Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLocalized PainSystemic PainWhen to Seek Medical CareDiagnosisPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Localized Pain Systemic Pain When to Seek Medical Care Diagnosis Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Muscle pain can also feel different—aching, cramping, stabbing, or burning—depending on what is causing it. This article explores several possible causes of muscle pain and what you can do about each one. It also highlights which symptoms may warrant a call to your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesPossible Causes of Muscle CrampsTreatment and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Possible Causes of Muscle Cramps Treatment and Prevention Muscle cramps and spasms happen when a muscle spontaneously contracts. The reason for this isn’t well understood, but some researchers believe cramps and spasms may be related to muscle fatigue, muscle strain, or other factors like dehydration. A muscle spasm or muscle cramp can cause minor discomfort to severe pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a ProviderOther Twitch-Like DisordersDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Provider Other Twitch-Like Disorders Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Some people experience muscle twitching all over the body everyday. Muscle twitching is more common than you may think and it’s usually not serious. Common causes range from too much caffeine and too much stress to strenuous exercise and a lack of sleep....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Purpose of PukeBrain-Related CausesGut-Related CausesIdentifying the CauseFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Purpose of Puke Brain-Related Causes Gut-Related Causes Identifying the Cause Frequently Asked Questions As miserable asnauseamay make you feel, throwing up has a function. To figure out what’scausing your nausea, it helps to understand why we ever have to vomit in the first place. Verywell / Cindy Chung...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMusculoskeletal CausesNerve-Related CausesOther CausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionNext in Home Office Ergonomics GuideTrapezius Muscle Anatomy and Function Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Musculoskeletal Causes Nerve-Related Causes Other Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Next in Home Office Ergonomics Guide Causes of neck pain include acute conditions, like muscle strains and whiplash, and chronic conditions, such as cervical spondylosis (neck osteoarthritis) and myofascial pain syndrome....

kumikomini / Getty Images What Causes Numbness? There is a host of conditions that can affect peripheral nerves and produce numbness. Many times it is pretty easy for you or your healthcare provider to figure out what has caused the problem, but other times an extensive medical evaluation may be required. Causes of numbness include: A Limb Falls Asleep By far the most common cause of numbness and tingling occurs when an arm ora leg “falls asleep”after being held in an unusual position for too long....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesCluster Headache TimingWhat Helps?MedicationSelf-CareTriggers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Cluster Headache Timing What Helps? Medication Self-Care Triggers Cluster headaches cause significant pain on one side of the head, in thetrigeminalnervedistribution (generally in or around the eye or temple). While debilitating and extremely painful, cluster headaches are not dangerous. Their precise cause remains unknown, although experts strongly suspect thehypothalamus(a gland in the brain) plays a role....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSources of Osteoporosis PainManaging PainWhen to Seek CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sources of Osteoporosis Pain Managing Pain When to Seek Care Frequently Asked Questions In this article, learn more about osteoporosis, its sources of pain, and how to cope. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images Pain from osteoporosis varies in intensity and depends on its exact cause. Typically, fractures account for osteoporosis-related pain, but certain medications can also cause pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAchilles TendonitisAchilles TendinosisAchilles Tendon RuptureSelf-CareWhen to See a ProviderTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Achilles Tendonitis Achilles Tendinosis Achilles Tendon Rupture Self-Care When to See a Provider Treatment Prevention Injury to your Achilles tendon can cause pain, burning, redness, and swelling. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is crucial for walking, running, and jumping....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Pain between the shoulder blades can occur suddenly, as with a muscle strain when lifting heavy objects or a sudden, serious heart attack. It can also develop over time with a condition such as arthritis. Differenttypes of pain(sharp, throbbing, intermittent) are among the symptoms. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomCommon CausesMedical CausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to Seek Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptom Common Causes Medical Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to Seek Care Pebble poop—small, hard pellet-like stool—is usually a sign ofconstipation. By increasing your fiber and fluid intake, you can usually go back to having normal stools. Severe cases may require more aggressive treatment, like osmotic laxatives or enemas. If these efforts don’t help and pebble poop persists or worsens, it could be a sign of a medical condition....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiabetesHyperthyroidismPMSSleep ApneaAnxiety or DepressionUncommon Causes Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Diabetes Hyperthyroidism PMS Sleep Apnea Anxiety or Depression Uncommon Causes The article describes the causes of polyphagia as well as the accompanying symptoms that can help pinpoint the underlying cause. Superb Images / Getty Images Diabetes is a group of disorders that affects how your body processes and usesglucose(sugar). Left untreated, diabetes causes blood sugar to rise to harmful levels....

Popping joints can occur for any number of reasons, including normal fluid and gas in your joints, rubbing of bone orcartilagein your joints against each other, and movements of your tendons and ligaments. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images While this rarely causespain, it can be unsettling, especially if it occurs frequently or is significant. In general, joint popping does not cause arthritis, is not a sign of a serious medical illness, and is not dangerous....