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High prolactin symptoms include breast enlargement, irregular periods, irritability, and a low sex drive. Prolactin is a hormone thepituitary glandproduces that stimulateslactation(breast milk production). It is also involved in the development ofmammary glands, regulating themenstrual cyclein females, andproducing spermin males. Alessandro Contadini / Getty Images This article discusses high prolactin levels. It explains high prolactin symptoms and causes in females and males. It also goes over the diagnostic process for hyperprolactinemia and treatment options....

Symptoms of Huntingtons disease involve motor and cognitive skills. After they begin, the effects gradually worsen. Huntingtons disease is fatal, usually resulting in death due to complications within 20 years after diagnosis. Theresa Chiechi / Verywell Or the symptoms could be unexpected if you are unaware of your disease risk. You may benefit from medical attention and treatment. Complications/Sub-Group Indications Complications can be a significant issue with Huntingtons disease. The dementia and movement impairments lead to issues likemalnutrition, physical injuries, and infections....

When yourthyroid glandis overactive (hyperthyroidism) and produces too much hormone, your body’s metabolism speeds up. Frequent Symptoms Most people with hyperthyroidism experience one or more of the following symptoms. Irregular heart rhythms (calledarrhythmias) and high blood pressure may also occur with anoveractive thyroid gland. © Verywell, 2018 Lung Shortness of breath, especially with exercise, is common in older people with hyperthyroidism. While this increase in metabolism may initially energize people, eventually they become fatigued as the body tires out....

Hyperventilation syndromeis a nonmedical cause of shortness of breath. It is very scary but not life-threatening. It can be hard to tell hyperventilation syndrome apart from othercauses of shortness of breath. Science Photo Library / Getty Images If there is any doubt about the cause of difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately. Basically, that means there is some sort of behavioral or emotional reason for the hyperventilation. In most cases, hyperventilation goes hand-in-hand with anxiety or panic disorders....

It most commonly occurs from overuse or an injury. Faultybiomechanics, or when parts of the body are not properly aligned, can also contribute. With more severe injuries, an IT band can tear. Verywell / Alexandra Gordon It attaches on the outside of the shin bone, ortibia, just below theknee joint. The band works with your thigh muscles to provide stability to the outside of the knee during movement. This article will explain the symptoms and causes of IT band syndrome....

Symptoms ofleft-sided heart failurecan include chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, and leg swelling. They can be similar to other medical conditions and, early on, even go unnoticed. This article discusses the two types of left-sided heart failure, and what some of the symptoms are. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images It also looks at the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of this common heart condition. The right ventricle sends blood to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen....

Supersizer / Getty Images Severe hypotension can occur as a result of shock, a serious medical emergency. Without treatment, the effects of shock progressively get worse very quickly and can even be fatal. This article takes a closer look at the symptoms of low blood pressure. Supersizer / Getty Images It explains why some people with hypotension experience neck pain, along with when to see a healthcare provider. Frequent Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure Hypotension often causes similar effects, regardless of the cause....

Low estrogen symptoms include changes to your period, headaches, moodiness, and hot flashes. Other signs include dry skin, difficulty concentrating, breast tenderness, and vaginal dryness. Estrogenis a hormone responsible for maintaining vaginal blood flow and lubrication. Nicky Lloyd / Getty Images It thickens the lining of theuterusduring the menstrual cycle and preserves bone density. Low estrogen can happen across life stages. ensure you are up to date on yourPap smeartest, which checks for cervical cancer....

Meningitisis an infection of the protective cover around the brain called themeninges. This article will go over the signs and symptoms of meningitis. You will also learn how to spot the complications of the infection. © Verywell, 2018 There are also other symptoms of meningitis. Many of them are also common in other kinds of infections. Some meningitis symptoms start early on in the infection while others take longer to show up....

The average age for naturally-occurring menopause is 51, with the typical range being between 40 and 54. Though every person will experience this differently, some menopause symptoms are more common than others. There are also symptoms that go beyond undesirable and are considered serious concerns. Highwaystarz-Photography / Getty Images The following are symptoms that are commonly reported. It may be longer between periods, shorter between periods, or a combination of the two....

A cough and respiratory symptoms are less likely with viral infections such as mono. The lack of these symptoms can help differentiate mononucleosis from other infections with similar symptoms. Mononucleosissometimes known as the “kissing disease"is due to theEpstein-Barr virus (EBV). © Verywell, 2018 EBV is most common during childhood when it produces few, if any, symptoms. In adolescents, teens, and young adults, EBV can cause symptoms that can last for weeks....

Some people do not have symptoms at all in the early stage of the disease. This is referred to as being asymptomatic. Usually, people with myeloma do not have every possible symptom. Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell The most common symptom of multiple myeloma is bone pain, usually experienced in the lower back and ribs. However, excessive uric acid production is usually a minor contributor to the kidney insufficiency often seen in myeloma....

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that severely disrupts the bodys sleeping and waking cycles. It is characterized by extreme daytime drowsiness. Frequent Symptoms While narcolepsy is a chronic condition, it doesnt get worse as you age. Theresa Chiechi / Verywell The most common symptoms seen in narcolepsy cases result from disruptions in the bodys sleeping and wake cycles. It arises regardless of how much sleep a person gets. These are short periods in which the desire to sleep comes on quickly and is insatiable....