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symptom

noun as in sign of illness or problem

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For years, doctors have advised people with AFib and other heart issues to stay away from caffeine, fearing it could worsen symptoms.

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Because the medical establishment didn’t believe there was any acceptable treatment for menopause symptoms, there was little motivation to educate medical students and residents about menopause.

Chronic fatigue syndrome leaves many people completely drained of energy and struggling to think clearly, and their symptoms often worsen after mental or physical exertion -- a reaction known as post-exertional malaise.

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Often referred to as a "silent killer" because it produces no obvious symptoms, hypertension can go unnoticed until it leads to heart attack, stroke, or kidney disease.

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You can log daily symptoms, alongside mood, sleep quality and other factors such as caffeine, stress and supplements.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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