Medical Conditions & Symptoms

MS, or multiple sclerosis, is a condition in which the protective sheath that covers the nerves is eaten away by the immune system. Discover how MS can cause a loss of speech, the inability to walk and numbness in the limbs with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on MS symptoms.

Symptoms of child diabetes include increased thirst, increased urination, weight loss and bed wetting. Find out how vomiting, abdominal pain and an increased respiratory rate can be signs of child diabetes with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on diabetes symptoms.

A person with low HDL, which is the good cholesterol that removes excess cholesterol from the blood, may show symptoms of chest pains, leg cramps, dizziness, leg ulcers and poor circulation. Find out why a person with low HDL may experience shortness of breath or confusion with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on low HDL symptoms.

Allergies usually cause symptoms of sneezing, watery eyes, red eyes, itchy eyes, itchy nose and itchy throat. Discover how a runny or stuffed nose can be a sign of allergies with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on allergy symptoms.

Meningitis in a newborn baby can be caused by a bacteria or a virus, and it is noted by a fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, irritability, pale skin and a high-pitched cry. Learn how a high fever can cause problems in a newborn with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on meningitis symptoms.

Signs of depression are a person that is apathetic, has lost interest in their daily life, feels sad without knowing why and has trouble sleeping at night. Learn about how people suffering from depression may have trouble focusing, a lack of sex drive and suicidal behavior with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on depression symptoms.

Kids who have the flu will have an increased fever, chills, muscle aches, a sore throat, a dry cough and a general feeling of illness and malaise. Find out how the flu usually lasts for two to three days in children with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on symptoms of the flu in kids.

Dust mites can cause allergies to flare up in the form of a runny nose, sneezing, asthma-like symptoms, watery eyes and shortness of breath. Discover how dust mites can cause a person to sneeze when they wake up with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on dust mite allergy symptoms.

Early symptoms of Lyme disease, which usually occurs after a tick bite, include a rash at the site of the bite that is circular and can spread up to 30 centimeters across the body. Look for Lyme disease to come with fatigue, chills, fever, headaches and joint aches with information from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on Lyme disease symptoms.

Symptoms of the rhino flu virus, commonly referred to as a cold, include runny nose, sneezing, sore throat and a cough. Learn about viruses invading the nasal membranes with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on rhino flu virus symptoms.

Exposure to asbestos can cause shortness of breath, chronic coughing, chest pain and poor lung function. Discover how asbestos exposure can eventually lead to heart failure with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on symptoms of asbestos exposure.

Black mold can cause allergic reactions that include runny noses, itchy and watery eyes, coughing, sneezing and throat irritation. Find out how black mold can develop into asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on black mold health symptoms.

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a distortion of a child's gene, and its symptoms usually include pain, swelling and seizures. Find out how sickle cell anemia can lead to congestive heart failure or blindness with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on sickle cell anemia symptoms.

A baby with pneumonia will have decreased breath sounds, abnormal noise in the lungs, coughing, fever and restlessness. Discover why a baby with pneumonia may have trouble taking in food with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on symptoms of pneumonia in babies.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, has notable symptoms of increased fatigue that comes with a loss of energy, abdominal pain, chest pain, jaw pain and chills at night. Find out how chronic fatigue syndrome can cause shortness of breath and visual problems with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms.

Symptoms of gallbladder problems usually include constipation, headaches over the eyes, complaints of gas, burping, nausea and dizziness. Learn how gallbladder problems can cause pain under the right ribcage with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on gallbladder problem symptoms.

Hypostatic pneumonia can come from viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites, and it is often seen in patients who are bedridden in improperly ventilated areas. Learn about how hypostatic pneumonia can cause chills, cough and an increased respiratory rate with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on hypostatic pneumonia symptoms.

High blood sugar during a pregnancy can cause an increase in thirst and hunger, increased urination, a feeling of fatigue, nausea, vomiting and frequent infections. Discover why it's so important for pregnant women to watch their blood sugar with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on symptoms of high blood sugar during pregnancy.

Symptoms of a kidney infection include increased urination, the inability to urinate, burning with urination and possible abdominal pain. Discover how kidney infections can cause pus or blood in the urine with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on kidney infection symptoms.

The first symptoms of HIV will mimic a cold-like experience, including fever, fatigue, headaches and sometimes a rash. Find out why HIV may be difficult for a physician to initially diagnose with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on the first symptoms of HIV.

Early symptoms of Parkinson's disease include a tremor in the hands, stiff movements and faces that appear to be expressionless. Find out how Parkinson's disease can change a person's speech, balance and gait with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on Parkinson's disease symptoms.

Symptoms of diverticulitis include tenderness in the lower left side of the abdomen, fever, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, bloating and rectal bleeding. Find out how diverticulitis is noted by bulging on the pouches of the digestive tract with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on diverticulitis symptoms.

Symptoms of type two diabetes include an increase in thirst, an increase in urination, a decrease in weight, tiredness, lethargy and blurred vision. Learn about how type two diabetes can cause sores to heal more slowly with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on type two diabetes symptoms.

Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitoes, and it causes recurrent attacks of chills and fever. Find out how malaria can cause death if it goes untreated with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on malaria symptoms.

Symptoms of a mini-stroke include weakness in the facial area, numbness in the limbs, numbness in one side of the body, headaches and difficulty focusing. Look for blurred vision and an inability to walk as signs of a mini-stroke with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on mini-stroke symptoms.