Clinical Symptoms (Self-Reported)

The tables and graphs on this page represent the summary of results for self-reported clinical symptoms collected via the Health Questionnaire as part of the C8 Health Project.  Please note that symptoms were self reported by participants and were not independently verified with medical records or by a health care professional.  Limited information about the characteristics of the self-reported symptoms, such as severity, duration, or history, was collected.  Inferences about population health or associations based on these self-reported symptoms should be made cautiously. 

All graphs and tables were prepared by the WVU School of Medicine and are copyrighted.

Self-Reported Clinical Symptoms

Symptoms of the Circulatory System

• Chest Pain While at Rest (106 KB)
• Chest Pain with Exertion (106 KB)
• Chest Tightness (106 KB)
• Heart Palpitations or Rapid Heart Action (106 KB)
• Heart Races or Speeds Up (106 KB)
• Heart Skips a Beat (106 KB)
• Nose Bleeds (106 KB)
• Pain or Burning in Chest (94 KB)
• Swollen Feet or Ankles (105 KB)

Symptoms of the Digestive System

• Abdominal Pain (106 KB)
• Blood in Stool (106 KB)
• Constipation (105 KB)
• Diarrhea (106 KB)
• Difficulty Swallowing (105 KB)
• Heart Burn (106 KB)
• Hemorrhoids (105 KB)
• Indigestion (106 KB)
• Nausea (40 KB)
• Pain, Burning or a Sour Taste at the Back of Mouth (106 KB)
• Shortness of Breath (106 KB)
• Stomach Swells or is Bloated (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Genitourinary System

• Poor Bladder Control (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue

• Joint Pain (105 KB)
• Muscle Weakness (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Respiratory System

• Cold or Flu (106 KB)
• Cough with Bloody Mucus (106 KB)
• Cough with Mucus (107 KB)
• Dry Cough (106 KB)
• Dryness of Mouth, Nose or Throat (106 KB)
• Sore Throat (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

• Hair Loss (Other Than Male Baldness) (105 KB)
• Skin Rash (106 KB)
• Skin Redness, Excessive Dryness or Itching (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Nervous System

• Blurred Vision (105 KB)
• Dizziness (106 KB)
• Eye Irritation (106 KB)
• Headaches (106 KB)
• Lack of Concentration (106 KB)
• Lightheadedness (106 KB)
• Long-term Memory Loss (106 KB)
• Loss of Balance (105 KB)
• Loss of Consciousness (105 KB)
• Reduced Sense of Smell (106 KB)
• See Dark Spots (106 KB)
• Short-Term Memory Loss (106 KB)
• Spots in Front of Eyes Before or During a Headache (133 KB)
• Weakness in Legs (106 KB)

Symptoms of the Endocrine, Nutritional or Metabolic Systems

• Loss of Appetite (106 KB)
• Weight – Recent Weight Gain (69 KB)
• Weight – Recent Weight Loss (69 KB)

Mental and Behavioral Symptoms

• Extreme Fatigue (106 KB)
• Insomnia – Cannot Get to Sleep (106 KB)
• Insomnia – Only Sleep for a Few Hours / Cannot Get Extended Sleep (105 KB)
• Insomnia – Wake Up Frequently / Fitful Sleep (106 KB)
• Instability of Mood (Mood Swings) (106 KB)
• Irritability (106 KB)
• Somnolence (Unusual Need for Sleep) (105 KB)