 12, 2009
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is a feeling of difficult or labored breathing that is out of proportion to the patient's level of physical activity. It is a symptom of a variety of different diseases or disorders and may be either acute or chronic.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Delayed growth is poor or abnormally slow height or weight gains in a child younger than age 5. See also: Short stature
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Date:February 27, 2009
Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly among older people. Abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs is called peripheral edema.
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Date:December 1, 2009
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Decreased consciousness is reduced alertness or awareness.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 21, 2009
Cyanosis is a physical sign causing bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. Cyanosis is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is associated with cold temperatures, heart failure , lung diseases, and smothering. It is see...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cyanosis is a physical state characterized by bluish discoloration of the skin and mucus membranes. This elderly woman's lips turned purple due to central cyanosis, a condition most commonly due to slow blood circulation, leading to a bluish skin ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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