Symptoms and Causes

Overview Seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin growth. It is often referred to as “age spots,” “barnacles,” or “senile wart.” These growths are very common and…

Overview Broken heart syndrome happens when stress or strong emotions affect the heart. It can also occur after a major illness or surgery. This condition is…

Overview Anal fissures are small tears in the lining of the anus, which is the opening where stool leaves the body. These tears often happen because…

Overview Pinworms are small, white parasites that commonly infect the intestines. They typically measure about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 millimeters) in length. These…

Overview A pilonidal cyst forms as an unusual pocket in the skin near the tailbone at the top of the buttocks. These cysts typically contain hair…

What Is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy when blood sugar levels become too high. Most women with this condition have normal blood sugar levels…

Overview Bell’s palsy causes sudden weakness in facial muscles, typically affecting only one side of the face. This condition makes the affected side appear to droop,…

About Foot Pain Pain in the ball of your foot, known medically as metatarsalgia, causes discomfort and inflammation in the front part of your foot. This…

What You Should Know About Breast Pain Breast pain, also called mastalgia, affects people of all genders and can feel like tenderness, throbbing, or sharp pain…

Understanding Turner Syndrome Turner syndrome affects females when one X chromosome is missing or incomplete. This genetic condition requires care from many specialists. Most girls and…