Definition The common cold generally involves a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. You may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Over 200 viruses can cause a cold. Symptoms The three most frequent symptoms of a cold are: Nasal congestion Runny nose Sneezing Adults and older children with colds generally have a low fever or no fever. Young children, however, often run a fever around 100-102°F. Once you have "caught" a cold, the ...

Definition Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red lesions (papules, pustules, and cysts) to form. These growths are commonly called pimples or "zits." Symptoms Blackheads Crusting of skin eruptions Cysts Pustules Redness around the skin eruptions Scarring of the skin Whiteheads ...

Definition Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Other types of cancer can affect the colon, such as lymphoma, carcinoid tumors,melanoma, and sarcomas. These are rare. In this article, use of the term "colon cancer" refers to colon carcinoma only. Alternative Names Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer-rectum; Adenocarcinoma- colon; Colon -adenocarcinoma Causes, incidence, and risk factors According to the American Cancer ...

Definition Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of theDermacentor andersoni (wood) tick. Symptoms Symptoms of Colorado tick fever start 3 to 6 days after getting the tick bite. A sudden fever continues for 3 days, goes away, then comes back 1 to 3 days later for another few days. Other symptoms include: Excessive sweating Generalized weakness Headache Joint stiffness Nausea and vomiting Occasional rash (may be light-colored) Sensitivity to light ( photophobia) Severe muscle ...

Definition A colorectal polyp is a growth that sticks out of the lining of the colon or rectum. Symptoms There are usually no symptoms. However, the following symptoms may occur: Abdominal pain (rare) Bloody stools Fatigue associated with anemia Rectal bleeding ...

Definition Colon, or colorectal, cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum (end of the colon). Other types of cancer can affect the colon, such as lymphoma, carcinoid tumors,melanoma, and sarcomas. These are rare. In this article, use of the term "colon cancer" refers to colon carcinoma only. Symptoms Many cases of colon cancer have no symptoms. The following symptoms, however, may indicate colon cancer: Abdominal pain ...