Symptoms and Diagnosis

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Knee pain ranks among the most common complaints in primary care and urgent care settings, affecting people of all ages, from athletes and weekend warriors to older adults [...]

Chest tightness or pain can provoke immediate anxiety. For many people, the instinctive fear is: “Is this a heart attack?” Not every ache signals a cardiac emergency, but [...]

Itchy, burning, or an unusual discharge can be alarming. Vaginal symptoms are common and usually not dangerous, but they can be uncomfortable, and misinterpreting them can [...]

Waking up with stiff, swollen fingers or wrists that loosen only after an hour or two is more than an annoyance; it can be the earliest signal of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). [...]