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Signs and Symptoms

Categorical breakdown of terms falling inder the category of Signs and Symptoms. Sub categories will become more specific in nature to the terms listed for Signs and Symptoms.

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Abdomen, Acute - A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. Acute abdo...

Abdomen, Acute - A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid onset. Acute abdo...

Abdominal Pain - Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region; generally associated with funct...

Abdominal Pain - Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region; generally associated with funct...

Aerophagy - Spasmodic swallowing of air....

Ageusia - Complete or severe loss of the subjective sense of taste, frequently accompanied by OLFACTION DISORD...

Aging, Premature - Changes in the organism associated with senescence, occurring at an accelerated rate....

Agnosia - Loss of the ability to comprehend the meaning or recognize the importance of various forms of stimul...

Agraphia - Loss or impairment of the ability to write (letters, syllables, words, or phrases) due to an injury ...

Akathisia, Drug-Induced - A condition associated with the use of certain medications and characterized by an internal sense of...

Albuminuria - The presence of albumin in the urine, an indicator of KIDNEY DISEASES....

Alexia, Pure - Loss of the power to comprehend written materials despite preservation of the ability to write (i.e....

Alien Hand Syndrome - An apraxia characterized by the affected limb having involuntary, autonomous, and purposeful behavio...

Alien Hand Syndrome - An apraxia characterized by the affected limb having involuntary, autonomous, and purposeful behavio...

Amaurosis Fugax - Transient complete or partial monocular blindness due to retinal ischemia. This may be caused by emb...

Amblyopia - A nonspecific term referring to impaired vision. Major subcategories include stimulus deprivation-in...

Amnesia - Pathologic partial or complete loss of the ability to recall past experiences (AMNESIA, RETROGRADE) ...

Amnesia, Anterograde - Loss of the ability to form new memories beyond a certain point in time. This condition may be organ...

Amnesia, Retrograde - Loss of the ability to recall information that had been previously encoded in memory prior to a spec...

Amnesia, Transient Global - A syndrome characterized by a transient loss of the ability to form new memories. It primarily occur...

Angina Pectoris - The symptom of paroxysmal pain consequent to MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA usually of distinctive character, l...

Angina Pectoris, Variant - A clinical syndrome characterized by the development of CHEST PAIN at rest with concomitant transien...

Angina, Unstable - Precordial pain at rest, which may precede a MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION....

Anisocoria - Unequal pupil size, which may represent a benign physiologic variant or a manifestation of disease. ...

Anomia - A language dysfunction characterized by the inability to name people and objects that are correctly ...

Anorexia - The lack or loss of APPETITE accompanied by an aversion to food and the inability to eat. It is the ...

Anoxia - Relatively complete absence of oxygen in one or more tissues....

Aphasia - A cognitive disorder marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or express language in its written ...

Aphasia, Broca - An aphasia characterized by impairment of expressive language (speech, writing, signs) and relative ...

Aphasia, Conduction - A type of fluent aphasia characterized by an impaired ability to repeat one and two word phrases, de...

Aphasia, Primary Progressive - A progressive form of dementia characterized by the global loss of language abilities and initial pr...

Aphasia, Wernicke - Impairment in the comprehension of speech and meaning of words, both spoken and written, and of the ...

Aphonia - Complete loss of phonation due to organic disease of the larynx or to nonorganic (i.e., psychogenic)...

Apnea - A transient absence of spontaneous respiration....

Apraxia, Ideomotor - A form of apraxia characterized by an acquired inability to carry out a complex motor activity despi...

Apraxias - A group of cognitive disorders characterized by the inability to perform previously learned skills t...

Apraxias - A group of cognitive disorders characterized by the inability to perform previously learned skills t...

Arthralgia - Pain in the joint....

Articulation Disorders - Disorders of the quality of speech characterized by the substitution, omission, distortion, and addi...

Asthenia - Clinical sign or symptom manifested as debility, or lack or loss of strength and energy....

Ataxia - Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may af...

