Symptoms and Diagnosis

Neck pain and stiffness are among the most common complaints in primary care and urgent care settings. Whether it shows up as a tight, achy feeling after sleeping wrong, a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A sore throat and fever are common complaints in clinics and emergency rooms, especially during cold seasons. While viruses cause most sore throats and improve on their own, [...]

Feeling a new lump in the armpit can be alarming. Most of the time, these lumps are benign and related to infections or localized inflammation, but sometimes they can signal [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Feeling off and wondering whether it’s just a cold, an allergic reaction, or something more like an infection can be stressful. This guide outlines practical, [...]

Chronic, widespread pain can be confusing and isolating. When the usual tests come back normal, and pain persists for months or years, fibromyalgia is often the diagnosis [...]