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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]]
* [[Numbness]] or lack of [[sensation]], predominantly on the [[hands]], [[arms]], [[feet]] and [[legs]]
* [[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 in the [[elbow]] and [[knee]] areas.
* Enlargement of [[nerves]], followed by [[tenderness]] and/or [[pain]], particularly on the [[elbow]] and [[knee]] areas.
* [[Stuffy nose]].
* [[Nasal congestion]]
* [[Nose bleed]].
* [[Epistaxis]]
* [[Lesions]] of the soles of [[feet]].
* [[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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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]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms appearing in more severe cases include:[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Hansen's Disease (Leprosy) Signs and Symptoms".


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