rheumatoid disease: classified by · pdf file(usual) affected disease name 1 rheumatoid...
TRANSCRIPT
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
1
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Abdominal Pain (Widespread or Localized Arteries Polyarteritis. Also Cogan's Syndrome, Giant Cell Arteritis,Asthma Hypersesitivity Angiitis, Necrotizing Angiitis, Periarteritis,Bloody Diarrhea Takayasu's (Pulseless) Disease, and Wegener's Granulomatosis.FeverHypertensionJoint Inflammation (Arthralgias)Loss of Sensation or Tingling of Surface
Nerves (Peripheral Neuropathy)May Affect Any Other Organ In The BodyMuscle Inflammation (Myalgias)Swelling (Edema)Urinary Constituents in blood (Uremia)Urination at Long intervals (Ogliguria)VomitingWeaknessWeight Loss
Aching and Stiffness Involving Mainly Trunk Polymyalgia Rheumaticaand Muscle Groups Near Center of Body
Inflammation of Large Arteries, Principally InTemple and Back Part of Head
Males Affected More Than FemalesMay Appear to be an Infection With Low-Grade
Fever, Malaise, Loss of Appetite andWeight Loss
May Have Eye Symptoms and Loss of VisionOccurs Mostly Over 60 Years of Age, But Can
Occur Under 50Onset May be Gradual or AcuteSevere Headaches With Redness and Swelling,
Tenderness and Temporal Artery Nodes
Blood Spasms in Blood Vessels of Extremities Raynaud's PhenomenonEspecially in Response to cold
Emotional Stress May Cause SymptomsRare Among Males
Bowing of Bones Bones Clavicle, Femur Osteitis Deformans. Also Paget's Disease of the BoneFracture of Bones Humerus, Pelvis, Skull Also see Cysts and Myelomas.Humback (Kyphosis) (Enlargement), Tibia,Neurological: May Cause Deafness, Paralysis Vertebrae.
®
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
2
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
(Paraplegia) Lower Part of Body, or Partialor Complete Paralysis (Paresis).
Severe Aching of BonesShortened StatureIncreased Heat in Affected Bone Region
Brain and Cord:Muscular Weakness and Atrophies Central Nervous System
Chewing, Talking, Swallowing,Use of Hands, (CNS) Varies According and Arms, Walking to Nerve and Brain CellsSensory Signals Affected, Face, Hands,
Legs
Progresses Slowly With: Parkinsonism Also Parkinson's Disease, Paralysis Agitans,Muscular Rigidity Shaking Palsy. Also see Amyloidosis, Cysts, Sarcoidosis,Slowiness and Poverty of Purposeful Whipple's Disease
MovementTremorFull-blown:Drooling, Mouth Slightly Open at CornersEyes Unblinking and StaringFacial Skin Greasy, Oil Glands ScalingDepressionFixed Facial ExpressionMental Deterioration (Dementia)Muscles Smoothed and Almost ImmobilePosture StoopedRidgitiy and Secondary Painful Joint Cramping
in limbs and spineWalking Difficulty; Slow, Shuffling Steps
Coughing Bronchi Asthma; Bronchial Asthama; Brochial TubesRapidity of Respiration (Tachypnea)Shortness of Breath, Sometimes Painful
(Dyspnea)Tightness of Pressure in ChestWheezing
Fatigue Cardiac (Heart) Myocarditis; Pericardial Disease; Dysrhythmias and RheumaticFever and/or chills Fever.
