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Recent weight loss

A recent, significant, unintentional loss of weight (either noticed visually or on a scale) in a relatively short period of time (more than two weeks but less than a year)

Rectal bleeding

Blood coming from the rectum; may be seen as bright red streaks in the stool, red or maroon colored liquid stool, blood clots (appear as clumps of solid red or black jelly), or even dark, thick, and sticky stool

Redness in ear

Any increased redness of skin color either on the outside of the ear (ear lobe) or the inside (ear canal); may be associated with itching, often due to an infection

Redness in or around nose

Any increased redness of skin color either on the outside of the nose or inside (nasal canal); may be associated with itching, often due to an infection

Regurgitation

When stomach contents come back up the throat, either forcefully when vomiting or "throwing up", or slowly during indigestion (leading to a foul taste or burning in the back of the throat after eating)

Restlessness

Inability to relax, be calm, sit still, or sleep; often associated with fidgeting, pacing, and feelings of anxiety

Retention of urine

Inability to urinate despite a full bladder; patients generally feel the urge to urinate or built up pressure or pain from not urinating but cannot empty their bladder

Rib pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt along the rib cage (either front, side, or back); pain is worse when pressed upon or when twisting the body

Ringing in ear

Perception of sound coming from one or both ears when there is no sound; sound is described as ringing, buzzing, humming, whistling, ticking, clicking, "crickets", beeping, etc.

Scanty menstrual flow

Abnormally light flow during menstrual period (i.e. "the period"); may only have light spotting on pad or tampon

Seizures

Caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, seizures often present as a blackout along with uncontrollable shaking, stiffness, or jerking of part or all of the body, though symptoms may vary widely

Sensory disturbance

Unpleasant or unusual sensations felt on the body (e.g. tingling, numbness, crawling, "pins and needles," electric sensation) or changes in smell or taste (e.g. loss of smell or taste, or regularly experiencing unusual smells or tastes)

Sharp abdominal pain

An unpleasant, piercing or knife-like feeling, felt internally in the "belly" or "stomach" area

Sharp chest pain

An unpleasant, sharp or piercing feeling, felt internally in the area within the rib cage

Shortness of breath

A feeling of not getting enough air or breathing unusually fast for the level of activity in which you are currently engaged (e.g. severely out of breath after climbing just a few stairs)

Shoulder cramps or spasms

A sudden, non-purposeful tensing of muscles in the shoulder that lasts a short period of time and then goes away, sometimes leading to brief but severe pain

Shoulder lump or mass

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from the shoulder; may appear as a defined lump inside of the shoulder when pressing down, or one shoulder appearing bigger than the other

Shoulder pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt internally between the top of the arm and the neck, on one or both sides; may be associated with tingling, a crackling sound, or weakness of the joint

Shoulder stiffness or tightness

Either pain when moving or inability to move at the shoulder joint to the normal degree in all the usual directions of movement

Shoulder swelling

Enlarged of the shoulder joint due to fluid buildup; the area may be red, warm, throbbing, or pressure-like; swelling may be inside the shoulder joint or in the surrounding tissues

Shoulder symptoms

Any new change in feeling or function of the shoulders (from the base of the neck to the arms), including pain or soreness, weakness, spasms, cramps, numbness, tingling, swelling, redness, itching, warmth, etc.

Shoulder weakness

A recent decrease or lack of muscle strength in the shoulders; often noticed when trying to lift up or rotate the entire arm, carrying something over the head, or during activities like throwing

Side pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt on the side of the belly

Sinus congestion

The stuffy, pressured feeling of phlegm or mucus in the nose and back of the throat; may cause pain or pressure in the forehead or around the cheeks and green or yellow discharge from the throat or nose

Sinus problems

Any sinus-related symptoms, including pain or pressure in the forehead or around the cheeks, nasal congestion, green or yellow discharge from the throat or nose, night time coughing, etc.

