Upper abdominal pain is the most common symptom of both acute and chronic pancreatitis. The pain is centralized and is continuous. Most patients typically say that it radiates to the back. Many say it is worse when they lie down but is relieved when sitting up. Within an hour of beginning, the pain is usually at its worst and often lasts for hours (or in some cases, for days). Occasionally there is nausea and vomiting to go along with this pain. See similar questions...

Inflammation of the pancreas and pancreatic problems in general are notoriously difficult to diagnose. So, I really wanted to know what the signs and symptoms of the disease were. Why is it so difficult to diagnose and how can diagnosis be improved? I realized that many pancreatitus sufferers have a very difficult time in the early stages of their condition. Dealing with the uncertainty and with some medical carers who just think you are either alcoholic or on drugs can be very frustrating. See similar questions...

Your experience of endometriosis is unique to you. Symptoms can start very shortly after your first period or show up years later. One-third of women diagnosed with endometriosis have no symptoms at all. The remaining two-thirds will experience any number of complaints that may or may not be linked to the menstrual cycle. mentioned, pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. The severity of pain does not appear to be linked exclusively to how severe and extensive your endometriosis is. See similar questions...

The symptoms of IC vary from person to person. Also, one person can have symptoms of IC that change over time. People with IC may have an inflamed and irritated bladder. They may have mild discomfort, pressure, tenderness, or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. The pelvic area is between your navel (belly button) and your thigh. Symptoms also may include feeling like you need to urinate right away, often, or both. See similar questions...

Let your doctor know if you are taking other prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs or herbal supplements. See similar questions...

The signs and symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis) vary from person to person. Most commonly, the affected skin becomes very dry, itchy, red and swollen; sometimes it's cracked, crusty and scaly. Older children usually get the eczema rash behind the knees, inside the elbows, on the sides of the neck, and on the wrists, ankles and hands In adults, eczema usually shows up as rashes on the arms, legs, hands and neck, but any location can be involved See similar questions...

The essential feature of bipolar disorder is recurrent, remitting, cyclical episodes of both mania and depression throughout the course of the illness with one or more manic episodes usually accompanied by one or more major depressive episodes. Most frequently the initial episode that leads to hospitalization is manic. It is essential to understand that this disorder is characterized by different degrees of intensity of the symptoms in either the manic or the depressive stage. See similar questions...

In early stages of hemochromatosis, symptoms are non-specific and mimic a variety of other disease symptoms. Symptoms can include fatigue, palpitations, joint pain, non-specific stomach pain, and impotence, as well as loss of menstruation and infertility. Abnormalities of liver function tests can also occur in the absence of symptoms. See similar questions...

The illness usually begins with a high fever (measured temperature greater than 100.4°F [>38.0°C]). The fever is sometimes associated with chills or other symptoms, including headache, general feeling of discomfort, and body aches. Some people also experience mild respiratory symptoms at the outset. Diarrhea is seen in approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of patients. See similar questions...

A: These vary amongst the different types of ichthyosis. However, they all show the characteristic dry, rough, scaly skin. See similar questions...

Persons with hepatitis A virus infection may not have any signs or symptoms of the disease. Older persons are more likely to have symptoms than children. If symptoms are present, they usually occur abruptly and may include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Symptoms usually last less than 2 months; a few persons are ill for as long as 6 months. See similar questions...

In the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, you might have no symptoms at all, or you might have blurred vision. In the later stages, you develop cloudy vision, blind spots or floaters. See similar questions...