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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Abdominal Pain (Widespread or Localized
Asthma
Bloody Diarrhea
Fever
Hypertension
Joint Inflammation (Arthralgias)
Loss of Sensation or Tingling of Surface
Nerves (Peripheral Neuropathy)
May Affect Any Other Organ In The Body
Muscle Inflammation (Myalgias)
Swelling (Edema)
Urinary Constituents in blood (Uremia)
Urination at Long intervals (Ogliguria)
Vomiting
Weakness
Weight Loss
Arteries
Disease Name
Polyarteritis. Also Cogan's Syndrome, Giant Cell Arteritis,
Hypersesitivity Angiitis, Necrotizing Angiitis, Periarteritis,
Takayasu's (Pulseless) Disease, and Wegener's Granulomatosis.
Aching and Stiffness Involving Mainly Trunk
and Muscle Groups Near Center of Body
Inflammation of Large Arteries, Principally In
Temple and Back Part of Head
Males Affected More Than Females
May Appear to be an Infection With Low-Grade
Fever, Malaise, Loss of Appetite and
Weight Loss
May Have Eye Symptoms and Loss of Vision
Occurs Mostly Over 60 Years of Age, But Can
Occur Under 50
Onset May be Gradual or Acute
Severe Headaches With Redness and Swelling,
Tenderness and Temporal Artery Nodes
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Blood Spasms in Blood Vessels of Extremities
Especially in Response to cold
Emotional Stress May Cause Symptoms
Rare Among Males
Raynaud's Phenomenon
Bowing of Bones
Fracture of Bones
Humback (Kyphosis)
Neurological: May Cause Deafness, Paralysis
Bones Clavicle, Femur
Humerus, Pelvis, Skull
(Enlargement), Tibia,
Vertebrae.
Osteitis Deformans. Also Paget's Disease of the Bone
Also see Cysts and Myelomas.
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
(Paraplegia) Lower Part of Body, or Partial
or Complete Paralysis (Paresis).
Severe Aching of Bones
Shortened Stature
Increased Heat in Affected Bone Region
Muscular Weakness and Atrophies
Chewing, Talking, Swallowing,Use of Hands,
and Arms, Walking
Sensory Signals
Progresses Slowly With:
Muscular Rigidity
Slowiness and Poverty of Purposeful
Movement
Tremor
Full-blown:
Drooling, Mouth Slightly Open at Corners
Eyes Unblinking and Staring
Facial Skin Greasy, Oil Glands Scaling
Depression
Fixed Facial Expression
Mental Deterioration (Dementia)
Muscles Smoothed and Almost Immobile
Posture Stooped
Ridgitiy and Secondary Painful Joint Cramping
in limbs and spine
Walking Difficulty; Slow, Shuffling Steps
Brain and Cord:
Central Nervous System
(CNS) Varies According
to Nerve and Brain Cells
Affected, Face, Hands,
Legs
Parkinsonism
Also Parkinson's Disease, Paralysis Agitans,
Shaking Palsy. Also see Amyloidosis, Cysts, Sarcoidosis,
Whipple's Disease
Coughing
Rapidity of Respiration (Tachypnea)
Shortness of Breath, Sometimes Painful
(Dyspnea)
Tightness of Pressure in Chest
Wheezing
Bronchi
Asthma; Bronchial Asthama; Brochial Tubes
Fatigue
Fever and/or chills
Cardiac (Heart)
Myocarditis; Pericardial Disease; Dysrhythmias and Rheumatic
Fever.
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal Tenderness
Constipation
Fever
Other Symptoms Depending on Location of
Appendix
Vomiting
Cecum
Appendicitis, Mesenteric Adenitis
Abdominal Pain
Bloody Diarrhea (or Stools)
Cramps
Fever
Inflammation, swelling, fibrous tissue,
ulcerations, patchy "cobblestones"
of Portions of Intestinal tract
Loss of Appetite
Lymph Swelling
Malaise
Resembles Appendicitis Sometimes
Weight Loss
White Spots in Mouth (Candidiasis)
Colon
Regional Enteritis; Ulcerative Colitis
Discomfort over Heart or Stomach (Precordium)
Dry Cough
Heart Rhythmn and Pulse Changes,
or Murmurs
Labored Breathing (Dyspnea)
Neck Vein Distention
Palpitations (Heart)
Radiated Pain to Neck, Trapezius, or Shoulders
Unusual Pulse
Weakness and Anxiety
Firm Thyroid to Touch, Often Marked by
numerous swellings or growths
Fullness of Throat
Goiter
Abnormal Protrusion of the Eyeball
Clubbing of Fingers, Occasionally
Endocrine
Thyroid
Thyroid
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Primary Myxoedema. Spontaneous
Myxoedema. Hypothyroidism.