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
3
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Discomfort over Heart or Stomach (Precordium)Dry CoughHeart Rhythmn and Pulse Changes, or MurmursLabored Breathing (Dyspnea)Neck Vein DistentionPalpitations (Heart)Radiated Pain to Neck, Trapezius, or ShouldersUnusual PulseWeakness and Anxiety
Abdominal Pain Cecum Appendicitis, Mesenteric AdenitisAbdominal TendernessConstipationFeverOther Symptoms Depending on Location of
AppendixVomiting
Abdominal Pain Colon Regional Enteritis; Ulcerative ColitisBloody Diarrhea (or Stools)CrampsFeverInflammation, swelling, fibrous tissue,
ulcerations, patchy "cobblestones"of Portions of Intestinal tract
Loss of AppetiteLymph SwellingMalaiseResembles Appendicitis SometimesWeight LossWhite Spots in Mouth (Candidiasis)
EndocrineFirm Thyroid to Touch, Often Marked by Thyroid Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Primary Myxoedema. Spontaneous
numerous swellings or growths Myxoedema. Hypothyroidism.Fullness of ThroatGoiter
Abnormal Protrusion of the Eyeball Thyroid Hyperthyrodisim. Also Basedow's Disease, Graves' Disease,Clubbing of Fingers, Occasionally Plummer's Disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Toxic Diffuse Goiter,
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
4
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Enlarged, Protruding Eyeballs Toxic Nodular Goiter. Also see Hypothyrodisim.Excessive Secretion of HormonesHeat SensitivityHypertensionIncreased Metabolic RateLid LagNervousnessOveractive, Enlarged Heart With High
Blood PressurePalpitationReddish Nodules on Anterior of LegsRestless OveractivityTremorStareWeaknessWeight Loss (Usually With Increased Appetite)Older Persons:
Apathetic FormDiarrheaGeneral Ill HealthHeart FailureMalnutritionMuscle Atrophy
The Function of All Target Glands Will Panhypopituitarism All Endocrine GlandsDecrease When All Hormones are Deficient.
Intolerance to Stress and Infection Adrenals Deficiency in Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Corticotropin (ACTH)
GonadsIn Female Ovaries Deficiency of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenizing Hormone (LH).Abnormal MensesDecreased Secondary Sexual CharacteristicsInfertilityIn Male Testes Deficiency of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenizing Hormone (LH).Decreased Secondary Sexual CharadcteristicsDecreased Sperm and InfertilityTesticular Atrophy
Abnormal Growth of Collagen Tissue Pituitary Probably Deficiency in Human Growth HormoneHypoglycemia With Adrenals
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
5
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
(Cortisol)
Hypothyroidism Thyroid Deficiency in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
Deficiency of Hydrochloric Acid Esophagus and Stomach Atropic GastritisGastric Ulcer (Atrophic Mucosa)Intermittant Constipation and DiarrheaLoss of AppetiteMalabsorption and MalnourishmentNauseaPoorly Localized Abdominal PainPernicious Anemia (B12 Deficiency)Sensation of Burning TongueVarious Nerve Sensations and SignsWeight Loss
Difficulty in Swallowing Esophagus Esophageal Webs.Deficiency in B12Webs Located in Upper Esophagus
Inflammation of the Eyeball (Orbit) Eyes Exphthalmos.Protrusion of One or More Eyeballs (Orbits)Pulsations or Murmur of Orbit ObservedSinus ThrombosisSwelling of Orbital Tissues
Blurred Vision Uveitis. Anterior Uveitis;Eye Pain and Pain Around the Eye Cyclitis; Iridocyclitis;Inflammation of the Iris and/or Ciliary Body Iritis.Sensitivity to LightTearsTransient Myopia
Inflammation of Bursa Fascial Planes BursitisLimitation of MotionMuscle Atrophy and Muscle WeaknessPainSwelling and RednessTenderness
Bleeding Between Periods Female Genitals Uterine Fibroids.
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
6
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Feeling of Fullness, or PressureFibrous Tumors Near Uterus Surface or Near
the Inner LiningFrequent UrinationHeavy Menstrual PeriodsIncreased Menstrual CrampsLower Abdominal Pain
Abnormal or Slight Bleeding Corpus Luteum Cyst
After First Missed Menstrual Period: Cramping Ectopic Pregnancyand Spotting
Cervix is Tender to MotionCul-de-sac May BulgeGradual Hemorrhage Causes Pain and PressureRapid hemorrhage Causes Hypotension and
ShockSudden, Lower Abdominal After Six Weeks,
Followed by Fainting, UsuallyIndicates Rupture of the Tube With Intra-abdominal Hemorrhage.
