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Ankle pain can be improved with muscle strengthening exercises specifically designed for the foot and ankle.

Thick white vaginal discharge is often seen with a yeast infection, but it can also occur from normal changes or other types of irritation.

Ingrown toenails usually cause pain along the nail edges, along with redness and swelling, sometimes with pus or warmth if there is an infection.

During pregnancy, about one out of every ten women at term experiences spontaneous rupture of membranes, and around three out of every one hundred pregnancies have a preterm rupture.

Sharp pain in the rectal area during or after a bowel movement can be caused by an anal fissure or enlarged hemorrhoids.

At 6 weeks pregnant, right lower abdominal pain can be caused by several conditions including appendicitis, ovarian cyst complications (such as rupture or torsion), or corpus luteum-related issues. It may also be related to other gastrointestinal or urinary causes.

Numbness in one leg can be caused by a variety of conditions ranging from benign (your leg falling asleep) to serious (stroke).

A bump on your lip that develops rapidly could be due to a cyst that has become infected but could also be an allergic response called angioedema.

In females, left side pain under the ribs can come from issues like slipping rib syndrome, intercostal neuralgia, or even Nutcracker syndrome, which affects blood vessels near the kidney.

Pain on the inner side of the knee can come from a few things, like inflammation of a small fluid sac (pes anserine bursitis), irritation of a nerve (saphenous neuritis), or a small tear in the knee’s inner structures (meniscocapsular separation).

Drooling from one side of the mouth can happen when the muscles or nerves controlling saliva aren’t working evenly, which may be due to medication side effects or a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease.

Depersonalization can last for a few minutes or hours, and for some people, it may go on for days, weeks, or even longer if it becomes a disorder.

Ankle pain is often caused by injuries like sprains, tendon problems, arthritis, or nerve issues. These can result from sports, accidents, or wear and tear over time.

In Chinese medicine, problems that occur only on the left side of the body are seen as signs of an imbalance in your body's energy—or Qi—often reflecting an issue with your yin energy and related internal organs.

Chest pain that spreads to the left arm is most often linked to heart problems, especially a heart attack due to coronary artery disease. You should seek immediate medical care if you have this symptom.

Periodic abdominal pain is commonly caused by issues with the digestive system but other causes are also possible.

A swollen ankle without pain can potentially indicate bursitis, particularly if the swelling is localized around the bursa in the ankle area. However, other conditions can also cause swelling without pain, so it is important to consider additional factors and consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis.

There isn’t one best over-the-counter medicine for overactive bladder, but research suggests that pumpkin seed oil may help improve urinary symptoms.

Elbow pain when bending can be caused by inflammation of the tendons on either side of the joint, nerve compression, or inflammation within the joint itself.

White saliva at the corner of your mouth may indicate that the saliva is becoming thicker or drying out, which can be a sign of irritation or even a yeast infection like Candida that can lead to angular cheilitis.

Yes, white creamy discharge before your period is usually normal, as it is part of the natural changes in your body related to hormones.

Upper left abdominal pain is common and often due to stomach issues. However, there are other causes to consider.

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.

Yes, stress can cause nausea. Psychological factors, including stress and anxiety, can significantly impact the body and lead to physical symptoms such as nausea. Understanding the connection between stress and nausea can help in managing these symptoms effectively.

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.

Water breaking most often happens when you are close to your due date (around 37 weeks or later), but it can also occur earlier in some cases.

When it’s cold outside, one eye might water more because the cold or dry air can irritate that eye, causing extra tears to form.

Painless swelling on the lips could be related to a mucocele (a clogged salivary gland) or an STD like syphilis.

Pain in the ribs on the left side can be caused by several issues such as costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, twelfth rib syndrome, or rib mediated non-cardiac chest pain.

Abdominal pain is a common experience that can occur for lots of reasons, and in many cases, it is not a sign of a serious health problem.