Hyperthyrodisim. Also Basedow's Disease, Graves' Disease,
Plummer's Disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Toxic Diffuse Goiter,
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Enlarged, Protruding Eyeballs
Excessive Secretion of Hormones
Heat Sensitivity
Hypertension
Increased Metabolic Rate
Lid Lag
Nervousness
Overactive, Enlarged Heart With High
Blood Pressure
Palpitation
Reddish Nodules on Anterior of Legs
Restless Overactivity
Tremor
Stare
Weakness
Weight Loss (Usually With Increased Appetite)
Older Persons:
Apathetic Form
Diarrhea
General Ill Health
Heart Failure
Malnutrition
Muscle Atrophy
The Function of All Target Glands Will
Decrease When All Hormones are Deficient.
Intolerance to Stress and Infection
In Female
Abnormal Menses
Decreased Secondary Sexual Characteristics
Infertility
In Male
Decreased Secondary Sexual Charadcteristics
Decreased Sperm and Infertility
Testicular Atrophy
Abnormal Growth of Collagen Tissue
Hypoglycemia
Disease Name
Toxic Nodular Goiter. Also see Hypothyrodisim.
Panhypopituitarism
All Endocrine Glands
Adrenals
Deficiency in Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Corticotropin (ACTH)
Gonads
Ovaries
Deficiency of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenizing Hormone (LH).
Testes
Deficiency of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenizing Hormone (LH).
Pituitary Probably
With Adrenals
Deficiency in Human Growth Hormone
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
(Cortisol)
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid
Deficiency in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
Deficiency of Hydrochloric Acid
Gastric Ulcer
Intermittant Constipation and Diarrhea
Loss of Appetite
Malabsorption and Malnourishment
Nausea
Poorly Localized Abdominal Pain
Pernicious Anemia (B12 Deficiency)
Sensation of Burning Tongue
Various Nerve Sensations and Signs
Weight Loss
Esophagus and Stomach
(Atrophic Mucosa)
Atropic Gastritis
Difficulty in Swallowing
Deficiency in B12
Webs Located in Upper Esophagus
Esophagus
Esophageal Webs.
Inflammation of the Eyeball (Orbit)
Protrusion of One or More Eyeballs (Orbits)
Pulsations or Murmur of Orbit Observed
Sinus Thrombosis
Swelling of Orbital Tissues
Eyes
Exphthalmos.
Blurred Vision
Eye Pain and Pain Around the Eye
Inflammation of the Iris and/or Ciliary Body
Sensitivity to Light
Tears
Transient Myopia
Uveitis. Anterior Uveitis;
Cyclitis; Iridocyclitis;
Iritis.
Inflammation of Bursa
Limitation of Motion
Muscle Atrophy and Muscle Weakness
Pain
Swelling and Redness
Tenderness
Fascial Planes
Bursitis
Bleeding Between Periods
Female Genitals
Uterine Fibroids.
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Feeling of Fullness, or Pressure
Fibrous Tumors Near Uterus Surface or Near
the Inner Lining
Frequent Urination
Heavy Menstrual Periods
Increased Menstrual Cramps
Lower Abdominal Pain
Abnormal or Slight Bleeding
Corpus Luteum Cyst
After First Missed Menstrual Period: Cramping
and Spotting
Cervix is Tender to Motion
Cul-de-sac May Bulge
Gradual Hemorrhage Causes Pain and Pressure
Rapid hemorrhage Causes Hypotension and
Shock
Sudden, Lower Abdominal After Six Weeks,
Followed by Fainting, Usually
Indicates Rupture of the Tube With I
ntra-abdominal Hemorrhage.
