Symptom

Our symptom guide is designed to be a useful resource where you can read about various diseases and ailments, symptoms and recommendations for when and where you may need to seek care. Here you will find a comprehensive symptom guide with information and facts about common diseases, medical conditions and health problems. We describe common symptoms, possible causes, how conditions are diagnosed and when it may be important to seek care. The guide contains information about symptoms from several medical areas – for example, cardiovascular diseases, hormonal diseases, infections, neurological conditions and problems from the stomach, intestines, joints and muscles. The goal is to make it easier to understand what different symptoms may be due to and what examinations, tests or treatments may be relevant. The information is medically reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current knowledge in healthcare. If you experience symptoms or are concerned about your health, you should always contact healthcare for an individual medical assessment.

Autoimmune diseases

MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

A guide to Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, causes, and the importance of early diagnosis

Myelitis (Spinal Cord Inflammation)

Spinal Cord Inflammation – Symptoms of Inflammation in the Spinal Cord

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

Bechterew's disease – It is a type of inflammatory back pain characterized by chronic stiffness and discomfort in the spine and pelvic joints

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing the autoimmune condition SLE

Hashimoto's disease

Perniciös anemi

Anemia caused by B12 malabsorption – from early signs to effective care

Sjögren's syndrome

Understanding dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and how the condition is diagnosed

Cardiovascular diseases

Anemia

Anemia refers to a deficiency in red blood cells and is commonly known as blood deficiency

blowing sound

A heart murmur (cardiac murmur) reflects changes in blood flow and can range from a harmless physiological sound to a clinical sign of underlying heart conditions

Dyslipidemia

Hyperlipidemia – elevated blood lipid levels, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis

Iron deficiency

Iron deficiency anemia or low ferritin – the body's iron stores are depleted, preventing the blood from transporting oxygen effectively

Hyperlipidemia

High blood fats or hyperlipoproteinemia – a collective term for disorders in the body’s lipid metabolism where the concentration of fats in the blood is too high

Aortic aneurysm

Aortic aneurysm is a silent but potentially life-threatening dilation of the body's largest blood vessel.

Myocarditis

Myocarditis – Inflammation of the heart muscle

Tachycardia

Racing heart and high resting heart rate – when should you seek medical care?

AV block

Atrioventricular block

Bradycardia

Slow Heart Rate – also known as sinus bradycardia or slow pulse

Atherosclerosis

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia – the medical term for elevated potassium levels in the blood

Heart attack

Myocardial infarction – is a medical emergency involving an acute blockage of the heart's oxygen supply

hemochromatosis

"Bronze diabetes" – the body stores dangerous amounts of iron in the organs

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs when the heart's natural pacemaker is disrupted

Stroke

Stroke Symptoms – Recognize the Signs and the FAST Test

Polycythemia

Overproduction of red blood cells

Low blood pressure

Hypotension – the pressure in the body's arteries is lower than normal, which can lead to a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain during changes in position

High blood pressure

Hypertension – high blood pressure means that the blood presses harder than normal against the vessel walls

Vascular spasm

Angina pectoris – angina involves a temporary lack of oxygen to the heart

Heart failure

Heart failure – the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs for oxygen and nutrients

Palpitation

Palpitations – the experience of the heart beating faster, stronger, or more irregularly than usual

Cardiac fibrillation

Symptoms of heart fibrillation – also known as Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) or Atrial Flutter

blood clots

Thrombosis – is a solid mass of blood that blocks circulation

Childhood diseases

Respiratory syncytial virus

Understanding RSV symptoms in children and adults and how to prevent infection during peak season

Chicken Pox

To understanding symptoms, immunity, and how to treat chickenpox at home

Scarlet fever

The signs of scarlet fever and prevent the spread of infection

Croup

Croup infection – barking cough and labored breathing

Colic

Understanding and managing inconsolable crying in your newborn

Jaundice

Understanding and identifying neonatal jaundice

Eye diseases & eye conditions

Eye stye

Dry eyes – what can I do about dry, irritated eyes?

