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A tingling sensation on the left side of the chest can be caused by irritation or injury to nerves in the chest or neck, or referred pain from the cervical spine. Some examples include intercostal neuralgia, cervical angina, and, though rare, problems related to the heart.

An abdominal bulge after a DIEP flap procedure may happen due to weakened abdominal muscles, a separation of the muscle (rectus diastasis), or a small hernia. It’s important to talk with your doctor if you notice such a bulge.

An abdominal lump that comes and goes could be caused by a fluid-filled cyst like a mesenteric pseudocyst, a gas-filled mass, or a benign tumor that changes in size. It’s important to have it checked by a doctor to know exactly what is causing it.

Chest pain when sitting can happen from conditions like pericarditis or costochondritis, and it usually means there is inflammation. It becomes an emergency if the pain is very severe or comes with symptoms like difficulty breathing, pain spreading to your arm or jaw, or feeling faint.

Fingernail discoloration can be caused by fungal infections, certain medications, or even extra pigment, and you should see a doctor if the changes are new, worsening, or associated with other symptoms.

Extreme fatigue before your period is often linked to the natural hormone changes of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or, in some cases, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). These shifts can make you feel very tired, sometimes along with other symptoms like mood swings or sleep problems.

Left-side abdominal pain with diarrhea can be caused by issues in the colon, such as diverticulitis or epiploic appendagitis, and sometimes by infections like giardiasis.

Random nail pain can occur from small injuries to the nail bed or from infections like paronychia. Treatment entails taking care of your nails and protecting them from repeated trauma.

Numbness in the left chest can be caused by issues with nerves or a vitamin B12 deficiency, as well as other conditions affecting nerve signals.

Numbness in the left abdomen may occur when a small nerve is pinched or irritated. This can occur with conditions like cutaneous nerve entrapment syndromes or intercostal neuralgia.

Numbness in the lower right abdomen for males may be linked to nerve issues like ilioinguinal neuralgia or other local nerve irritations. It could also be found alongside conditions such as acute abdomen, where there is irritation or injury to nerves.

Pain around your fingernails can be caused by injuries (like a subungual hematoma) or infections (such as paronychia), and treatment may involve warm soaks, topical medications, or drainage if needed.

In pregnancy, lower right abdominal pain near the hip bone can be related to changes in your muscles and joints or could be a sign of a more serious condition, like appendicitis.

Lower abdominal pain can happen for many reasons, from problems in your intestines or urinary system to issues with muscles or, in females, the reproductive organs.

Pain on the side of your nail can come from an ingrown nail or an infection in the skin beside the nail. Nail care including using warm soaks can help ease the pain.

Pain under your thumbnail is often caused by trauma, like a small injury that leads to a buildup of blood (subungual hematoma), but in some cases, it could be from a growth such as a glomus tumor. Treatment varies from home care for minor injuries to a doctor’s intervention if it’s persistent or very painful.

Severe abdominal pain after eating can be caused by several conditions that affect the stomach, intestines, and nearby organs. The pain typically stems from inflammation or problems like gallstones.

Severe abdominal pain and diarrhea can be caused by infections in your gut, like gastroenteritis, or by other conditions that irritate your intestines.

Stomach cramps, diarrhea, sweating, and fainting can be signs of conditions like low blood sugar after meals, the stomach emptying too quickly, or a vasovagal response.

Stomach pain and diarrhea soon after eating has several possible causes including gastritis (stomach inflammation), infections, and food intolerances.

Stomach pain that comes in waves with diarrhea might be due to an infection in your gut or to diverticular disease, where parts of your colon become inflamed.

Sudden episodes of extreme fatigue during pregnancy can be due to normal hormonal changes, anemia, or more serious conditions. It’s best to talk with your healthcare provider if you feel overly tired or if the fatigue comes on suddenly.

Sudden extreme fatigue and body aches during pregnancy can happen because of normal changes like hormonal shifts and muscle adjustments, but they may also signal issues like anemia or another underlying condition.

Sudden extreme fatigue in a child can be due to simple reasons like not enough sleep or an infection, but it might also signal conditions like anemia or an immune system issue.

Sudden pain under a fingernail is often due to a hidden injury that leads to a small blood collection, called a subungual hematoma, or it may come from an infection around the nail. Monitoring the area and treating the pain at home is often sufficient, but if the pain worsens or other symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted.

The feeling of something blocking during a bowel movement can be caused by hard stool that gets stuck (fecal impaction), a blockage in the intestines (like from a small bowel obstruction), or pressure from a mass in the pelvic area.

Upper stomach pain with diarrhea is most often caused by an infection in your gut, such as gastroenteritis, or can be related to inflammation in the stomach and intestines.

Pain under your fingernail can mean that something is wrong beneath the nail, such as a small injury that has caused blood to pool (subungual hematoma) or, less commonly, a small benign growth like a glomus tumor. It's important to pay attention to the pain and get it checked if it does not get better.

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are conditions related to the formation of diverticula (small pouches) in the colon. While diverticulosis is often asymptomatic, diverticulitis can cause significant discomfort and requires dietary management.

Eating foods low in fiber and not drinking enough water, along with not being active, can make stools hard and hard to pass.