Tender Mass Can Be Felt in One Fornix
Ectopic Pregnancy
Sudden Onset of Pain on One Side of Abdomen
Lasting a Few Hours, and Occurring Halfway
Between Monthly Periods
Follicular Cyst
Abdominal Discomfort
Bleeding
Ovarian Cancer
Adhesions
Cellular Clumping of Mucosal Folds
Inflammation of Lining of the Uterus
Inflammation of Lining of tbe Ovarian Duct
Low Grade Fever
Malaise
Peritonitis
Profuse, Purulent Discharge
Purulent Urethral Discharge
Touching of Cervix or Related Parts
Very Painful
Salpingitis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Tubal Occlusion and Infection
Urinary Difficulty, With Pain
Urinary Frequency
Adult
Emotional Disturbances
Exaggerated Phobic or Obsessional
Possible Problem in Sexual Adaptation,
Including Dysfunction of Arousal and
Orgasim or Sexual Deviation
Response to Light or Moderate Stress
History of Poor Adaptation to Stress
Child
Difficulty Relating to Other Children or
Authoritative Figures
Extreme Shyness
Minor Phobias
Nightmares
Speech Difficulties
Temper Tantrums
Functional Central
Neurotic Illness
Nervous System (CNS)
Dementia Praecox
Catatonia
Disorientation
Hebephrenia
Loss of Contact With Reality
Paranoia
Splitting of Personality
Manic-Depressive
Emotional Instability
Striking Mood Swings With Tendency to
Recurrence
Blood and Plasma Leakage
Bouts of Abdominal Pain
Fever
Pain From Leakage Into Joints
Malaise
Skin Lesions of Varying Appearance, Often
Redness
Psychotic Illness. Psychotic Senility.
Hemopoetic
Allergic Purpura. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura; Anaphylactoid
Purpura.
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Fatigue
Decreased Efficiency
Difficulty of Concentration
Drowsiness
Forgetfulness
Headache
Increase in Red Blood Cell Mass
Intense Itching After a Bath
Retinal Veins May be Dark Red, Full and
Tortuous
Spleen Perceptible by Touch
Vertigo
Polycythemia.
Anemia
Fever
Hair Loss
Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Inflammation of Lung Lining
Inflammation of Membrane Surrounding Heart
Joint Pain
Kidney Problems
May Begin Gradually, With Episodes of Fever
May Begin Abruptly, With Fever
Over Time, Muscular Contractions Can
Affect Joints
Sensitivity to Light
Skin Lesions, Including Characteristic
"Butterfly" Redness of Skin Over Cheeks and
Bridge of Nose
Skin Lesions May Form on Other Parts of Body
Swelling of Hands
Symptoms Vary According to Organs Affected
Tissue Swelling
Ulcers in Mucous Membranes of Mouth and
Nose
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Abdominal Distention and Muscle Wasting
Depression
Indigestion
Intolerance to Gluten, Usually From Cereals
Intestine
Celiac Disease
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
May Have Attacks of Vomiting
May Have Iron Deficiency
Stools Usually Soft, Pale, Malodorous
Anemia, Mild
Spine
Eye Inflammation (Iritis), May Occur
Fatigue
Heart Abnormalities or Aortic Insufficiency
May Occur
Inflammation and Gradual Abnormal Immobility
and Consolidation of (Primarily) Spinal Joints
Low Back Ache (Sacroiliac, Lumbar Regions)
Mid-back Pain
Morning Stiffness
Muscle Stiffness
Neck Pain
Pain Distributed Along Sciatic Nerves
Peripheral Joint Pain: Hips, Knees, Shoulders
Progressively Worse With Time
Other Joints Can Be Affected With Time
Soft Tissues Surrounding Joint Calcified
Weight Loss
Ankylosing Spondylitis. Also see Ulcerative Colitis.