Skin dryness, peeling, scaliness, or roughness

A condition in which skin loses moisture and begins to crack, flake, or peel; common symptoms include: sink feeling tight, skin looking shrunken or dehydrated, skin looking rough, itchiness, etc.

Skin growth

Any abnormal mass of tissue originating from the skin, often raised and a different color and texture than surrounding skin; may be normal (e.g. skin tags, moles, freckles, liver spots) or abnormal (e.g. skin cancers)

Skin irritation

Irritated skin may be painful to touch and may appear dry, red, itchy, scaly or peeling, and may have blisters or bumps

Skin lesion

Any change in the skin on a specific spot of the body, including color change, bumps, blisters, or growths; may be itchy, warm, or painful

Skin looks infected

Signs of infection of the skin include a diffuse red rash, warmth, swelling, tenderness, crusting, oozing pus, blistering, and sometimes shedding of the skin, holes in the skin, or a black charcoal-like appearance

Skin moles

A small growth on the skin or inside the mouth, usually pink, tan, or brown, with a distinct edge; may sometimes be raised and may be harmless or a sign of disease

Skin oiliness

Skin that feels or appears to be excessively greasy; skin may feel thick or heavy

Skin on arm or hand looks infected

Signs of infection of the skin of the arm or hand, including a diffuse red rash, warmth, swelling, tenderness, crusting, oozing pus, blistering and sometimes shedding of the skin, holes in the skin, or a black charcoal-like appearance

Skin on head or neck looks infected

Signs of infection of the skin of the head or neck, including a diffuse red rash, warmth, swelling, tenderness, crusting, oozing pus, blistering, and sometimes shedding of the skin, holes in the skin, or a black charcoal-like appearance

Skin on leg or foot looks infected

Signs of infection of the skin of the leg or foot, including a diffuse red rash, warmth, swelling, tenderness, crusting, oozing pus, blistering, shedding of the skin, holes in the skin, or a black charcoal-like appearance

Skin pain

An unpleasant sensation or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt anywhere on the skin

Skin rash

Any change in the color, appearance, or texture of an area of skin, often appearing as many spots, bumps, or blisters. Rashes are often (but not always) red and may be itchy, warm, or painful

Skin swelling

Any area of skin that is enlarged due to fluid buildup; the area may be red, warm, or throbbing; skin may feel tight, hard, or pressured; may be due to injury, infection, bleeding, or edema

Sleep disturbance

Any problems during or related to sleep, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking up gasping for breath, waking up in a state of terror or panic, sleep walking, kicking or jerking during sleep, etc.

Sleepiness

Excessive feeling of a need to sleep outside of normal sleep times, leading to drowsiness during the day

Sleepwalking

Getting up and moving about while still asleep, such as sitting up in bed with open eyes, walking around the house opening doors, getting dressed, or eating; all done typically with a glassy-eyed expression and clumsy movement and speech

Slurring words

Difficulty controlling or weakness in the muscles of speech leading to slow speech or speaking unclearly with sounds running into each other

Smoking problems

Any problems arising from smoking tobacco, including addiction, bad breath, coughing, excess sputum production, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and cancer

Sneezing

A sudden, forceful, semi-purposeful burst of air from the lungs through the nose or mouth, often accompanied by mucus

Sore in nose

A crater-like sore or break of the normal tissue either on the nose or inside the nasal cavity; may be red, swollen, and painful

Sore lymph nodes

Discomfort when pressing on the lymph nodes (small round organs found behind the ears, under the jaw, on either side of the neck, above the collarbone, in the armpits, or in the groin)

Sore throat

A common physical symptom usually caused by inflammation of the throat. It is worse with swallowing and may range from a mild scratching to extreme pain

Speech disturbance

Spots or clouds in vision

Also known as "floaters", these are see-through circles or blobs that overlie whatever you are seeing; they often move around

Spotting or bleeding during pregnancy

Light bleeding from the vagina that is not during or different than your usual menstrual periods; may often appear as small pink or brown stains on underwear or pad