Athetosis - A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body part...

Auditory Perceptual Disorders - Acquired or developmental cognitive disorders of AUDITORY PERCEPTION characterized by a reduced abil...

Back Pain - Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adj...

Back Pain - Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adj...

Birth Weight - The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual at BIRTH. It is expressed by units of pounds or k...

Blindness - The inability to see or the loss or absence of perception of visual stimuli. This condition may be t...

Blindness, Cortical - Total loss of vision in all or part of the visual field due to bilateral OCCIPITAL LOBE (i.e., VISUA...

Body Temperature Changes - Significant alterations in temperature of the human body, above or below 98.6 degrees F. or 37 degre...

Body Weight - The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms....

Body Weight Changes - A clinical manifestation consisting of alterations in an individual's weight from his or her norm....

Brown-Sequard Syndrome - A syndrome associated with injury to the lateral half of the spinal cord. The condition is character...

Bulimia - Eating an excess amount of food in a short period of time, as seen in the disorder of BULIMIA NERVOS...

Cachexia - General ill health, malnutrition, and weight loss, usually associated with chronic disease....

Cafe-au-Lait Spots - Light brown pigmented macules associated with NEUROFIBROMATOSIS and Albright's syndrome (see FIBROUS...

Cardiac Output, High - A state of elevated cardiac output due to conditions of either increased hemodynamic demand or reduc...

Cardiac Output, Low - A state of subnormal or depressed cardiac output at rest or during stress. It is a characteristic of...

Catalepsy - A condition characterized by inactivity, decreased responsiveness to stimuli, and a tendency to main...

Catatonia - A neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by one or more of the following essential features: immobi...

Cerebellar Ataxia - Incoordination of voluntary movements that occur as a manifestation of CEREBELLAR DISEASES. Characte...

Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea - Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the external auditory meatus or through the eustachian tube...

Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea - Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. Common etiologies include trauma, neoplasms, and ...

Chest Pain - Pressure, burning, or numbness in the chest....

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration - An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by alternating periods of apnea and deep, rapid breat...

Chills - The sudden sensation of being cold. It may be accompanied by SHIVERING....

Chorea - Involuntary, forcible, rapid, jerky movements that may be subtle or become confluent, markedly alter...

Colic - A clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation. It...

Colic - A clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation. It...

Color Vision Defects - Defects of color vision are mainly hereditary traits but can be secondary to acquired or development...

Coma - A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the indiv...

Communication Disorders - Disorders of verbal and nonverbal communication caused by receptive or expressive LANGUAGE DISORDERS...

Confusion - A mental state characterized by bewilderment, emotional disturbance, lack of clear thinking, and per...

Consciousness Disorders - Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self a...

Constipation - Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes,...

Coprophagia - Eating of excrement....

Cough - A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by in...

Cyanosis - A bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to an increase in the amount...

Deaf-Blind Disorders - The absence of both hearing and vision....

Deaf-Blind Disorders - The absence of both hearing and vision....

Deafness - A general term for the complete loss of the ability to hear from both ears....

Decerebrate State - A condition characterized by abnormal posturing of the limbs that is associated with injury to the b...

Delirium - A disorder characterized by CONFUSION; inattentiveness; disorientation; ILLUSIONS; HALLUCINATIONS; a...

Diarrhea - An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency ...

Diarrhea, Infantile - DIARRHEA occurring in infants from newborn to 24-months old....

Diplopia - A visual symptom in which a single object is perceived by the visual cortex as two objects rather th...

Dizziness - An imprecise term which may refer to a sense of spatial disorientation, motion of the environment, o...

Dysarthria - Disorders of speech articulation caused by imperfect coordination of pharynx, larynx, tongue, or fac...

Dysgeusia - A condition characterized by alterations of the sense of taste which may range from mild to severe, ...

Dyskinesias - Abnormal involuntary movements which primarily affect the extremities, trunk, or jaw that occur as a...

Dyslexia - A cognitive disorder characterized by an impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or...