Degenerative Changes or Rupture of the
Fibrous Ring of the Inveterbral Disc
Lower Back and Neck Usually Affected
Lower Back Will Have Pain When Legs
Straightened and Raised
Numbness in Sensory Impressions
Muscles From Impaired Nerve Become Weak
and Falcid and May Show Spontaneous
Motor Nerve Firing
Pain May Begin Suddenly or Insidiously
Pain Worse on Movement
Partial Parlysis May Occur to Lower Limbs and
Loss of Control of Urine
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
Destruction and Deformities of Joints
Low-grade Fever
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Malaise
Painful Joints
Night Sweats
Nonspecific Usually Symmetric Inflammation of
Tissues Surrounding the Joints
Subcutaneous Nodules at Joints
Swelling of Joints
Tenderness of Joints
Cysts May Form
Discomfort Usually Mild and Intermittant, But
May Persist if Joint Locks or Swelling and
Leakage Are Prominent
Knee Most Commonly Affected, Then Hip,
Ankle, Wrist and Elbow
Joint Erosion Can Occur
Pain and Swelling With Joint Motion
Inflammatory Joints From Tumorous, Hard,
Small Particles
Bladder Irritation From Infected Urine Results
in Frequency and Urgency of Urination
Chills
Enlarged Kidney May be Felt
Fever
Flank Pain and Tenderness
Nausea
Onset Rapid
Vomiting
Affected Kidney May Stop Functioning`
Temporarily
Abdominal Distention
Discharge of Bloody Urea
Excruciating Intermittent Pain Originating at
Flank or In Kidney Area
Frequency of Urination
Nausea
Pain Radiating Across Abdomen, Region of
Genitalia, or Inner Thigh
Vomiting
Villous Pigmented Synovitis
Kidneys
Pyelonephritis
Urinary Calculi
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Flatulence
Liver Edge is Tender
Nausea
Pain
Epigastric and Radiating Pain to the Back is
Frequent
Often Occurs at Night or Early Morning
Reaches a Plateau and Remains Constant
Localized to Right Upper Quadrant of
Abdomen
Upper Quandrant Musculature Often Rigid and
Tender
Slight Temperature
Vomiting
Liver
Acute Cholecystitis
Fever With Chills
Colicky
Intermittent Pain
Jaundice
Upper Right Abdominal Pain
Cholangitis
Acne
Fatigue
Fluid Retention
Jaundice, Sometimes
Liver Biopsy Essential for Diagnosis
Liver Enlargement
Loss of Appetite
Malaise
Persisted for at Least 6 Months
Pigmented Skin Patches
Systemic "Immune" Manifestations
Abnormal or Absent Menses
Arthralgia
Loss of Hemoglobin
Kidney Inflmmation
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Hepatitis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Dull Right Upper Quadrant Discomfort,
Also May Be Aggravated by Alcohol Or
Certain Positions
Enlargement of Liver
Pain With Percussion Over Lower Rib Cage
Patient is : Obviously Seriously Ill
Toxic
Wasted
Jaundice May Occur Later
Varied Other Symptoms Depending Upon the
Exact Nature of Infection, and Sites Affected
Disease Name
Nonviral Inflammatory Conditions of the Liver
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Blood and Mucus in Stools
Cramps, With No Rest at Night
Chronic Diarrhea and Intestinal Inflammation
Defecation Urgency
Feces May be Hard and Dry, With 10 to 20
Bowel Movements Per Day
Feces May be Watery and Contain Pus, Blood
and Mucus
High Fever
Increase in Abdominal Mass
Loss of Appetite
Malaise
Mild Lower Abdominal Cramps
Simulates Acute Appendicitis
Ulceration in Patches
Weight Loss
Lower Small Gut
Regional Enteritis, Crohn's Disease
Abnormal Respiratory Sounds
Fever and Chills
Labored Breathing
Loss of Appetite
Vomiting
Lungs
Alveolitis
Abnormal Respiratory Sounds
Allergy Reaction to various Materials and
Organisms
May Have Fatigue, Productive Cough, and
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Lymphatics
Adenoid Hyperplasia
Weight Loss From Loss of Appetite
Enlarged Adenoidal Tissue
Hyponasal Voice Possible
Mouth Breathing Possible
Obstruction of Eustacian Tubes May Occur
Resulting in Recurrent, Acute, Chronic
or Secretory Ear Problem
Primarily in Children
Pus Forming or Running in Nostril Possible
Fever (May Vary from High to Low,
Intermittently)
Diminution of Bone Density May Occur
Immediate Pain From Drinking Alcohol
Intense Itching
Lymph Node Enlargement
Night Sweats
Other Complications Depending on Organs
Affected, and Nature of Co-factors.
