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Pus in an ingrown toenail means there is an infection. It should be managed carefully with cleaning, soaking, and sometimes treatments like antibiotics or professional drainage if needed.

Some home remedies might help with an infected fingernail, but they often work best when used along with good hygiene and sometimes doctor advice if the infection worsens.

Self-harm often follows a cycle that starts with strong, overwhelming feelings, followed by an urge to hurt oneself, a brief sense of relief after self-harming, and then feelings of shame or guilt that can lead back to more self-harm.

Numbness in the abdominal area can come from issues with the nerves in the belly, such as nerve entrapment (called ACNES), or from problems like diabetic peripheral neuropathy, where nerves are damaged.

Tingling in your upper back may be caused by irritation or damage to a nerve, such as the dorsal scapular nerve or a nerve root from the cervical spine.

Numbness in your left breast might happen when nerves in the area are affected by treatments like surgery or chemotherapy, or sometimes by the cancer itself.

Sore fingernails can be caused by trauma, dryness or brittleness, and sometimes infection. Proper nail care, gentle moisturizing, and avoiding harsh chemicals can help ease the discomfort.

Pain in the lower right abdomen during orgasm may be caused by conditions such as endometriosis or other disorders. Medical evaluation is recommended if pain continues.

Pain under your fingernail can happen from small injuries, infections, or pressure on the nail. A doctor’s checkup is advised if the pain does not go away.

Pain under your thumbnail without a visible injury can be caused by subtle nail bed problems, like retronychia or a hidden small injury, that aren’t obvious from the outside.

Severe pain on the left side of your belly can come from many causes. Any severe pain that does not go away should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Your lower left belly might feel weird for a number of reasons, and one common cause is a condition called diverticular disease. Other causes like gas or muscle strain can also lead to unusual feelings in that area.

If you find a small lump between your scrotum and anus, it is important to have it checked by a healthcare professional to be sure it is harmless.

If you find a bump near your anus, it is best to get it checked by a healthcare provider to know what it is, especially if it is painful, changes size, or is accompanied by other symptoms.

If you experience upper right abdominal pain, monitor your symptoms carefully and seek medical attention—especially if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

If you find a lump between your vulva and anus, it is important to have it evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine its cause and decide whether treatment is needed.

If your child has stomach pain with a fever but no diarrhea, it's important to watch them closely and talk to your doctor to make sure they get the right care.

If you have an infected cuticle, start by taking steps at home to clean and care for the area, but if it worsens, see a doctor.

There are different tools you can use at home such as nail clippers, nail files, polyethylene nail braces, antibiotic creams, and bandages to manage an ingrown toenail.

Surgery is recommended for ingrown toenails when home care and non-surgical treatments haven’t helped, and while the procedure is done with local anesthesia, there may be some discomfort during recovery.

Seek medical attention for upper right abdominal pain if it becomes severe, worsens over time, or is accompanied by symptoms like fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or difficulty breathing. These symptoms require urgent medical evaluation.

See a doctor for an ingrown toenail if home care does not improve your symptoms, especially when you see signs of infection like increased redness, swelling, or pus, or if the pain becomes severe.

Seek medical help if your abdominal pain is severe, persists for several hours, or is accompanied by significant symptoms such as fever or vomiting.

Seek medical attention for upper left abdominal pain if it's severe, persistent, or accompanied by concerning symptoms such as fever, dizziness, or difficulty breathing.

Bloody mucus can be caused by infection or irritation, but sometimes it may signal a more serious condition. It’s important to monitor the situation and get medical help if the bleeding continues or worsens.

Your left testicle pain could be due to several reasons, such as a twist in the blood supply (torsion), an enlarged vein (varicocele), or other causes. Seeing a doctor can help figure out the exact cause.

Sudden, sharp pain under your right rib cage when breathing may be related to muscle strain or inflammation, but it can also be a sign more serious conditions like a blood clot in the lungs.

Yellow mucus discharge from your anus without stool can happen when the lining of your rectum or anus is irritated or inflamed and may need further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

Itchy bumps on the scrotum can be caused by different skin conditions like scabies, dermatitis, and fungal infections such as tinea cruris.

Sour-smelling poop occurs when acids produced by gut bacteria alter its normal smell. This typically happens due to changes in your diet or the bacterial balance in your digestive system.