Dyslexia - A cognitive disorder characterized by an impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or...

Dyslexia, Acquired - A receptive visual aphasia characterized by the loss of a previously possessed ability to comprehend...

Dyslexia, Acquired - A receptive visual aphasia characterized by the loss of a previously possessed ability to comprehend...

Dysmenorrhea - Painful menstruation....

Dyspepsia - Impaired digestion, especially after eating....

Dysphonia - Difficulty and/or pain in PHONATION or speaking....

Dyspnea - Difficult or labored breathing....

Dyspnea, Paroxysmal - A disorder characterized by sudden attacks of respiratory distress in at rest patients with HEART FA...

Dystonia - An attitude or posture due to the co-contraction of agonists and antagonist muscles in one region of...

Dysuria - Painful URINATION. It is often associated with infections of the lower URINARY TRACT....

Earache - Pain in the ear....

Ecchymosis - Extravasation of blood into the skin, resulting in a nonelevated, rounded or irregular, blue or purp...

Echolalia - Involuntary ("parrot-like"), meaningless repetition of a recently heard word, phrase, or song. This ...

Edema - Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the S...

Edema, Cardiac - Abnormal fluid retention by the body due to impaired cardiac function or heart failure. It is usuall...

Emaciation - Clinical manifestation of excessive LEANNESS usually caused by disease or a lack of nutrition (MALNU...

Encopresis - Incontinence of feces not due to organic defect or illness....

Eructation - The ejection of gas or air through the mouth from the stomach....

Eye Hemorrhage - Intraocular hemorrhage from the vessels of various tissues of the eye....

Eye Manifestations - Ocular disorders attendant upon non-ocular disease or injury....

Facial Pain - Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions incl...

Facial Pain - Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions incl...

Facial Paralysis - Severe or complete loss of facial muscle motor function. This condition may result from central or p...

Fasciculation - Involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. Fasciculations can often by...

Fatigue - The state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decrea...

Feminization - Development of female secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the MALE. It is due to the effects of estroge...

Fetal Distress - A nonreassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicating that the FETUS is compromised (American College of Ob...

Fetal Hypoxia - Deficient oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD....

Fetal Macrosomia - A condition of fetal overgrowth leading to a large-for-gestational-age FETUS. It is defined as BIRTH...

Fetal Weight - The weight of the FETUS in utero. It is usually estimated by various formulas based on measurements ...

Fever - An abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of a pathologic process....

Fever of Unknown Origin - Fever in which the etiology cannot be ascertained....

Flank Pain - Pain emanating from below the RIBS and above the ILIUM....

Flatulence - Production or presence of gas in the gastrointestinal tract which may be expelled through the anus....

Flushing - A transient reddening of the face that may be due to fever, certain drugs, exertion, stress, or a di...

Gagging - Clinical manifestation of the digestive system consisting of contraction of the muscle of the pharyn...

Gait Apraxia - Impaired ambulation not attributed to sensory impairment or motor weakness. FRONTAL LOBE disorders; ...

Gait Apraxia - Impaired ambulation not attributed to sensory impairment or motor weakness. FRONTAL LOBE disorders; ...

Gait Ataxia - Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (WALKING) which...

Gait Ataxia - Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (WALKING) which...

Gait Disorders, Neurologic - Gait abnormalities that are a manifestation of nervous system dysfunction. These conditions may be c...

Gastroparesis - Chronic delayed gastric emptying. Gastroparesis may be caused by motor dysfunction or paralysis of ...

Gerstmann Syndrome - A disorder of cognition characterized by the tetrad of finger agnosia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and ...

Glossalgia - Painful sensations in the tongue, including a sensation of burning....

Halitosis - An offensive, foul breath odor resulting from a variety of causes such as poor oral hygiene, dental ...

Hallucinations - Subjectively experienced sensations in the absence of an appropriate stimulus, but which are regarde...

Headache - The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation ...

Headache - The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation ...

