Legionnaires disease
Legionnaires disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Legionnaires disease
The following symptoms have been associated with Legionnaires disease 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...
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
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....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....
Hypotension
Low Blood Pressure, vascular hypotension....
Jaundice
Yellow pigmentation of the skin due to bilirubin, which in turn is the result of increased bilirubin concentra...
Migraine
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Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Recurrent pharyngitis
Increased susceptibility to pharyngitis, as manifested by recurrent episodes of pharyngeal infection that are ...
Reduced consciousness
Abnormally diminished level of attention, responsiveness, or wakefulness....
Tests used to investigate Legionnaires disease
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Legionnaires 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....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legionnaires disease?
Legionnaires disease is a health condition described in medical literature. Legionnaires disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Legionnaires disease?
Legionnaires disease is associated with 18 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Chest pain, Cough, Diarrhea, Fatigue. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Legionnaires disease diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Legionnaires 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 Legionnaires disease, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.