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… spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to spread the virus for a longer period of time. What are the symptoms? Influenza symptoms vary from mild to severe, and can include: Fever, …
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… Examples of these diseases include: Kearnes-Sayre syndrome. Symptoms usually appear before the age of 20 and affect the … the brain, the nervous system, and muscles. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of mitochondrial diseases depend on the type of …
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… that starts after you stand up. This can cause symptoms such as dizziness or weakness. What causes it? … as a viral illness, a surgery, or pregnancy. What are the symptoms? Soon after you stand up, you may have symptoms such as: A fast, pounding heartbeat (palpitations). …
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… But the flu is not the same as the common cold. Flu symptoms Flu symptoms are usually much worse than a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly and lasts longer. Symptoms may include: Fever. Cough. Shaking chills. Body …
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… Syphilis On this page: How It Spreads Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … at other times. When the infection is active, you have symptoms. When it's not active, you don't have symptoms. But you still have syphilis. You can get syphilis …
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… Mitral Valve Regurgitation On this page: Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … all of a sudden, such as a heart attack. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chronic mitral valve regurgitation may take …
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… , which can cause gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms, it will also be repaired during this surgery. What … Fundoplication surgery is most often used to treat GERD symptoms that are likely to be caused in part by a hiatal … Treatment with medicines does not completely relieve your symptoms, and the remaining symptoms are proved to be caused …
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… Prolapse On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … menopause, obesity, and frequent constipation. What are the symptoms? You may not have any symptoms. Or you may feel pressure from pelvic organs …
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… (MS) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call … brain and spinal cord, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms. These patches of damage are called lesions. MS is … MS follows one of four courses: Relapsing-remitting , where symptoms fade and then return off and on for many years. …
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… On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests … an egg and then reseal and fill with fluid. What are the symptoms? Most functional ovarian cysts don't cause symptoms. The larger the cyst is, the more likely you'll …