MoonDragon's Health Information - Troubleshooting Disorders

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MoonDragon's Health Information
TROUBLESHOOTING DISORDERS

Some symptoms are indicative of a variety of illnesses. The following table lists some of the more common disorders that are associated with particular symptoms. It is NOT meant to serve as a substitute for a qualified health care provider. Although you may experience one or more of the symptoms below, you may or may not have any of the illnesses given. Your body is simply sending a message that something may be wrong. Listening to your body can help stop a problem before it becomes serious. The illnesses listed below are given in alphabetical order. This does not reflect your chances of having any one of them. If you have any questions or exhibit any of these symptoms, consult with your health care provider.

Symptom Possible Cause

Abdominal pain, cramping Appendicitis; constipation; Crohn's disease; diarrhea; diverticulitis; endometriosis; food allergies; food poisoning; gallbladder disorders; hiatal hernia; indigestion; irritable bowel syndrome; lactose intolerance; miscarriage; pelvic inflammatory disease; peptic ulcer; premenstrual syndrome; prolapse of the uterus; stress; ulcerative colitis; uterine polyps or fibrosis.

Anal bleeding, anal itching, pain, swelling Abscess; allergies, anal fissure; bruising; cancer; candidiasis; Crohn;s disease; cysts; diverticulitis; food poisoning; genital warts; hemorrhoids; infection; muscle spasms; pinworms; polyps, sexually transmitted diseases; tumor; ulcers; ulcerative colitis.

Back pain Aortic aneurysm; arthritis; awkward sleeping position; cancer; disk disease; endometriosis; gallbladder disorders; heart attack; improper lifting; injury; kidney disease; lack of exercise; menstrual cramps; muscle spasms; obesity; osteoporosis; overuse; Paget's disease of bone; pelvic inflammatory disease; peptic ulcer; pneumonia; poor posture; pregnancy; scoliosis; spinal tumor; sprain; strained muscles; strained ligaments; urinary tract infection uterine fibroids.

Bad breath Abscessed tooth; diabetes; dry mouth; indigestion; infection; liver disease; lung disease; mouth ulcers; mouth-breathing; peridontal disease; poor oral hygiene; sinusitis; tooth decay.

Bleeding, menstrual, heavy or irregular Blood clotting disorders; cancer; hormonal imbalance; menopause; miscarriage; obesity; overzealous dieting or exercise; urinary tract infection; use of improper oral contraception; uterine polyps or fibroids; vaginal infection; weight loss or gain.

Blinking, frequent Anxiety; dry eyes; foreign body in the eye; injury; Parkinson's disease; stroke; use of contact lenses.

Bloating Allergies; appendicitis; bowel or kidney obstruction; diverticulitis; edema; gallbladder disorders; heart failure; irritable bowel syndrome; kidney disease; lactose intolerance; peptic ulcer; tumor.

Blood in sputum, vomit, urine, or stools, or from vagina or penis Blood clots and swelling of lung tissue; cancer; hemorrhoids; infection; nosebleed; peptic ulcer; polyps; prostatitis; ruptured blood vessel; tumor.

Body aches Arthritis; infection; lupus; Lyme disease; overexertion.

Body odor Diabetes; gastrointestinal abnormalities; indigestion; infection.

Breast lumps Boils; cancer; fibrocystic disease; injury; infected milk duct; infected sweat gland; infected lymph node; premenstrual syndrome.

Breast tenderness Breast-feeding-related problems; cancer; excessive consumption of fat, salt, and/or caffeine; hormonal imbalance; menopause; pregnancy; premenstrual syndrome; stress.

Breath, shortness of Asthma; cardiovascular disease (especially in women); cystic fibrosis; emphysema; pneumonia.

Bruising, easy AIDS; anemia; cancer; drug reaction; hemophilia; vitamin C deficiency; weakened immune system.

Chest pain Angina; anxiety; bruised or broken rib; coronary artery disease; gas; heart attack; heartburn; hiatal hernia; hyperventilation; pleurisy; pneumonia; strained muscle; stress.

Chills Acute infection; anemia; exposure to cold; fever; hypothermia; shock.

