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    As of: January 2018

  • Symptoms
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Night sweat
  • Skin rash and itchiness
  • Open skin wounds
  • Diarrhoea
  • Vomiting
  • Sleep difficulties, fears and pain
  • Further symptoms
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Here we provide information about the symptoms of the most important infectious diseases. It is important to treat these quickly. This protects your health and prevents other people from becoming infected.

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If you have any symptoms or are not feeling well, contact Medic-Help.

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Coughing can be an indication of different illnesses. In most cases it is related to a cold. Sometimes it is an indication of an infectious disease.

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Go to Medic-Help if you are suffering from regular or strong coughs, or for a prolonged period, or cough with phlegm.

Coughing can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Tuberculosis

Measles

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If body temperature is higher than normal, this is referred to as fever. It can be an indication of different illnesses.

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If you have fever, go to Medic-Help.

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If your child has fever, react quickly and go to Medic-Help.

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Drink enough water or tea in small quantities and avoid strenuous physical activity.

Fever can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Tuberculosis

Chickenpox

Measles

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It is normal to sweat a lot during hot summer nights. This is also the case if the bedroom is excessively heated. However, if you sweat profusely during the night at normal room temperature, this can be an indication of an infectious disease.

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If you have fever in addition to night sweat and are losing weight, go to Medic-Help.

Night sweat can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Tuberculosis

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In the case of skin rash, red spots or bubbles often appear on the skin, or the skin is very dry and flaky, or it is very itchy. This can be an indication of an infectious disease.

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If you have skin rash or itchiness, go to Medic-Help.

Skin rash and itchiness can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Scabies

Chickenpox

Measles

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Cuts, grazes or bites can injure the skin and result in open wounds. Wounds that do not heal well require special attention.

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If you have open skin wounds, go to Medic-Help.

Open skin wounds are often the result of injuries. If they do not heal well, this can be an indication of:

Diphtheria

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If you have a bowel movement more than three times a day, or if your stool is runny, this is referred to as diarrhoea. It can be an indication of an infectious disease.

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If you have diarrhoea, go to Medic-Help.

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Drink enough water or tea in small quantities.

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Wash your hands regularly with soap in order to avoid infecting others.

Diarrhoea can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Gastro-enteritis

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Vomiting can be an indication of different illnesses. Vomiting can also be an indication of an infectious disease.

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If you are vomiting, go to Medic-Help.

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Drink enough water or tea in small quantities.

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Wash your hands regularly with soap in order to avoid infecting others.

Vomiting can be an indication of different illnesses. It can indicate, among other things:

Gastro-enteritis

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If you are having difficulties with sleeping over a period of several nights or have unexplained fears, this can be an indication of mental suffering. The same goes for pain which has no visible cause.

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If you are not sleeping well or have inexplicable pain, contact Medic-Help.

Sleeping difficulties, unexplained fears or inexplicable pain can be an indication of different illnesses. They can indicate, among other things:

Emotional / mental suffering

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On this page you will mainly find information concerning the most important infectious diseases.

Of course, many more symptoms exist. If you are feeling ill and have a health-related question, go to Medic-Help.

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