Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsUpper GI TractLower GI TractBoth GI TractsWhen to Seek CareDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Upper GI Tract Lower GI Tract Both GI Tracts When to Seek Care Diagnosis Treatment At-home treatments and lifestyle modifications can sometimes be enough to ease your stomach pain. If they aren’t, or if symptoms are severe, persistent, or worsening,you need to see a healthcare providerto investigate the cause....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGasDiarrheaFood IntolerancesInfectionCeliac DiseaseIBS and IBDBowel ObstructionLifestyle Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Gas Diarrhea Food Intolerances Infection Celiac Disease IBS and IBD Bowel Obstruction Lifestyle Tips Borborygmidescribes the sounds that come from your gastrointestinal (GI) tract (the pathway from your mouth to your anus). While it’s often simply called “stomach growling” or “stomach rumbling,” these sounds can come from either the stomach or the small or large intestine....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of ArthritisOther Chronic DiseasesInfectionsVitamin D DeficiencyWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Arthritis Other Chronic Diseases Infections Vitamin D Deficiency When to See a Healthcare Provider Treatment Sudden onset joint pain can be due to a newly acquired condition or a long-term disease that flares up to cause sudden pain. Some causes include arthritis, infections, and chronic conditions likefibromyalgia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneticsCommon FactorsLifestyle Risk FactorsMyths and MisconceptionsFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Testicular Cancer GuideWhat Is Testicular Cancer? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Genetics Common Factors Lifestyle Risk Factors Myths and Misconceptions Frequently Asked Questions Next in Testicular Cancer Guide While we have yet to unlock the secrets of whytesticular canceroccurs, scientists believe that a combination of genetic, physiological, and environmental factors is involved. In recent years, no less than 19 chromosomal mutations have been linked to testicular cancers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsSymptomsCausesTreatmentWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Symptoms Causes Treatment When to See a Provider Prevention Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. A person with thin skin may find they can see the veins, tendons, bones, and capillaries under the skin of their hands and arms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a DoctorDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Othersore throat causes, like acid reflux, can be chronic and require treatment from a healthcare professional.Throat pain can make it difficult to eat and drink. If severe enough,swallowing problemsfrom pharyngitis can lead to weight loss or other health concerns....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatment for Mild PainDiagnosisChronic Pain or InjurySelf-Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment for Mild Pain Diagnosis Chronic Pain or Injury Self-Care Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures in your hand, includingligaments,tendons, bones, and nerves. Common conditions that cause thumb pain include arthritis, tendonitis, trigger thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, and ligament injuries. Thumb pain can come on suddenly or develop over time from overuse of the thumb joints and muscles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Toe pain has several causes, from injuries to chronic health conditions and joint deformities. Most causes of toe pain are not serious and can be managed with conservative treatment. However, pain can significantly affect your ability to bear weight through your toes which can limit your ability to comfortably stand and walk....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCanker SoresThrushOral Lichen PlanusGeographic TongueTongue CancerTransient lingual papillitisTongue TraumaVitamin DeficiencySjögren’s DiseaseNeuralgiaAllergies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Canker Sores Thrush Oral Lichen Planus Geographic Tongue Tongue Cancer Transient lingual papillitis Tongue Trauma Vitamin Deficiency Sjögren’s Disease Neuralgia Allergies Common tongue diseases and problems include canker sores, thrush, oral lichen planus, and tongue trauma. Other problems or conditions that can impact the tongue include tongue cancer, transient lingual papillitis, geographic tongue, vitamin B12 deficiency, Sjögren’s disease, neuralgia, and allergic reactions....

The exact cause or causes of triple-negative breast cancer are unknown, but researchers have linked it to mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. They also have been able to identify certain risk factors, such as being premenopausal or having obesity, that increase your odds of getting this cancer. Some risk factors are within your control to change, and some are not. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a type of cancer that doesn’t use hormone receptors, such as estrogen, progesterone, or HER2, to grow....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Causes Diagnosis Treatment Unexplained or unintentional weight loss may seem a welcome change for some people, but looking into the potential causes is important. Unintentional weight loss may be a sign of a medical condition, such as thyroid problems, lupus, diabetes, orcancer. With medical evaluation, anunderlying conditionis found in at least 72% of people who lose weight unexpectedly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsPeripheral VertigoCentral VertigoOther CausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Peripheral Vertigo Central Vertigo Other Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Provider Vertigo is the sensation that you are spinning or the world around you is spinning. The condition may be mild and barely noticeable or so severe that you are unable to keep your balance and feel like you’re going to vomit....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentHome RemediesPreventionWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment Home Remedies Prevention When to Seek Medical Care Water retention is when fluid builds up in part of your body. It is also called fluid retention oredema. It can affect body tissues outside of blood vessels, leading to swelling or bloating. Water retention can also happen in the stomach (ascites), lungs (pulmonary edema), or in the chest around the lungs (pleural effusion)....