African trypanosomiasis

African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Category: General

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Medications

Drugs labeled for African trypanosomiasis

1 medication ingredients list an association with african trypanosomiasis in current FDA labeling.

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Symptoms

Symptoms associated with African trypanosomiasis

The following symptoms have been associated with African trypanosomiasis in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.

Alopecia

A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....

Integument

Anxiety

Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...

Neurological

Arthralgia

Joint pain....

General

Diarrhea

Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....

Digestive

Diplopia

Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...

Ophthalmic

Excessive daytime somnolence

A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....

Neurological

Fatigue

A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....

General

Headache

Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....

Neurological

Hemiparesis

Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...

Neurological

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...

Neurological

Jaundice

Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...

Dermatologic, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, Integument

Muscle weakness

Reduced strength of muscles....

General

Nausea

A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....

Digestive

Paresthesia

Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....

Neurological

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....

Cardiovascular, Immunologic

Periodic fever

Episodic fever that recurs at regular intervals....

Metabolic

Pruritus

Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...

Dermatologic, Integument

Reduced consciousness

Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....

Neurological

Seizure

A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...

Neurological

Tremor

An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....

Neurological

Urinary incontinence

Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....

Genitourinary

Vomiting

Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...

Digestive

Weight loss

Reduction of total body weight....

Growth

Tests

Tests used to investigate African trypanosomiasis

Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating African trypanosomiasis. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.

CBC with Differential

Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...

Sample: Blood

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...

Sample: Blood

Urinalysis

Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....

Sample: Urine

Related conditions

Conditions with overlapping symptoms

These conditions share symptoms with African trypanosomiasis, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is African trypanosomiasis?

African trypanosomiasis is a health condition described in medical literature. African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

What are the symptoms of African trypanosomiasis?

African trypanosomiasis is associated with 23 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Anxiety, Arthralgia, Diarrhea, Diplopia, Excessive daytime somnolence. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.

How is African trypanosomiasis diagnosed or investigated?

A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with African trypanosomiasis include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.

Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?

No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have African trypanosomiasis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.

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