Weight Loss
Lymphoma; Hodgkin's Disease
Anemia May Develop
Gastric Involvement May Simulate Gastrointestinal Carcinoma
Lymph Swelling May Affect Other Organs
Malabsorption May Occur
Rubbery Lymph Nodes, Discrete and Later
Become Matted
Tonsils Usually Affected
Lymphoma; Non-Hodgkin's Disease
Decrease in Blood Platelets
Deficiency in Leukocytes
Diminution of Hemoglobin
Enlargement of Spleen
Other Symptoms Depending Upon Underlying
Disease
Spleenomegaly
Acutely Ill
Confused, Irrational, Excited
Fever
Meninges
Acute Meningitis or Meningeal Irritation
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Malaise
Precedes Sore Throat or Respiratory Infection
Recent, Severe, Generalized Headache Which
is Constant and Radiates Down Neck
Stiff Neck
Vomiting
When in Sitting Posture or When Lying With
Thigh Flexed Upon Abdomen, Leg Cannot
Be Completely Extended
Cranial Nerve Palsies
Delirium or Confusion
Dull to Severe Headaches Which Are
Generalized Over the Crown
History of Symphilis or Tuberculosis.
From Invasive
Organisms
From Syphilis, Tuberculosis, and Cryptococcosis and Others.
Changes in Appearance of Iris
Frontal or Supraorbital Headaches
Increased Intraocular Tension and Errors of
Refraction
Moderate or Severe Pain
Pain Frequently Worse After Use of Eyes and
Pain in Eyes
Iritis
Aphasia
Convulsions
Localized, Generalized or Intermittent
Headaches
Mental Changes
Mild to Severe Headaches
Paralysis
Slow Progressive Weakness Developing on
One Side
Visual Field Changes
Vomiting
Meingomas
Mild, Burning Headache
Constant to Intermittant Headache Which is
Localized to Generalized
History of Increasing Skull Size
Pain in Back and Limbs
Osteitis Deformans; Paget's Disease
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Pain Radiating Down Neck
Tender Skull With Evidence of Compression
of Brain and Cranial Nerves
May Be Associated With Various Diseases
Syptoms Are Non-Specific Depending Upon
Organ Or System Affected
Multiple Organs Or
Systems
Amyloidosis
Deficiency in Intrinsic Factor
Gradually Increasing Size of Red Corpuscles
Lowered Color Index of Blood
Many Other Signs and Symptoms
Usually Deficient Supply of Hydrochloric Acid
Various Gastrointestinal Problems
Anemia, Pernicious
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Hormone Response
Allergic Reactions
Bloating and Gas
Bronchial Infections and Pneumonia
Cardiovascular System Problems: Palpitations,
Rapid Pulse Rate, Pounding Heart
Central Nervous System Problems: Headaches,
Poor Brain Function, Poor Short-Term
Memory, Fuzzy Thinking
Damage to Red and White Blood Cells
Depression
Enzyme Destruction
Fatigue
Gastrointestinal Problems: Bloating and Gas,
Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Gastritis, Gastric
Ulcers, Constipation
Genitorurinary System Problems: Vaginitis
(Recurring) Frequent Urination, Lack of
Bladder Control, Itchy Rashesm Urinary
Infections (Recurring)
May Mimic Many Other Diseases Including
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Musculoskeletal System Problems: Muscle
Weakness, Leg Pains, Muscle Stiffness, Slow
Coordination
Candidiasis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Rectal Itching
Respiratory Problems: Sore Throat, Sore Mouth
Sinus Infections, Bronchial Infections and
Pneumonia
Severe Pre-Menstrual Symptoms (PMS)
Weight Gain
A Spectrum of Disorders Varying From Acute
Hepatitis to Cirrohosis
Can Affect Nearly Any System, With Varying
Signs and Symptoms
Enlargement of Spleen
Nonspecific Malaise, Loss of Appetite and
Fatigue
Jaundice
Chronic Hepatitis
