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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Chest Pain Is SeriousHeart-RelatedLung-RelatedMusculoskeletalPanic AttacksOther CausesDiagnosisHome Measures for Relief Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Chest Pain Is Serious Heart-Related Lung-Related Musculoskeletal Panic Attacks Other Causes Diagnosis Home Measures for Relief Chest pain when taking a deep breath can have several causes. Some reasons for your chest hurting with deep breaths are serious, such as heart attacks or aortic dissections, while others are not emergencies, such asgastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal SignsMedical ConditionsMedicationsBruises Related to Child AbuseWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Signs Medical Conditions Medications Bruises Related to Child Abuse When to See a Provider When a child bruises easily, the injuries may seem unexpected. Some can occur beyond what would seem the normal knee or shin bruise of an active child. These atypical bruises may be a sign of an underlying medical condition likehemophilia(a blood disorder) or a vitamin K deficiency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for Clogged EarsHow to Clear a Clogged EarWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Clogged Ears How to Clear a Clogged Ear When to See a Healthcare Provider Clogged ears can feel uncomfortable, and there are several reasons for them. Changes in altitude and the effects of a cold or virus can cause swollen or blocked eustachian tubes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrimary CausesSecondary CausesSee a Healthcare ProviderDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Primary Causes Secondary Causes See a Healthcare Provider Diagnosis Treatment Prevention For example, ear cartilage pain can be from an injury or infection of the outer ear.Ear canalpain is commonly due to swimmer’s ear. Deeper ear pain can be related to an infection, a blockage, or a ruptured ear drum....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAllergic ConjunctivitisBlepharitisChemical BurnsCluster HeadachesCorneal ScratchesCorneal UlcerDry EyesEye DebrisEye InjuryUltraviolet Eye BurnsFacial TraumaGlaucomaIritisPink EyeOptic NeuritisStyeSeeking Medical CareSeeking Emergency Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Allergic Conjunctivitis Blepharitis Chemical Burns Cluster Headaches Corneal Scratches Corneal Ulcer Dry Eyes Eye Debris Eye Injury Ultraviolet Eye Burns Facial Trauma Glaucoma Iritis Pink Eye Optic Neuritis Stye Seeking Medical Care Seeking Emergency Care Numerous things can produce eye pain when you blink....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFracturePlantar FasciitisToe DisordersAchilles TendonitisCorns and CallusesBunionsTarsal Tunnel SyndromeSinus Tarsi SyndromeMetatarsalgiaMorton’s NeuromaUnderlying Medical ConditionsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fracture Plantar Fasciitis Toe Disorders Achilles Tendonitis Corns and Calluses Bunions Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Sinus Tarsi Syndrome Metatarsalgia Morton’s Neuroma Underlying Medical Conditions When to See a Provider Causes of foot pain include injuries, disorders of the toes, and underlying health conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSensationCausesUpper Back PainBest Sitting PositionHome RemediesStretches and ExercisesTreatment OptionsWhen to Contact a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Sensation Causes Upper Back Pain Best Sitting Position Home Remedies Stretches and Exercises Treatment Options When to Contact a Healthcare Provider This article explores possible causes to help readers find relief and know when to contact a healthcare provider. Grace Cary / Getty Images...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsMental Health DisordersOther CausesTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Mental Health Disorders Other Causes Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Mood changes that are fast, with abrupt swings in your mood or emotional state, may be a normal response to stress or hormonal shifts. However, they can also signify a mental health disorder. If you or someone you know are having suicidal thoughts, dial988to contact the988 Suicide & Crisis Lifelineand connect with a trained counselor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesSimilar ConditionsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Similar Conditions Treatment princessdlaf / Getty Images On some babies, newborn acne looks like a rough, bumpy discolored rash. Newborn acne commonly appears on the: It is most common on the cheeks and nose. Most of the time, infantile acne resolves on its own, though it may take as long as a year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsReasons for Itchiness at NightCommon CausesOther CausesHome RemediesWhen to Get HelpPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Reasons for Itchiness at Night Common Causes Other Causes Home Remedies When to Get Help Prevention If you have an itchy scalp at night, common causes like psoriasis or eczema may be the first thing that come to mind. However, other reasons for your itchy scalp include hives, dandruff, lice, and more....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConditionsMedicationsNervous System ConditionsPsychological ConditionsSerious IllnessesOther CausesDiagnosisWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Conditions Medications Nervous System Conditions Psychological Conditions Serious Illnesses Other Causes Diagnosis When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions Itching isn’t pleasant, but most of the time it’s a temporary annoyance you can ease with a gentle scratch. However, it’s sometimes a sign of an underlying disease or allergic reaction....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This article explains why recurring strep throat occurs and treatment options. Little girl having her throat examined.fstop123 / Getty Images What Is Recurring Strep Throat?Multiple strep throat infections during one respiratory season (in the U.S., this is the fall and winter) are recurrent. What Is Recurring Strep Throat?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsGERDAnxietyAllergic ReactionTonsillitisGoitersMuscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)Vocal Cord DysfunctionEosinophilic EsophagitisLaryngeal DystoniaDysphagiaCancerWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms GERD Anxiety Allergic Reaction Tonsillitis Goiters Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) Vocal Cord Dysfunction Eosinophilic Esophagitis Laryngeal Dystonia Dysphagia Cancer When to Seek Medical Care Your throat might feel tight for several reasons, includinggastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD), allergic reactions, anxiety, throat infection, or, rarely, cancer....