Cold sweats AIDS; diabetes; cancer; influenza; menopause; mononucleosis; severe heart or circulatory disease; shock; tuberculosis.

Cough, persistent Allergies; asthma; cancer; chronic bronchitis; emphysema; pneumonia; postnasal drip; tuberculosis.

Delirium Alcohol abuse; appendicitis; diabetes; drug reaction; epilepsy; high fever; stroke.

Disorientation Alcohol abuse; Alzheimer's disease; anemia; acute anxiety (panic attack); hypoglycemia; poor circulation; schizophrenia; seizure; stroke; transient ischemic attack (TIA, temporary interference with blood flow to the brain).

Dizziness, lightheadedness Allergies; anemia; acute anxiety (panic attack); brain tumor; diabetes; drug reaction; heart disease; high blood pressure; hypoglycemia; impending stroke; infection; low blood pressure; Meniere's disease; motion sickness; stress; stroke; vertigo.

Double vision Cataracts; concussion; eye disorders; hyperthyroidism.

Drooling Drug withdrawal; ill-fitting dentures; Parkinson's disease; pregnancy-related problems; salivary gland disorders; seizure; stroke.

Drowsiness Acute kidney failure; allergies; caffeine withdrawal; drug reaction; encephalitis; jet lag; narcolepsy; sleep disorders.

Dry mouth Aging; diabetes; drug reaction; mouth-breathing; Sjogren's syndrome.

Ear discharge Clogged eustachian tube; earwax buildup; immune system dysfunction; infection; ruptured eardrum; severe head injury; tumor.

Eye bulging Aneurysm; blood clot or hemorrhage; glaucoma; hyperthyroidism; infection.

Eyelid drooping Botulism; diabetes; head or eyelid injury; hypothyroidism; muscle weakness.

Fever, persistent AIDS; autoimmune diseases; chronic bronchitis; cancer (especially leukemia, kidney cancer, lymphoma); diabetes; chronic infection; hepatitis; mononucleosis; rheumatic disorders.

Flushing Alcohol consumption; anxiety; dehydration; diabetes; heart disease; high blood pressure; menopause; hyperthyroidism; pregnancy; use of high doses of niacin or of cholesterol-lowering medications.

Gas, frequent belching/burping Allergies; candidiasis; digestive problems; gallbladder disorders; intestinal obstruction; intestinal parasites; irritable bowel syndrome; lactose intolerance; stomach acid deficiency; swallowing air.

Hands and/or feet, cold Exposure to cold; circulatory problems; Raynaud's phenomenon; stress.

Headaches, persistent Allergies; asthma; brain tumor; cluster headaches; drug reaction;eyestrain; glaucoma; high blood pressure; sinusitis; stress; vitamin deficiency.

Heartbeat, irregular or rapid Anemia; anxiety; arteriosclerosis; asthma; cardiovascular disease; caffeine; alcohol or tobacco consumption; calcium, magnesium, and/or potassium deficiency; cancer; drug reaction; fever; heart attack; high blood pressure; hormonal imbalance; low blood pressure; obesity; overeating; overzealous exercising.

Incontinence Advanced neurologic disease; aging; Alzheimer's disease; atrophic vaginitis; diabetes; loss of muscle tone; multiple sclerosis; prostatitis; psychological problems; restricted mobility; spinal cord trauma; stroke.

Intercourse, painful Inflammation or infection of the vulva; muscle spasms; unaccustomed position during sex; urinary tract infection; vaginal dryness.

Irritability, mood swings Alcohol or drug abuse; anxiety; Alzheimer's disease; brain tumor; depression; diabetes; drug reactions; food allergies; hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism; nutritional deficiencies; premenstrual syndrome; schizophrenia; stress; stroke; virtually any chronic or disabling illness.

Joint pain, swelling Arthritis, bone cancer; bone fracture; bone spur; bursitis; carpal tunnel syndrome; chronic overuse; cirrhosis of the liver; diabetes; edema; gout; hepatitis; hemophilia; hormonal imbalance; infection; injury; kidney disease; Lyme disease; lupus; neuritis; Paget's disease of bone; rheumatic fever; sprain; strained muscle and/or ligament; tendonitis.