Hearing Disorders - Conditions that impair the transmission of auditory impulses and information from the level of the e...

Hearing Loss - A general term for the complete or partial loss of the ability to hear from one or both ears....

Hearing Loss, Bilateral - Partial hearing loss in both ears....

Hearing Loss, Central - Hearing loss due to disease of the AUDITORY PATHWAYS (in the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM) which originate...

Hearing Loss, Conductive - Hearing loss due to interference with the mechanical reception or amplification of sound to the COCH...

Hearing Loss, Functional - Hearing loss without a physical basis. Often observed in patients with psychological or behavioral d...

Hearing Loss, High-Frequency - Hearing loss in frequencies above 1000 hertz....

Hearing Loss, Mixed Conductive-Sensorineural - Hearing loss due to damage or impairment of both the conductive elements (HEARING LOSS, CONDUCTIVE) ...

Hearing Loss, Noise-Induced - Hearing loss due to exposure to explosive loud noise or chronic exposure to sound level greater than...

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural - Hearing loss resulting from damage to the COCHLEA and the sensorineural elements which lie internall...

Hearing Loss, Sudden - Sensorineural hearing loss which develops suddenly over a period of hours or a few days. It varies i...

Hearing Loss, Unilateral - Partial or complete hearing loss in one ear....

Heart Murmurs - Heart sounds caused by vibrations resulting from the flow of blood through the heart. Heart murmurs ...

Heartburn - Substernal pain or burning sensation, usually associated with regurgitation of gastric juice into th...

Hematemesis - Vomiting of blood that is either fresh bright red, or older "coffee-ground" in character. It general...

Hemianopsia - Partial or complete loss of vision in one half of the visual field(s) of one or both eyes. Subtypes ...

Hemifacial Spasm - Recurrent clonic contraction of facial muscles, restricted to one side. It may occur as a manifestat...

Hemiplegia - Severe or complete loss of motor function on one side of the body. This condition is usually caused ...

Hemoglobinuria - The presence of free HEMOGLOBIN in the URINE, indicating hemolysis of ERYTHROCYTES within the vascul...

Hemoptysis - Expectoration or spitting of blood originating from any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, usually from ...

Hiccup - A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis wh...

Hirsutism - A condition observed in WOMEN and CHILDREN when there is excess coarse body hair of an adult male di...

Hoarseness - An unnaturally deep or rough quality of voice....

Hoarseness - An unnaturally deep or rough quality of voice....

Horner Syndrome - A syndrome associated with defective sympathetic innervation to one side of the face, including the ...

Hot Flashes - A sudden, temporary sensation of heat predominantly experienced by some women during MENOPAUSE. (Ran...

Hydrops Fetalis - Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in two or more fetal compartments, such as SKIN; PLEURA; PERIC...

Hyperacusis - An abnormally disproportionate increase in the sensation of loudness in response to auditory stimuli...

Hyperalgesia - An increased sensation to painful stimuli that may follow damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTO...

Hypercalciuria - Excretion of abnormally high level of CALCIUM in the URINE, greater than 4 mg/kg/day....

Hypercapnia - A clinical manifestation of abnormal increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood....

Hyperemesis Gravidarum - Intractable VOMITING that develops in early PREGNANCY and persists. This can lead to DEHYDRATION and...

Hyperesthesia - Increased sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation due to a diminished threshold or an increased respons...

Hypergammaglobulinemia - An excess of GAMMA-GLOBULINS in the serum due to chronic infections or PARAPROTEINEMIAS....

Hyperkinesis - Excessive movement of muscles of the body as a whole, which may be associated with organic or psycho...

Hyperoxia - An abnormal increase in the amount of oxygen in the tissues and organs....

Hyperphagia - Ingestion of a greater than optimal quantity of food....

Hyperventilation - A pulmonary ventilation rate faster than is metabolically necessary for the exchange of gases. It is...

Hypesthesia - Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation....

Hypocapnia - Clinical manifestation consisting of a deficiency of carbon dioxide in arterial blood....

