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Notalgia paresthetica is a common localized itch, affecting mainly the area between the shoulder blades (especially the T2–T6 dermatomes) but occasionally with a more widespread distribution, involving the shoulders, back, and upper chest.
The presence of bruises may be seen in patients with platelet or coagulation disorders, or those who are being treated with an anticoagulant. Unexplained bruising may be a warning sign of child abuse, domestic abuse, or serious medical problems such as leukemia or meningoccocal infection. Unexplained bruising can also indicate internal bleeding ...
In medicine, a sign is an objective piece of data that can be measured or observed, as in a high body temperature (fever), a rash, or a bruise. [6] A symptom, by contrast, is the subjective experience that may signify a disease, illness or injury, such as pain, dizziness, or fatigue. [7]
Unusual and/or uncommon bleeding and bruising; Extreme tiredness and swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck or middle of the chest, potentially causing facial swelling, or generalized lymphadenopathy; Unexplained fevers, chills, and/or night sweats; Unexplained weight loss and/or loss of appetite; Unexplained skin itching
Grey Turner's sign refers to bruising of the flanks, the part of the body between the last rib and the top of the hip.The bruising appears as a blue discoloration, [1] and is a sign of retroperitoneal hemorrhage, or bleeding behind the peritoneum, which is a lining of the abdominal cavity.
Dr. Halim says another popular reason your nose may itch has to do with your sinuses. “Having a sinus infection and inflammation can cause itching as a result of dryness or congestion,” she ...
Trousseau's syndrome is a rare variant of venous thrombosis that is characterized by recurrent, migratory thrombosis in superficial veins and in uncommon sites, such as the chest wall and arms. This syndrome is particularly associated with pancreatic, gastric and lung cancer and Trousseau's syndrome can be an early sign of cancer [ 2 ] [ 3 ...
An itchy lower hand or wrist is connected to the root chakra and can represent increased abundance and good fortune." Since the palms are believed to be connected to the heart chakra, Spires ...