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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common [[symptoms]] of leprosy include [[hypopigmentation|hypopigmented]], [[anesthetic]], red [[skin lesions]], that are hard to heal, [[nodular]] growths on the [[skin]], [[muscle weakness]] and [[paresthesia]] of the extremities and [[eye]] problems. If left untreated [[blindness]] and [[paralysis]] may occur. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Obtaining an adequate history is essential for the [[diagnosis]] of leprosy. The [[diagnosis]] may be harder to reach in nonendemic countries due to the lower [[prevalence]]. Elements such as international travels and contacts with ill people are very important. Since [[symptoms]] take up to 10 years to develop, this list should be broad in time. Recent [[trauma]] should also be ruled out as a cause of the [[skin lesions]]. | |||
==Common Symptoms== | ==Common Symptoms== | ||
Common [[symptoms]] of leprosy may include:<ref name=CDC>{{cite web | title = Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Signs and Symptoms | url = http://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/symptoms/index.html }}</ref> | Common [[symptoms]] of leprosy may include:<ref name=CDC>{{cite web | title = Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Signs and Symptoms | url = http://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/symptoms/index.html }}</ref> | ||
* [[Skin lesions]] that are lighter than normal [[skin]] color | * Red [[skin lesions]], possibly with granular appearance | ||
** [[Lesions]] have decreased [[sensation]] to [[touch]], [[heat]], or [[pain]] | * [[Skin lesions]] that are lighter than normal [[skin]] color | ||
** [[Lesions]] have decreased [[sensation]] to [[touch]], [[heat]], or [[pain]] | |||
** [[Lesions]] do not heal after several weeks to months | ** [[Lesions]] do not heal after several weeks to months | ||
* Growths in the [[skin]] | * Growths in the [[skin]] | ||
* Thicker or [[dry skin]] | * Thicker or [[dry skin]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Paresthesia]] or lack of [[sensation]], predominantly on the [[hands]], [[Arm|arms]], [[feet]] and [[legs]]. | ||
* [[Muscle weakness]] | * [[Muscle weakness]], predominantly of the [[hands]], [[feet]] and [[eyelids]]. | ||
* [[Eye]] problems, such as [[dry eyes]] and [[corneal abrasion]] | * [[Eye]] problems, such as [[dry eyes]] and [[corneal abrasion]] | ||
* Enlargement of [[nerves]], particularly | * Enlargement of [[nerves]], followed by [[tenderness]] and/or [[pain]], particularly on the [[elbow]] and [[knee]] areas. | ||
* [[ | * [[Nasal congestion]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Epistaxis]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Feet]] lesions | ||
==Less Common Symptoms== | ==Less Common Symptoms== | ||
Less common [[symptoms]] appearing in more severe cases include:<ref name=CDC>{{cite web | title = Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Signs and Symptoms | url = http://www.cdc.gov/leprosy/symptoms/index.html }}</ref> | |||
* Severe [[pain]] | * Severe [[pain]] | ||
* [[Paralysis]], particularly of the [[hands]] and [[feet]] in more severe cases | * [[Paralysis]], particularly of the [[hands]] and [[feet]] in more severe cases | ||
* [[Blindness]] | * [[Blindness]] | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
[[Category:Tropical disease]] | [[Category:Tropical disease]] | ||
[[Category:Leprosy]] | [[Category:Leprosy]] | ||
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[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Neglected diseases]] | [[Category:Neglected diseases]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: João André Alves Silva, M.D. [2]
Overview
Common symptoms of leprosy include hypopigmented, anesthetic, red skin lesions, that are hard to heal, nodular growths on the skin, muscle weakness and paresthesia of the extremities and eye problems. If left untreated blindness and paralysis may occur.
History
Obtaining an adequate history is essential for the diagnosis of leprosy. The diagnosis may be harder to reach in nonendemic countries due to the lower prevalence. Elements such as international travels and contacts with ill people are very important. Since symptoms take up to 10 years to develop, this list should be broad in time. Recent trauma should also be ruled out as a cause of the skin lesions.
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of leprosy may include:[1]
- Red skin lesions, possibly with granular appearance
- Skin lesions that are lighter than normal skin color
- Growths in the skin
- Thicker or dry skin
- Paresthesia or lack of sensation, predominantly on the hands, arms, feet and legs.
- Muscle weakness, predominantly of the hands, feet and eyelids.
- Eye problems, such as dry eyes and corneal abrasion
- Enlargement of nerves, followed by tenderness and/or pain, particularly on the elbow and knee areas.
- Nasal congestion
- Epistaxis
- Feet lesions
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms appearing in more severe cases include:[1]