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Ankle tendonitis causes pain and swelling around the ankle due to overuse or injury of the tendons.

In women, chest pain at night can be linked to heart issues that show up differently than in men, and it can also be related to sleep disturbances, stress, or other non-heart problems.

If you have persistent worsening back pain you should see your healthcare provider particularly if accompanied by difficultly walking or standing, or a loss of bowel or bladder control.

A sprained ankle often looks swollen and bruised, and it might be painful to touch or move.

Nonexudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), often called “dry AMD,” is a slow, progressive disease that affects the center of the retina called the macula, leading to gradual loss of vision. It is the most common form of AMD and involves the build-up of small deposits called drusen.

It can be common to feel some tingling in the upper right abdomen during pregnancy because your body is changing, but you should get it checked if it bothers you or comes with other symptoms.

Treatment depends on what is causing the swollen and painful testicle.

Sweet-smelling poop may happen when changes in your body, such as high blood sugar or shifts in your gut bacteria, cause unusual chemicals to be made during digestion.

Your poop can smell like sulfur when certain foods, supplements, or gut problems cause your gut bacteria to make extra sulfur compounds.

Repeated pins and needles all over your body may be from nerve irritation (neuropathy) caused by things like vitamin deficiencies, toxins, or certain medicines. Treating it starts with finding the cause with your doctor.

During a heart attack, pain typically begins in the center of the chest and can radiate to the left arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw.

You can lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by living a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, avoiding smoking, and protecting your eyes from too much sunlight. For those with early changes, antioxidant vitamins and minerals may help slow the disease’s progression.

Pain under your right armpit that radiates to your back could be due to issues like inflammation near the shoulder blade (scapulothoracic bursitis), nerve irritation from surgery, or problems after lymph node removal.

A lump below the sternum can be caused by superficial soft-tissue lesions such as a lipoma or cyst, or even infections like tuberculosis affecting the xiphisternal area.. It's important to have any new lump evaluated by a doctor.

Inner knee pain while running can come from problems like runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) or inner knee tissue stress from overstriding.

Genital herpes pain can be eased with antiviral medications, pain relievers, and soothing care during outbreaks. Effective treatment often combines medicines like acyclovir with self-care steps to help reduce discomfort.

Problems like knee arthritis, tendinitis, recent knee surgery, or an inflamed bursa (a fluid-filled sac that cushions the knee) can make it hard to press on your knee when you kneel.

There is no single cure for diarrhea, but treatments focus on managing symptoms and addressing the cause.

Frequent belching can be caused by swallowing too much air, eating too quickly, or certain medical conditions affecting the digestive system.

Herpes on the lip usually starts with a tingling feeling and appears as small, painful clusters of blisters that can break open and form sores.

Brown, smelly vaginal discharge can mean that old blood is mixing with an infection. It is important to get it checked by a healthcare provider.

Most people start noticing hair loss in their 20s and 30s, but it can happen earlier or later for some.

Yes, it is generally safe to take acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and ibuprofen (Advil®) while breastfeeding. Both medications are considered compatible with breastfeeding, but it is important to follow recommended dosages and consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.

Drinking coffee can affect your digestion, and some of its strong aromatic compounds might pass through your body, making your poop smell like coffee.

A white bump on the inside of your lip may be caused by mild injury, irritation, or a small sore like a canker sore. These bumps are usually not serious but should be watched if they change or last a long time.

Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a serious eye condition that causes rapid vision loss in the center of your sight due to leaky blood vessels growing under the central part of the retina.

A numb feeling in the upper right abdomen during pregnancy might be caused by changes in the nerves, such as irritation or compression, as the body adjusts to pregnancy.

Clear discharge from your anus may be caused by mild irritation or inflammation in your rectum or anus, which leads your body to produce extra mucus as a protective response.

The sensation of having something stuck in the throat without pain, known as globus pharyngeus, can be caused by various factors. This feeling is often benign but can be related to several underlying conditions.

Black tea can help treat diarrhea according to research, as it has antidiarrheal properties.