Watery eyes

Blepharitis (eyelid inflammation)

Eye infection (conjunctivitis)

Cataracts

Green cataract (glaucoma)

Gynecological

PMS – Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome – understanding your body's hormones and finding balance in everyday life

Amenorrhea

Primary, Secondary, and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea – Why Your Period Disappears and How to Restore Balance

Irregular periods – causes and symptoms

Everything you need to know about hormonal balance, the menstrual cycle, and factors affecting your period

Fibroids

A comprehensive guide to understanding benign uterine tumors and your treatment options

Endometriosis

An in-depth look at how endometriosis affects the body and the available paths to relief

Hormonal diseases

Hydrocefalus

Vattenskalle

Turner syndrome

A congenital chromosomal abnormality (X-monosomy) affecting growth and development in females

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma

Rare hormone-producing tumors that can cause severe stress symptoms

Thyroid inflammation

Inflammation of the thyroid gland – also known as Thyroiditis

Hypothyroidism

When your metabolism slows down – Understanding underactive thyroid (myxedema)

Goitre

Thyroid enlargement – a condition that can affect both the appearance of the neck and vital functions like swallowing and breathing

Testosterone deficiency

Hypogonadism – the body does not produce sufficient amounts of the hormone testosterone, which affects the body's vitality and balance

Addison's disease

Primary adrenal insufficiency – a chronic hormonal deficiency that affects the body's stress response and electrolyte balance

PCOS – polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – a hormonal disorder affecting ovulation and metabolism

Primary hyperparathyroidism

Overactive parathyroid glands that disrupt the body's mineral balance

Prolactinoma

A prolactinoma is a benign (non-cancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland in the brain that secretes excess prolactin, disrupting the body's natural hormonal balance

hyperthyroidism

Thyrotoxicosis - a hormonal imbalance caused by an overactive thyroid gland

Diabetes type 2

High blood sugar

Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes refers to the body's inability to properly regulate blood glucose via the hormone insulin

Diabetes typ 1

Characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin due to an immune system response

Graves disease

Toxic Diffuse Goiter – condition where the thyroid becomes overactive due to an autoimmune response

Infection

Influenza

"seasonal flu" – a contagious viral infection of the respiratory system

Cold and infection

A cold, medically known as acute nasopharyngitis or an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI)

Pneumonia

Pneumonia – occurs when the tissue in one or both lungs becomes inflamed, often due to an infection, making breathing difficult

TBE (tick borne encephalitis)

Tick-Borne Encephalitis – a viral infection transmitted by ticks that can lead to serious inflammation of the brain and spine

Lyme disease

Lyme borreliosis – typically appear after a tick bite and can range from localized skin rashes to neurological issues

Glandular fever

Infectious mononucleosis – an infection of the white blood cells that triggers a strong immune response

Blood poisoning (Sepsis)

A critical condition where an infection triggers a dangerous chain reaction throughout the body

Mycoplasma

Atypical pneumonia in respiratory cases – an infection caused by tiny, adaptable bacteria affecting the respiratory or urogenital systems

Herpes

Herpes Simplex – herpes symptoms typically manifest as painful blisters and sores

Leukocytosis

Elevated White Blood Cell Count (WBC) – Understanding the body's immune response

Joints, muscles and bones

Herniated disc

ruptured disc – occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through the casing, irritating nearby nerves

Spinal stenosis

Spinal narrowing – A narrowing of the spinal canal causing nerve compression

Artros

Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Facet Joint Osteoarthritis

facet syndrome or spinal arthritis – refers to the gradual wear and tear of the spine's small joints, leading to pain and restricted movement

Gout

Bilateral foraminal stenosis

The narrowing of the spinal nerve outlets affecting both sides of a specific spinal level simultaneously

Heel spur

Muscle tear

Pulled muscle – A muscle strain involves partial or complete damage to the muscle tissue

Shoulder Impingement

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome – when compressed tissues lead to shoulder pain and reduced mobility

Rhabdomyolysis

The acute destruction of striated muscle cells – It is sometimes colloquially associated with "exertional heatstroke" or "crush syndrome" depending on the cause

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Median nerve compression – a condition where pressure builds up in the narrow passage of the wrist, affecting nerve function and hand strength

Cruciate Ligament Injury

ACL or PCL tear – is a stretch or rupture of the stabilizing bands within the knee

Meniscus Injury

meniscus tear – involves damage to the knee's shock-absorbing cartilage, impacting both mobility and stability

Bone Infection

Osteomyelitis – occurs when microorganisms trigger inflammation that can damage bone tissue and restrict blood flow within the bone

Runner's Knee

ITBS – Runner's knee refers to irritation of the tendon on the lateral side of the knee

Sacroiliitis

SI joint inflammation – the clinical term for inflammation in the sacroiliac joints.