Tender Mass Can Be Felt in One Fornix
Sudden Onset of Pain on One Side of Abdomen Follicular CystLasting a Few Hours, and Occurring HalfwayBetween Monthly Periods
Abdominal Discomfort Ovarian CancerBleeding
Adhesions SalpingitisCellular Clumping of Mucosal FoldsInflammation of Lining of the UterusInflammation of Lining of tbe Ovarian DuctLow Grade FeverMalaisePeritonitisProfuse, Purulent DischargePurulent Urethral DischargeTouching of Cervix or Related Parts
Very Painful
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
7
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Tubal Occlusion and InfectionUrinary Difficulty, With PainUrinary Frequency
Adult Functional Central Neurotic IllnessEmotional Disturbances Nervous System (CNS)Exaggerated Phobic or ObsessionalPossible Problem in Sexual Adaptation,
Including Dysfunction of Arousal andOrgasim or Sexual Deviation
Response to Light or Moderate StressHistory of Poor Adaptation to StressChildDifficulty Relating to Other Children or
Authoritative FiguresExtreme ShynessMinor PhobiasNightmaresSpeech DifficultiesTemper Tantrums
Dementia PraecoxCatatoniaDisorientationHebephreniaLoss of Contact With RealityParanoiaSplitting of PersonalityManic-Depressive Psychotic Illness. Psychotic Senility.Emotional InstabilityStriking Mood Swings With Tendency to
Recurrence
Blood and Plasma Leakage Hemopoetic Allergic Purpura. Henoch-Schonlein Purpura; AnaphylactoidBouts of Abdominal Pain Purpura.FeverPain From Leakage Into JointsMalaiseSkin Lesions of Varying Appearance, Often
Redness
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
8
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Fatigue Polycythemia.Decreased EfficiencyDifficulty of ConcentrationDrowsinessForgetfulnessHeadacheIncrease in Red Blood Cell MassIntense Itching After a BathRetinal Veins May be Dark Red, Full and
TortuousSpleen Perceptible by TouchVertigo
Anemia Systemic Lupus ErythematosusFeverHair LossHeadachesHigh Blood PressureInflammation of Lung LiningInflammation of Membrane Surrounding HeartJoint PainKidney ProblemsMay Begin Gradually, With Episodes of FeverMay Begin Abruptly, With FeverOver Time, Muscular Contractions Can
Affect JointsSensitivity to LightSkin Lesions, Including Characteristic
"Butterfly" Redness of Skin Over Cheeks and Bridge of Nose
Skin Lesions May Form on Other Parts of BodySwelling of HandsSymptoms Vary According to Organs AffectedTissue SwellingUlcers in Mucous Membranes of Mouth and
Nose
Abdominal Distention and Muscle Wasting Intestine Celiac DiseaseDepressionIndigestionIntolerance to Gluten, Usually From Cereals
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
9
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
May Have Attacks of VomitingMay Have Iron DeficiencyStools Usually Soft, Pale, Malodorous
Anemia, Mild Spine Ankylosing Spondylitis. Also see Ulcerative Colitis.Eye Inflammation (Iritis), May OccurFatigueHeart Abnormalities or Aortic Insufficiency
May OccurInflammation and Gradual Abnormal Immobility
and Consolidation of (Primarily) Spinal JointsLow Back Ache (Sacroiliac, Lumbar Regions)Mid-back PainMorning StiffnessMuscle StiffnessNeck PainPain Distributed Along Sciatic NervesPeripheral Joint Pain: Hips, Knees, ShouldersProgressively Worse With TimeOther Joints Can Be Affected With TimeSoft Tissues Surrounding Joint CalcifiedWeight Loss
Degenerative Changes or Rupture of the Herniated Nucleus PulposusFibrous Ring of the Inveterbral Disc
Lower Back and Neck Usually AffectedLower Back Will Have Pain When Legs
Straightened and RaisedNumbness in Sensory ImpressionsMuscles From Impaired Nerve Become Weak
and Falcid and May Show SpontaneousMotor Nerve Firing
Pain May Begin Suddenly or InsidiouslyPain Worse on MovementPartial Parlysis May Occur to Lower Limbs and
Loss of Control of Urine
Destruction and Deformities of Joints Rheumatoid ArthritisLow-grade Fever
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
10
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
MalaisePainful JointsNight SweatsNonspecific Usually Symmetric Inflammation of
Tissues Surrounding the JointsSubcutaneous Nodules at JointsSwelling of JointsTenderness of Joints
Cysts May Form Villous Pigmented SynovitisDiscomfort Usually Mild and Intermittant, But
May Persist if Joint Locks or Swelling andLeakage Are Prominent
Knee Most Commonly Affected, Then Hip,Ankle, Wrist and Elbow
