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Symptoms Beginning With V
7 symptoms in this guide begin with the letter V. Every name links to a plain-language page covering what the symptom can feel like, the conditions it can be associated with, its red flags, and what a clinician may do.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W
| Symptom | Category | What it can feel like |
|---|---|---|
| Vaginal discharge | Women's Health | Vaginal discharge is the fluid produced by the vagina and cervix that keeps the tissues healthy; its amount and consistency vary across the cycle and are normally clear… |
| Vaginal dryness | Women's Health | Vaginal dryness means the vaginal tissues produce less natural moisture and become thinner and less elastic — causing dryness, soreness, itching, stinging on passing… |
| Vaginal itching | Women's Health | Vaginal and vulval itching is itching of the external genital skin and vagina, often with soreness, burning or discharge. The skin here is thin and reactive, and the… |
| Vertigo | Brain & Nerves | Vertigo is the false sensation that you or the room is spinning or tilting. Brief spinning triggered by rolling over in bed or looking up is the signature of BPPV —… |
| Vomiting | Digestive | Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach through the mouth. Most episodes come with stomach bugs and settle within a day or two; the main risks are dehydration… |
| Vomiting blood | Digestive | Vomiting blood — fresh red blood, or dark material like coffee grounds — means bleeding somewhere in the gullet, stomach or upper bowel. It is always an emergency… |
| Vomiting in children | Children | Vomiting in children means forceful bringing up of stomach contents — different from the effortless posseting of babies. It is usually a stomach bug, but the assessment… |
Please note: This page is educational information about a symptom. A symptom alone cannot diagnose any condition, and the causes listed here are possibilities, not a diagnosis. If you are worried about a symptom — especially one that is new, severe, getting worse or not going away — please see your own clinician, who can examine you and arrange tests. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.