Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care Treatment for swollen finger joints will depend on the cause. For less extreme injuries, rest and icing the swollen location might be enough to lessen the inflammation, but in more severe injuries, surgery may be required. Pain from chronic conditions may be managed with over-the-counter medications and braces....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to Seek Care This article covers the most common causes of vaginal cuts, how they are treated, and when you should see your healthcare provider. What Are the Symptoms of Vaginal Cuts? Cuts or splits to the external genitalia are sometimes visible to the naked eye. But smaller injuries, especially those to the internal vaginal tissue, may not be obvious....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisHome RemediesWhen to See a ProviderMedical TreatmentComplicationsPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Home Remedies When to See a Provider Medical Treatment Complications Prevention A bruised toenail is also known as asubungual hematoma, which is blood and fluid trapped beneath thetoenail. This gives the toenail a red, black, or purple discoloration. It is often calledblack toenailfor that reason....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesCausesTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Causes Treatments This article will discuss types of face rashes, as well as what causes allergic reactions and how they’re treated. iStock / Getty Images Plus Allergies Four common conditions that can cause allergic reactions on the face include contact eczema, contactdermatitis,hives, and swelling. Eczema Eczemais a form of dermatitis calledatopic dermatitis. The rash occurs most often where the skin flexes—inside the elbows, behind the knees, and in front of the neck....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesRare CausesCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Rare Causes Coping Frequently Asked Questions There are many different things that can cause bilateralknee pain, which is when both of your knees hurt at the same time. While some of these conditions are quite common and can be easily managed, others are rarer and may require significant medical intervention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Coping Discoid eczema causes eczema patches that are a raised, disc-shaped rash with well-defined borders. The patches are itchy and flaky and may weep and crust over. It most often develops on the lower legs, but can also appear on the arms, trunk, hands, or feet. Discoid eczema is achronic condition. The patches can last for months, or years in some cases, and are likely to reoccur....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionWhy Humans LaughCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Why Humans Laugh Causes Treatment Coping Inappropriate laughter occurs when a person laughs in ways that disrupt their everyday life, with an upsetting response in the “wrong” time or social context, or an over-the-top response to something trivial. It can be a sign of a neurological problem or a mental health condition like anxiety or a psychotic disorder....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesOverviewDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Overview Diagnosis Treatment There are many different causes of itchy skin (also calledpruritus). Causes of itchy skin can be dermatological, nerve-related, environmental, or associated with psychiatric conditions or other underlying conditions. This article discusses what can cause itchy skin, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options to provide relief. Common Causes of Itchy Skin Many things can cause itchy skin, ranging from skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis to allergic reactions, underlying health conditions, and nutrient deficiencies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Thyroid?Hashimoto’s DiseaseSubacute ThyroiditisWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is the Thyroid? Hashimoto’s Disease Subacute Thyroiditis When to See a Provider Lymphocytic thyroiditisrefers to conditions in which immune cells attack thethyroid glandand affect the production of thyroid hormones. Hashimoto’s disease(also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis) permanently damages the thyroid, causing hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) and usually requiring lifelong medication....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMuscles AffectedCausesSymptomsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Muscles Affected Causes Symptoms Treatment When trying to stretch the contracted muscle, a person will feel the muscle become very rigid, which will cause increased pain. mbbirdy / Getty Images Sarcomeres are fundamental units of muscles that cause muscle fibers to contract. With muscle contractures, sarcomeres overly lengthen when muscle fibers tighten. This increase in sarcomere length prevents the muscle from contracting normally, resulting in muscle weakness....

Congestion happens when the tissues and blood vessels around your nose become swollen with increased fluid. It refers to a feeling of stuffiness in the nasal or breathing passageways. There are different types of head congestion, some may occur with a runny nose and others with pressure around the face. They are often related to a virus or bacterial infection and may cause excess mucus orphlegm. While this condition is usually easily managed and treatable at home, you shouldcontact your healthcare provider about congestionif you’re running a high fever, have symptoms that won’t go away, or experience excessive bleeding....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesPain in FemalesPain in MalesAppendicitisEmergency SymptomsEasing PainWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Pain in Females Pain in Males Appendicitis Emergency Symptoms Easing Pain When to See a Provider Lower right abdominal pain can have many causes, includingappendicitis, digestive discomfort like constipation, kidney conditions, or even ectopic pregnancy in females or prostate problems in males. The specific symptoms will depend on the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHome RemediesDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Home Remedies Diagnosis Skininflammationis a sign of an immune response in the body.Symptoms include discoloration (a change in skin tone), heat, swelling, pain, and itching. Skin inflammation has many potential causes, including allergies, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Most cases of skin inflammation are curable, although the treatment depends on what is causing the inflammation....