An eye injury may occur at the same time as a facial injury. Symptoms that mean an eye injury may be more serious and require medical attention include: An eye that does not move normally in all directions. Double or blurred vision that is not cleared by blinking. Pain in the eyeball itself or in or around the eye when...
Symptoms of cluster headaches often include severe pain around one eye, a runny nose, a watery eye, and a drooping eyelid, all on the affected side of the head.
Confusion may range from mild to severe. A person who is confused may: Be unable to express his or her thoughts clearly. Have trouble solving problems and performing simple tasks. Express firmly held but false beliefs (delusions). See, hear, feel, smell, or taste things that are not really there (hallucinations or...
Confusion may range from mild to severe. A person who is confused may: Be unable to express his or her thoughts clearly. Behave in an unusual, bizarre, or aggressive manner. Have trouble solving problems and performing simple tasks. Not know where he or she is. Be unable to recognize family members or familiar items...
Symptoms of COVID-19 may include: Fever. Cough. Mild trouble breathing. Chills or repeated shaking with chills. Muscle and body aches. Headache. Sore throat. New loss of taste or smell. Nausea or vomiting. Diarrhea. Stuffy or runny nose. Children and teens may also have a stomachache or belly pain and may not feel like...
The symptoms of depression may be hard to notice at first. They can be different from person to person. The two most common symptoms of depression are: Feeling sad, hopeless, or tearful nearly every day. Losing interest in or not getting pleasure from most daily activities that you used to enjoy, and feeling this way...
Children who are depressed may have the same symptoms as adults. But adults may believe that these symptoms are normal in children. Some signs that may alert adults that children are depressed include: Being irritable and crying for no reason you can see. Avoiding friends and social events. Having depression makes it...
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) most often occurs in people who have diabetes that isn't well controlled. The symptoms of high blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe. Young children are not able to recognize symptoms of high blood sugar. Parents need to do a home blood sugar test on their child whenever they...
Some young children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Others can, but not every time. To be safe, parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 70 mg/dL, you may have symptoms of mild low blood...
The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red skin rash (called erythema migrans or an EM rash). In about a third of people, the rash looks like a bull's-eye, with a pale center area surrounded by a bright red rim. The rash is often accompanied by flu-like symptoms, including: Fatigue (the most...
Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs. During your period, bacteria can travel up the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation but can occur at any time during your menstrual cycle. Symptoms of pelvic...
You may be pregnant if you: Have had sexual intercourse and you have not used any method of birth control. Have missed one or more periods. Have your period, but there is a lot less bleeding than usual. Take birth control pills, but you missed a pill. It is especially risky to miss a pill early in the cycle or pack or...
Immediate medical care may be needed if a headache, vomiting, fever, or a seizure occurs along with another serious illness. Symptoms of a serious illness include: Severe neck stiffness or pain. Confusion or extreme irritability. Extreme sleepiness. Persistent nausea or vomiting. Severe sensitivity to light...
Symptoms of severe anxiety and panic linked with social anxiety disorder include: Fast heart rate and fast breathing. Sweating. Nausea. Trembling and feeling weak in the knees. Being unable to move or run away. Symptoms of panic include: Feelings of terror or hopelessness. Chest tightness or chest pain. Severe trouble...
Common symptoms of stress include sleep problems or a change in your sleep pattern. If you are having ongoing sleep problems, think about whether you may be under a lot of stress. Stress is a normal part of everyday life, but an increase in stress can cause physical and emotional problems. Changes in life's expectations...
Syncope is a loss of consciousness (fainting) that occurs when blood pressure drops very low and not enough blood reaches the brain. A person may have shortness of breath, palpitations, or chest discomfort before fainting. The reduction in blood flow usually happens quickly, which causes symptoms to appear suddenly...
Discusses synovectomy, surgery done to remove inflamed joint tissue resulting from rheumatoid arthritis. Covers why it's done and what to expect after surgery, including a need for physical therapy. Also covers how well it works and risks.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
What is syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a type of bacteria. If it's not treated by a doctor, it can get worse over time and cause serious health problems. The infection can be active at times and not active at other times. When the infection is active, you have symptoms. When it's...
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It's usually spread through sexual contact. But it can also spread to the fetus of a person who has syphilis during pregnancy. The most common symptom is a painless sore on the genitals, rectal area, or mouth. Later symptoms may include rash, hair loss, and flu-like...
Syphilis tests are done to check for a syphilis infection. They look for antibodies to the bacteria that cause syphilis. Some tests look for the syphilis bacteria. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. That means it is spread through sexual contact: vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It can also spread to the fetus of...
Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a type of JIA in which a child experiences a very high fever and in some cases a rash, on a daily basis. Joint pain or swelling may appear a few weeks or months after the fevers begin. Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the least common yet potentially most serious...
A butterfly-shaped rash on the face may be the first visible sign of lupus. While causes of this autoimmune disease are not clear, treatments do exist. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. Get more omega-3s Reduce lupus-related inflammation by frequently eating foods...
Systolic blood pressure refers to the pressure of blood in the artery when the heart contracts. It is the top (and higher) number in a blood pressure reading. Diastolic blood pressure refers to the pressure of blood in the artery when the heart relaxes between beats. It is the bottom (and lower) number in a blood...
Systolic pressure is the pressure of blood against the artery walls when the heart has just finished contracting or pumping out blood. (Diastolic pressure is the pressure of blood against the artery walls between heartbeats, when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood.) Systolic blood pressure is the upper number...
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Tacrolimus is used together with other medicines in people who have had a heart, kidney, liver, or lung transplant. . Tacrolimus weakens your immune system to prevent your body from "rejecting" the transplanted organ. Tacrolimus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For protection of organ transplant. Brand Name(s): Astagraf. Generic Name: Tacrolimus.
For protection of organ transplant. Brand Name(s): Envarsus. Generic Name: Tacrolimus.
