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==Common Symptoms== | ==Common Symptoms== | ||
Common [[symptoms]] of leprosy may include: | Common [[symptoms]] of leprosy may include: | ||
* [[Skin lesions]] that are lighter than normal [[skin]] color | * [[Skin lesions]] that are lighter than normal [[skin]] color. | ||
** Lesions have decreased sensation to touch, heat, or pain | ** 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 | ||
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* [[Numbness]] or lack of [[sensation]], predominantly on the [[hands]], [[arms]], [[feet]] and [[legs]] | * [[Numbness]] or lack of [[sensation]], predominantly on the [[hands]], [[arms]], [[feet]] and [[legs]] | ||
* [[Muscle weakness]] | * [[Muscle weakness]] | ||
* [[Eye]] problems, such as dry eyes and corneal abrasion. | |||
* Enlargement of nerves, particularly in the elbow and knee areas. | |||
* [[Stuffy nose]]. | |||
* [[Nose bleed]]. | |||
* Lesions of the soles of feet. | |||
Eye problems | |||
==Less Common Symptoms== | ==Less Common Symptoms== | ||
* 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 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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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
History
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of leprosy may include:
- Skin lesions that are lighter than normal skin color.
- Growths in the skin
- Thicker or dry skin
- Numbness or lack of sensation, predominantly on the hands, arms, feet and legs
- Muscle weakness
- Eye problems, such as dry eyes and corneal abrasion.
- Enlargement of nerves, particularly in the elbow and knee areas.
- Stuffy nose.
- Nose bleed.
- Lesions of the soles of feet.