Symptoms Varying Depending Upon
Location of Obstruction of Ducts, or
Parasitic Infection
Cysts
Every Organ and System In Body Can Be
Affected, Thus Mimicking Many Diseases,
Including Rheumatoid Disease
If the Brain is Affected, Then There Can Be
Changes In Circulation
Changes In Perception
Fatigue
Hallucination
Headaches
Incoordination
Inability to Concentrate
Localized Swelling and Increased Pressure
In Skull
Loss of Consciousness and Convulsions May
Occur
Memory Lapse
Uncontrollable Sleepiness
Food Allergies and Chemical Sensitivities
Common At Ages 1-3
Can Occur Any Time But
Uncommon Before Six Months of Age
Juvenile Arthritis; Still's Disease
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Enlargement of Spleen and Lymph Glands
Often Present
Eye Inflammation
Fever
Interferes With Growth
Rash
Rheumatoid Factor in 75 to 80% of Patients
Tends to Affect Large Joints
Fever
Inflammatory and Degenerative Changes in
Skin Possible
Inflammatory and Degenerative Changes in
Muscles
Muscle Atrophy
Painful Muscles Possible
Skin Rash
Symptoms Vary Greatly From Person to Person
Polymyositis
Destruction and Deformity of Joints
Heated Joints
Lethargy and Depression
May Affect Every Body Tissue, Presenting
With Many Different Symptoms With
Differing Names
Increasing Number of Painful Joints
Joint Tenderness
Swelling of Joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Multisystem Condition of Skin and Mucous
Membranes
Symptoms May Be Absent, Slight or Great
Depending on Site Involved
Symptom Vary Greatly According to Organ or
System Involved
Sarcoidosis
May Be Mild or Cause Early Death
Vascular Abnormalities in the Skin, Joint
Structures and Internal Organs
Symptom Vary Greatly According to Organ or
Scleroderma
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
System Involved
Dryness of All Mucous Membranes From
Deficient Secretion of Glands
Sjogren's Syndrome; Mikulicz's Disease
Characteristic Butterfly Redness of Cheek Skin
Fever and General Discomfort
Frequent Hair Loss
Frequent Renal Involvement
Joint Pain Quite Possible
May Become Fatal
Other Parts of Body May Be Affected
Skin Lesions May Occur
Tissue Changes Into a Dry, Amorphous Mass
Resembling Cheese
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Begins With Local Tumor or Neoplasm Inflammation of Upper and Lower Respiratory
Mucosa Which Progresses Into Generalized
Dead and Tumorous Vasculor Cells
Can Occur At Any Age
Coughing, or Spitting of Blood
Fever and Malaise
Inflammation of the Lining of Lung Possible
Inflammatory Skin Lesions and Pulmonary
Lesions, Vasculitis and Kidney Symptoms
Appear in a Few Weeks From First
Symptoms
Loss of Appetite
May Progress to Kidney Impairment
Men Affected Twice as Often as Women
Migratory Joint Aches
Resembles an Infectious Process
Running Ear Possible
Severe Discharge of Thin Nasal Mucus, Inflammation of Sinuses, Nasal Ulcerations
With Secondary Bacterial Infection
Weight Loss
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Abdominal Pain
Chest Pain
Whipple's Disease
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Coughing
Deficiency in Blood
Diarrhea
Increased Skin Pigmentation
Joint Symptoms
Uncommon Illness, Mostly With Males Ages
30 to 60
Severe Intestinal Malabsorption
Symptom Vary Greatly According to Organ or
System Involved
Weight Loss
Any Fibromuscular Tissue May be Involved,
Muscles
But Most Frequent Are Low Back,
Neck, Shoulders, Thorax and Thighs
Inflammation of Fibrous Connective Tissue
Components of Muscles, Joints, Tendons
Ligaments, and Other "White" Connective
Tissues.
