Cyclic vomiting syndrome: MedlinePlus Genetics

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is a disorder that causes recurrent episodes of nausea, vomiting, and tiredness (lethargy). This condition is diagnosed most often in young children, but it can affect people of any age.

The episodes of nausea, vomiting, and lethargy last anywhere from an hour to 10 days. An affected person may vomit several times per hour, potentially leading to a dangerous loss of fluids (dehydration). Additional symptoms can include unusually pale skin (pallor), abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, fever, and an increased sensitivity to light (photophobia) or to sound (phonophobia). In most affected people, the signs and symptoms of each attack are quite similar. These attacks can be debilitating, making it difficult for an affected person to go to work or school.

Episodes of nausea, vomiting, and lethargy can occur regularly or apparently at random, or can be triggered by a variety of factors. The most common triggers are emotional excitement and infections. Other triggers can include periods without eating (fasting), temperature extremes, lack of sleep, overexertion, allergies, ingesting certain foods or alcohol, and menstruation.

If the condition is not treated, episodes usually occur four to 12 times per year. Between attacks, vomiting is absent, and nausea is either absent or much reduced. However, many affected people experience other symptoms during and between episodes, including pain, lethargy, digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, and fainting spells (syncope). People with cyclic vomiting syndrome are also more likely than people without the disorder to experience depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. It is unclear whether these health conditions are directly related to nausea and vomiting.

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is often considered to be a variant of migraines, which are severe headaches often associated with pain, nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Cyclic vomiting syndrome is likely the same as or closely related to a condition called abdominal migraine, which is characterized by attacks of stomach pain and cramping. Attacks of nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain in childhood may be replaced by migraine headaches as an affected person gets older. Many people with cyclic vomiting syndrome or abdominal migraine have a family history of migraines.

Most people with cyclic vomiting syndrome have normal intelligence, although some affected people have developmental delay or intellectual disability. Autism spectrum disorder, which affects communication and social interaction, have also been associated with cyclic vomiting syndrome. Additionally, muscle weakness (myopathy) and seizures are possible. People with any of these additional features are said to have cyclic vomiting syndrome plus.

COVID-19 Diagnosed or Suspected

Is this your child’s symptom?

• Child has symptoms of COVID-19 (cough, fever, trouble breathing or others) AND:
• diagnosis was confirmed by a positive lab test OR
• suspected diagnosis was made by your doctor based on symptoms OR
• parent or patient suspects COVID-19 based on symptoms consistent with COVID-19 AND the infection is widespread in their community.
• COVID-19 Symptoms:
• The most common symptoms are cough and fever. Some patients progress to shortness of breath and trouble breathing.
• Other common symptoms are runny nose, chills, shivering (shaking), sore throat, muscle pains or body aches, headache, fatigue (tiredness) and loss of smell or taste
• The CDC also includes the following less-common symptoms: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
• Care Guide Update: 11/22/2021. Update 14.

COVID-19 Disease: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Trusted Sources for Accurate Information: CDC and AAP

• To meet the high demand for COVID-19 information, when possible, find your answers online. Here are the most reliable websites:
• Always follow the most current CDC recommendations if they are different than those in this care guide.

• This COVID-19 coronavirus most often causes a respiratory illness. The most common symptoms are cough and fever. Some patients progress to shortness of breath (trouble breathing).
• Other common symptoms are chills, shivering (shaking), runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, fatigue (tiredness) and loss of smell or taste.
• The CDC also includes the following less-common symptoms: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
• Some people may have very mild symptoms. Some can have no symptoms, but still spread the disease.

• COVID-19 is spread from person to person.
• The virus spreads when respiratory droplets are produced when a person coughs, sneezes, shouts or sings. The infected droplets can then be inhaled by a nearby person or land on the surface of their eyes.
• Most infected people also have respiratory secretions on their hands. These secretions get transferred to healthy people on doorknobs, faucet handles, etc. The virus then gets transferred to healthy people when they touch their face or rub their eyes.
• These are how most respiratory viruses spread.

• MIS-C is a very rare and severe complication associated with COVID-19.
• Symptoms: The most common symptoms are fever with a red rash, red eyes, red lips and red palms and soles. Abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea also occur. Half of the patients develop trouble breathing. MIS-C always has multiple symptoms.
• All patients with this syndrome should be seen by a doctor. Most need to be admitted to the hospital. Some cases are similar to Kawasaki’s Disease (KD).
• Incidence: a very rare complication of COVID-19. In general, COVID-19 continues to be a mild disease in most children.
• Onset of symptoms: usually about 4 weeks after COVID-19 infection and apparent recovery.
• Age: 6 months to 21 years. Peak age 8 years.
• Treatment: MIS-C is treatable with medications, including IV immune serum globulin and steroids.
• Outcome: most children make a full recovery.
• Prevention: MIS-C can be prevented by getting your child vaccinated against COVID-19.

• Incubation period: average 5 days (range 2 to 14 days) after coming in contact with the secretions of a person who has COVID-19.
• No Symptoms, but Infected: more than 30% of infected patients have no symptoms.
• Mild Infections: 80% of those with symptoms have a mild illness, much like normal flu or a bad cold. The symptoms usually last 2 weeks.
• Severe Infections: 20% of people not vaccinated with symptoms develop trouble breathing from viral pneumonia. Many of these need to be admitted to the hospital. People with complications generally recover in 3 to 6 weeks. Severe infections are very rare in people who are vaccinated.
• Deaths: children generally have a mild illness and recover quickly. Pediatric deaths are very rare. Older adults, especially those with chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, obesity or weak immune systems, have the highest death rates. The overall death rate in adults is 2 per 1,000 in the US.
• Vaccine: safe and highly effective vaccines are available. Some vaccines are 2 doses, given 3-4 weeks apart. Others are a single dose. Similar to flu shots, they will probably provide protection for 6-9 months. At this time, vaccines have been tested and are FDA approved for 5 years and older. Trials on children younger than 5 years have started. Breakthrough cases are COVID-19 infections that bypass vaccine protection. They are rare and many do not cause any symptoms. The vaccine prevents almost all hospital admissions and deaths.
• Booster Vaccines: on November 2021, the CDC recommended a booster shot for all adults. For Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, a booster shot is needed 6 or more months after the first ones. For Johnson and Johnson vaccine, a booster shot is needed 2 or more months after the first one. Experts predict we may need a yearly booster, just like the flu vaccine.
• Treatment: new treatments for severe COVID-19 are becoming available. They are mainly used for hospitalized and high risk patients.
• Prevention: the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent infections.

