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Physical Symptoms:
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Weakness – A general lack of strength, often caused by fatigue, illness, or muscle atrophy.
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Weight loss – Unexplained or significant loss of weight, often associated with conditions like cancer, hyperthyroidism, or gastrointestinal disorders.
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Wheezing – A high-pitched whistling sound when breathing, often associated with asthma or respiratory infections.
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Water retention (Edema) – Swelling caused by excess fluid buildup in tissues, often seen in conditions like heart failure, kidney disease, or pregnancy.
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White spots on nails – Small white marks on the nails, which can sometimes indicate a deficiency in zinc or calcium or may result from trauma to the nail.
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Warts – Small, rough growths on the skin caused by a viral infection, commonly human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Whiplash – Neck pain and stiffness caused by a sudden, forceful movement of the head, often due to car accidents or trauma.
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Walking difficulties (Gait issues) – Problems with walking, such as limping, stumbling, or lack of coordination, which can result from neurological or musculoskeletal issues.
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Wounds that don't heal – Cuts, scrapes, or sores that persist for a long time without healing, often indicating infection, diabetes, or circulation problems.
Mental Symptoms:
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Worry – Persistent anxiety or fear about future events, which can be mild or lead to chronic anxiety disorders.
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Withdrawal – A state of emotional or social isolation, often a sign of depression, trauma, or anxiety.
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Wicked thoughts – Intrusive, morally troubling thoughts, which may appear in conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or anxiety.
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Whimsy – A tendency to act on impulse or in an unpredictable, playful manner, sometimes linked to manic episodes in bipolar disorder.
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Wandering thoughts – A difficulty focusing, with the mind drifting from one thought to another, often related to attention disorders or anxiety.
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Wishful thinking – A mental tendency to believe or hope for an outcome despite it being unlikely, sometimes seen in those struggling with unrealistic expectations.
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World-weariness – A feeling of exhaustion or disillusionment with life, often related to depression, burnout, or existential crisis.
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Wounded self-esteem – Feelings of inadequacy or low self-worth, often leading to depression or self-doubt.
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Wavering confidence – A lack of self-assurance that fluctuates, often seen in conditions like social anxiety or low self-esteem.