Symptoms of Weil's Disease

What Are The Symptoms of Weil’s Disease?

Weil’s Disease occurs as a result of infection by the Leptospira bacteria and so its early stage is called Leptospirosis; the symptoms of which can be highly variable. These symptoms usually present themselves within a few days of exposure, but in some cases may not be noticed or become prevalent until several weeks after the initial infection.

In most cases of Leptospirosis the symptoms are fairly mild and might include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Aching muscles
• Coughing
• Nausea and vomiting
• A loss of appetite

If the infection develops into Weil’s Disease, the further symptoms usually develop a few days after the initial symptoms have passed, and these depend on which of the body’s organs the infection has affected.

If the bacteria infect your heart, liver or kidneys you may experience symptoms including:

• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Weight loss
• Swollen hands, feet or ankles
• Swelling of the liver
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty with urination
• Increased heartbeat
• Jaundice

In some cases the bacteria can affect the brain, and in these situations symptoms might include:

• Drowsiness
• Confusion
• Neck pain
• Hallucinations
• Aggressive behaviour
• Seizures
• Light aversion
• Limited ability to control body movements
• Limited speech
• Vomiting and nausea

In some cases the infection might spread to the lungs, in which case symptoms might include:

• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing
• Coughing up blood
• A very high fever

As the range of symptoms is incredibly broad, it is imperative that if you feel you might have been infected by the bacteria, either as a result of your job or through any other type of activity, you should visit your doctor and explain your concerns. There is a variety of tests that can be performed in order to correctly diagnose the condition and treat it appropriately, and the sooner it is treated, the more likely you are to make a full recovery.

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