Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with Leptospirosis
The following symptoms have been associated with Leptospirosis 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....
Chills
A sudden sensation of feeling cold....
Conjunctival hyperemia
Dilatation of the blood vessels of the conjunctiva leading to a red appearance of the sclera....
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....
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....
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...
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)....
Retinal hemorrhage
Bleeding located within the retina. Retinal hemorrhages range from the smallest dot and blot hemorrhage to mas...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Tests used to investigate Leptospirosis
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Leptospirosis. 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 Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is a health condition described in medical literature. Leptospirosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis is associated with 16 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Arthralgia, Chills, Conjunctival hyperemia, Cough, Diarrhea. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Leptospirosis diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Leptospirosis 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 Leptospirosis, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.