Vertebral Compression Fracture

Spinal compression fracture – a vertebral compression occurs when the vertebral body collapses under pressure

Scoliosis

Understanding scoliosis – also known as spinal curvature or lateral deviation of the spine

Rhabdomyolysis

Serious condition in which muscle tissue breaks down rapidly and can lead to kidney damage and systemic complications

Myalgia

Muscle pain, stiffness or severe tenderness that can give rise to both acute and chronic conditions

Sarcopenia

Condition in which muscle mass, strength, and physical function gradually decline as a result of aging, lifestyle, and biological changes

Frozen shoulder

Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a condition in which the shoulder joint capsule becomes inflamed and stiff, which severely limits mobility.

Rotator cuff tear

A shoulder injury where one or more tendons in the shoulder's rotator cuff tear, affecting strength, mobility, and stability

EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome)

Spondylarthrosis

Osteoarthritis of the joints of the spine which can cause pain and stiffness

Hydrops in the knee – Causes, symptoms and what fluid in the knee joint means

Hydrops in the knee – what does fluid in the knee joint mean?

Tendinosis

Chronic tendon injury due to overload

Fibromyalgia

"Chronic Widespread Pain (CWP) syndrome" – Heightened pain sensitivity

Restless Legs Syndrome

Willis-Ekbom Disease – is a condition causing uncomfortable sensations and an irresistible urge to move the legs, primarily during periods of inactivity

Osteoporosis

Brittle bone disease - a condition where bones become porous and fragile

Kidneys

Chronic kidney disease

Polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)

Cyst kidneys

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephrosclerosis

Atherosclerosis in the kidneys

Alport syndrome

Cystinosis

Kidney failure

Liver

Gallstones

Gilberts syndrome

Cirrhosis

Jaundice in adults

Fatty liver

Mental Health

Utmattningssyndrom

Bulimia

Postpartum depression

Depression

Sleeping problems

Stress

Hypochondria (Health Anxiety)

Worry and anxiety

Gambling addiction

Panic disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Mouth & Throat

Aphthous ulcers

Scarlet fever in adults

Bacterial infection

Streptococcus

Salivary stone

Sialolith - Salivary gland stone

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis

Swollen tonsils

Enlarged tonsils – what it means and how it is treated

Neurological conditions

Polyneuropathy

Alzheimer’s disease

Dementia

Sciatica

Peripheral neuropathy

Vascular Dementia

Other symptoms

Eye stye

B vitamin deficiency

D vitamin deficiency

Overweight and obesity

Migraine

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Obesitas

Hyponatremia

Vitamin A deficiency

Pregnancy

Bleeding during pregnancy

A guide to early and late bleeding, symptoms, and emergency signs

Preeclampsia

Understanding and Identifying Signs of Preeclampsia During Pregnancy

Miscarriage

Understanding your body's signals and when to seek medical care for pregnancy loss

Contraction

How to distinguish between practice contractions and early labor

Placental detachment

A comprehensive guide to recognizing symptoms and understanding emergency care for placental abruption

Stomach and bowel

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Heartburn

Gastric ulcer

Peptic ulcer

Crohn's Disease

Symptoms - Allergy

food allergy

Symptoms of food allergy – everything you need to know about the body's reactions

Hundallergi

canine allergy symptoms and how your immune system reacts.

Grass allergy

Grass Pollen Allergy: Symptoms and Relief

Milk allergy

Milk protein allergy – from early signs to a safe everyday life

Tumor diseases

Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate cancer

Essential thrombocythemia (ET)

Myelofibros (MF)

Lymphoma (Lymph Node Cancer)

Brain Tumor

Urologi

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Prostatic hyperplasia

Spermatocyst

Spermatocele

Epididymitis

Epididymitis - Inflammation of the epididymis that can cause pain and swelling in the scrotum

Hydrocele

Hydrocele in the scrotum – Fluid accumulation around the testicle that can cause swelling in the scrotum

Erectile dysfunction - impotence

Kidney stone

Testicular cancer

Prostatitis

Pyelonephritis

Urinary tract infection