When to Call for COVID-19 Diagnosed or Suspected

Call 911 Now

• Severe trouble breathing (struggling for each breath, can barely speak)
• Lips or face are bluish now
• You think your child has a life-threatening emergency

Call Doctor or Seek Care Now

• Trouble breathing, but not severe (includes tight breathing and hard breathing)
• Ribs are pulling in with each breath (called retractions)
• Breathing is much faster than normal
• Lips or face have turned bluish during coughing
• Wheezing (tight, purring sound with breathing out)
• Stridor (harsh sound with breathing in)
• Chest pain or pressure and can’t take a deep breath
• Sore throat with serious symptoms (such as can’t swallow fluids or new-onset drooling)
• Muscle pains with serious symptoms (such as can’t walk or can barely walk)
• Headache with serious symptoms (such as worst headache ever, confused, weak, stiff neck)
• Dehydration suspected. No urine in over 8 hours, dark urine, very dry mouth and no tears.
• Weak immune system, such as HIV, cancer, organ transplant, taking oral steroids.
• High-Risk child. This includes lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other serious chronic disease.
• Age under 12 weeks old with fever
• Fever over 104° F (40° C)
• Your child looks or acts very sick
• You think your child needs to be seen, and the problem is urgent

Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours

• Nonstop coughing spells
• Age under 3 months old with any cough
• Earache or ear discharge
• Sinus pain (not just congestion)
• Fever lasts more than 3 days
• Fever returns after gone for more than 24 hours
• You think your child needs to be seen, but the problem is not urgent

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If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.

Care Advice

Diagnosed or Suspected COVID-19 with Mild Symptoms – Treatment

1. COVID-19 Infection: What You Should Know about It
   • Your child has been diagnosed as having COVID-19 by a positive lab test OR
   • You or your doctor suspect COVID-19 because it is widespread in your community and your child has developed symptoms that match.
   • The most common symptoms are cough and fever. Some patients progress to shortness of breath (trouble breathing).
   • Less common symptoms are chills, shivering (shaking), runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, fatigue (tiredness) and loss of smell or taste.
   • Get a COVID-19 test if you have COVID-19 symptoms or had possible exposure. See Testing section below.
   • Most infections are mild, especially in children.
2. Treatment of Symptoms
   • The treatment is the same whether your child has COVID-19, influenza or some other respiratory virus.
   • The only difference for COVID-19 is the need to stay on home isolation until your child recovers. Reason: you want to protect other people from getting it. The elderly and people with serious health problems can die from COVID-19.
   • Treat the symptoms that are bothering your child the most. See other Care Guides (such as Sore Throat or Cough) for details of treatment, if needed.
   • There is no anti-viral medicine for treating COVID-19 at home. New antiviral treatments have been developed for patients who need to be hospitalized.
   • Antibiotics are not helpful for viral infections.
   • You don’t need to call or see your doctor unless your child develops trouble breathing or becomes worse in any other way.
3. Fever Treatment
   • For fever above 102° F (39° C) you may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen if the patient is uncomfortable. There are no proven reasons to avoid ibuprofen.
   • For fevers between 100° to 102° F (37.8° to 39 ° C), fever medicines are not needed. Reason: fevers turn on your body’s immune system. Fever helps fight the infection.
   • Exception: if the patient also has pain, treat it.
   • Fluids: offer cool fluids in unlimited amounts. Reason: to prevent dehydration. For children younger than 6 months, only give formula or breastmilk. Staying well-hydrated also helps the body sweat and give off heat.
4. Cough Treatment
   • Age 3 Months to 1 Year:
   • Give warm clear fluids (e.g., apple juice or lemonade) to thin the mucus and relax the airway. Dosage: 1-3 teaspoons (5-15 ml) up to 4 times per day when coughing.
   • If nothing else helps: give a small amount of corn syrup. Dosage: ¼ teaspoon (1 ml). Can give up to 4 times a day when coughing. Caution: avoid honey until 1 year old. Reason: risk for botulism.
   • Age 1 year and older: Use honey, ½ to 1 teaspoon (2 to 5 ml) as needed as a homemade cough medicine. It can thin the secretions and loosen the cough. If honey is not available, can use corn syrup. OTC cough syrups containing honey are also available. They are not more effective than plain honey and cost much more per dose.
   • Age 6 years and older: Use cough drops (throat drops) to decrease the tickle in the throat. If not available, can use hard candy. Avoid cough drops before 6 years. Reason: risk of choking.
   • Over the Counter (OTC) cough medicines are not recommended. Reason: no proven benefit for children. Honey has been shown to work better.
   • Never use OTC cough medicines under 6 years of age. Reason: cough is a protective reflex and should not be suppressed.
5. Sore Throat Pain Relief: COVID-19 often causes a sore throat. Here are some tips on treating it:
   • Age greater than 1 year: Can sip warm fluids such as chicken broth or apple juice. Some children prefer cold foods such as popsicles or ice cream.
   • Age greater than 6 years: Can also suck on hard candy or lollipops. Butterscotch seems to help.
   • Age greater than 8 years: Can also gargle. Use warm water with a little table salt added. A liquid antacid can be added instead of salt. Use Mylanta or the store brand. No prescription is needed.
   • Pain medicine: Use if pain interferes with swallowing. Not needed for mild pain.
6. Muscle Pains – Treatment:
   • COVID-19 can normally cause muscle pains and body aches.
   • Massage: gently massage any sore muscles.
   • Stretching: gently stretch any sore muscles.
   • Apply Heat: use a heat pack, heating pad or warm wet washcloth. Do this for 10 minutes, 3 times daily.
   • Warm bath: for widespread muscle pains, consider a warm bath for 20 minutes 2 times a day. Gently exercise the sore muscles under water.
   • Pain medicine: for widespread body aches, give acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) every 4 hours OR ibuprofen (such as Motrin or Advil) every 6 hours as needed. Not needed for mild aches.
7. Headache – Treatment:
   • COVID-19 can cause a headache.
   • Pain medicine: give acetaminophen every 4 hours OR ibuprofen every 6 hours as needed. Not needed for mild headaches.
   • Cold pack: apply a cold wet washcloth or cold pack to the forehead for 20 minutes.
   • Massage: stretch and massage any tight neck muscles.
8. Loss of Smell or Taste:
   • Losing the sense of smell or taste can be an early symptom of COVID-19.
   • In half of patients, these senses return within 1 to 3 weeks.
   • In some patients, the return can take several months.
9. Fluids – Stay well Hydrated
   • Drink lots of fluids. Water is best.
   • Goal: keep the patient well hydrated.
   • It loosens up any phlegm in the lungs. Then it’s easier to cough up.
   • It also helps the body sweat and give off heat.
10. Call Your Doctor If:
    • Shortness of breath occurs
    • Trouble breathing occurs
    • Your child becomes worse

