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Treat an infection next to your fingernail by keeping the area clean with warm soaks and applying antibiotic cream, and if the infection worsens, see a doctor for possible drainage or oral antibiotics.

Feeling like needles are poking your back can happen when nerves or muscles get irritated. Special exercises, physical therapy, or sometimes medicines can help ease the pain.

Most research shows that morning sickness tends to start at about the same time no matter if you're carrying a girl or a boy, though some studies suggest there may be differences in how severe the nausea feels.

Lower abdominal pain can have many different causes including gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other causes.

Low testosterone is linked with weight gain because it can reduce muscle mass and slow metabolism, but many factors also affect body weight.

Incomplete bowel movements are often caused by constipation-related issues, including slow stool movement and problems with the muscles that help release the stool. Factors such as a low-fiber diet, dehydration, lack of exercise, and stress can also play a role.

Some underlying conditions that cause hot hands and feet include nerve and blood vessel issues, such as palmar hyperhidrosis and hot foot syndrome.

Your persistent brain fog could be linked to chronic pain, thyroid issues, and lifestyle factors like poor sleep, stress, diet, and gut health.

A vinegar-like smell in vaginal discharge is not a clear sign of pregnancy by itself—it can be a normal part of the vaginal environment or point to other changes.

Low testosterone may lead to problems with concentration and thinking, because the hormone helps the brain work properly.

A whole variety of conditions can make you feel sluggish or even feverish without actually measuring a fever.

Whole body tingling combined with dizziness can happen due to problems with blood flow, nerve function, or balance, sometimes related to conditions like diabetes, high or low blood pressure, or inner ear issues.

Vomiting yellow bitter liquid during pregnancy usually means your body is releasing bile, which is common when your stomach is empty. However, if it happens often or you feel very ill, it's important to talk with your healthcare provider.

A fishy smell often points to bacterial vaginosis, an imbalance of bacteria in the vagina, and it’s a sign you should get checked by a healthcare provider.

A blood test that measures your serum testosterone levels—usually taken in the morning—is the main test used to confirm low testosterone.

Incomplete fecal evacuation means feeling like you haven’t fully emptied your bowels, and it can cause discomfort along with other symptoms like straining or a sensation of blockage. Treatment often starts with changes in diet and exercises to improve bowel movements, with more advanced therapies used if needed.

Swollen lips when you wake up can come from things like allergies, fluid build-up overnight, or even rare conditions like lupus. It helps to look at patterns and other symptoms to understand why it happens.

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

Post-COVID-19 symptoms of "shortness of breath" can persist for weeks or months after recovery from the initial infection. These symptoms may vary in severity and can be caused by a range of factors, including lung damage, anxiety, and other respiratory issues.

Discoloration of the nail bed can be a result of medications (for example, minocycline), fungal infections, or pigment changes. Treatment depends on the cause and may involve stopping a medication, using antifungal creams, or simply monitoring if it is a harmless pigment change.

Low testosterone can make a person feel tired and less interested in doing things. This might lead to a lack of ambition and drive because the hormone helps regulate energy, mood, and motivation.

Knee numbness and pain when kneeling typically occurs due to nerve compression from positioning. These symptoms usually resolve when you change position.

Most helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections result in no symptoms.

Hot hands and feet can be caused by normal changes in blood flow, overactive sweat glands, or reactions like hand-foot syndrome.

A late menstrual cycle can be caused by things like pregnancy, stress, changes in weight, hormonal shifts, and lifestyle factors that affect your body.

Brain fog from long COVID can last from several weeks to many months, and it can vary a lot from one person to another.

Urethral discomfort can happen from infections, blockages (strictures), injuries, and even a condition called urethral pain syndrome.

Itching around the urethra during pregnancy can happen because of changes in hormones that may lead to infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs) or yeast infections, or even irritation from changes in vaginal discharge. See a doctor soon if you have these symptoms.

Testicular shrinkage may occur gradually as part of the natural aging process, often starting around middle age (40s-50s), and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can sometimes cause shrinkage sooner because it lowers the body’s own hormone production.

Random tingling in your body can come from many things, such as changes in your electrolytes, stress or anxiety, or even normal nerve responses. If it bothers you or gets worse, talking with a doctor is a good idea.