Joint Erosion Can OccurPain and Swelling With Joint MotionInflammatory Joints From Tumorous, Hard,
Small Particles
Bladder Irritation From Infected Urine Results Kidneys Pyelonephritisin Frequency and Urgency of Urination
ChillsEnlarged Kidney May be FeltFeverFlank Pain and TendernessNauseaOnset RapidVomiting
Affected Kidney May Stop Functioning` Urinary Calculi Temporarily
Abdominal DistentionDischarge of Bloody UreaExcruciating Intermittent Pain Originating at
Flank or In Kidney AreaFrequency of UrinationNauseaPain Radiating Across Abdomen, Region of
Genitalia, or Inner ThighVomiting
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
11
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Flatulence Liver Acute CholecystitisLiver Edge is TenderNauseaPain
Epigastric and Radiating Pain to the Back isFrequent
Often Occurs at Night or Early MorningReaches a Plateau and Remains ConstantLocalized to Right Upper Quadrant of
AbdomenUpper Quandrant Musculature Often Rigid and
TenderSlight TemperatureVomiting
Fever With Chills CholangitisColickyIntermittent PainJaundiceUpper Right Abdominal Pain
Acne Chronic HepatitisFatigueFluid RetentionJaundice, SometimesLiver Biopsy Essential for DiagnosisLiver EnlargementLoss of AppetiteMalaisePersisted for at Least 6 MonthsPigmented Skin PatchesSystemic "Immune" Manifestations
Abnormal or Absent MensesArthralgiaLoss of HemoglobinKidney InflmmationPulmonary FibrosisUlcerative Colitis
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
12
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Dull Right Upper Quadrant Discomfort, Nonviral Inflammatory Conditions of the LiverAlso May Be Aggravated by Alcohol OrCertain Positions
Enlargement of LiverPain With Percussion Over Lower Rib CagePatient is : Obviously Seriously Ill Toxic WastedJaundice May Occur LaterVaried Other Symptoms Depending Upon the
Exact Nature of Infection, and Sites Affected
Abdominal Pain Lower Small Gut Regional Enteritis, Crohn's DiseaseAnemiaBlood and Mucus in StoolsCramps, With No Rest at NightChronic Diarrhea and Intestinal InflammationDefecation UrgencyFeces May be Hard and Dry, With 10 to 20
Bowel Movements Per DayFeces May be Watery and Contain Pus, Blood
and MucusHigh FeverIncrease in Abdominal MassLoss of AppetiteMalaiseMild Lower Abdominal CrampsSimulates Acute AppendicitisUlceration in PatchesWeight Loss
Abnormal Respiratory Sounds Lungs AlveolitisFever and ChillsLabored BreathingLoss of AppetiteVomiting
Abnormal Respiratory Sounds Hypersensitivity PneumonitisAllergy Reaction to various Materials and
OrganismsMay Have Fatigue, Productive Cough, and
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
13
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Weight Loss From Loss of Appetite
Enlarged Adenoidal Tissue Lymphatics Adenoid HyperplasiaHyponasal Voice PossibleMouth Breathing PossibleObstruction of Eustacian Tubes May Occur
Resulting in Recurrent, Acute, Chronicor Secretory Ear Problem
Primarily in ChildrenPus Forming or Running in Nostril Possible
Fever (May Vary from High to Low, Lymphoma; Hodgkin's Disease Intermittently)
Diminution of Bone Density May OccurImmediate Pain From Drinking AlcoholIntense ItchingLymph Node EnlargementNight SweatsOther Complications Depending on Organs
Affected, and Nature of Co-factors.Weight Loss
Anemia May Develop Lymphoma; Non-Hodgkin's DiseaseGastric Involvement May Simulate Gastro-
intestinal CarcinomaLymph Swelling May Affect Other OrgansMalabsorption May OccurRubbery Lymph Nodes, Discrete and Later
Become MattedTonsils Usually Affected
Decrease in Blood Platelets SpleenomegalyDeficiency in LeukocytesDiminution of HemoglobinEnlargement of SpleenOther Symptoms Depending Upon Underlying
Disease
Acutely Ill Meninges Acute Meningitis or Meningeal IrritationConfused, Irrational, ExcitedFever
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
14
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
MalaisePrecedes Sore Throat or Respiratory InfectionRecent, Severe, Generalized Headache Which
is Constant and Radiates Down NeckStiff NeckVomitingWhen in Sitting Posture or When Lying With
Thigh Flexed Upon Abdomen, Leg CannotBe Completely Extended
Cranial Nerve Palsies From Invasive From Syphilis, Tuberculosis, and Cryptococcosis and Others.Delirium or Confusion OrganismsDull to Severe Headaches Which Are
Generalized Over the CrownHistory of Symphilis or Tuberculosis.