COVID-19 Home Isolation Questions

1. Home Isolation is Needed for those Who are Sick:
   • Isolation means separating sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick (CDC). That means stay at home.
   • The patient needs to stay at home, but does not need to be confined to a single room. Preventing spread of respiratory infections within a home is nearly impossible. The sick person should try to avoid very close contact with other family members. That includes hugging, kissing, sitting next to or sleeping in the same bed. None of this is realistic for young children.
   • Not Vaccinated family members should also stay at home on quarantine. Living with a suspected COVID-19 patient implies close contact has occurred.
   • Vaccinated family members with no symptoms do not need to quarantine.
   • All people with close contact should be tested 5-7 days after close contact with an infected person. You should also wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until you get a negative test result.
   • Essential workers who have COVID-19 exposure, but do not have any symptoms, should talk to your employer.
   • Do Not allow any visitors (such as friends).
   • Do Not go to school or work.
   • Do Not go to stores, restaurants, places of worship or other public places.
   • Avoid public transportation or ride sharing.
2. How to Protect Others – When You or Your Child Are Sick:
   • Stay home from school or work if you are sick. Your doctor or local health department will tell you when it is safe to return.
   • Cough and sneeze into your shirt sleeve or inner elbow. Don’t cough into your hand or the air.
   • If available, sneeze into a tissue and throw it into a trash can.
   • Wash hands often with soap and water. After coughing or sneezing are important times.
   • Don’t share glasses, plates or eating utensils.
   • Wear a face mask when around others.
   • Always wear a face mask if you have to leave your home (such as going to a medical facility). Always call first to get approval and careful directions.
   • Carefully avoid any contact with the elderly and people with weak immune systems or other chronic health problems.
3. Stopping Home Isolation – Must Meet all 3 Requirements (CDC):
   • Fever gone for at least 24 hours after stopping fever-reducing medicines AND
   • Cough and other symptoms must be improved AND
   • Symptoms started more than 10 days ago.
   • Patients with no symptoms (and no symptoms developed): stay at home until 10 days have passed since the date the sample was collected for their positive COVID-19 test.
   • If you’re unsure it is safe for you to leave isolation, check the CDC website or call your doctor.

COVID-19 Testing

1. COVID-19 Testing Questions
   • If COVID-19 is suspected, get a lab test to know for sure. You can’t tell by symptoms. Reason: most respiratory viruses cause similar symptoms.
   • Testing is offered at many sites without a doctor’s order. Where to get it can be different for every city. Many doctor’s offices, retail clinics, and urgent care centers offer testing. Community drive-through sites or pharmacies may also be testing site options. At home self-tests can also be bought in some drugstores.
   • Your doctor is often the best resource for up-to-date information on testing. If you have testing questions, call them during office hours.
   • Public health department websites also can help you find the closest test site.
   • Here are some facts that may answer some of your questions:
     • Diagnostic tests: these are performed on nasal or mouth secretions. The tests can tell us if you have a COVID-19 infection now. Timing is important on when to do this test:
     • With Symptoms. Get a test within 3 days of onset of symptoms.
     • Without Symptoms and a COVID-19 close contact. Get a test on day 5-7 after exposure. To be safe, people who have the COVID-19 vaccine should also be tested (CDC).
     • Repeat diagnostic tests: after a positive test, repeat tests are not recommended. Even after it is safe to stop isolation (usually 10 days), tests may stay positive for up to 90 days. A positive test does not mean the patient can spread the infection once the required isolation period is completed.
     • Antibody Tests: these are performed on blood. They are rarely needed. They can sometimes tell us if you have antibodies from a previous infection. They are not done until at least 2 to 3 weeks have passed from the start of the infection. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about this test.