Hypokinesia - Slow or diminished movement of body musculature. It may be associated with BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; M...

Hypothermia - Lower than normal body temperature, especially in warm-blooded animals; in man usually accidental or...

Hypoventilation - A reduction in the amount of air entering the pulmonary alveoli....

Illusions - The misinterpretation of a real external, sensory experience....

Intermittent Claudication - A symptom complex characterized by pain and weakness in SKELETAL MUSCLE group associated with exerci...

Jaundice - A clinical manifestation of HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA, characterized by the yellowish staining of the SKIN;...

Jaundice, Obstructive - JAUNDICE, the condition with yellowish staining of the skin and mucous membranes, that is due to imp...

Korsakoff Syndrome - An acquired cognitive disorder characterized by inattentiveness and the inability to form short term...

Labor Pain - Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as...

Labor Pain - Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as...

Language Development Disorders - Conditions characterized by language abilities (comprehension and expression of speech and writing) ...

Language Disorders - Conditions characterized by deficiencies of comprehension or expression of written and spoken forms ...

Learning Disorders - Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of int...

Lethargy - A general state of sluggishness, listless, or uninterested, with being tired, and having difficulty ...

Livedo Reticularis - A condition characterized by a reticular or fishnet pattern on the skin of lower extremities and oth...

Low Back Pain - Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligament...

Low Back Pain - Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligament...

Memory Disorders - Disturbances in registering an impression, in the retention of an acquired impression, or in the rec...

Meningism - A condition characterized by neck stiffness, headache, and other symptoms suggestive of meningeal ir...

Mental Fatigue - A condition of low alertness or cognitive impairment, usually associated with prolonged mental activ...

Mental Retardation - Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multip...

Metatarsalgia - Pain in the region of the METATARSUS. It can include pain in the METATARSAL BONES; METATARSOPHALANGE...

Metatarsalgia - Pain in the region of the METATARSUS. It can include pain in the METATARSAL BONES; METATARSOPHALANGE...

Miosis - Pupillary constriction. This may result from congenital absence of the dilatator pupillary muscle, d...

Mobility Limitation - Difficulty in walking from place to place....

Morning Sickness - Symptoms of NAUSEA and VOMITING in pregnant women that usually occur in the morning during the first...

Mouth Breathing - Abnormal breathing through the mouth, usually associated with obstructive disorders of the nasal pas...

Muscle Cramp - A sustained and usually painful contraction of muscle fibers. This may occur as an isolated phenomen...

Muscle Hypertonia - Abnormal increase in skeletal or smooth muscle tone. Skeletal muscle hypertonicity may be associated...

Muscle Hypotonia - A diminution of the skeletal muscle tone marked by a diminished resistance to passive stretching....

Muscle Rigidity - Continuous involuntary sustained muscle contraction which is often a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA ...

Muscle Spasticity - A form of muscle hypertonia associated with upper MOTOR NEURON DISEASE. Resistance to passive stretc...

Muscle Weakness - A vague complaint of debility, fatigue, or exhaustion attributable to weakness of various muscles. T...

Muscular Atrophy - Derangement in size and number of muscle fibers occurring with aging, reduction in blood supply, or ...

Mutism - The inability to generate oral-verbal expression, despite normal comprehension of speech. This may b...

Myoclonus - Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a...

Myokymia - Successive and rapid contractions of motor units associated with chronic nerve injury. The discharge...

Myotonia - Prolonged failure of muscle relaxation after contraction. This may occur after voluntary contraction...

Nausea - An unpleasant sensation in the stomach usually accompanied by the urge to vomit. Common causes are e...

Neck Pain - Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term genera...

Neck Pain - Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term genera...

Neuralgia - Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve...

Neuralgia - Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve...

Neuralgia, Postherpetic - Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella...

Neuralgia, Postherpetic - Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella...

Neurobehavioral Manifestations - Signs and symptoms of higher cortical dysfunction caused by organic conditions. These include certai...

