Itching is an annoying symptom. Whether it’s due to allergies, an illness or something else, it can be bothersome, to say the least. Common parts of the body that may itch include the eyes,face, nose, throat, and skin. There are others as well, but we will focus on these here. Larry Dale Gordon / Getty Images Itchy Eyes Itchy eyes affect all of us from time to time. Usually, it lasts only a few minutes and then goes away....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCommon CausesOral Allergy SyndromeAcid RefluxMedicationsTreatmentPreventionWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Common Causes Oral Allergy Syndrome Acid Reflux Medications Treatment Prevention When to Seek Care Verywell / Julie Bang Itchy throat symptoms typically occur at the same time as otherallergy symptoms, which commonly include: Itchy throat from allergies feels different thanother medical conditions that affect your throat: Itchy Throat Allergies or COVID?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions The pain may be described as dull and throbbing or sharp and severe, depending on the underlying cause.It is usually deeper than back pain and located on the upper back, just below the ribs. Kidney pain is classified asunilateralif one kidney is affected orbilateralif both kidneys are affected....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon CausesOther CausesWhen to Seek CareDiangosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Home Office Ergonomics GuideAnatomy of the Knee Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Causes Other Causes When to Seek Care Diangosis Treatment Prevention Next in Home Office Ergonomics Guide Knee pain is quite common and can be debilitating. A lot of things can cause pain in your knee(s), includingmedical conditions, trauma, and injuries from putting too much pressure on the joint....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAir BubblesMeniscus TearRunner’s KneePatellar Tendon TearKnee OsteoarthritisKnee TendonitisOsteonecrosisLigament InjuriesPreventionWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Air Bubbles Meniscus Tear Runner’s Knee Patellar Tendon Tear Knee Osteoarthritis Knee Tendonitis Osteonecrosis Ligament Injuries Prevention When to See a Provider Verywell / Emily Roberts Knee popping is often harmless and affects both older and younger people. In such cases, the noise may arise when air seeps into the lubricating fluid within the joint space (calledsynovialfluid), creating tiny bubbles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPsoriasisEczemaLichen PlanusVitiligo Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Psoriasis Eczema Lichen Planus Vitiligo Koebner’s phenomenon, also called isomorphic phenomenon or isomorphic reaction, is seen most often inpsoriasis,eczema, lichen planus, and vitiligo. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See PhotoPsoriasis on elbows.Jodi Jacobson / Getty Images This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing.See Photo...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNon-Heart Attack CausesHeart Attack and Arm PainHow to Get a DiagnosisTreatmentPrevention and Resuming Normal Activity Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Non-Heart Attack Causes Heart Attack and Arm Pain How to Get a Diagnosis Treatment Prevention and Resuming Normal Activity Several conditions or injuries can cause left arm pain, ranging from mild to severe. While it is often associated with a heart attack–where it may signal a serious cardiac event—left arm pain can also result from musculoskeletal issues, nerve-related problems, and other non-heart attack reasons....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Risk FactorsGeneticsLifestyle Risk Factors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Risk Factors Genetics Lifestyle Risk Factors There is no known cause ofliposarcoma. Researchers have discovered certain risk factors that may increase a person’s chances of developing this type of cancer, including genetics and previous exposure to radiation or toxic chemicals. This article will review the risk factors associated with liposarcoma and what you can do to reduce your risk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsChronic CausesAcute CausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Chronic Causes Acute Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Liver pain is typically felt in the upper right abdomen just below the rib cage. Your liver might hurt for many reasons, includingacute(sudden) conditions like a liver abscess or liver injury, orchronic(persistent) conditions like cirrhosis (extensive liver scarring), fatty liver disease, or liver cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSpinal AnatomyCentral Low Back PainPain Into Both LegsPain Above ThighsPain Into ThighsPain Into Leg or FootTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Spinal Anatomy Central Low Back Pain Pain Into Both Legs Pain Above Thighs Pain Into Thighs Pain Into Leg or Foot Treatments Low back and thigh pain can affect one or both sides. It may stop above the knee or go all the way to your foot....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPulmonary CausesMuscular CausesCardiac CausesEsophageal CausesDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pulmonary Causes Muscular Causes Cardiac Causes Esophageal Causes Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider The causes of lung pain are many. Some may involve thelungsthemselves (such as with pneumonia or COPD), while others may involve thechest wallor muscles (such as with fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis). Conditions affecting adjacent structures like theesophagusorheartmight also be the source of pain, such as can occur with acid reflux or angina....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Coping Frequently Asked Questions Morning stiffnessis common in people with arthritis. When it’s severe, you may feel like you can hardly walk when you get up in the morning. Sometimes it can even happen if you are being treated for arthritis. It can affect those with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, and is due to a variety of factors....

Mucus in stool is normal, but it’s not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is, you may notice stringy clear, white, or yellow goop in the toilet or clinging to your poop. It may be blood-tinged, too. There’s some evidence to suggest that mucus in the colon, where stool passes, may help to prevent injury or inflammation.But it could be a sign of a health concern that needs treatment, such asirritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....