Leg pain Arteriosclerosis, bone fracture; cancer; injury; improper footwear; Lyme disease; osteomalacia; overuse; Paget's disease of bone; rickets; sciatica; tendonitis; thrombophlebitis; tumor or infection in intervertebral disk or spinal cord.

Lymph nodes, swollen AIDS; any acute or chronic infection; lymphoma; metal toxicity.

Mouth sores Canker sores; chicken pox; denture wearing; local trauma; measles; oral hygiene problems; oral herpes; oral thrush; use of tobacco or aspirin.

Muscle control, loss of Alcohol and/or drug abuse; extreme exhaustion; head injury; multiple sclerosis; muscular dystrophy; narcolepsy; overuse; Parkinson's disease; seizure; stroke.

Muscle cramps Arthritis; calcium, magnesium, and/or potassium deficiencies; dehydration; diabetes; hypothyroidism; injury; overuse; poor circulation.

Muscle pain, weakness Anemia; arthritis; chronic fatigue syndrome; dehydration; diabetes; drug reaction; fever; fibromyalgia; infection; injury; lupus; multiple sclerosis; overuse.

Neck pain, stiffness Awkward sleeping position; disk disease; injury; meningitis; strained muscle and/or ligament; stress.

Nausea AIDS; alcohol consumption; anxiety; cancer; celiac disease; cirrhosis of the liver; copper toxicity; dehydration; drug withdrawal; endometriosis; extreme fatigue; food poisoning; gallbladder disorders; heart attack; hepatitis; hormonal imbalance; indigestion; influenza; kidney disease; kidney stones; Meniere's disease; migraine; morning sickness; motion sickness; pancreatitis; poisoning; sinusitis; stress; ulcerative colitis.

Night sweats AIDS; anxiety; autoimmune disorders; bowel disease; cancer; cardiovascular disease; fever; hepatitis; menopause; sleep apnea; stress; weakened immune system.

Numbness Carpal tunnel syndrome; diabetes; hyperventiliation; multiple sclerosis; pinched nerve; poor circulation; rheumatoid arthritis; stroke; transient ischemic attack.

Pulse, weak Blood loss; dehydration; drug reaction; heart attack; low blood pressure; malnutrition; shock; vomiting.

Seizure Alcoholism; Alzheimer's disease; drug abuse; drug reaction; encephalitis; epilepsy; head injury; high fever; meningitis; stroke; tumor.

Swallowing, difficult Bulimia; cancer; dehydration; dry mouth; hiatal hernia; stress; tumor.

Sweating, excessive Alcohol consumption; anxiety; cardiovascular disease; consumption of hot and/or spicy foods; cystic fibrosis; food allergies; fever; hormonal imbalance; hyperthyroidism; infection; kidney disease; liver disease; lymphoma; malaria; menopause; overexertion; pneumonia; stress.

Swelling of ankles, hands, feet, legs, abdomen Arthritis; bursitis; cardiovascular disease; chronic overuse; cirrhosis of the liver; diabetes; drug reaction; edema; food allergies; gout; improper footwear; joint infection; kidney disease; lupus; lymphatic disorders; pregnancy; premenstrual syndrome; poor circulation; sprain; strained muscles and/or ligaments; varicose veins.

Thirst, excessive Dehydration; diabetes; diarrhea; drug reaction; fever; menopause-related problems; any viral or bacterial infection.

Tremors Alcoholism; anxiety; caffeine consumption; drug reaction; hyperthyroidism; multiple sclerosis; muscle fatigue; Parkinson's disease; stroke; tumor.

Urination, frequent Aging; alcohol or caffeine consumption; bladder infection; cancer; diabetes; drug reaction; excessive liquid intake; kidney or bladder stones; pregnancy; prostatitis.

Vaginal discharge, itching Cancer; chlamydia; genital herpes; polyps; pelvic inflammatory disease; sexually transmitted diseases; urinary tract infection; vaginitis; yeast infection.

Weight gain Aging; congestive heart failure; depression; diabetes; drug reaction; edema; hormonal imbalance; hypothyroidism; kidney disease; overeating.

Weight loss Aging; AIDS; Alzheimer's disease; anorexia nervosa; cancer; chronic infection; diabetes; hepatitis; hyperthyroidism; malabsorption syndrome; mononucleosis; Parkinson's disease; tuberculosis.