COVID-19 Prevention

1. COVID-19 Vaccine – Get Your COVID-19 Shot:
   • Vaccines have saved more lives than any other public health action. They are the most powerful weapon we have against deadly infectious diseases. Follow the science.
   • Safe and highly effective vaccines are now available for people age 5 and older.
   • Get your COVID-19 vaccine. It could save your life and protect your family.
   • Vaccine Sites: find a nearby vaccine site at vaccines.gov or call your doctor’s office.
2. COVID-19 – How to Protect Yourself and Family from Catching It – The Basics:
   • Get the COVID-19 vaccine. It is your best protection against this serious infection.
   • Avoid close contact with people outside your family unit. Avoid closed spaces (indoors) when possible and all crowds (even outdoors).
   • Always wear a face mask when in public indoor settings. Also, observe social (safe) distancing.
   • Wash hands often with soap and water (very important). Always do this before you eat.
   • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if water is not available. Remember: soap and water work better.
   • Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth unless your hands are clean. Germs on the hands can get into your body this way.
   • Don’t share glasses, plates or eating utensils.
   • No longer shake hands. Greet others with a smile and a nod.
   • If your child needs to be seen for an urgent medical problem, do not hesitate to go in. ERs and urgent care sites are safe places. They are well-equipped to protect you against the virus. For non-urgent symptoms, talk to your doctor’s office first. Medical offices are also safe places.
3. Social (Safe) Distancing and COVID-19 Prevention:
   • Avoid any contact with people known to have COVID-19 infection. Avoid talking to or sitting close to them.
   • Social Distancing: try to stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from anyone who is sick, especially if they are coughing. Also called physical distancing. Avoid crowds, because you can’t tell who might be sick.
   • If COVID-19 becomes widespread in your community, try to stay 6 feet (2 meters) away from everyone outside your family unit.
   • Stay at Home Orders: follow any stay at home (stay in place) orders in your community. Leave your home only for essential needs such as buying food or seeking medical care.
   • After Stay at Home Orders are Lifted: continue social distancing. Also wear a mask when entering any public building or crowded outdoor area. These precautions will be needed for many months. Your state public health department will decide when they are no longer needed.
4. Face Masks and COVID-19 Prevention:
   • Overview: face masks are essential for reducing the spread of COVID-19. Reason: people with COVID-19 can have no symptoms, but still spread the virus. Masks also will reduce the spread of flu.
   • Because of COVID-19 variants such as Delta, mask wearing is still recommended. This is the same for COVID-19 vaccinated people as well as those who are not. Mask wearing is even more important if you are in an area of high COVID-19 spread or have health problems.
   • Sick patients: must always wear a face mask, if you are around other people or need to leave the home. Example: for medical visits. Exception: patients with trouble breathing in a mask (CDC). Consider a loose face covering, such as a bandana.
   • Well people should wear masks if:
   • You are in indoor public spaces (such as a church or a grocery store).
   • You are in a crowded outdoor setting (e.g., concert, music festival, rally).
   • You are traveling on a plane, bus, train, or other form of public transit.
   • You are in a transportation hub such as an airport or train station.
   • You must be around someone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19.
   • Well People Exceptions: face mask or covering is optional if outdoors in nature and you can avoid being within 6 feet (2 meters) of other people. Examples: on an outdoor walk or run.
   • Age Limits: face coverings are not recommended for children less than 2 years (CDC).
5. Keep Your Body Strong:
   • Get your body ready to fight the COVID-19 virus.
   • Get enough sleep (very important).
   • Keep your heart strong. Walk or exercise every day. Take the stairs. Caution: avoid physical exhaustion.
   • Stay well-hydrated.
   • Eat healthy meals. Avoid overeating to deal with fears.
   • Avoid the over-use of anti-fever medicines. Fever fights infections and ramps up your immune system.
6. Keep Your Mind Positive
   • Live in the present, not the future. The future is where your needless worries live.
   • Stay positive. Use a mantra to reduce your fears, such as “I am strong.”
   • Get outdoors. Take daily walks. Go to a park if you live near one. Being in nature is good for your immune system.
   • Show love. As long as they are well, hug your children and partner frequently. Speak to them in a kind and loving voice. Love strengthens your immune system.
   • Stay in touch. Use regular phone calls and video chats to stay in touch with those you love.
   • “2-Household Bubble.” To reduce social isolation, especially for young children, some families have joined up with one other family for visits. Rules: both families must agree that they will not have social contacts with any other families. No one in either family can work outside the home. Not approved by CDC, but a reasonable family decision.
7. Breastfeeding and COVID-19:
   • Breastfeeding experts recommend you continue to breastfeed even if you are sick with COVID-19. Research has shown that the virus is not passed through breastmilk.
   • Wash your hands before feeding your baby.
   • The CDC recommends to wear a face mask. Be careful to avoid coughing on your baby.
   • Breastmilk gives beneficial antibodies your body is making against this illness to your baby. This should provide some protection against this illness for your baby, like it does for influenza and most other viral illnesses.
   • Breastfeeding mothers should also get the COVID-19 vaccine (CDC). Your protective antibodies from the vaccine will be passed to your baby in your breastmilk.
   • Call your doctor if breastfeeding isn’t going well OR your baby becomes sick.

And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the ‘Call Your Doctor’ symptoms.

Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. You, the reader, assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it.

Last Reviewed: 12/05/2021

Last Revised: 11/24/2021

Copyright 2000-2021 Schmitt Pediatric Guidelines LLC.

Early Signs You Have COVID Now, According to Doctors — Eat This Not That

A new study shows that Americans are less fearful of the coronavirus, as cases go down. Don’t fall into this trap. None other than Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has said not is not the time to “let our guard down.” You could still get infected. Knowing the early symptoms is key to knowing if you may have caught COVID-19. Read on for the official list from the CDC—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had Coronavirus. 

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“Sometimes it’s low-grade from 100.3 F to perhaps higher. Some people experience much higher fever that go up to 102 F or 103F,” says Clayton Cowl, M.D., Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, Mayo Clinic.

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“And it can either be a dry cough, or they may cough up phlegm,” says Dr. Cowl.

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“COVID-19 can affect the respiratory system in a variety of ways and across a spectrum of levels of disease severity, depending on a person’s immune system, age and comorbidities,” reports UC Health. “Symptoms can range from mild, such as cough, shortness of breath and fevers, to critical disease, including respiratory failure, shock and multi-organ system failure.

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“Symptoms of COVID-19 are typically myalgia, or muscle aches, and a lot of fatigue. Usually it’s associated with a fever,” says Dr. Cowl. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the chief medical advisor to the President and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warns that if this fatigue lasts for months after infection, you may have a post-viral illness that  can resemble Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis. This is called Long COVID and its sufferers are long haulers.

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Dr. Fauci calls this “myalgia”—muscle aches and pains likely to due to inflamed tissues. You may also feel a rash on your feet or sores on your tongue. “Yes the data from our zoe symptom app suggests Covid tongue it is real,” Tim Spector, a professor of genetic epidemiology at King’s College London, told USA TODAY. “But probably rare, affecting less than 1 in 100 people.”

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“Headache may be a key symptom of COVID-19 that predicts the disease’s clinical evolution in individual patients, new research suggests,” reports Neurology Reviews. “An observational study of more than 100 patients showed that headache onset could occur during the presymptomatic or symptomatic phase of COVID-19 and could resemble tension-type or migraine headache.”

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“Many people now have this curious loss of smell and taste,” said Fauci. In one study, “at least 61% of the patients reported reduced or lost sense of smell, according to principal investigator Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and a UC Health physician specializing in otolaryngology,” according to Infectious Disease Special Edition. “The mean onset for reduction or loss in sense of smell was 3.4 days.” “We also found in this study that the severity of the loss of smell is correlated with how bad your other COVID-19 symptoms will be,” Dr. Sedaghat said, “with worsening anosmia being linked to patient reports of more severe shortness of breath, fever and cough. “

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“A sore throat caused by viral pharyngitis is usually accompanied by other symptoms,” according to GoHealth. “These symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, watery eyes and sneezing. On the other hand, a sore throat caused by bacterial pharyngitis is not accompanied by those symptoms. Bacterial pharyngitis typically only causes a sore throat, exudate (‘white spots’) on the tonsils, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and a fever.”