Neurologic Manifestations - Clinical signs and symptoms caused by nervous system injury or dysfunction....

Neuromuscular Manifestations - Signs and symptoms associated with diseases of the muscle, neuromuscular junction, or peripheral ner...

Nocturia - Frequent URINATION at night that interrupts sleep. It is often associated with outflow obstruction, ...

Obesity - A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the acceptable or desirable weight, usually due to a...

Obesity, Morbid - The condition of weighing two, three, or more times the ideal weight, so called because it is associ...

Olfaction Disorders - Loss of or impaired ability to smell. This may be caused by OLFACTORY NERVE DISEASES; PARANASAL SINU...

Oliguria - Decreased URINE output that is below the normal range. Oliguria can be defined as urine output of le...

Ophthalmoplegia - Paralysis of one or more of the ocular muscles due to disorders of the eye muscles, neuromuscular ju...

Ophthalmoplegia, Chronic Progressive External - A mitochondrial myopathy characterized by slowly progressive paralysis of the levator palpebrae, orb...

Oral Hemorrhage - Bleeding from the blood vessels of the mouth, which may occur as a result of injuries to the mouth, ...

Oral Manifestations - Disorders of the mouth attendant upon non-oral disease or injury....

Orthostatic Intolerance - Symptoms of cerebral hypoperfusion or autonomic overaction which develop while the subject is standi...

Overweight - A status with BODY WEIGHT that is above certain standard of acceptable or desirable weight. In the s...

Pain - An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIV...

Pain - An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIV...

Pain, Intractable - Persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment....

Pain, Intractable - Persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment....

Pain, Postoperative - Pain during the period after surgery....

Pain, Referred - A type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial...

Pain, Referred - A type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial...

Pallor - A clinical manifestation consisting of an unnatural paleness of the skin....

Paralysis - A general term most often used to describe severe or complete loss of muscle strength due to motor s...

Paraparesis - Mild to moderate loss of bilateral lower extremity motor function, which may be a manifestation of S...

Paraparesis, Spastic - Mild or moderate loss of motor function accompanied by spasticity in the lower extremities. This con...

Paraplegia - Severe or complete loss of motor function in the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk. ...

Paresis - A general term referring to a mild to moderate degree of muscular weakness, occasionally used as a s...

Paresthesia - Subjective cutaneous sensations (e.g., cold, warmth, tingling, pressure, etc.) that are experienced ...

Pelvic Pain - Pain in the pelvic region of genital and non-genital origin and of organic or psychogenic etiology. ...

Perceptual Disorders - Cognitive disorders characterized by an impaired ability to perceive the nature of objects or concep...

Persistent Vegetative State - Vegetative state refers to the neurocognitive status of individuals with severe brain damage, in who...

Phantom Limb - Perception of painful and nonpainful phantom sensations that occur following the complete or partial...

Photophobia - Abnormal sensitivity to light. This may occur as a manifestation of EYE DISEASES; MIGRAINE; SUBARACH...

Piriformis Muscle Syndrome - A chronic PELVIC PAIN characterized by pain deep in the buttock that may radiate to posterior aspect...

Piriformis Muscle Syndrome - A chronic PELVIC PAIN characterized by pain deep in the buttock that may radiate to posterior aspect...

Piriformis Muscle Syndrome - A chronic PELVIC PAIN characterized by pain deep in the buttock that may radiate to posterior aspect...

Polyuria - Urination of a large volume of urine with an increase in urinary frequency, commonly seen in diabete...

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting - Emesis and queasiness occurring after anesthesia....

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting - Emesis and queasiness occurring after anesthesia....

Presbycusis - Gradual bilateral hearing loss associated with aging that is due to progressive degeneration of coch...

Primary Progressive Nonfluent Aphasia - A form of frontotemporal lobar degeneration and a progressive form of dementia characterized by moto...

Prosopagnosia - The inability to recognize a familiar face or to learn to recognize new faces. This visual agnosia i...

