general symptom

general symptom

Etymology: L, genus + Gk, symptoma, that which happens

a symptom that affects the entire body rather than a specific organ or location. Also called constitutional symptom.

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Patient discussion about general symptom.

Q. What are the general symptoms of fibromyalgia?

A. pain...fatigue...i think this tutorial will cover all you need to know about FM:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/fibromyalgia/htm/lesson.htm

Q. is allergy can be contagious? what generally , are the symptoms of allergy?

A. Allergies cannot be contagious, they are not caused by an infectious cause such as a bacteria or virus, and involve an intrinsic pathogenetic mechanism in each body. Some allergens we are exposed to (different materials) may cause an allergic reaction once, and the "memory" cells in out immune system recognizes the allergen the next time we encounter it, thus causing the pattern of - rashes, itching, sneezing, etc.

Q. what are the general symptoms to look for autism in a child below 3 years? what are the general symptoms to look for autism in a child below 3 years, which makes it prominent for autism diagnosis?

A. If the child develops at his own pace then its good. Check if the child does not utter a word, have no expression by hand or face within the age of one. If the child does not say a word and not even repeats what other say by the age of 2 years. Then I think it’s a check point for further diagnosis for autism.