Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Alopecia
A noncongenital process of hair loss, which may progress to partial or complete baldness....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Chills
A sudden sensation of feeling cold....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Generalized lymphadenopathy
A generalized form of lymphadenopathy....
Low-grade fever
Mild fever that does not exceed 38.5 degrees centigrade....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Night sweats
Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....
Palpebral edema
Edema in the region of the eyelids....
Pruritus
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...
Skin nodule
Morphologically similar to a papule, but greater than either 10mm in both width and depth, and most frequently...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease. 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 Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease?
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease?
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease is associated with 13 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Alopecia, Arthralgia, Chills, Fatigue, Generalized lymphadenopathy, Low-grade fever. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease 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 Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.