colors
Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by an increase of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood.
cyanosis
A circulatory condition in which the myocardium contracts steadily but at a rate of less than 60 contractions per minute.
bradycardia
Lack of appetite that results in the inability to eat. This symptom can occur in many disease conditions.
anorexia
A symptom of itching
pruritus
A condition of debility, loss of strength and energy, and depleted vitality.
asthenia
An unnatural paleness or absence of color in the skin; often results from a decrease in hemoglobin and erythrocytes (red blood cells).
pallor
A shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing that is sometimes caused by certain heart and lung conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety.
dyspnea
Frequent passage of loose, liquid stools
diarrhea
An abnormal elevation of the temperature of the body above 98.6°F (37°C) because of disease; also called pyrexia. I
fever
The protective response of the tissues of the body to irritation or injury.
inflammation
Yellow tinge to the skin; often indicates obstruction in the flow of bile from the liver.
jaundice
An abnormal condition in which the heart contracts regularly but at a rate greater than 100 beats/min. The heart rate accelerates in response to fever, exercise, or nervous excitement.
tachycardia
Difficulty in passing stools or an incomplete or infrequent passage of hard stools.
constipation
Discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls (also called a bruise).
ecchymosis
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces.
edema
Redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes that is the result of dilation and congestion of superficial capillaries;
erythema
An abnormally rapid rate of breathing seen in many disease conditions.
tachypnea
A sensation that often leads to the urge to vomit. Common causes include intense pain, gallbladder disease, inflammation of the stomach, paralytic ileus, and food poisoning.
nausea
A sudden audible expulsion of air from the lungs.
coughing
The secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretion associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat, and mental or emotional stress.
diaphoresis
A creamy, viscous, pale yellow, or yellow-green fluid exudate that is the result of fluid remains of liquefied necrosis of tissues.
purulent drainage
An abnormal condition in which a person has to sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably. Occurs in many disorders of the respiratory and cardiac systems
orthopnea
To expel the contents of the stomach through the esophagus and out of the mouth
vomit
pertaining to something that has a foul, putrid, or offensive odor. Also called malodorous.
fetid
The color of the sclera is yellow. This jaundice is the result of coloring of the sclera with bilirubin that infiltrates all tissues of the body.
scleral icterus