Wheezing Any upper respiratory infection; allergies; asthma; cardiovascular disease; chronic bronchitis; croup; emphysema; lung cancer; pneumonia.

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Symptom	Possible Cause
Abdominal pain, cramping	Appendicitis; constipation; Crohn's disease; diarrhea; diverticulitis; endometriosis; food allergies; food poisoning; gallbladder disorders; hiatal hernia; indigestion; irritable bowel syndrome; lactose intolerance; miscarriage; pelvic inflammatory disease; peptic ulcer; premenstrual syndrome; prolapse of the uterus; stress; ulcerative colitis; uterine polyps or fibrosis.
Anal bleeding, anal itching, pain, swelling	Abscess; allergies, anal fissure; bruising; cancer; candidiasis; Crohn;s disease; cysts; diverticulitis; food poisoning; genital warts; hemorrhoids; infection; muscle spasms; pinworms; polyps, sexually transmitted diseases; tumor; ulcers; ulcerative colitis.
Back pain	Aortic aneurysm; arthritis; awkward sleeping position; cancer; disk disease; endometriosis; gallbladder disorders; heart attack; improper lifting; injury; kidney disease; lack of exercise; menstrual cramps; muscle spasms; obesity; osteoporosis; overuse; Paget's disease of bone; pelvic inflammatory disease; peptic ulcer; pneumonia; poor posture; pregnancy; scoliosis; spinal tumor; sprain; strained muscles; strained ligaments; urinary tract infection uterine fibroids.
Bad breath	Abscessed tooth; diabetes; dry mouth; indigestion; infection; liver disease; lung disease; mouth ulcers; mouth-breathing; peridontal disease; poor oral hygiene; sinusitis; tooth decay.
Bleeding, menstrual, heavy or irregular	Blood clotting disorders; cancer; hormonal imbalance; menopause; miscarriage; obesity; overzealous dieting or exercise; urinary tract infection; use of improper oral contraception; uterine polyps or fibroids; vaginal infection; weight loss or gain.
Blinking, frequent	Anxiety; dry eyes; foreign body in the eye; injury; Parkinson's disease; stroke; use of contact lenses.
Bloating	Allergies; appendicitis; bowel or kidney obstruction; diverticulitis; edema; gallbladder disorders; heart failure; irritable bowel syndrome; kidney disease; lactose intolerance; peptic ulcer; tumor.
Blood in sputum, vomit, urine, or stools, or from vagina or penis	Blood clots and swelling of lung tissue; cancer; hemorrhoids; infection; nosebleed; peptic ulcer; polyps; prostatitis; ruptured blood vessel; tumor.
Body aches	Arthritis; infection; lupus; Lyme disease; overexertion.
Body odor	Diabetes; gastrointestinal abnormalities; indigestion; infection.
Breast lumps	Boils; cancer; fibrocystic disease; injury; infected milk duct; infected sweat gland; infected lymph node; premenstrual syndrome.
Breast tenderness	Breast-feeding-related problems; cancer; excessive consumption of fat, salt, and/or caffeine; hormonal imbalance; menopause; pregnancy; premenstrual syndrome; stress.
Breath, shortness of	Asthma; cardiovascular disease (especially in women); cystic fibrosis; emphysema; pneumonia.
Bruising, easy	AIDS; anemia; cancer; drug reaction; hemophilia; vitamin C deficiency; weakened immune system.
Chest pain	Angina; anxiety; bruised or broken rib; coronary artery disease; gas; heart attack; heartburn; hiatal hernia; hyperventilation; pleurisy; pneumonia; strained muscle; stress.
Chills	Acute infection; anemia; exposure to cold; fever; hypothermia; shock.
Cold sweats	AIDS; diabetes; cancer; influenza; menopause; mononucleosis; severe heart or circulatory disease; shock; tuberculosis.
Cough, persistent	Allergies; asthma; cancer; chronic bronchitis; emphysema; pneumonia; postnasal drip; tuberculosis.
Delirium	Alcohol abuse; appendicitis; diabetes; drug reaction; epilepsy; high fever; stroke.
