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But just what does “serious” mean? What kinds of pain constitute a visit to the emergency department? Experts say that it’s a hard question to answer. “Unfortunately, it can be so variable from ...

Pain behind the belly button, or periumbilical pain, can be caused by many different conditions, including gastroenteritis, appendicitis, or pancreatitis. Certain digestive conditions, such as ...

Pain in the side, also known as flank pain, has many causes, including injury to the muscles in the side and back or dysfunctions of nearby organs. Share on Pinterest Illustrated by Jason Hoffman ...

Metatarsalgia refers to pain in the ball of your foot, the area of the forefoot just below the top of the metatarsal bones in your big toe. Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their ...

But statins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain. Doctors don’t understand the exact cause of statin-related muscle pain. But there’s evidence that these drugs might change ...

A more serious medical condition, such as gum disease, can also cause pain and bleeding. About 2 in 5 people have some form of gum disease. Sometimes, things you can do at home can provide gum ...

If you have chest pain on the left side, your first thought may be that you’re having a heart attack. While chest pain can be a symptom of heart problems, that’s not always the case.

Groin pain in females is commonly caused by muscle strain. However, other possible causes include ovarian cysts, appendicitis, kidney stones, hernia, and more. Groin pain can also be related to ...

Sciatica pain can occur anywhere along the sciatic nerve, including the hip, buttocks, and leg. It typically affects one side. Hip pain due to other causes may only affect the hip and require ...

Binder clips or magnetic shower weights can help clingy curtains stay in place. Also, bring a pack of aromatic shower steamers for a cheaper version of the aromatherapy showers found in the ship's spa ...

Two food products from two different companies have been recalled over the past 24 hours due to the presence of "undeclared eggs," according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's website (FDA ...