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Chest pain when breathing can be due to conditions affecting your lungs or chest wall, such as inflammation of the lung lining (pleurisy) or musculoskeletal issues like costochondritis, and sometimes may be related to heart problems.

Lying on your left side may change the way your heart, lungs, and stomach are positioned, sometimes causing chest pain due to pressure, reflux, or other noncardiac issues.

Knee pain after running can come from factors like muscle imbalances, stress on the joint, and problems with how the knee moves during running. Simple changes in training, strengthening, and technique may help reduce the pain.

Coughing can strain the muscles and joints in your chest, causing pain on the left side, and it may be made worse by underlying lung issues like bronchiectasis or COPD.

When lying down, you might feel a lump in your lower abdomen due to benign factors such as fat deposits, scar tissue or a small hernia—often related to previous surgery or natural body physiology—that become more noticeable in a relaxed position.

During sit-ups, you may feel a lump in your stomach due to shifts in your abdominal tissues or fat, muscle strain or herniation, or even nerve entrapment such as ACNES, all of which can become more apparent during exercise.

A lump you feel in your stomach when lying down might be due to a hernia, like a Spigelian hernia, or a benign growth such as a lipoma that becomes more noticeable when you change position.

A lump in the middle of your stomach when lying down could be due to an abdominal wall hernia (such as a Spigelian hernia), a localized hematoma, or in rare cases, a vascular issue. It’s important to have it evaluated for a proper diagnosis.

A dull ache in your armpit can be caused by minor issues like muscle tension or nerve irritation and is often not serious, but if it keeps happening or worsens, you should check with a doctor.

Multiple lumps in your stomach fat are often due to lipomas, which are benign, non-cancerous growths of fat tissue. These are usually harmless, though any changes in size or discomfort should be evaluated by a doctor.

Inner knee pain when bending can happen because the tissues and nerves on the inside of the knee get stressed from repeated bending or due to wear and tear, such as in osteoarthritis or saphenous neuritis.

Inner knee pain during sleep is often linked to joint issues like osteoarthritis and poor sleep quality. The pain can worsen at night due to inflammation, joint pressure, and the body’s reduced distractions from discomfort.

Itching inside when you pee may be due to inflammation or irritation in the vaginal or urinary areas, often seen with infections like a yeast infection or a urinary tract infection.

Knee pain during squatting and climbing stairs often happens because these activities put extra pressure on the front of the knee (the patellofemoral area), which can irritate the joint and soft tissues.

Knee pain during squatting and standing up often happens because of extra pressure on the kneecap and surrounding tissues due to how the knee joint moves and muscle forces are applied during these actions.

Knee pain during squatting can happen because the movement puts extra pressure on the knee joint, especially behind the kneecap, which may lead to irritation or strain.

Knee pain when walking down stairs happens because the knee joint, especially the area behind the kneecap, experiences extra pressure during stair descent. This extra stress can cause pain, particularly if there is cartilage wear or joint damage.

Itching in the urethra can happen for several reasons, like an infection or irritation. See a doctor if the itch lasts a long time, hurts when you pee, or if you have extra symptoms like fever or unusual discharge.

Itching at the urethral opening can result from different causes like infections, skin conditions, or irritation, and proper care or a doctor’s exam can help find the right treatment. It is important not to ignore the symptom if it continues or worsens.

Pain at the top of the knee when squatting can happen because the knee’s soft tissues and bones get extra pressure or are not moving the right way during the exercise.

Bladder itchiness can be caused by irritation or infection, and taking steps to keep the area clean and avoiding irritants may help. It's important to speak with a doctor if the symptoms continue.

Itchy skin around the bladder opening can sometimes be from irritation or an infection, and it is important to have it checked if it does not go away.

Swelling in the left lower abdomen can be caused by conditions like diverticular disease or diverticulitis, gas or bloating from digestive issues, constipation, or other changes in the abdominal tissues.

Swelling in your right lower abdomen can be due to inflammation from conditions like appendicitis, enlarged lymph nodes from infection or inflammation, colitis, ovarian cyst or rupture, constipation, or even generalized abdominal bloating that may appear more pronounced in that area.

Itchy urethra in females can be caused by different factors like infections, irritation, or allergic reactions. If the itchiness persists, worsens, or comes with other symptoms, it’s important to see a doctor for evaluation.

An itchy urethra in men can be caused by infections or irritation, and it’s important to get checked by a doctor to know exactly why. You should talk to a healthcare professional if the itching continues, especially if you notice other symptoms.

The left side of your stomach is naturally larger than the right due to normal left-right asymmetry during embryonic gut development.

A larger appearance in the lower left side of the abdomen is typically due to abdominal bloating—often caused by gas, fluid buildup, or changes in bowel habits—which can make one area seem more distended.

An itchy urethra with no discharge in a man can be due to mild inflammation or irritation of the urethra that is not caused by a severe infection. Other possibilities include non-infectious irritants or differences in the natural bacteria living in the urethra that may cause symptoms without forming pus.

Even after having a stent placed, you might still feel chest pain due to factors such as narrowing in other parts of your heart, the stented area becoming narrow again, or other heart or non-heart issues. Talk to a doctor soon if you're still having chest pain.