Symptoms and Diagnosis

Bruises are an everyday nuisance for many, but when bruising becomes frequent, large, or inexplicable, it can indicate something more than clumsiness. Understanding why [...]

Chest pain is one of the scariest symptoms anyone can experience. Because the heart lives in the chest and chest pain is a hallmark sign of a heart attack, most people assume [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feeling a lump in the throat is a common and often unsettling experience. The sensation, sometimes described as a tightness, fullness, or like something is “stuck” behind the [...]

Fever, chills, and profound fatigue are common symptoms that often arrive together during many illnesses. While many cases are caused by routine viral infections or seasonal [...]

Discovering a lump on the back can be alarming. While many lumps are benign and harmless, others require medical evaluation and sometimes treatment. This article walks [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feeling a new lump under the chin can trigger immediate worry. The neck houses a surprising amount of anatomy in a small space: lymph nodes, salivary glands, fatty tissue, [...]