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How can you tell if your congestion is COVID or a sinus infection? “COVID-19 causes more of a dry cough, loss of taste and smell, and, typically, more respiratory symptoms,” Melinda said. “Sinusitis causes more discomfort in the face, congestion, nasal drip, and facial pressure,” reports OSF Healthcare

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“When you are nauseated, you may feel weak and sweaty and notice a lot of saliva in your mouth. Nausea often leads to vomiting,” according to Stanford Health Care.

RELATED: 7 Tips You Must Follow to Avoid COVID, Say Doctors

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“COVID-19 can present a variety of symptoms, but one potentially dangerous symptom most people aren’t particularly excited to talk about is diarrhea. An estimated 20% of COVID-19 patients are likely to experience diarrhea soon after contracting the disease. The CDC notes that people with compromised immune systems, like those recovering from COVID-19, are at the greatest risk of developing diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting and nausea,” reports Johns Hopkins.

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Talk to your medical provider immediately if you feel you may have coronavirus and arrange to get tested. And follow Fauci’s fundamentals and help end this surge, no matter where you live—wear a face mask, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, get vaccinated when it becomes available to you, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.

Causes of Diarrhea With Fatigue, Weakness and Weight Loss

Several different conditions could be to blame for diarrhea and accompanying symptoms.

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When diarrhea is accompanied by a laundry list of additional symptoms — weight loss, fatigue, weakness and stomach pain — it can be extremely debilitating. But what can trigger such discomforting symptoms? As it turns out, there’s no one answer.

​Read more:​ 5 Possible Causes of Diarrhea That Lasts for 5 Days or More

Several very different health conditions could be responsible for diarrhea and a host of other symptoms. These include:

​Hepatitis A.​ The viral liver disease hepatitis A is one possible diagnosis stemming from this array of symptoms. According to Cedars Sinai, because it is highly contagious and typically spread by person-to-person contact, you’re most likely to contract hepatitis A by touching contaminated objects, consuming infected food or drinks or having sex with an infected partner.

While symptoms can vary in type and severity, you may experience fatigue, loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting or diarrhea and belly pain, among other symptoms.

​West Nile virus.​ According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquito bites, is another potential cause. Though most people never develop symptoms, about a fifth of people infected with this virus develop fever, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and body aches, the CDC notes. They usually make a full recovery, though fatigue and weakness can linger for several weeks or even months.

Of those infected, the CDC says, about 1 in 150 develops potentially fatal nervous system complications, such as encephalitis (brain inflammation) or meningitis (spinal cord and brain membrane inflammation).

​Inflammatory bowel disease​ (IBD). This is another condition that could cause you a mix of severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and abdominal pain, according to Mayo Clinic. IBD involves chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, and it includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Here, too, more than one possible cause exists, such as:

​C. coli infection.​ Among possible bacterial causes, CDC experts point to infections caused by the spiral-shaped campylobacteraceae family of microbes, including so-called C. coli infections.

You could contract such infections by eating contaminated foods, including contaminated milk or water and undercooked poultry. Symptoms can include diarrhea (often bloody), stomach pain, fever and, sometimes, nausea or vomiting, with dehydration occurring in more severe cases. Symptoms generally develop within 10 days of initial infection.

Such infections are a major cause of bacterial disease the world over, the CDC says, accounting for 96 million cases in 2010 alone, with an estimated 1.3 million cases in the United States each year.

​Salmonella infection.​ Diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps — sometimes with nausea, vomiting or headache — also can result from the bacterial infection salmonella, CDC says. Because the bacteria live in the intestines of both animals and humans, infection can result from contact with infected animals and their surroundings, as well from consumption of contaminated food or water, CDC explains,

Whether brought on by bacteria, viruses, parasites or their toxins, food poisoning is a phenomenon often at the root of diarrhea. According to the Mayo Clinic, cross-contamination is usually the culprit, and if you consume raw or ready-to-eat uncooked foods like produce, you could be at risk.

With food poisoning, it’s often hard to pinpoint the exact cause, given that contamination can occur at any juncture, from harvesting to storage to shipping to food prep, the Mayo Clinic adds. What isn’t difficult, however, is identifying your telltale symptoms.

“Food poisoning usually takes about six to eight hours after eating the contaminated food to result in diarrhea and vomiting, and sometimes fever,” explains Lona Sandon, PhD, RDN, a dietitian/nutritionist and associate professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. “But when it happens, you know it because this is your body’s way of getting the offending pathogen out as quickly as possible.”

That point is seconded by St. Louis-based dietitian Connie Diekman, RD, MEd, a food and nutritionist consultant and former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“Since much of the immune system is found in the intestinal tract, the intestines work to try to eliminate the bacteria,” she says. And that explains the diarrhea, she says, because “with diarrhea, we get rid of the bacteria.”

The problem? “With it go other nutrients and, of course, fluids,” Diekman points out. And that raises the risk for dehydration, and the severe fatigue and weakness that can ensue. “Which is why consuming fluids is so important.”

​Read more:​ What Really Happens to Your Body When You’re Dehydrated

12 Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

Aches and pains can be a natural part of aging, but sometimes that persistent problem may be more serious than you realize. We asked Atlanta-area medical experts for their insights into the top symptoms worth checking out, each symptom’s significance and when to seek medical care;

1-Shortness of breath

Outside of typical exercise, feeling shortness of breath could signal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic bronchitis, asthma, heart problems, anxiety, panic attacks, pneumonia, a blood clot in the lung (pulmonary embolism), pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. If you find you’re unable to get your breath, or you’re gasping for air or wheezing, seek emergency medical care

2-Numbness/weakness on one side of your body or lapses of sight or speech

These signs could be symptoms of a stroke or TIA (transient ischemic attack). “This is a life-threatening emergency—even if you only have one symptom or your symptoms go away, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately,” says Keith A. Sanders, M.D., medical director of the stroke program at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.

There is only one FDA-approved treatment for a stroke, which is tPA, a clot buster, Dr. Sanders adds. This medication can only be given within 3 hours of the onset of symptoms, and calling 911 immediately will expedite the workup needed for treatment.