Intermittent Spasm of Neck Muscles Causes
Rotation and Tilting of Head
May Appear Spontaneously Within a Few Days
or Weeks, or May Become Chronic
May Exist with Other Connective Tissue
Diseases
May Recur at Frequent Intervals
Onset of Pain is Often Sudden and Aggravated
by Movement
Pains Can be Brought on by Trauma, Exposure
to Dampness and Cold and Rheumatic
Tenderness Often Localized
Problems
Fibrositis; Fibromyositis; Myositis; Fibromyalgia
Pain In Nerve or Radiating Along a Nerve to
a Joint
Arthralgia
Can Develop Into Complete Paralysis in Hours
Cannot Close Eyes in Severe Cases
Involved Side Flat and Expresionless
May Affect Salivation, Taste and Tears
Nerves
Bell's Palsy
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
May Result in Abnormally Acute Sense of
Hearing or Sensitiveness to Sound
Pain Behind Ear May Precede Facial Weakness
Sudden Onset of Facial Paralysis
Can Be Chronic Muscular Atrophy, as Well As
Other Permanent Damage
Weakness in Thumb Opposition
Wrist Pain, (Joint) With Abnormal Burning or
Prickling Sensation Radiating From Palm of
Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abnormal or Missing Sensation in Extremeties,
Trunk, or One Side of Face
Difficulty in Bladder Control
Mild Emotional Disturbances
Minor Gait Disturbances
Numerous Other Symptoms Depending Upon
Location of Nerve Problems
Seeing Double
Slight Stiffness or Unusual Fatigability of Limb
Vertigo
Visual Disturbances, Such as Partial Blindess
and Pain in One Eye
Weakness or Clumsiness of Leg or Hand
Multiple Sclerosis
May Involve Muscular Weakness in Hands,
Face and Legs
May Involve Chewing, Swallowing and Talking,
and Can Affect Sensory Signals
Symptoms Vary According to Portion of the
Nervous System Affected
Muscular Atrophies
Facial Expression Becomes Fixed, When Fullblown. Smooth Muscles Almost Immobile
Fascial Skin Often Greasy
Eyes Unblinking
Mouth Slightly Open, Often Drooling at Corners
Muscular Rigidity and Tremor
Occurs in Middle-Aged and Elderly
Progresses Slowly
Parkinsonism
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Slowness and Poverty of Purposeful Movement
Sluggishness of Mental Responses
Bouts May be Brief, but Successive Bouts
May Incapacitate
Pain is Intense
Pain Often Set Off By Touching a Trigger Point
When Chewing or Brushing Teeth
Nasal Discharge and Obstruction
Swelling of Nasal Mucous Membrane
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Nose and Throat
Rhinitis
Depending Upon Source or Cause, Any One or
Combination of:
Diminished Hearing
Feeling of Fullness or Pressure in Ear
Constant or Intermittent
Mild Excruciating Pain
Tinnitus
Vertigo
Eustachian Salpingitis
Allergy or Infection
Enlarged Adenoid
Obstructed Eustachian Tubes
Possible Breathing by Mouth
Possible Hyponasal Voice
Possible Pus Forming or Running in Nostril
Possible Running Ear
Adenoid Hyperplasia, or See Any Condition Related To Lymphatics
for Tonsil Enlargement.
Abnormalities May Result in Death,
Ovum
Dysfunctioning or Observable Defects Before,
During or After Birth
Fetal Deformities; Abortions
Blood Pressure May Be Reduced
Can Be Massive Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Cardiovascular Shock May Occur
Clammy Skin
Discoloration of Skin at Flanks and Umbilicus
Fever of 38 to 39 C (100 to 100F) and Chills
Pancreatitis
Pancreas
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Hypocalcemia May Occur
Movement and Respiration May Aggravate
Pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Pain Begins, Usually, in Upper Quadrant,
Radiating to the Back, Steadily Increasing, to
Reach a Maximum in A Few Minutes or
Hours, Then Steadies
Pulse Rate May Rise
Severe Abdominal Pain
Accelerating Atherosclerosis and Nerve
Disease
High Blood Glucose Level in Blood and Urine
Insulin Shock That May Result in Coma
Thickened Capillaries
Ketosis (Ketoacidotic)
Blood Pressure Low, Pulse Weak and Rapid
Breath Will Have Acetone Odor
Dry Mouth
Eyeballs Soft
Frequent Abdominal Pain
Hunger Absent
Insufficient Insulin
