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A dull ache under your armpit could mean anything from muscle or nerve irritation to, in rare cases, an early sign of something more serious.

Sometimes small bumps on the inside of your lip are normal, like minor canker sores or effects from slight irritation. However, if they are painful, persist for a long time, or change in appearance, you should have them checked by a healthcare provider.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) mainly begins in older adults, with early signs typically emerging after the age of 50. As people get older, the risk of developing AMD increases.

Vaginal discharge changes throughout your menstrual cycle, but yellow-green discharge is not typical and might signal an infection or irritation that needs attention.

To treat a hair bump on the pubic area, you can use warm compresses, gentle cleansing, and possibly an over-the-counter cream to reduce irritation. Preventing future bumps involves using careful hair removal methods, proper exfoliation, and clean tools.

Symptoms of congestive heart failure include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, swelling in the stomach, swelling in the legs and overall decreased energy.

Skin picking can be a form of self-harm when it is done on purpose to relieve emotional pain or stress rather than unintentionally.

Sharp pain under your right armpit could come from swollen or irritated lymph nodes, infections, strained muscles, or skin issues that affect the sweat glands or nearby tissues.

Yes, sometimes sciatica can cause pain that reaches the testicle, but it is not common and other explanations must be considered.

In pancreatic cancer, changes in digestion can lead to stool that smells unusually foul or strong.

A lump at the hairline on the back of the neck can arise from various conditions, ranging from benign to more serious issues.

Numbness in the left pectoral muscle may happen when a nerve is irritated by a tight or overworked pectoral muscle (as in pectoralis minor syndrome) or when an intercostal nerve is involved (intercostal neuralgia).

When your vision is hard to focus, it could be from common eye problems like needing glasses, eye strain, or other issues that affect how your eyes work. Getting an eye exam can help find the cause and guide proper treatment.

Exercises like eccentric strengthening and specific foot movements can help improve posterior tibial tendonitis by making the tendon stronger and reducing pain.

Hives and eczema are two distinct skin conditions that can appear similar but have different characteristics. Hives are typically raised blotches of red skin that are very itchy and occur all over the body. Eczema, on the other hand, is generally scaly red patches of skin at stereotypical places on the body.

A big bump on your lip could be a mucocele (salivary gland cyst), a benign tumor, or another type of oral lesion.

Blind spots in your vision look like small gaps or holes where you cannot see anything.

Yes, stress can indeed contribute to ear pain, and this phenomenon can be attributed to several physiological and psychological mechanisms.

A red spot on your lip without a blister can sometimes be a sign of sun damage known as actinic cheilitis, which is a condition that needs monitoring. It might also be a harmless blood vessel or inflammation, but any changes in this spot should be checked by a doctor.

It seems that the large majority of people (>80%) will completely recover their sense of taste or smell in about one month after COVID infection.

A painless bump on your lip could be a harmless growth such as a mucocele. Evaluation by a doctor can help decide if treatment is needed.

Chest numbness is often caused by nerve problems such as intercostal neuralgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, or nerve issues from the spine.

Your poop may smell like metal because iron, from supplements or bleeding, changes the way your gut works and creates a metallic odor.

Visual impairment means having a lower level of vision than what is considered normal, even with the use of corrective measures like glasses.

A lump under the skin in the pubic area can be caused by benign issues like a cyst or a lipoma, an infection, or even swollen veins in pregnancy. The treatment depends on what is causing the lump and may range from monitoring it to removing it with a simple procedure.

Most cases of voice loss recover within one to two weeks. However, it's important to see a doctor if it lasts longer than two weeks.

A greyish white vaginal discharge without an odor is usually not a problem. However, it’s important to watch for other symptoms or changes to be sure everything is okay.

Your poop may smell like chemicals because of diet, medicines, gut imbalance, or digestive problems.

Blurred vision in one eye can happen from many issues like an eye infection, a cataract, or problems with the back of the eye such as those seen in macular degeneration.

Pain at the back of the ankle might be due to problems like Achilles tendinosis, bursitis, or other conditions affecting the ankle area.