Disorientation	Alcohol abuse; Alzheimer's disease; anemia; acute anxiety (panic attack); hypoglycemia; poor circulation; schizophrenia; seizure; stroke; transient ischemic attack (TIA, temporary interference with blood flow to the brain).
Dizziness, lightheadedness	Allergies; anemia; acute anxiety (panic attack); brain tumor; diabetes; drug reaction; heart disease; high blood pressure; hypoglycemia; impending stroke; infection; low blood pressure; Meniere's disease; motion sickness; stress; stroke; vertigo.
Double vision	Cataracts; concussion; eye disorders; hyperthyroidism.
Drooling	Drug withdrawal; ill-fitting dentures; Parkinson's disease; pregnancy-related problems; salivary gland disorders; seizure; stroke.
Drowsiness	Acute kidney failure; allergies; caffeine withdrawal; drug reaction; encephalitis; jet lag; narcolepsy; sleep disorders.
Dry mouth	Aging; diabetes; drug reaction; mouth-breathing; Sjogren's syndrome.
Ear discharge	Clogged eustachian tube; earwax buildup; immune system dysfunction; infection; ruptured eardrum; severe head injury; tumor.
Eye bulging	Aneurysm; blood clot or hemorrhage; glaucoma; hyperthyroidism; infection.
Eyelid drooping	Botulism; diabetes; head or eyelid injury; hypothyroidism; muscle weakness.
Fever, persistent	AIDS; autoimmune diseases; chronic bronchitis; cancer (especially leukemia, kidney cancer, lymphoma); diabetes; chronic infection; hepatitis; mononucleosis; rheumatic disorders.
Flushing	Alcohol consumption; anxiety; dehydration; diabetes; heart disease; high blood pressure; menopause; hyperthyroidism; pregnancy; use of high doses of niacin or of cholesterol-lowering medications.
Gas, frequent belching/burping	Allergies; candidiasis; digestive problems; gallbladder disorders; intestinal obstruction; intestinal parasites; irritable bowel syndrome; lactose intolerance; stomach acid deficiency; swallowing air.
Hands and/or feet, cold	Exposure to cold; circulatory problems; Raynaud's phenomenon; stress.
Headaches, persistent	Allergies; asthma; brain tumor; cluster headaches; drug reaction;eyestrain; glaucoma; high blood pressure; sinusitis; stress; vitamin deficiency.
Heartbeat, irregular or rapid	Anemia; anxiety; arteriosclerosis; asthma; cardiovascular disease; caffeine; alcohol or tobacco consumption; calcium, magnesium, and/or potassium deficiency; cancer; drug reaction; fever; heart attack; high blood pressure; hormonal imbalance; low blood pressure; obesity; overeating; overzealous exercising.
Incontinence	Advanced neurologic disease; aging; Alzheimer's disease; atrophic vaginitis; diabetes; loss of muscle tone; multiple sclerosis; prostatitis; psychological problems; restricted mobility; spinal cord trauma; stroke.
Intercourse, painful	Inflammation or infection of the vulva; muscle spasms; unaccustomed position during sex; urinary tract infection; vaginal dryness.
Irritability, mood swings	Alcohol or drug abuse; anxiety; Alzheimer's disease; brain tumor; depression; diabetes; drug reactions; food allergies; hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism; nutritional deficiencies; premenstrual syndrome; schizophrenia; stress; stroke; virtually any chronic or disabling illness.
Joint pain, swelling	Arthritis, bone cancer; bone fracture; bone spur; bursitis; carpal tunnel syndrome; chronic overuse; cirrhosis of the liver; diabetes; edema; gout; hepatitis; hemophilia; hormonal imbalance; infection; injury; kidney disease; Lyme disease; lupus; neuritis; Paget's disease of bone; rheumatic fever; sprain; strained muscle and/or ligament; tendonitis.
Leg pain	Arteriosclerosis, bone fracture; cancer; injury; improper footwear; Lyme disease; osteomalacia; overuse; Paget's disease of bone; rickets; sciatica; tendonitis; thrombophlebitis; tumor or infection in intervertebral disk or spinal cord.
Lymph nodes, swollen	AIDS; any acute or chronic infection; lymphoma; metal toxicity.