May Be Infection and Fever
May Be Preceded by Surgery or Illness
Physical Exam Presents With Extreme Illness
Respiration Exaggerated, Air Hungry
Onset is Gradual by Days
Skin Dry and Flushed
Thirst Intense
Vomiting
Insulin Shock
Blood Pressure Full and Bounding
Eyeballs Normal
Fever
Illness May be Absent
May Have Drooling Mouth
No Abdominal Pain
Occasional Hunger
Onset More Gradual
Maturity Diabetes; Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes; Diabetes
Mellitus
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Respiration Normal or Shallow
Thirst Absent
Moist, Pale Skin
Physicial Exam Presents Weak Appearance
Vomiting Rare
Dryness of Mucous Membranes in Throat
Salivary & Tear Glands
Salivary Glands, Upper Respiratory Tract
Sweat Glands, and Stomach Glands
Often Accompanies other Rheumatoid Diseases
Sjogren's Syndrome; SICCA Syndrome
Partial or Complete Loss of Hair
Alopecia
Skin
Tumor Occurring in Covering of Skin and
Mucous Membranes
Carcinoma
Arthralgias Are Common
Discolored Spots or Stains and Plaques in Skin
Exposure to Sunlight Often Precedes
Appearance of Lesions
Hair Follicle Plugging
Initially Lesions are Round and Scaling 5 to 10
Milimeters in Diameter
Lesions Appear Most Frequently on Cheek,
Nose, Scalp and External Auditory Canal and
Earlobes
Lesions May Persist or Recur for Years
Lesions May Be Generalized Over Upper
Portion of Trunk and Extremities
More Common in Females
Mucous Membrane Involvement Unusual
May Result in Permanent Loss of Hair
Reduction in Leukocytes is Frequent
Scaly Skin
Symptoms Similar to Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus With Some
Systemic Manifestations With Some
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Associated With Other Diseases; Rash or
Redness of Skin With and Without Nodules
Congested Capillaries
Erythemas; see Erythemas Nodosa; Sarcoidosis; Ulcerative Colitis
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Hair Growth is Not Altered
Lesions Heal Without Scarring
May Be Precipitated by Trauma, Severe Sunburn, Irritation, Topical Medications and
Other Conditions
Nails, Eyebrows and Other Body Parts May Be
Affected; Nails May Resemble Fungus Infection
Often Involves Scalp, Back and Buttocks
Onset is Gradual With Chronic Remissions and
Reoccurrences Which Vary in Frequency and
Duration
Scaly Red Patches on Skin Over Muscles That
Perform Extension
Various Shapes and Conditions
Psoriasis; Psoriatic Arthritis
May Have Bouts of Abdominal Pain
Blood Plasma Leaks Into the Skin and Mucous
Membranes
Fever and Malaise Often Present
Leakage Into Joints or Viscera With Joint Pain
Often Follows Infection
Redness of Skin With Rash or Hives
Skin Lesions
Vasculitis Affecting Skin, Joints, Gastrointestinal Tract, and Renal Systems
Urticaria; Allergic Purpura
Attacks May Last From a Few Days to Weeks
With Multiple Recurrences
Degeneration of Tissue Surrounding Joint
Inflammation of the Bursa
May Result From Infection or From Arthritis,
Gout, or Rheumatoid Disease
Swelling and Redness of Joint
Joint Pain, Tenderness and Limitation of
Motion
Calcium Deposition May Have Lodged in
Tendon Sheath
Extreme or Repeated Trauma or Strain, or
Tendons
Bursitis
Tendinitis; Tenosynovitis; Ganglion
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Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Presenting Symptoms
(Usual)
Part of Body
Affected
Disease Name
Upper Gut
Celiac Disease
Excessive Exercise
Irritation and Inflammation Within the Tendon
Sheath of Most Used Tendons
May Have Light to Disabling Pain on
Movement
May Have a Cystic Tumor (Ganglion) on
Tendon
Tenderness May Be Present
Abdominal Distention
Depression
Intolerance to Cereals
May Have Attacks of Vomiting
May Have Iron Deficiency
Muscle Wasting
Stools Soft, Pale and Malodorous
Esophageal Webs
Difficulty In Swallowing Solids
May Develop Iron Deficiency With or Without
Anemia
Webs Disappear With Treatment of Anemia
Esophageal Webs
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