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Swollen fingers in the morning can occur for several reasons, including fluid retention, inflammation, and underlying medical conditions. Understanding the potential causes can help in managing and alleviating the swelling.

Elbow pain while twisting your arm typically comes from overused tendons (as in tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow) or a pinched nerve. Either condition can cause discomfort during arm movement or rotation.

Right-side chest pain is most often due to non-heart issues such as lung or chest wall problems, including pleuritic pain, hyperventilation syndrome, or a condition like Mondor’s disease.

Excess saliva on one side of the mouth can happen when one salivary gland or its control system acts differently than the other, causing more saliva to be produced or not cleared well.

A broken ankle often causes more severe pain, swelling, and inability to bear weight compared to a sprained ankle, which might show less severe symptoms.

Chest pain when breathing can be caused by various factors, including muscle pain, respiratory issues, or other underlying conditions. Muscle pain, particularly from the chest wall or intercostal muscles, can indeed cause discomfort when taking deep breaths or coughing.

A whole body tingling sensation might be caused by nerve problems like peripheral neuropathy, which can result from conditions such as diabetes or kidney issues, vitamin deficiencies, chemical exposure, and it is diagnosed with a careful exam and tests that check how well your nerves work.

An abdominal lump during pregnancy can be caused by benign tumors like abdominal wall desmoid tumors, cysts related to maternal or fetal tissues, or other soft tissue masses. If you notice a lump, it’s important to have it evaluated by your healthcare provider.

Toenail pain often occurs because of ingrown toenails, nail infections, or injuries. Relieving the pain involves proper nail care, home remedies like warm soaks, and sometimes professional treatment.

Tight chest muscles can pull your shoulders forward, leading to a rounded-shoulder posture.

A TENS machine is used by placing small pads on your skin near the lower back or pelvic area to help ease overactive bladder symptoms by relaxing the nerves that control the bladder.

Stomach pain with fever and without diarrhea may suggest infection of an organ other than the intestines. However, diarrhea can be absent in early phases of an intestinal infection.

Tingling all over your body when trying to sleep can happen when your nerves send mixed signals, and it may be linked to conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, vitamin B12 deficiency, or electrolyte imbalances.

A feeling of drooling on one side of your mouth may be caused by uneven saliva control due to nerve or muscle issues that affect one side more than the other.

If the fingertips of the hands or feet appear purple and circulation seems poor, several illnesses could be considered. The most common conditions include Raynaud's phenomenon, acrocyanosis, and other vascular or systemic disorders. Understanding these potential causes is important for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Pleuritic chest pain is different from other types because it usually worsens with breathing or movement, and it is typically sharp and well-localized.

Yes, it is possible for a period to be 7 days late without other pregnancy symptoms and still be a sign of early pregnancy.

If you think your water broke but aren’t having contractions, you should contact your healthcare provider right away for an evaluation.

Lower left abdominal pain can be caused by many things, including gut issues, issues with the ovaries, or other conditions.

Knee pain on stairs can be caused by issues like patellofemoral pain syndrome or knee osteoarthritis, which affect the joint and how it moves when you use stairs.

Keeping your eyes clean, using warm compresses, and following your doctor’s advice can help reduce excess eye mucus.

Frequent numbness in your back could be a sign of a nerve-related issue. It’s important to get a medical evaluation to understand what might be causing it and to find the best treatment plan.

There is no strong evidence that pregnant women have specific food cravings solely because they are carrying a boy. Food cravings during pregnancy seem to be more about individual taste, hormonal changes, and personal experiences.

It is not uncommon for the lower back to hurt during a fever due to the body’s inflammatory response to infection and sometimes due to infection in the back itself.

Continuous headaches lasting for several days can be caused by a variety of factors, including tension-type headaches, migraines, medication overuse, and more serious underlying conditions. Understanding these potential causes is essential for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Limited elbow movement can occur when the joint becomes stiff from previous injuries, scar tissue, or arthritis.

A broken ankle and a sprain can both cause pain and swelling, but a broken ankle might have more severe pain and difficulty moving the foot. It's important to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

Double voiding is a technique where you urinate, wait a little, and then try to go again to help empty your bladder completely.

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

Saliva dripping from the side of your mouth can happen when too much saliva is made or when you have trouble swallowing it, which is often seen with certain nerve or muscle problems.