Mouth sores	Canker sores; chicken pox; denture wearing; local trauma; measles; oral hygiene problems; oral herpes; oral thrush; use of tobacco or aspirin.
Muscle control, loss of	Alcohol and/or drug abuse; extreme exhaustion; head injury; multiple sclerosis; muscular dystrophy; narcolepsy; overuse; Parkinson's disease; seizure; stroke.
Muscle cramps	Arthritis; calcium, magnesium, and/or potassium deficiencies; dehydration; diabetes; hypothyroidism; injury; overuse; poor circulation.
Muscle pain, weakness	Anemia; arthritis; chronic fatigue syndrome; dehydration; diabetes; drug reaction; fever; fibromyalgia; infection; injury; lupus; multiple sclerosis; overuse.
Neck pain, stiffness	Awkward sleeping position; disk disease; injury; meningitis; strained muscle and/or ligament; stress.
Nausea	AIDS; alcohol consumption; anxiety; cancer; celiac disease; cirrhosis of the liver; copper toxicity; dehydration; drug withdrawal; endometriosis; extreme fatigue; food poisoning; gallbladder disorders; heart attack; hepatitis; hormonal imbalance; indigestion; influenza; kidney disease; kidney stones; Meniere's disease; migraine; morning sickness; motion sickness; pancreatitis; poisoning; sinusitis; stress; ulcerative colitis.
Night sweats	AIDS; anxiety; autoimmune disorders; bowel disease; cancer; cardiovascular disease; fever; hepatitis; menopause; sleep apnea; stress; weakened immune system.
Numbness	Carpal tunnel syndrome; diabetes; hyperventiliation; multiple sclerosis; pinched nerve; poor circulation; rheumatoid arthritis; stroke; transient ischemic attack.
Pulse, weak	Blood loss; dehydration; drug reaction; heart attack; low blood pressure; malnutrition; shock; vomiting.
Seizure	Alcoholism; Alzheimer's disease; drug abuse; drug reaction; encephalitis; epilepsy; head injury; high fever; meningitis; stroke; tumor.
Swallowing, difficult	Bulimia; cancer; dehydration; dry mouth; hiatal hernia; stress; tumor.
Sweating, excessive	Alcohol consumption; anxiety; cardiovascular disease; consumption of hot and/or spicy foods; cystic fibrosis; food allergies; fever; hormonal imbalance; hyperthyroidism; infection; kidney disease; liver disease; lymphoma; malaria; menopause; overexertion; pneumonia; stress.
Swelling of ankles, hands, feet, legs, abdomen	Arthritis; bursitis; cardiovascular disease; chronic overuse; cirrhosis of the liver; diabetes; drug reaction; edema; food allergies; gout; improper footwear; joint infection; kidney disease; lupus; lymphatic disorders; pregnancy; premenstrual syndrome; poor circulation; sprain; strained muscles and/or ligaments; varicose veins.
Thirst, excessive	Dehydration; diabetes; diarrhea; drug reaction; fever; menopause-related problems; any viral or bacterial infection.
Tremors	Alcoholism; anxiety; caffeine consumption; drug reaction; hyperthyroidism; multiple sclerosis; muscle fatigue; Parkinson's disease; stroke; tumor.
Urination, frequent	Aging; alcohol or caffeine consumption; bladder infection; cancer; diabetes; drug reaction; excessive liquid intake; kidney or bladder stones; pregnancy; prostatitis.
Vaginal discharge, itching	Cancer; chlamydia; genital herpes; polyps; pelvic inflammatory disease; sexually transmitted diseases; urinary tract infection; vaginitis; yeast infection.
Weight gain	Aging; congestive heart failure; depression; diabetes; drug reaction; edema; hormonal imbalance; hypothyroidism; kidney disease; overeating.
Weight loss	Aging; AIDS; Alzheimer's disease; anorexia nervosa; cancer; chronic infection; diabetes; hepatitis; hyperthyroidism; malabsorption syndrome; mononucleosis; Parkinson's disease; tuberculosis.
Wheezing	Any upper respiratory infection; allergies; asthma; cardiovascular disease; chronic bronchitis; croup; emphysema; lung cancer; pneumonia.