Changes in Appearance of Iris IritisFrontal or Supraorbital HeadachesIncreased Intraocular Tension and Errors of
RefractionModerate or Severe PainPain Frequently Worse After Use of Eyes and
Pain in Eyes
Aphasia MeingomasConvulsionsLocalized, Generalized or Intermittent
HeadachesMental ChangesMild to Severe HeadachesParalysisSlow Progressive Weakness Developing on
One SideVisual Field ChangesVomiting
Mild, Burning Headache Osteitis Deformans; Paget's DiseaseConstant to Intermittant Headache Which is
Localized to GeneralizedHistory of Increasing Skull SizePain in Back and Limbs
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
15
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Pain Radiating Down NeckTender Skull With Evidence of Compression
of Brain and Cranial Nerves
May Be Associated With Various Diseases Multiple Organs Or AmyloidosisSyptoms Are Non-Specific Depending Upon Systems
Organ Or System Affected
Deficiency in Intrinsic Factor Anemia, PerniciousGradually Increasing Size of Red CorpusclesLowered Color Index of BloodMany Other Signs and SymptomsUsually Deficient Supply of Hydrochloric AcidVarious Gastrointestinal Problems
Abdominal Pain CandidiasisAbnormal Hormone ResponseAllergic ReactionsBloating and GasBronchial Infections and PneumoniaCardiovascular System Problems: Palpitations,
Rapid Pulse Rate, Pounding HeartCentral Nervous System Problems: Headaches,
Poor Brain Function, Poor Short-TermMemory, Fuzzy Thinking
Damage to Red and White Blood CellsDepressionEnzyme DestructionFatigueGastrointestinal Problems: Bloating and Gas,
Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Gastritis, GastricUlcers, Constipation
Genitorurinary System Problems: Vaginitis(Recurring) Frequent Urination, Lack ofBladder Control, Itchy Rashesm UrinaryInfections (Recurring)
May Mimic Many Other Diseases IncludingRheumatoid Arthritis
Musculoskeletal System Problems: MuscleWeakness, Leg Pains, Muscle Stiffness, SlowCoordination
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
16
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Rectal ItchingRespiratory Problems: Sore Throat, Sore Mouth
Sinus Infections, Bronchial Infections andPneumonia
Severe Pre-Menstrual Symptoms (PMS)Weight Gain
A Spectrum of Disorders Varying From Acute Chronic HepatitisHepatitis to Cirrohosis
Can Affect Nearly Any System, With VaryingSigns and Symptoms
Enlargement of SpleenNonspecific Malaise, Loss of Appetite and
FatigueJaundice
Symptoms Varying Depending Upon CystsLocation of Obstruction of Ducts, orParasitic Infection
Every Organ and System In Body Can Be Food Allergies and Chemical SensitivitiesAffected, Thus Mimicking Many Diseases,Including Rheumatoid Disease
If the Brain is Affected, Then There Can BeChanges In CirculationChanges In PerceptionFatigueHallucinationHeadachesIncoordinationInability to ConcentrateLocalized Swelling and Increased Pressure
In SkullLoss of Consciousness and Convulsions May
OccurMemory LapseUncontrollable Sleepiness
Common At Ages 1-3 Juvenile Arthritis; Still's DiseaseCan Occur Any Time But
