Symptoms and Diagnosis

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Seeing blood in the toilet, on toilet paper, or mixed with a bowel movement can be alarming. While not every case signals a life-threatening condition, the presence of blood [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]