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… get a ganglion, but children don't usually have them. What causes them? Experts don't know the exact cause of … fingernail. What are the symptoms? Ganglions are usually painless bumps that don't cause other symptoms. But sometimes they're tender to the touch. The pain may get worse with activity or pressure. If the …
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… people have fewer symptoms or even stop the attacks. What causes them? Experts aren't sure what causes panic attacks … or anxiety. Other symptoms include trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, and a fast or irregular heartbeat. When … or anxiety. Trouble breathing or very fast breathing. Chest pain or tightness. A heartbeat that races or isn't regular. …
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… have been swimming. But other people can get it too. What causes it? You can get swimmer's ear when bacteria or fungus … it again. What are the symptoms? Swimmer's ear can be very painful. The pain can get worse when you touch the earlobe or another …
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… acute lymphocytic leukemia. It's a type of leukemia that causes the body to make too many lymphoblasts. Lymphoblasts … and adults include bruising, bleeding easily, and bone pain. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a physical … in managing a health condition. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From …
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… the nipple area. Both breasts are often affected. What causes it? Gynecomastia may be caused by an imbalance of … nipple. Boys (and some men) may have breast tenderness and pain. Some breast enlargement is common in adolescent boys … up to 2 years. It can be uncomfortable. But if it causes pain or worry, medicine or surgery can help. When the …
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… a buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles . It causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. A congenital … The swelling does not hurt. If your child seems to be in pain, call the doctor. Pain may mean that your child has a hernia or other problem. …
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… it may squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often causes problems with urinating. BPH occurs in almost all men … your doctor now if: You can't urinate at all. Urination is painful and you have a fever over 38°C (100°F) , chills, or body aches. You have pain in your lower back, just below your rib cage (flank …
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… and make sure that you don't have a serious condition. What causes them? A number of things can cause heavy periods. … (such as Aleve). Taking an NSAID can reduce bleeding and pain during your period. But NSAIDs usually don't help as … pregnancy and also can reduce menstrual bleeding and pain. Progestin-only birth control, such as mini-pills, …
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… Checker Where's the problem? Choose a Symptom + - Abdomen Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 11 and …
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… women. Multiple lipomas occur more frequently in men. What causes it? The cause of lipomas is not completely … movable and have a soft, rubbery consistency. Do not cause pain. Remain the same size over years or grow very slowly. … problems. Your doctor might remove the lipoma if it is painful, gets infected, or bothers you. Most lipomas can be …