Prostatism - Lower urinary tract symptom, such as slow urinary stream, associated with PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA in o...

Proteinuria - The presence of proteins in the urine, an indicator of KIDNEY DISEASES....

Pruritus - An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief....

Pseudobulbar Palsy - A syndrome characterized by DYSARTHRIA, dysphagia, dysphonia, impairment of voluntary movements of t...

Pseudophakia - Presence of an intraocular lens after cataract extraction....

Psychomotor Agitation - A feeling of restlessness associated with increased motor activity. This may occur as a manifestatio...

Psychomotor Agitation - A feeling of restlessness associated with increased motor activity. This may occur as a manifestatio...

Psychomotor Disorders - Abnormalities of motor function that are associated with organic and non-organic cognitive disorders...

Psychophysiologic Disorders - A group of disorders characterized by physical symptoms that are affected by emotional factors and i...

Pupil Disorders - Conditions which affect the structure or function of the pupil of the eye, including disorders of in...

Purpura - Purplish or brownish red discoloration, easily visible through the epidermis, caused by hemorrhage i...

Quadriplegia - Severe or complete loss of motor function in all four limbs which may result from BRAIN DISEASES; SP...

Reflex, Abnormal - An abnormal response to a stimulus applied to the sensory components of the nervous system. This may...

Reflex, Babinski - An abnormal reflex consisting of dorsiflexion of the great toe and abduction of the other toes in re...

Renal Colic - A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly ca...

Renal Colic - A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly ca...

Renal Colic - A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly ca...

Renal Colic - A severe pain in the lower back radiating to the groin, scrotum, and labia which is most commonly ca...

Respiratory Aspiration - Breathing in liquid or solids, such as stomach contents, into the RESPIRATORY TRACT. When this cause...

Respiratory Paralysis - Complete or severe weakness of the muscles of respiration. This condition may be associated with MOT...

Respiratory Sounds - Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT....

Reticulocytosis - An increase in circulating RETICULOCYTES, which is among the simplest and most reliable signs of acc...

Sarcopenia - Progressive decline in muscle mass due to aging which results in decreased functional capacity of mu...

Sciatica - A condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral asp...

Sciatica - A condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral asp...

Scotoma - A localized defect in the visual field bordered by an area of normal vision. This occurs with a vari...

Seizures - Clinical or subclinical disturbances of cortical function due to a sudden, abnormal, excessive, and ...

Sensation Disorders - Disorders of the special senses (i.e., VISION; HEARING; TASTE; and SMELL) or somatosensory system (i...

Shoulder Pain - Unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. It is often caused by physical activities such as work...

Shoulder Pain - Unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. It is often caused by physical activities such as work...

Signs and Symptoms - Clinical manifestations that can be either objective when observed by a physician, or subjective whe...

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive - Digestive system manifestations of diseases of the gastrointestinal system or of other organs....

Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory - Respiratory system manifestations of diseases of the respiratory tract or of other organs....

Skin Manifestations - Dermatologic disorders attendant upon non-dermatologic disease or injury....

Sleep Deprivation - The state of being deprived of sleep under experimental conditions, due to life events, or from a wi...

Sleep Disorders - Conditions characterized by disturbances of usual sleep patterns or behaviors. Sleep disorders may b...

Slit Ventricle Syndrome - An intermittent and self-limiting headache disorder in individuals with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNTS e...

Slit Ventricle Syndrome - An intermittent and self-limiting headache disorder in individuals with CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNTS e...

Sneezing - The sudden, forceful, involuntary expulsion of air from the NOSE and MOUTH caused by irritation to t...

Snoring - Rough, noisy breathing during sleep, due to vibration of the uvula and soft palate....

Somatosensory Disorders - Disorders of sensory information received from superficial and deep regions of the body. The somatos...

Spasm - An involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms may involve SKELETAL MUSCLE or SM...

Speech Disorders - Acquired or developmental conditions marked by an impaired ability to comprehend or generate spoken ...

