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Pain on the side of your nail can come from an ingrown nail or an infection in the skin beside the nail. Nail care including using warm soaks can help ease the pain.

Pain under your thumbnail is often caused by trauma, like a small injury that leads to a buildup of blood (subungual hematoma), but in some cases, it could be from a growth such as a glomus tumor. Treatment varies from home care for minor injuries to a doctor’s intervention if it’s persistent or very painful.

Severe abdominal pain after eating can be caused by several conditions that affect the stomach, intestines, and nearby organs. The pain typically stems from inflammation or problems like gallstones.

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

Stomach cramps, diarrhea, sweating, and fainting can be signs of conditions like low blood sugar after meals, the stomach emptying too quickly, or a vasovagal response.

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

Sudden pain under a fingernail is often due to a hidden injury that leads to a small blood collection, called a subungual hematoma, or it may come from an infection around the nail. Monitoring the area and treating the pain at home is often sufficient, but if the pain worsens or other symptoms appear, a doctor should be consulted.

Pain under your fingernail can mean that something is wrong beneath the nail, such as a small injury that has caused blood to pool (subungual hematoma) or, less commonly, a small benign growth like a glomus tumor. It's important to pay attention to the pain and get it checked if it does not get better.

An ingrown toenail usually shows a curved nail edge that digs into the skin, causing redness, swelling, and pain. Sometimes the area may appear infected with pus and feel warm if it worsens.

Pus in an ingrown toenail means there is an infection. It should be managed carefully with cleaning, soaking, and sometimes treatments like antibiotics or professional drainage if needed.

Some home remedies might help with an infected fingernail, but they often work best when used along with good hygiene and sometimes doctor advice if the infection worsens.

Self-harm often follows a cycle that starts with strong, overwhelming feelings, followed by an urge to hurt oneself, a brief sense of relief after self-harming, and then feelings of shame or guilt that can lead back to more self-harm.

Numbness in the abdominal area can come from issues with the nerves in the belly, such as nerve entrapment (called ACNES), or from problems like diabetic peripheral neuropathy, where nerves are damaged.

Tingling in your upper back may be caused by irritation or damage to a nerve, such as the dorsal scapular nerve or a nerve root from the cervical spine.

Numbness in your left breast might happen when nerves in the area are affected by treatments like surgery or chemotherapy, or sometimes by the cancer itself.

Sore fingernails can be caused by trauma, dryness or brittleness, and sometimes infection. Proper nail care, gentle moisturizing, and avoiding harsh chemicals can help ease the discomfort.

Pain in the lower right abdomen during orgasm may be caused by conditions such as endometriosis or other disorders. Medical evaluation is recommended if pain continues.

Pain under your fingernail can happen from small injuries, infections, or pressure on the nail. A doctor’s checkup is advised if the pain does not go away.

Pain under your thumbnail without a visible injury can be caused by subtle nail bed problems, like retronychia or a hidden small injury, that aren’t obvious from the outside.

Severe pain on the left side of your belly can come from many causes. Any severe pain that does not go away should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Your lower left belly might feel weird for a number of reasons, and one common cause is a condition called diverticular disease. Other causes like gas or muscle strain can also lead to unusual feelings in that area.

If you find a small lump between your scrotum and anus, it is important to have it checked by a healthcare professional to be sure it is harmless.

If you find a bump near your anus, it is best to get it checked by a healthcare provider to know what it is, especially if it is painful, changes size, or is accompanied by other symptoms.

If you experience upper right abdominal pain, monitor your symptoms carefully and seek medical attention—especially if the pain is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other concerning symptoms.

If you find a lump between your vulva and anus, it is important to have it evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine its cause and decide whether treatment is needed.

If your child has stomach pain with a fever but no diarrhea, it's important to watch them closely and talk to your doctor to make sure they get the right care.

If you have an infected cuticle, start by taking steps at home to clean and care for the area, but if it worsens, see a doctor.

There are different tools you can use at home such as nail clippers, nail files, polyethylene nail braces, antibiotic creams, and bandages to manage an ingrown toenail.

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.

Seek medical attention for upper right abdominal pain if it becomes severe, worsens over time, or is accompanied by symptoms like fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or difficulty breathing. These symptoms require urgent medical evaluation.