Uncommon Before Six Months of Age
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
17
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Enlargement of Spleen and Lymph GlandsOften Present
Eye InflammationFeverInterferes With GrowthRashRheumatoid Factor in 75 to 80% of PatientsTends to Affect Large Joints
Fever PolymyositisInflammatory and Degenerative Changes in
Skin PossibleInflammatory and Degenerative Changes in
MusclesMuscle AtrophyPainful Muscles PossibleSkin RashSymptoms Vary Greatly From Person to Person
Destruction and Deformity of Joints Rheumatoid ArthritisHeated JointsLethargy and DepressionMay Affect Every Body Tissue, Presenting
With Many Different Symptoms WithDiffering Names
Increasing Number of Painful JointsJoint TendernessSwelling of Joints
Multisystem Condition of Skin and Mucous SarcoidosisMembranes
Symptoms May Be Absent, Slight or GreatDepending on Site Involved
Symptom Vary Greatly According to Organ orSystem Involved
May Be Mild or Cause Early Death SclerodermaVascular Abnormalities in the Skin, Joint
Structures and Internal OrgansSymptom Vary Greatly According to Organ or
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
18
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
System Involved
Dryness of All Mucous Membranes From Sjogren's Syndrome; Mikulicz's DiseaseDeficient Secretion of Glands
Characteristic Butterfly Redness of Cheek Skin Systemic Lupus ErythematosusFever and General DiscomfortFrequent Hair LossFrequent Renal InvolvementJoint Pain Quite PossibleMay Become FatalOther Parts of Body May Be AffectedSkin Lesions May OccurTissue Changes Into a Dry, Amorphous Mass
Resembling Cheese
Begins With Local Tumor or Neoplasm In- Wegener's Granulomatosisflammation of Upper and Lower RespiratoryMucosa Which Progresses Into GeneralizedDead and Tumorous Vasculor Cells
Can Occur At Any AgeCoughing, or Spitting of BloodFever and MalaiseInflammation of the Lining of Lung PossibleInflammatory Skin Lesions and Pulmonary
Lesions, Vasculitis and Kidney SymptomsAppear in a Few Weeks From FirstSymptoms
Loss of AppetiteMay Progress to Kidney ImpairmentMen Affected Twice as Often as WomenMigratory Joint AchesResembles an Infectious ProcessRunning Ear PossibleSevere Discharge of Thin Nasal Mucus, In-
flammation of Sinuses, Nasal UlcerationsWith Secondary Bacterial Infection
Weight Loss
Abdominal Pain Whipple's DiseaseChest Pain
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
19
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
CoughingDeficiency in BloodDiarrheaIncreased Skin PigmentationJoint SymptomsUncommon Illness, Mostly With Males Ages
30 to 60Severe Intestinal MalabsorptionSymptom Vary Greatly According to Organ or
System InvolvedWeight Loss
Any Fibromuscular Tissue May be Involved, Muscles Fibrositis; Fibromyositis; Myositis; FibromyalgiaBut Most Frequent Are Low Back,Neck, Shoulders, Thorax and Thighs
Inflammation of Fibrous Connective TissueComponents of Muscles, Joints, TendonsLigaments, and Other "White" ConnectiveTissues.
