Question 1

can you give me a brief description or meaning of an acute illness w/ systemic symptoms & examples of these illnesses.

Accepted Answer

Systemic.: This would refer to an acute illness someplace in the body that produces symptoms that reach head to toe.  An example could be acute sinusitis, a bacterial infection of the sinuses that can cause fever, chills, sweats, generalized achiness, generalized weakness.

Question 2

can worrying too much about a certain disease or illness cause actual physical symptoms related to the certain disease?

Accepted Answer

Possible: The mind has powerful influence on the body functions...In med school, while studying different diseases, some students develop "vicarious illnesses". This also happens with the "placebo effect"...Men whose wives are pregnant may experience "pseudo-pregnancy symptoms"...Best to talk with your family doc about your fears and possible referral for counseling.

Question 3

in the mosquito borne illnesses (dengue, chikungunya, zika), what is usually the first symptom? is it always sudden onset high fever, or rash?

Accepted Answer

Variable: While these viral infections may cause muscle aches, fever and fatigue, quite often there are no symptoms at all.

Question 4

can hypochondria cause actual symptoms specific to the disease you worry about? you have 1 symptom, start to worry and other symptoms start to happen

Accepted Answer

Yes.   The body and: brain are connected and the connection is a two-way street.   Either can influence the other.   When the mind has its focus on something in the body, the body begins to reflect the mental process, including creating the very symptoms you worry about.   Re-assure yourself that you are physically OK and then start practicing ways to relax--mindfulness, meditation, etc.

Question 5

symptoms of acute kidney disease?

Accepted Answer

Decreased Urination: Acute kidney disease represents an attack against the attack usually from profound dehydration, nephrotoxic agents like antibiotics or from bacterial infections. The symptoms range from decrease in urine output, nausea and loss of appetite.  The most critical side effect is rapid increase in potassium that can be very dangerous.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of acute cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Depending on which cv disease you mean: heart attack? Heart failure? Cardiac arrest? Etc. Very generally, heart disease causes one or more of the following: chest pain, shortness of breath, fluid retention, palpitations, dizziness, or loss of consciousness. (sorry but that's a general answer to a general question).

Question 7

why are there no symptoms between chronic and acute chagas disease?  do people fine fine in that period?

Accepted Answer

Mutualism-Oarasitism: This the way of life of parasitism.  It does not cause symptoms in the host, and thusly avoids defensive attacks from the host.  Then the parasite can survive longer, reproduce more, and spread the disease.

Question 8

can you be without symptoms and have declining kidney function? acute or chronic.  is kidney disease a silent disease? what should be the usual symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Usually silent: Declining kidney function usually dose not cause symptoms until fairly severe. When severe usually causes weakness/fatigue due to associated anemia. Some causes result in visible blood in the urine - always requires prompt evaluation. High blood pressure also often associated with diminished kidney function.

Question 9

is sensory processing disorder real? or just hype? is an actual dx? or just a symptom? is it on the autism spectrum?

Accepted Answer

It's a real disorder: Sensory processing disorder is a condition in which kids have difficulty receiving and integrating information from the senses. They can be unusually sensitive or insensitive to stimuli. There may be heightened brain activity in response to light, sound, touch, etc. It may have genetic causes and be present in persons w/ developmental disorders such as autism.

Question 10

do you ever diagnose systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma and if so, what are the the clinical signs and symptoms of this disease?

Accepted Answer

Internal : Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma would have some positive autoantibodies such as ANA on lab work and may involve only internal areas such as the esophagus or lungs. Difficulty with swallowing may be seen. See a rheumatologist for a full work up, evaluation and treatment.

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In the mosquito borne illnesses (dengue, chikungunya, zika), what is usually the first symptom? is it always sudden onset high fever, or rash?

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Can hypochondria cause actual symptoms specific to the disease you worry about? you have 1 symptom, start to worry and other symptoms start to happen

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Symptoms of acute kidney disease?

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What are the symptoms of acute cardiovascular disease?

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Why are there no symptoms between chronic and acute chagas disease? do people fine fine in that period?

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Can you be without symptoms and have declining kidney function? acute or chronic. is kidney disease a silent disease? what should be the usual symptoms?

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Is sensory processing disorder real? or just hype? is an actual dx? or just a symptom? is it on the autism spectrum?

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