Symptoms and Diagnosis

Head pain around the forehead, cheeks, or behind the eyes can be alarming. Many people immediately assume a sinus infection, but headaches in that region can have multiple [...]

Seeing blood in the toilet or on toilet paper can be alarming. Even when the blood is visible only under a microscope, known as microscopic hematuria, it signals that [...]

Swelling around the eye can be alarming. A puffy eyelid might be mild and temporary, like after an allergic reaction, or it can signal a bacterial infection that needs urgent [...]

Swollen lymph nodes, often felt as tender lumps under the jaw, in the neck, armpits, or groin, are a common reason people worry and search for answers. While they usually [...]

Ear pain and a feeling of pressure in the ear are common complaints that can come on suddenly or build over a few days. These sensations may be caused by mild conditions that [...]

An ear bruise, a swollen, tender, discolored area of the outer ear following a hit, fall, sports collision, or other trauma, might look minor at first. But the anatomy of the [...]

A bruise on the chin may seem minor. After all, it’s easy to knock the face on a counter, a coffee table, or during sports. But not all chin bruises are the same. Some [...]

Sharp or dull pain in the side or lower back can be unsettling. While muscle strain and other musculoskeletal issues are common causes, a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is [...]

A blow to the temple can be alarming. The temple is a relatively thin, vulnerable area of the skull where a noticeable bump or bruise can look dramatic and cause [...]

A bruise in the groin area can be alarming: the skin may darken, pain can be sharp or throbbing, and everyday movement suddenly feels risky. Many bruises are harmless and [...]