Decreased Sex Drive in Men: Is Your Low Libido Just Normal?

October 4, 2009

libidoA decreased sex drive (libido) in men is often a symptom of conditions like low testosterone related to aging, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Decreased Libido in Women: A Symptom or Side Effect?

October 2, 2009

libidoA decreased sex drive (low libido) in women is often a symptom age-related hormonal imbalances, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like decreased sex drive, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Cold Hands and Feet: Symptoms or Side Effects?

October 1, 2009

Cold hands and feet are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as low thyroid hormone, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like cold hands and feet, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Bone Fractures: Symptoms or Side Effects?

October 1, 2009

bone-factureBone fractures are often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as osteoporosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bone fractures, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Insomnia and Depression: Symptoms or Side Effects?

October 1, 2009

insomnia-depressionInsomnia and depression are often symptoms that show up in the same conditions like PTSD, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.

Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like insomnia and depression, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

Shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms of conditions like respiratory disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Skin Rashes: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

rashSkin rashes are often symptoms of conditions like allergies, eczema or poison ivy, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like skin rashes, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Personality Changes and Headaches: What’s Causing It?

September 26, 2009

vision-loss-dizzy-confusionPersonality changes and headaches (together) are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Lyme disease or depression, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like personality changes and headaches, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Jaundice: Yellowing of the Skin and Eyes

September 26, 2009

Jaundice is often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as hepatitis, but could also be a side effect associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like jaundice, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Bleeding and Bruising Easily: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 26, 2009

Bruising and bleeding are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as hemophilia, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like bleeding and bruising easily, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Metallic Taste in Mouth: Symptom or Side Effect?

September 23, 2009

A metallic taste in your mouth is often a symptom of conditions or diseases such as gum disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like metallic taste in your mouth, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Tendon / Ligament Injuries and Tendonitis: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 23, 2009

Tendons and LigamentsTendon and ligament injuries and tendonitis are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as, or caused by lifestyle or workplace activities, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as Levaquin. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Tendonitis, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.

Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Constipation: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 17, 2009

abdominal-painAbdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation are often symptoms of conditions or illnesses such as food poisoning, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.

Below is a list of illnesses and conditions associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Heart Palpitations, Slow Heart Rate, Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 17, 2009

Checking for a pulseHeart palpitations, slow heart rate, and low blood pressure are often symptoms of diseases or conditions like hormonal changes or Sleep apnea, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like heart palpitations, slow heart rate, and low blood pressure, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Numbness, Tingling in the Arms and Hands, Weakness, and Loss of Balance

September 11, 2009

numb-handsNumbness and tingling in the arms and hands, muscle weakness, pain in the fingers and toes, and loss of balance are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as peripheral neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency, or a medical problem that is secondary to other conditions such as diabetes and vitamin deficiencies. These could also be side effects associated with certain pharmaceutical drugs.

Rapid Breathing, Confusion, and Lethargy: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 11, 2009

rapid-breathingRapid breathing, confusion, and lethargy are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as anxiety or metabolic acidosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Metabolic acidosis itself can be a side effect of some medications such as Zonegran. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like rapid breathing, confusion, and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Loss of Vision, Weakness, Confusion: Symptoms or Side Effects?

September 11, 2009

vision-loss-dizzy-confusionVision problems, speech problems, weakness, loss of coordination, confusion and personality changes are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) or stoke, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. PML itself can be a side effect of the drug Raptiva.

Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension

September 4, 2009

cardiomyopathy-cerebralvascular-pulmonary-hypertensionCardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cerebrovascular Disorders are often symptoms of conditions or diseases like Lupus or chronic liver disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as Xoliar and Vioxx. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.

Suicidal Thoughts and Rage: What are Causing Your Symptoms of Side Effects

September 4, 2009

anger-depressionSuicidal thoughts and Rage are often symptoms of conditions like clinical depression, and bipolar disorder. Since everyone handles depression differently, the symptoms of this disease manifest in different ways. Extreme anger is a common – but often ignored – symptom of depression, especially in men.

Causes and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning

August 26, 2009

lead paintLead poisoning should be a thing of the past, but recently there have been hundreds of children’s toys recalled for their high lead content. Most of these toys are made in China. In the past, lead paint was the most common source of lead poisoning in children. Although children are at the greatest risk, adults can suffer from lead poisoning as well.

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