3-Persistent fever

Persistent fever can signal hidden infections, malignant conditions such as lymphomas or reactions to certain drugs. A low-grade fever—higher than 100.4 F—should be checked if it lasts for a week or more. If you have a fever with shaking chills, or a high fever that is greater than 103 F, see your doctor as soon as possible.

4-Unexplained changes in bowel habits

Changes in bowel habits may signal a bacterial infection or a viral or parasitic infection. Other possible causes include inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. If you have any of the following symptoms, see your doctor immediately: Severe diarrhea lasting more than 2 days, mild diarrhea lasting a week, constipation that lasts for more than 2 weeks, bloody diarrhea or black or tarry-colored stools.

5-Sharp pain in lower abdomen

“Lower abdominal pain is one of the most frequent complaints in my office,” says William D. Lyday II, M.D., gastroenterologist and director of the Atlanta Health Institute. “In patients under 50, the most common causes are IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or gynecological problems such as ovarian cysts or endometriosis.”

“In patients over 50, there is more concern for underlying cancers: Colon, prostate and uterine/ cervical cancers,” he continues. “It’s also important to note if [the pain] is associated with any other symptoms such as tenderness to touch, pain with certain movements, unusual bowel activity, blood in stool, fever/chills, or weight loss.”

New or severe pain, particularly when associated with fever or abdominal tenderness, warrants a visit to the emergency room. “You may have a severe infection or a surgical condition such as appendicitis that needs immediate attention,” Dr. Lyday says. Pain that has been occurring off and on for a longer period of time can be evaluated by your physician during a routine office visit, he adds.

6-Recurrent cough

Will Reese of Smyrna suffered from a persistent cough for a year before being diagnosed with acid reflux. Dr. Brian K. Nadolne, M.D., chair of Family Medicine at Northside Hospital, adds that other causes can include asthma, whooping cough or an infection. Dr. Nadolne recommends following up with your physician as soon as possible, and when you speak to your physician, telling him or her when your cough began, the quality and the frequency of the cough, if you have started any new medicines and if you smoke.

7-Persistent lower leg pain

If your legs constantly ache, it could be a sign of a serious vascular condition. Leg pain also can indicate lower back problems. According to Laura Beaty, M.D., with Alliance Primary Care in Sandy Springs, here are the specific symptoms to look for:

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT): Swelling in one leg with pain

Venous stasis disease: Swelling in both legs with pain

Neuropathy: Numbness in one or both legs and/or feet

Peripheral vascular disease: Worsening pain with exertion that resolves with rest

Lower back: Shooting pain, which can indicate a herniated disc

“Seek immediate attention if you suspect DVT,” Dr. Beaty says. “For all other symptoms, seek care from your primary care physician within 1 week.”

According to information from www.mayoclinic.com, it’s not uncommon for deep vein thrombosis to occur with no symptoms. In fact, in about half of all cases, there are no noticeable symptoms.

8-Hot, red or swollen joint

These warning signs may occur with a joint infection, which requires emergency care to keep bacteria from spreading elsewhere. Other causes may include gout or certain types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis.

9-Unexplained weight loss or loss of appetite

“A broad range of causes can result in loss of appetite or weight loss,” Dr. Lyday says. “The most important factor indicating a need for medical evaluation is significant weight loss—losing 10 or more pounds for no apparent reason is a cause for concern.”

Causes of significant weight loss could include hormonal disturbances such as thyroid disease, underlying cancers, HIV and major depression. “A loss of appetite and weight loss also is usually associated with other symptoms,” Dr. Lyday adds. “For example, underlying cancers may have more severe weight loss, signs of bleeding, fatigue and low blood counts. ”

Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite always requires an evaluation by the doctor—a visit to the internist or family doctor is a good idea and should not be put off.

10-Pain or ache in the chest, jaw, shoulder or arm

Symptoms including pain or discomfort in the neck, shoulder, arms and back strongly point to onset of a heart attack, says Kate Heilpern, M.D., chair of the department of Emergency Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine.

“In many heart attacks, symptoms can start slowly, as a mild pain or discomfort, and may subside for a short time,” she adds. “But it’s important to call 911 immediately when they occur—seconds absolutely matter and calling 911 is without question the fastest way to get lifesaving treatment.”

Dr. Heilpern says additional symptoms can include chest discomfort such as pressure, squeezing or pain. Also, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness and/or sweating may be present.

11-Painful urination

According to Scott Miller, M. D., urologist and director of Laparoscopic and Robotic Services at Northside Hospital, the most common cause of painful urination is a urinary tract infection; however, sexually transmitted diseases also can cause this symptom, and other sources include kidney stones, trauma and even cancer.

Dr. Miller adds that painful urination can occur alone or in combination with a frequent urge to urinate, blood in the urine or difficulty emptying the bladder.  “Depending on the degree of symptoms, care should be sought within 12 to 24 hours of onset,” he says. “Painful urination can become increasingly difficult to treat when medical attention is delayed.  Although seeing your primary care provider is always the best first step, timely care may be more available from an urgent care center.” If these measures prove to be unsuccessful, or the symptoms tend to recur, Dr. Miller advises seeking care from a specialist.

12-Feeling full after eating very little

Feeling full sooner than normal after eating and having persistent nausea and vomiting that last more than a week are warning signs that should be checked by your doctor. Possible causes include pancreatic, stomach or ovarian cancer.

Content not attributed to specific physicians was compiled from information on www.mayoclinic.com.