Intermittent Spasm of Neck Muscles CausesRotation and Tilting of Head
May Appear Spontaneously Within a Few Daysor Weeks, or May Become Chronic
May Exist with Other Connective TissueDiseases
May Recur at Frequent IntervalsOnset of Pain is Often Sudden and Aggravated
by MovementPains Can be Brought on by Trauma, Exposure
to Dampness and Cold and RheumaticTenderness Often Localized
Problems
Pain In Nerve or Radiating Along a Nerve to Nerves Arthralgiaa Joint
Can Develop Into Complete Paralysis in Hours Bell's PalsyCannot Close Eyes in Severe CasesInvolved Side Flat and ExpresionlessMay Affect Salivation, Taste and Tears
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
20
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
May Result in Abnormally Acute Sense ofHearing or Sensitiveness to Sound
Pain Behind Ear May Precede Facial WeaknessSudden Onset of Facial Paralysis
Can Be Chronic Muscular Atrophy, as Well As Carpal Tunnel SyndromeOther Permanent Damage
Weakness in Thumb OppositionWrist Pain, (Joint) With Abnormal Burning or
Prickling Sensation Radiating From Palm ofHand
Abnormal or Missing Sensation in Extremeties, Multiple SclerosisTrunk, or One Side of Face
Difficulty in Bladder ControlMild Emotional DisturbancesMinor Gait DisturbancesNumerous Other Symptoms Depending Upon
Location of Nerve ProblemsSeeing DoubleSlight Stiffness or Unusual Fatigability of LimbVertigoVisual Disturbances, Such as Partial Blindess
and Pain in One EyeWeakness or Clumsiness of Leg or Hand
May Involve Muscular Weakness in Hands, Muscular AtrophiesFace and Legs
May Involve Chewing, Swallowing and Talking,and Can Affect Sensory Signals
Symptoms Vary According to Portion of theNervous System Affected
Facial Expression Becomes Fixed, When Full- Parkinsonismblown. Smooth Muscles Almost Immobile
Fascial Skin Often GreasyEyes UnblinkingMouth Slightly Open, Often Drooling at CornersMuscular Rigidity and TremorOccurs in Middle-Aged and ElderlyProgresses Slowly
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
21
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Slowness and Poverty of Purposeful MovementSluggishness of Mental Responses
Bouts May be Brief, but Successive Bouts Trigeminal NeuralgiaMay Incapacitate
Pain is IntensePain Often Set Off By Touching a Trigger Point
When Chewing or Brushing Teeth
Nasal Discharge and Obstruction Nose and Throat RhinitisSwelling of Nasal Mucous Membrane
Depending Upon Source or Cause, Any One or Eustachian SalpingitisCombination of:
Diminished HearingFeeling of Fullness or Pressure in Ear
Constant or IntermittentMild Excruciating PainTinnitusVertigo
Allergy or Infection Adenoid Hyperplasia, or See Any Condition Related To LymphaticsEnlarged Adenoid for Tonsil Enlargement.Obstructed Eustachian TubesPossible Breathing by MouthPossible Hyponasal VoicePossible Pus Forming or Running in NostrilPossible Running Ear
Abnormalities May Result in Death, Ovum Fetal Deformities; AbortionsDysfunctioning or Observable Defects Before, During or After Birth
Blood Pressure May Be Reduced Pancreas PancreatitisCan Be Massive Gastrointestinal BleedingCardiovascular Shock May OccurClammy SkinDiscoloration of Skin at Flanks and UmbilicusFever of 38 to 39 C (100 to 100F) and Chills
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
22
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Hypocalcemia May OccurMovement and Respiration May Aggravate
PainNausea and VomitingPain Begins, Usually, in Upper Quadrant,
Radiating to the Back, Steadily Increasing, toReach a Maximum in A Few Minutes orHours, Then Steadies
Pulse Rate May RiseSevere Abdominal Pain
Accelerating Atherosclerosis and Nerve Maturity Diabetes; Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes; DiabetesDisease Mellitus
