African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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Drugs labeled for African trypanosomiasis
1 medication ingredients list an association with african trypanosomiasis in current FDA labeling.
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....
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision...
Excessive daytime somnolence
A state of abnormally strong desire for sleep during the daytime....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete ...
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Jaundice
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Nausea
A sensation of unease in the stomach together with an urge to vomit....
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Periodic fever
Episodic fever that recurs at regular intervals....
Pruritus
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...
Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement about a joint axis....
Urinary incontinence
Loss of the ability to control the urinary bladder leading to involuntary urination....
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
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...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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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.