Lassa fever
Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Lassa fever
The following symptoms have been associated with Lassa fever in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Abnormal bleeding
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Asthenia
A state characterized by a feeling of weakness and loss of strength leading to a generalized weakness of the b...
Back pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
Diarrhea
Abnormally increased frequency (usually defined as three or more) loose or watery bowel movements a day....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Dyspnea
Difficult or labored breathing. Dyspnea is a subjective feeling only the patient can rate, e.g., on a Borg sca...
Facial edema
Information about Facial edema....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Hearing impairment
A decreased magnitude of the sensory perception of sound....
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 and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Tests used to investigate Lassa fever
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Lassa fever. 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 Lassa fever?
Lassa fever is a health condition described in medical literature. Lassa fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Lassa fever?
Lassa fever is associated with 18 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Abnormal bleeding, Arthralgia, Asthenia, Back pain, Chest pain. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Lassa fever diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Lassa fever 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 Lassa fever, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.