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Loss of sensation

Partial or complete loss of the sense of touch, often feels like numbness or tingling in part of the body, or an inability to feel texture, temperature, pressure, or pain on the skin

Loss of sex drive

A decreased or absent desire to engage in sexual activity in men or women

Low back cramps or spasms

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

Low back lump or mass

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

Low back pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. pressure, throbbing, sharp, achy) felt on the back between the buttocks and the waist; may be associated with tingling or shooting pains as well

Low back stiffness or tightness

Either pain when moving or inability to move the lower back to the normal degree in all the usual directions of movement

Low back swelling

Increased size of all or part of the lower back; may be due to swelling of the skin (may feel tight, red, warm, or throbbing), the spine (enlargement of spinal joints), or from lumps inside of the lower back felt when pressing down

Low back symptoms

Any new change in feeling or function of the lower back, including pain or soreness, weakness, spasms, cramps, numbness, tingling, swelling, redness, itching, warmth, etc.

Low back weakness

A recent decrease in muscle strength in the lower back; may be noticed as difficulty sitting or standing up straight for long periods of time

Lower abdominal pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort felt in the belly or belly, anywhere below the level of the belly button to the crotch; may be one sided

Lower body pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt from the hips downwards, particularly in the buttocks and thighs

Low self-esteem

Unfavorable evaluation by a person of his or her own worth; signs include frequent self-criticism, reacting poorly to criticism, guilt, jealousy, hostility, and depression

Low urine output

Decreased amount of urine produced over the past day or longer; may notice decreased frequency of urination, decreased amount of urine when urinating, or very dark yellow urine

Lump in throat

Feeling of having something stuck in the throat; feeling like there is something taking up space in the back of the throat, often noticed when swallowing

Lump or mass of breast

An abnormal growth inside the breast (in men and women); may be noticed as a bump or bulge felt when pressing down, a thickened area, one of the breasts being a different size, redness or dimpling of the skin, etc.

Lump over jaw

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from the jaw; may appear as a defined lump over the jaw when you press down, or one side of the jaw appearing bigger than the other

Lymphedema

Fluid retention, typically in the arms or legs, due to blockage of the lymphatic system; symptoms include swelling, feeling of heaviness or tightness, aching or discomfort, and hardening of the skin

Mass in scrotum

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating inside of the scrotum (i.e. "ball sack"); may be felt as a new growth or bump on a testicle, or a separate collection of tissue inside of the scrotum

Mass on ear

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from the ear; may only be visible or felt as a bump under the skin or may appear a different color and texture as surrounding skin

Mass on eyelid

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from the eyelid; may only be visible or felt as a bump under the skin or may appear a different color and texture as surrounding skin

Mass on vulva

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from the vulva (the outside of the vagina, commonly called the "vaginal lips"); may appear a different color and texture as surrounding tissue or as a lump inside the tissue

Mass or swelling around the anus

Abnormal collection of tissue or swelling from the anus; may be felt as an obstruction or fullness in the anus at baseline or when having a bowel movement; or may be felt as a lump when pressing on the anus

Melena

Dark or black, thick, and sticky appearing stool that is often foul smelling and associated with certain types of bleeding; often described as looking like tar

Menopausal symptoms

Symptoms of perimenopause (time leading up to menopause) include irregular or absent periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, poor sleep, low energy, mood changes, weight gain, thinning hair, etc.

Menstrual symptoms

Variations of menstruation which may be indicative of disease.

Mouth dryness

Feeling of a loss of moisture in the mouth, often leading to thirst

Mouth pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) arising from the lips, teeth, tongue, gums, inside of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, or back of the throat

Mouth symptoms

Any change in a specific area of the surface of the gums, including sores or ulcers, blisters, white spots or white patches, cuts, growths, bumps, nodules, areas or raised skin, etc.

Mouth ulcer

A crater-like sore or break in the normal tissue inside of the mouth (e.g. on the gums, inside of the cheeks, tongue, or roof of the mouth)

Muscle cramps, contractures, or spasms

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

Muscle lump or mass

Any abnormal collection of tissue originating from a muscle; may appear as a defined lump felt just under the skin when pressing down, or the muscle on one side appearing bigger than the other

Muscle pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt either in a specific muscle location (often due to injury) or whole body aches (often due to infection or other systemic disease)

Muscle stiffness or tightness

Feeling of tension or tightness in a muscle even when trying to relax it or stretch it out; leads to a limited ability to move at the related joint to the normal degree in all the usual directions of movement

Muscle swelling

Increased size of all or part of a muscle; area may feel tight, red, warm, or throbbing; lumps may be felt when pressing down on the area

Muscle symptoms

Any problems related to the muscles, such as stiffness, pain, weakness, misshapenness, muscle loss or shrinking, lumps, etc.

Muscle weakness

A decrease or lack of muscle strength in a specific area of the body (e.g. left leg, facial droop) or a feeling throughout the entire body of weakness, lack of energy, malaise, tiredness, etc.

Musculoskeletal deformities

A major change in the shape of a body part compared to what is normal in the rest of the population; you may be born with it (e.g. clef palate, crooked back) or acquire it later (e.g. broken nose, cut off finger)

Musculoskeletal symptoms

Nailbiting

A compulsive habit of biting or chewing on fingernails, often when anxious or nervous, that the person finds undesirable but still continues doing

Nasal congestion

Also referred to as "stuffy nose", "blocked nose", or "plugged nose", this is the feeling that there is something (often phlegm or mucus) blocking the flow of air in and out of the nose

Nausea

An unsettled feeling in the stomach that is usually accompanied by an urge to vomit (i.e. "throw up"). The sight or smell of food or any other strong smells often makes the feeling worse

Neck cramps or spasms

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

Neck mass

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

Neck pain

An unpleasant feeling or discomfort (e.g. throbbing, sharp, achy) felt internally below the head and above the shoulders; discomfort is often increased with movement

Neck stiffness or tightness

Feeling of tension in the muscles of the neck leading to decreased ability to move at the neck to the normal degree in all the usual directions of movement

Neck swelling

Increased size of all or part of the neck; may be due to swelling of the skin (causing skin to feel tight, red, warm, or throbbing) or from lumps inside of the neck felt when pressing down

Neck symptoms

Any new change in feeling or function of the neck, including pain or soreness, weakness, numbness, tingling, swelling, redness, itching, warmth, lumps or growths, etc.

Neck weakness

A recent decrease in muscle strength in the neck; may be noticed as the head suddenly dropping or the neck quickly becoming fatigued when having to hold the head upright

Neurological symptoms

Any problem involving the brain or nerves, including an area of loss of strength or feeling, loss of coordination, seizures, loss of memory, abnormal movements or muscle contractions, etc.

Nightmares

Frequent or a recent increase in unpleasant dreams causing emotions such as fear, horror, terror, anxiety, or despair, often causing the person to awaken in distress