The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Cysticercosis may include:
List of 28 Cysticercosis Symptoms
Note that Cysticercosis symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Cysticercosis signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Signs and symptoms will depend on the location and number of cysticerci in your body.
Cysticerci in the muscles:
Cysticerci in the muscles generally do not cause symptoms. However, you may be able to feel lumps under your skin.
Cysticerci in the eyes:
Although rare, cysticerci may float in the eye and cause blurry or disturbed vision. Infection in the eyes may cause swelling or detachment of the retina.
Neurocysticercosis (cysticerci in the brain, spinal cord):
(Source: excerpt from Cysticercosis: DPD)Symptoms of neurocysticercosis depend upon where and how many cysticerci (often called lesions) are found in the brain. Seizures, and headaches are the most common symptoms. However, confusion, lack of attention to people and surroundings, difficulty with balance, swelling of the brain (called hydrocephalus) may also occur. Death can occur suddenly with heavy infections.
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Cysticercosis article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
These general reference articles may be related to medical signs and symptoms of disease in general:
The phrase "signs of Cysticercosis" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Cysticercosis that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Cysticercosis" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Cysticercosis.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Cysticercosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Cysticercosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Cysticercosis signs or Cysticercosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Cysticercosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Cysticercosis symptoms.
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