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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDescribing PainGetting ReliefUndiagnosed Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Describing Pain Getting Relief Undiagnosed Pain There are many different causes of lower abdominal pain, but there are unique issues that only affect females. Pain can be central, one-sided, or located on both sides of the lower abdomen. It may feel sharp, dull, or heavy. Many causes of lower abdominal or pelvic pain in females are linked to the menstrual cycle or structures of the female reproductive system....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMusculoskeletal and Nervous System CausesRenal/Urinary CausesGynecological CausesOther CausesWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Musculoskeletal and Nervous System Causes Renal/Urinary Causes Gynecological Causes Other Causes When to See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention The pain you experience may feel dull, sharp, or burning.Lower back paincan also radiate to the front pelvic area in females. Although it may sound like two different types of pain—pain in the lower back and pain in the groin—healthcare providers group them as one....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses in FemalesOther Common CausesFinding Back Pain ReliefWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes in Females Other Common Causes Finding Back Pain Relief When to See a Provider Female lower back paincan be chronic or cyclical. It may feel sharp, dull, intense, or burn, and can impact surrounding areas like the hips, pelvis, groin, and abdomen.Pain might occur on one or both sides of the body....

Lower back pain when walking can occur for a variety of reasons. It can result from injuries, fatigue, or an underlying condition. Specific injuries, like muscle strains, can affect the ligaments in your spine and cause back pain. Similarly, using muscles you do not use often can result in fatigue and pain. Finally, specific health conditions, such as degenerative disc disease, can cause lower back pain. Marccophoto / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesPleural EffusionDiagnosisTreatmentFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Pleural Effusion Diagnosis Treatment FAQ Long consolidation occurs when air in the lungs is replaced with pus, blood, or fluid. When lung tissue develops consolidation, it appears solid on imaging studies rather than filled with air, which is what a healthy lung would show. Consolidation indicates a health issue. Causes of consolidation include pneumonia, aspiration, and lung cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesHow Is Melanosis Coli Diagnosed?Cancer RiskTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes How Is Melanosis Coli Diagnosed? Cancer Risk Treatment Melanosis coliis a condition in which the membranes lining your colon (large intestine) and rectum are discolored. Also calledpseudomelanosis coli, it occurs due to pigment deposits in the lamina propria, a layer of the intestinal lining. This article explains the causes and symptoms of melanosis coli, as well as how the condition is diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Does Metal Break?Causes of Broken HardwareTrouble SignsIs Surgery Required? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Does Metal Break? Causes of Broken Hardware Trouble Signs Is Surgery Required? Many people know that metal is strong. So when orthopedic surgeons implant metal to fixbroken bones, replace worn-out joints, or correct deformities in the skeletal system, it’s understandable why people feel confident about a problem-free prognosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Mild obstructive sleep apnea is the least-advanced type ofobstructive sleep apnea(OSA).OSA is a sleep disorder that causes apneic events where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. OSA is considered a potentially serious disorder that can lead to adverse health effects. People with mild OSA have sleep apnea that isn’t as interrupted as moderate to severe OSA....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsRecurring SymptomsDiaper MaterialMinimizing Rash Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Recurring Symptoms Diaper Material Minimizing Rash Some main causes of diaper rash are irritation, infection, and allergies. Infants' immature skin and the changing skin of older adults make these groups more vulnerable to skin irritation. Other contributing factors include infrequent changes, diarrhea, and friction from tight diapers. Diaper Rash Causes Diaper rash(diaper dermatitis) affects at least half of all babies at some point....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of MolesTypesMole Changes and Warning SignsSkin Self-ChecksWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Moles Types Mole Changes and Warning Signs Skin Self-Checks When to Contact a Healthcare Provider Moles, also known asnevi, are very common. Most people have about 10 to 40 moles that form between childhood and adulthood. A mole occurs as a concentration of skin cells calledmelanocytes(cells that produce pigment)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Having multiple lung nodules means you have two or more lesions in your lungs. Multiple lung nodules are also called pulmonary nodules. These lesions can be seen on an imaging scan like an X-ray. You may not have any symptoms of multiple lung nodules....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisRelief StrategiesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Relief Strategies Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider The neck and shoulders are complex and interconnected areas, and medical problems that affect one often affect the other, as well. Pain and dysfunction frominjuriesor conditions that impact the joints, muscles, and other structures can easily spread from the neck to the shoulder(s) and from the shoulder(s) to the neck....

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 Nerve pain in the hands and fingers is the result of direct or indirect damage to theradial nerve,ulnar nerve,median nerve, orbranchial plexusnerve root. There are three main causes of damage: Identifying the causes of nerve pain may involve functional movement tests, imaging studies, and nerve conduction tests....