90,000 British scientists have published an extended list of COVID-19 symptoms

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MOSCOW, July 1 – RIA Novosti.The official medical guidelines adopted in the UK still include a very limited set of symptoms for the preliminary diagnosis of COVID-19: fever, cough, loss of smell or taste. British scientists published an article in The BMJ, which lists a broader set of signs, which, in their opinion, will allow detecting more cases of coronavirus infection at an early stage or in a mild form. During the COVID-19 pandemic, officials urged people to self-isolate and get tested if they have a high fever, persistent dry cough, loss or change in their sense of smell or taste.However, many people who get sick did not have these symptoms at all or showed them later in the course of the disease. In the UK, 70 percent of people who are sick reported loss of taste or smell, 63 percent reported a cough, and only 45 percent had a high fever. College London, led by Alex Crozier, together with colleagues from other British universities and medical institutions decided to compile an expanded list of symptoms characteristic of the earliest stages of coronavirus infection.To do this, they first of all analyzed the documents of official international organizations. The World Health Organization divides the symptoms of COVID-19 into three groups: the most common, rare and requiring immediate medical attention. The first group includes fever, cough, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell; the second – sore throat, headache, muscle and body pain, diarrhea, itching and redness of fingers and toes, redness or irritation of the eyes; to the third – difficulty breathing, chest pain, loss of mobility and confusion.The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, in addition to the main ones, also highlights the so-called informal symptoms, which are more common in young unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people, in whom the disease is mild, but they can be carriers of the virus. These include headache, weakness, muscle aches, runny nose, loss of appetite and sore throat. In the United States, among children and young people, the most common first symptoms were sore throat – 19 percent of cases, headache – 16 percent, cough – 13, runny nose or cold-like symptoms 12 percent, fatigue 12 percent.Since none of the symptoms can serve for a reliable diagnosis of the disease, the authors propose to use in the early diagnosis of COVID-19, along with official recommendations and PCR tests, combinations of signs and an approach stratified by age groups. According to the authors, the official set is cough, fever. , loss of smell or taste – reveals only 69 percent of symptomatic cases, and a combination with a large coverage – fatigue, loss of smell or taste, cough, diarrhea, headache, sore throat – already 96 percent.For young people under 17 years old, the most indicative sign is headache, for people over 18 years old – loss of appetite, from 18 to 54 years old – muscle pain. According to the researchers, this approach will increase the detection of coronavirus in the early stages by at least a third. which will help to cope with the pandemic faster.

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British scientists have published an extended list of COVID-19 symptoms

MOSCOW, July 1 – RIA Novosti. Official medical guidelines in the UK still include a very limited set of symptoms for the preliminary diagnosis of COVID-19: fever, cough, loss of smell or taste.British scientists published an article in The BMJ, which lists a broader set of signs, which, in their opinion, will allow detecting more cases of coronavirus infection at an early stage or in a mild form.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, officials urged people to self-isolate and get tested if they have a high fever, persistent dry cough, loss or change in their sense of smell or taste. However, many of the patients did not have these symptoms at all, or they manifested themselves already in the later stages of the disease.

So in the UK, 70 percent of cases reported a loss of taste or smell, a cough – 63 percent, and a high temperature – only 45 percent.

Scientists from University College London, led by Alex Crozier, together with colleagues from other British universities and medical institutions decided to compile an expanded list of symptoms characteristic of the earliest stages of coronavirus infection. To do this, they first of all analyzed the documents of official international organizations.

The World Health Organization divides the symptoms of COVID-19 into three groups: the most common, rare and requiring immediate medical attention. The first group includes fever, cough, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell; the second – sore throat, headache, muscle and body pain, diarrhea, itching and redness of fingers and toes, redness or irritation of the eyes; to the third – difficulty breathing, chest pain, loss of mobility and confusion.

June 23, 15:00 Science Scientists have determined the optimal vaccination regimen against COVID-19 form, but they can carry the virus.These include headache, weakness, muscle aches, runny nose, loss of appetite, and sore throat.

In the United States, among children and young adults, the most common first symptoms were sore throat – 19 percent of cases, headache – 16 percent, cough – 13, runny or cold-like symptoms – 12, fatigue – 12 percent.

Since none of the symptoms can serve as a reliable diagnosis of the disease, the authors propose to use in the early diagnosis of COVID-19, along with official recommendations and PCR tests, combinations of signs and an age-stratified approach.

According to the authors’ estimates, the official set – cough, fever, loss of smell or taste – can detect only 69 percent of symptomatic cases, and the combination with a large coverage – fatigue, loss of smell or taste, cough, diarrhea, headache, sore throat – already 96 percent. For young people under 17 years old, the most indicative sign is headache, for people over 18 years old – loss of appetite, from 18 to 54 years old – muscle pain.

This approach, according to the researchers, will increase the detection of coronavirus in the early stages by at least a third, which will help to cope with the pandemic faster.

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They proposed expanding the list of symptoms by which the probable COVID-19 disease can be determined.This will allow detecting the disease at earlier stages, scientists are sure.

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British scientists have proposed expanding the usual list of symptoms of COVID-19 disease.They believe that this can help to identify the disease at an earlier stage and not overload the health care system. They presented the results of their research in an article published in the journal The BMJ.

In the publication, experts from University College London, together with other colleagues, clarify that the British population is urged to self-isolate and be tested for coronavirus if there is a high fever, persistent cough, loss of smell or taste.

“However, these symptoms are just a few of the many reported by people infected with SARS-CoV-2.Many people with mild to moderate illness do not have these symptoms (initially), and other symptoms often appear earlier, ”the scientists said.

British scientists announced a change in the main symptoms of coronavirus

They concluded that the determination of a possible COVID-19 in a person from this set of symptoms allows only 69% of cases of the disease to be noticed.If you use an extended list of symptoms, which, in their opinion, should include fatigue, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, then 96% of cases can be identified.

Scientists have named the two most common symptoms of coronavirus

Symptoms that are most common in those infected with coronavirus are the loss of smell and the ability to distinguish between tastes. This conclusion was reached by scientists from the United Kingdom and the United States, who studied data from the COVID Symptom Tracker app that tracks the spread of the disease.

From March 24 to March 29, 1.5 million users used the application, and 26% of them reported one or more symptoms of possible infection. Of these, 1702 people reported being tested, and 579 tests showed positive results and 1123 negative. The data indicates that almost 60% of patients who were subsequently confirmed to have coronavirus were no longer able to distinguish between tastes and smells. Among those who received negative results, only 18% reported these symptoms.

Loss of smell and ability to distinguish tastes are much more likely to indicate infection than fever, the researchers emphasize. They were also found to be more common symptoms than coughing, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite.

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Using the collected data, the researchers created a mathematical model that allows you to determine the most common combinations of symptoms that indicate infection.”When it comes to combination with other symptoms, people who have lost their sense of smell and taste are three times more likely to be infected with the coronavirus,” Tim Spector, professor at King’s College London, who led the study, told Reuters. Scientists also applied the data in a survey of 400,000 users of the application and concluded that almost 13% of them are likely to be infected. This means that in the UK, whose citizens were interviewed by the researchers, 50,000 people could have an unconfirmed coronavirus, Spector said.

