Q fever
Q fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Drugs labeled for Q fever
4 medication ingredients list an association with q fever in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Q fever
The following symptoms have been associated with Q fever in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Cough
A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation....
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....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
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....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
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....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Night sweats
Occurrence of excessive sweating during sleep....
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac-like covering around the heart (pericardium)....
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Q fever
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Q 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 Q fever?
Q fever is a health condition described in medical literature. Q fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Q fever?
Q fever is associated with 16 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Arthralgia, Cough, Depression, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Q fever diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Q 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 Q fever, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.