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Severe abdominal pain and vomiting may be caused by stomach and intestinal infections, pancreas or gallbladder inflammation, stomach ulcers, or an intestinal blockage.

Persistent toenail pain can be caused by an infection, an ingrown toenail, trauma, or nail changes related to age.

Brown nails can be caused by certain medications, habits, or changes in the pigment of your nail. It is important to check with a doctor to understand exactly why this change happened.

A lump on the perineum in males can be caused by a benign tumor or a cyst, such as a dermoid cyst, and it should be checked by a doctor who may recommend monitoring or even removal if needed.

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.

A tingling sensation on the left side of the chest can be caused by irritation or injury to nerves in the chest or neck, or referred pain from the cervical spine. Some examples include intercostal neuralgia, cervical angina, and, though rare, problems related to the heart.

Chest pain when sitting can happen from conditions like pericarditis or costochondritis, and it usually means there is inflammation. It becomes an emergency if the pain is very severe or comes with symptoms like difficulty breathing, pain spreading to your arm or jaw, or feeling faint.

Fingernail discoloration can be caused by fungal infections, certain medications, or even extra pigment, and you should see a doctor if the changes are new, worsening, or associated with other symptoms.

Left-side abdominal pain with diarrhea can be caused by issues in the colon, such as diverticulitis or epiploic appendagitis, and sometimes by infections like giardiasis.

Random nail pain can occur from small injuries to the nail bed or from infections like paronychia. Treatment entails taking care of your nails and protecting them from repeated trauma.

Numbness in the left chest can be caused by issues with nerves or a vitamin B12 deficiency, as well as other conditions affecting nerve signals.

Numbness in the left abdomen may occur when a small nerve is pinched or irritated. This can occur with conditions like cutaneous nerve entrapment syndromes or intercostal neuralgia.

Numbness in the lower right abdomen for males may be linked to nerve issues like ilioinguinal neuralgia or other local nerve irritations. It could also be found alongside conditions such as acute abdomen, where there is irritation or injury to nerves.

Pain around your fingernails can be caused by injuries (like a subungual hematoma) or infections (such as paronychia), and treatment may involve warm soaks, topical medications, or drainage if needed.

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.