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Health Conditions
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Cystic Fibrosis
What are the symptoms?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is associated with a wide variety of symptoms that affect many normal functions of the body. The main organ systems affected by CF include the gastrointestinal, respiratory, sweat gland, reproductive, hematologic (blood), and bone/joint systems. Even though general symptoms are common among individuals with CF, the number and severity of symptoms may vary from patient to patient.
General symptoms of CF include:
- Gastrointestinal system
- Bowel blockage
- Diarrhea
- Foul-smelling stools
- Stomach cramping and pain
- Vomiting
- Respiratory system
- Coughing or wheezing
- Nasal growths (polyps)
- Repeated respiratory infections (ie. pneumonia or bronchitis)
- Thick mucus and sputum
- Reproductive system
- Hematologic system
- Anemia (decrease in number or composition of blood cells)
- Bleeding disorders (inability to clot)
- Bone/Joint system
- Arthritis
- Chronic bone/joint pain
- Decreased ability to grow
- Osteoporosis
- Miscellaneous
- Clubbing (enlargement and swelling of the fingertips and toes)
- Liver damage
- Salty skin and sweat
- Weight loss
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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