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Dehydration Overview Dehydration happens when your body doesn't have enough water as it needs. It occurs occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. Without enough water,...

Viral Gastroenteritis Overview Viral gastroenteritis is an Inflammation and irritation of the intestines caused by any of the number of viruses, most commonly norovirus or rotavirus. This illness is also known as the stomach flu. Gastroenteritis is the irritation of...

Gastroenteritis Overview Gastroenteritis is a very common intestinal infection and Inflammation of the digestive system that causes diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, cramping and fever. Gastroenteritis is also known as "stomach flu" although it is not caused by...

Chills Overview Chills are feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering, shaking and tremble. These conditions may arise with or without fever. Without fever, chills typically arise after exposure to a cold environment. The term “chills” refers to a feeling of being...

Muscle Aches and Pains Muscle pain, or myalgia, is a sign of an injury, infection, disease or other health problem. You may feel a deep, steady ache or random sharp pains. Some people have muscle aches and pain all over the body, while others have it in specific areas...

Influenza (Flu) Overview The flu, also called influenza, is a respiratory infection caused by viruses.  Flu attacks the respiratory system, your nose, throat and lungs. Each year, millions of  people around the world get sick with the flu. Sometimes it causes mild...

Gumma A gumma is a soft, tumor-like growth of the tissues (granuloma) that occurs in patients with syphilis infection. Gumma involving the genitalia are rare, occurring in the context of tertiary syphilis and represent a significant diagnostic challenge.  These...

Stool (Feces) Samples Overview A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria), poor nutrient...

Loss of Appetite Overview Loss of appetite means you don't have the same desire to eat as you used to. Signs of decreased appetite include not wanting to eat, unexplained weight loss, and not feeling hungry.  Anyone can experience a loss of appetite and for many...