High Blood Glucose Level in Blood and UrineInsulin Shock That May Result in ComaThickened CapillariesKetosis (Ketoacidotic)Blood Pressure Low, Pulse Weak and RapidBreath Will Have Acetone OdorDry MouthEyeballs SoftFrequent Abdominal PainHunger AbsentInsufficient InsulinMay Be Infection and FeverMay Be Preceded by Surgery or IllnessPhysical Exam Presents With Extreme IllnessRespiration Exaggerated, Air HungryOnset is Gradual by DaysSkin Dry and FlushedThirst IntenseVomitingInsulin ShockBlood Pressure Full and BoundingEyeballs NormalFeverIllness May be AbsentMay Have Drooling MouthNo Abdominal PainOccasional HungerOnset More Gradual
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
23
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Respiration Normal or ShallowThirst AbsentMoist, Pale SkinPhysicial Exam Presents Weak AppearanceVomiting Rare
Dryness of Mucous Membranes in Throat Salivary & Tear Glands Sjogren's Syndrome; SICCA SyndromeSalivary Glands, Upper Respiratory TractSweat Glands, and Stomach Glands
Often Accompanies other Rheumatoid Diseases
Partial or Complete Loss of Hair Skin Alopecia
Tumor Occurring in Covering of Skin and CarcinomaMucous Membranes
Arthralgias Are Common Cutaneous Lupus ErythematosusDiscolored Spots or Stains and Plaques in SkinExposure to Sunlight Often Precedes
Appearance of LesionsHair Follicle PluggingInitially Lesions are Round and Scaling 5 to 10
Milimeters in DiameterLesions Appear Most Frequently on Cheek,
Nose, Scalp and External Auditory Canal andEarlobes
Lesions May Persist or Recur for YearsLesions May Be Generalized Over Upper
Portion of Trunk and ExtremitiesMore Common in FemalesMucous Membrane Involvement UnusualMay Result in Permanent Loss of HairReduction in Leukocytes is FrequentScaly SkinSymptoms Similar to Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus With SomeSystemic Manifestations With Some
Associated With Other Diseases; Rash or Erythemas; see Erythemas Nodosa; Sarcoidosis; Ulcerative Colitis Redness of Skin With and Without Nodules
Congested Capillaries
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
24
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Hair Growth is Not Altered Psoriasis; Psoriatic ArthritisLesions Heal Without ScarringMay Be Precipitated by Trauma, Severe Sun-
burn, Irritation, Topical Medications andOther Conditions
Nails, Eyebrows and Other Body Parts May BeAffected; Nails May Resemble Fungus In-fection
Often Involves Scalp, Back and ButtocksOnset is Gradual With Chronic Remissions and
Reoccurrences Which Vary in Frequency andDuration
Scaly Red Patches on Skin Over Muscles ThatPerform Extension
Various Shapes and Conditions
May Have Bouts of Abdominal Pain Urticaria; Allergic PurpuraBlood Plasma Leaks Into the Skin and Mucous
MembranesFever and Malaise Often PresentLeakage Into Joints or Viscera With Joint PainOften Follows InfectionRedness of Skin With Rash or HivesSkin LesionsVasculitis Affecting Skin, Joints, Gastro-
intestinal Tract, and Renal Systems
Attacks May Last From a Few Days to Weeks Tendons BursitisWith Multiple Recurrences
Degeneration of Tissue Surrounding JointInflammation of the BursaMay Result From Infection or From Arthritis,
Gout, or Rheumatoid DiseaseSwelling and Redness of JointJoint Pain, Tenderness and Limitation of
Motion
Calcium Deposition May Have Lodged in Tendinitis; Tenosynovitis; GanglionTendon Sheath
Extreme or Repeated Trauma or Strain, or
Presenting Symptoms Part of Body(Usual) Affected Disease Name
25
Rheumatoid Disease: Classified by Symptom
Medical data is for informational purposes only. You should always consult your family physician, or one of our referral physicians prior to treatment.
Excessive ExerciseIrritation and Inflammation Within the Tendon
Sheath of Most Used TendonsMay Have Light to Disabling Pain on
MovementMay Have a Cystic Tumor (Ganglion) on
TendonTenderness May Be Present
Abdominal Distention Upper Gut Celiac DiseaseDepressionIntolerance to Cereals
May Have Attacks of VomitingMay Have Iron DeficiencyMuscle WastingStools Soft, Pale and Malodorous
Esophageal Webs Esophageal WebsDifficulty In Swallowing SolidsMay Develop Iron Deficiency With or Without
AnemiaWebs Disappear With Treatment of Anemia
The Arthritis Trust of America®/Rheumatoid Disease Foundation, 7376 Walker Road, Fairview, TN 37062