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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.

The feeling of something blocking during a bowel movement can be caused by hard stool that gets stuck (fecal impaction), a blockage in the intestines (like from a small bowel obstruction), or pressure from a mass in the pelvic area.

Upper stomach pain with diarrhea is most often caused by an infection in your gut, such as gastroenteritis, or can be related to inflammation in the stomach and intestines.

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.

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are conditions related to the formation of diverticula (small pouches) in the colon. While diverticulosis is often asymptomatic, diverticulitis can cause significant discomfort and requires dietary management.

Eating foods low in fiber and not drinking enough water, along with not being active, can make stools hard and hard to pass.

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.

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.

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.

Numbness in the big toe can be caused by various medical conditions, often related to nerve issues or localized problems in the foot.

A chemical pregnancy is an early loss of a fertilized egg, where pregnancy hormones show a positive test but no growing embryo is detected. It is diagnosed by monitoring hCG hormone levels and confirming with an ultrasound.

A late period is usually when your menstrual cycle is more than 7 days past the expected date. You should be concerned if this happens repeatedly or if you experience other unusual symptoms. If sexually active it's important to start with a pregnancy test.

Non-suicidal self-harm is when someone hurts their body on purpose without wanting to end their life. People do it to help manage strong feelings like sadness, anger, or stress.

"Pregnancy nose" is a term used to describe the nasal congestion and runny nose that many pregnant people experience due to hormonal changes. It occurs because the increased levels of hormones cause swelling in the nasal tissues.

Eating lots of fiber, drinking plenty of water, and sometimes using a stool softener are the best ways to pass hard poop when you have hemorrhoids.

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.

Pain or a weird feeling in the lower right side of your belly can happen for many reasons, such as muscle strain, an inflamed part of your digestive system, or even a less common issue like iliopsoas bursitis related to how you sleep.

Numbness in the chest area can be due to a few different causes, such as nerve irritation from surgery or injury, issues with the cervical spine, or compression of nerves in the chest. You should see a doctor if experiencing this symptom.

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.

Numbness in the lower left abdomen may be due to irritation or injury to a nerve, such as the ilioinguinal nerve, or could be linked to other processes affecting nerve and blood supply.

Stomach and back pain with diarrhea can be caused by infections in your gut, inflammation of organs like the pancreas, or even other infections that make your body feel unwell.

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.

A heavy feeling in the rectal area may be caused by issues such as swollen blood vessels (hemorrhoids), ulcers in the rectum (solitary rectal ulcer syndrome), or a change in how the rectum holds and feels (an enlarged rectum).

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.

A slight pressure feeling around the rectum might be due to how the muscles and nerves in the area work, sometimes linked with constipation or changes in rectal sensitivity.

A stomach ache with a headache can sometimes happen with migraines, and it might also be related to stress or other gut problems.

A stomach ache after eating during pregnancy can be caused by common issues like heartburn or indigestion due to hormonal changes, but other problems like gallbladder issues or constipation can also be factors.