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Research shows that many adults with ADHD report light sensitivity, and while some clues suggest eye factors might play a role, more study is needed to fully understand the connection.

Feeling water drops on your skin might be a sign that your water has broken, but there are other possibilities too, and it is important to check with your doctor for a proper evaluation.

Treatments for a feeling of incomplete defecation include lifestyle changes, medications like laxatives, and therapies such as biofeedback to help the muscles in your bottom work better.

When you purposely starve yourself to cope with feelings or to punish yourself, it can be a form of self-harm. This behavior is very harmful to your body and may be part of an eating disorder.

Some spiritual views suggest that pain on the left side of the body may be a symbol of inner emotional or spiritual imbalance that invites you to reflect and heal, though it is not a substitute for medical evaluation.

A small red bump on your lip is usually not serious. It could be acne, Fordyce spots, cheilitis, or another vascular or inflammatory condition.

Severe pain in your lower abdomen can come from many sources, including issues with reproductive organs or problems with your digestive system.

Saliva leaking from the corners of your mouth can happen when your body makes too much saliva or when you don’t swallow it regularly, often due to muscle control or nerve issues.

Pain between the rib cage can be caused by problems like costochondritis, where the cartilage connecting your ribs becomes inflamed, or by intercostal neuralgia, which is nerve pain in the spaces between your ribs.

Female pelvic pain can arise from a variety of causes, including gynecological, urological, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal issues. Understanding these potential causes is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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.

Knee pain when pressure is applied may be caused by various issues such as inflammation, infection, injury, or swelling of the tissues around the knee, including conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome, arthritis, meniscal injury, or knee effusion.

Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) can sometimes cause eye pain, redness, or inflammation after an injection, and these side effects are usually temporary. It is important to follow your doctor's care and report any unusual eye symptoms.

An ingrown toenail might be infected if you notice redness, swelling, pain, warmth, or pus. It’s important to clean the area, use proper care, and seek medical help if the infection worsens.

Some people do feel detached or "numb" after using marijuana because it can change the way your brain works, and these feelings are a type of depersonalization.

Chest pain radiating down the right arm may indicate a heart problem like a heart attack, though it can also stem from muscle strain or nerve issues.

Sharp, come-and-go pain in your left armpit could be due to nerve irritation, muscle issues, or, in rare cases, a small mass pressing on nerves. These causes may make the pain feel sudden and temporary.

Muscle soreness in the arms is most often due to strenuous exertion, overuse or injuries. Effective treatments include rest, massage, icing, graded return to activity and the use of anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

Ankle sprains and fractures can be hard to tell apart, but fractures often cause more severe pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight, while sprains might allow some movement.

Pain in the shoulder is often due to issues in the joints of the shoulder or neck. Less commonly, right shoulder pain may be caused by diseases of internal organs such as the heart, lungs or gallbladder.

A vagal reaction while on the toilet, often leading to defecation syncope (fainting), is typically caused by straining during bowel movements, which triggers the vagus nerve. This can lead to a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.

Tiny bumps near the corners of the lips could be caused by cold sores, Fordyce spots, or angular cheilitis. Each of these conditions has its own features and may need different care.

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.

Drooling while awake can happen when the body produces extra saliva or when swallowing isn’t working well, often due to neurological problems or side effects from medications.

A constant feeling that you haven’t fully emptied your bowels can be caused by constipation from slow colon movement or a problem with the muscles used during bowel movements.

Pain in the rib cage under the left breast may signal heart problems. However, the pain could also stem from several non-heart-related causes, including musculoskeletal issues, nerve irritation, or problems with nearby organs.

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.

Lower inner knee pain can be caused by inflammation of the bursa (small fluid-filled sac) near the inner knee known as pes anserine bursitis, or by irritation of the saphenous nerve (saphenous neuritis).

Left kidney pain is usually felt in the back and side near your lower ribs, sometimes spreading toward your groin, and it is often linked with urinary or kidney-specific symptoms, unlike muscle or nerve pain.

Izervay is used to slow the progression of geographic atrophy due to age-related macular degeneration.