Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Chikungunya
The following symptoms have been associated with Chikungunya in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abnormal bleeding
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Chills
A sudden sensation of feeling cold....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose....
Facial edema
Information about Facial edema....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Gingival bleeding
Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Joint swelling
Information about Joint swelling....
Knee pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Pedal edema
An abnormal accumulation of excess fluid in the lower extremity resulting in swelling of the feet and extendin...
Pruritus
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Shoulder pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Tests used to investigate Chikungunya
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Chikungunya. 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 Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a health condition described in medical literature. Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is associated with 21 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abnormal bleeding, Arthralgia, Chills, Depression, Diarrhea, Epistaxis. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Chikungunya diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Chikungunya 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 Chikungunya, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.