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We are used to ignoring these signals – some nonsense, it will go away by itself. It will not go away, especially if the disease is serious. You still have to go to the doctor, but the treatment of neglected cases will be much longer and more costly than the fight against a disease detected at an early stage.

Constant weakness, loss of strength

Even after the weekend.Even after the vacation. It’s as if you ran a marathon and then unloaded a dozen cars. If you spend your days doing measured office work, and not at the anvil with a hammer in your hands, enduring fatigue is a bell. Weakness that appears in the afternoon and is combined with dizziness and muscle cramps can be an early sign of multiple sclerosis.

Sluggish depression, problems with hormonal balance or metabolism, diseases of the cardiovascular system – this is what the body hints at, while we reproach ourselves for being too lazy.

As a matter of fact, laziness often also becomes an important symptom when a body suffering from internal problems cannot adequately respond to external stress. So it’s not always worth trying to artificially cheer up with another cup of coffee. Just go to the doctor, solving health problems is much better for increasing the proverbial productivity.

Dry mouth

If you are constantly thirsty, pay attention to the time of its onset and accompanying symptoms.Dryness in the morning is a sure sign that you breathed through your mouth in your sleep. Perhaps they even snored. There can be a lot of reasons: from curvature of the nasal septum to sinusitis or polyps in the nose. All this can be successfully treated, if you do not delay until the last with an appeal to specialists.

Constant thirst, accompanied by frequent urination, vision problems and weight loss for no reason are the hallmarks of diabetes mellitus. For an accurate diagnosis, a number of laboratory tests are required.If the assumption is confirmed, you will have to make adjustments to your diet, activity regimen and lifestyle in general, so you just need a doctor’s consultation.

Stomach hurts

Behind this comprehensive description of the problem hides several diseases at once, each of which requires a visit to a doctor. Sharp pain in the stomach, gradually shifting lower and to the right, worse with movement, laughing or coughing? Most likely it is appendicitis. Call an ambulance urgently: you can’t do without an operation.Sometimes the account goes literally for hours.

If a dull cutting pain occurs in the upper abdomen an hour after eating, which radiates to the left hypochondrium, but subsides after a couple of hours, we can talk about a stomach ulcer. As a rule, its occurrence is associated with seasonality; traditional peaks of exacerbations occur in spring and autumn. Accompanying pain with heartburn and vomiting are additional reasons to be examined as soon as possible.

Hair loss

The rate is known to be in the range of 50 to 150 lost hairs per day.This amount increases due to severe stress or improper care. If you have not changed the shampoo, as well as have not experienced negative experiences in the previous couple of months, it may be a problem with the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism, a syndrome associated with the body’s response to a long-term lack of thyroid hormones, often becomes the cause of “hair loss”. He, in turn, owes its occurrence to the inflammatory processes occurring in the thyroid gland. At this point, we pass the floor to a specialist.Anna Maslennikova, an expert of the Health-Saving Channel, will tell you about the factors influencing the occurrence of hypothyroidism.

Another possible reason for the rapid thinning of hair, which is characteristic only of women, is polycystic ovary disease. The production of estrogen decreases, as a result of which the balance of male and female hormones is disturbed. In this case, hair loss often follows the male pattern: bald patches appear on the temples and crown.

The temperature lasts for a long time

When within a couple of weeks the thermometer shows the same 37-38 degrees, but you have neither a runny nose, nor a cough, nor even a chill, you can safely seek medical help.There are several options: pyelonephritis or other infections of the genitourinary system, autoimmune and endocrine diseases, tumors of internal organs, or even blood diseases. Another disease that signals itself by either rising or falling temperatures is tuberculosis. This disease is especially dangerous for the child’s body. In the video below, Anna Maslennikova talks about how to understand that a child has lung problems.

Headache

Bursting pain in the back of the head, accompanied by “flickering” before the eyes? This is probably hypertension.Severe pain, spreading over one side of the head and aggravated by bright light, noise and movement, is characteristic of a migraine. When it comes to an acute infection, a pressing headache is accompanied by high fever, nausea and vomiting. If the pain occurs suddenly, and convulsions, nausea and loss of consciousness go into the load, it is most likely a stroke. In all these cases, you should consult a doctor, and in case of a stroke, the doctor’s quick help is generally vital.

Chills

Are you constantly freezing and your hands or feet stay cool even in the heat? Traditionally, persistent chills are associated with cardiovascular problems, but here it is important to understand if there are additional warning symptoms.If you have recently suddenly gained weight and noticed that your skin has become dry and your hair is brittle, it is likely that the already mentioned hypothyroidism is to blame. Chills, in which nausea, numbness of the limbs and pallor of the skin are noted, speaks of anemia. Remove pallor and add dry mouth – similar to diabetes.

Problems with urination

If each trip to the toilet is accompanied by pain closer to the end of the process, and the total number of these sessions exceeds six times a day, there is weakness and a rise in temperature – perhaps it is cystitis.Concomitant back pain is a signal of pyelonephritis. Diseases of the genitourinary system literally oblige you to visit a doctor as soon as possible. Watch the video and pay special attention to the symptoms described in it. If you miss the moment to start treatment, you run the risk of further spreading the infection.

“Lump in the throat”

Difficulty swallowing and an unpleasant sensation in the throat can be associated with both neurological problems – for example, it is often the first herald of an impending panic attack – and with more serious illnesses.A tumor of the larynx, diffuse toxic goiter or a hernia of the spine – the detection of these diseases in the early stages promises much more chances for a successful outcome of the case than delaying the diagnosis.

Bleeding gums

Brushing your teeth turns into a low-grade horror when the gums are weakened and begin to bleed at the slightest pressure on them. Gingivitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease, gastritis or cirrhosis of the liver – it is quite possible that one of these diseases was the cause of the sad condition of the gums.Ksenia Bondar, an expert at the Health-Saving Channel, talks about the factors that can cause periodontal disease and contribute to the development of further gum problems.

Finally, I would like to say only one thing: watch your health. There is no superfluous knowledge in this matter, so subscribe to the Health-Saving Channel and watch videos in which practitioners talk about the causes, symptoms and methods of treating common diseases.