Stupor - A state of reduced sensibility and response to stimuli which is distinguished from COMA in that the ...

Stuttering - A disturbance in the normal fluency and time patterning of speech that is inappropriate for the indi...

Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive - A degenerative disease of the central nervous system characterized by balance difficulties; OCULAR M...

Susac Syndrome - A rare disorder consisting of microangiopathy of brain, retina, and inner ear ARTERIOLES. It is char...

Susac Syndrome - A rare disorder consisting of microangiopathy of brain, retina, and inner ear ARTERIOLES. It is char...

Sweating Sickness - A clinical condition characterized by fever and profuse sweating and associated with high mortality....

Syncope - A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i....

Syncope, Vasovagal - Loss of consciousness due to a reduction in blood pressure that is associated with an increase in va...

Synkinesis - An involuntary movement accompanying a volitional movement. It often refers to facial movements that...

Systolic Murmurs - Heart murmurs which are systolic in timing. They occur between the first and the second HEART SOUNDS...

Taste Disorders - Conditions characterized by an alteration in gustatory function or perception. Taste disorders are f...

Tetany - A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngos...

Thinness - A state of insufficient flesh on the body usually defined as having a body weight less than skeletal...

Tics - Habitual, repeated, rapid contraction of certain muscles, resulting in stereotyped individualized ac...

Tinea Pedis - Dermatological pruritic lesion in the feet, caused by Trichophyton rubrum, T. mentagrophytes, or Epi...

Tinnitus - A nonspecific symptom of hearing disorder characterized by the sensation of buzzing, ringing, clicki...

Tonic Pupil - A pupillary abnormality characterized by a poor pupillary light reaction, reduced accommodation, iri...

Toothache - Pain in the adjacent areas of the teeth....

Torticollis - A symptom, not a disease, of a twisted neck. In most instances, the head is tipped toward one side a...

Tremor - Cyclical movement of a body part that can represent either a physiologic process or a manifestation ...

Trismus - Spasmodic contraction of the masseter muscle resulting in forceful jaw closure. This may be seen wit...

Unconsciousness - Loss of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment combined with markedly reduced res...

Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic - Dysfunction of the URINARY BLADDER due to disease of the central or peripheral nervous system pathwa...

Urinary Bladder, Overactive - Symptom of overactive detrusor muscle of the URINARY BLADDER that contracts with abnormally high fre...

Urinary Incontinence - Involuntary loss of URINE, such as leaking of urine. It is a symptom of various underlying pathologi...

Urinary Incontinence, Stress - Involuntary discharge of URINE as a result of physical activities that increase abdominal pressure o...

Urinary Incontinence, Urge - Involuntary discharge of URINE that is associated with an abrupt and strong desire to void. It is us...

Urinoma - An encapsulated accumulation of URINE in the retroperitoneal area. It has the appearance of a cyst (...

Urological Manifestations - Clinical disturbances of the urinary system....

Usher Syndromes - Autosomal recessive hereditary disorders characterized by congenital SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS and ...

Vertigo - An illusion of movement, either of the external world revolving around the individual or of the indi...

Virilism - Development of male secondary SEX CHARACTERISTICS in the FEMALE. It is due to the effects of androge...

Vision Disorders - Visual impairments limiting one or more of the basic functions of the eye: visual acuity, dark adapt...

Vision, Low - Vision considered to be inferior to normal vision as represented by accepted standards of acuity, fi...

Vocal Cord Paralysis - Congenital or acquired paralysis of one or both VOCAL CORDS. This condition is caused by defects in ...

Voice Disorders - Pathological processes that affect voice production, usually involving VOCAL CORDS and the LARYNGEAL...

Vomiting - The forcible expulsion of the contents of the STOMACH through the MOUTH....

Vomiting, Anticipatory - Vomiting caused by expectation of discomfort or unpleasantness....

Weight Gain - Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight....

Weight Loss - Decrease in existing BODY WEIGHT....