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Testicular Torsion: Symptoms & Getting Treated

Testicular torsion can be extremely painful and is an emergency situation. It happens when the cord that carries blood to the testicles twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicles.

Elbow Popping and Locking

It's normal for your elbow to pop once in a while. But if the clicking, popping, or snapping is persistent and it causes pain, when you bend or straighten your arm, you may have a treatable condition.

Acute Costochondritis

Acute Costochondritis, also called chest wall pain syndrome, causes inflammation between your ribs and breastbone. The condition itself isn’t an emergency—but it feels just like a heart attack. Here’s how to identify the symptoms and when you should go to the emergency room.

Anal Mucus Discharge: Symptoms and Causes

What does anal mucus discharge mean? If you are experiencing this symptom you may have an infection like E. Coli, or an inflammatory condition like Crohn’s disease.

Pain Around the Belly Button

Pain around the belly button is often associated with the cecum, the appendix, ascending colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, or the right ureter.

7 Causes of Clear Vomit & How to Treat It

Throwing up clear liquid is a sign your body wants to get rid of a toxin when there’s no food in your stomach. Usually, it’s a sign of a stomach bug, but it can also be from hormonal changes like morning sickness during pregnancy.

Why Abdominal Pain Worsens With Movement

If you have abdominal pain that gets worse with movement, you may also have stomach cramps and nausea. Stomach pain when moving around may be caused by appendicitis or a stomach ulcer.

Testicular Torsion: Symptoms & Getting Treated

Testicular torsion can be extremely painful and is an emergency situation. It happens when the cord that carries blood to the testicles twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicles.

Elbow Popping and Locking

It's normal for your elbow to pop once in a while. But if the clicking, popping, or snapping is persistent and it causes pain, when you bend or straighten your arm, you may have a treatable condition.

Acute Costochondritis

Acute Costochondritis, also called chest wall pain syndrome, causes inflammation between your ribs and breastbone. The condition itself isn’t an emergency—but it feels just like a heart attack. Here’s how to identify the symptoms and when you should go to the emergency room.

Anal Mucus Discharge: Symptoms and Causes

What does anal mucus discharge mean? If you are experiencing this symptom you may have an infection like E. Coli, or an inflammatory condition like Crohn’s disease.

Pain Around the Belly Button

Pain around the belly button is often associated with the cecum, the appendix, ascending colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, or the right ureter.

7 Causes of Clear Vomit & How to Treat It

Throwing up clear liquid is a sign your body wants to get rid of a toxin when there’s no food in your stomach. Usually, it’s a sign of a stomach bug, but it can also be from hormonal changes like morning sickness during pregnancy.

Why Abdominal Pain Worsens With Movement

If you have abdominal pain that gets worse with movement, you may also have stomach cramps and nausea. Stomach pain when moving around may be caused by appendicitis or a stomach ulcer.

Testicular Torsion: Symptoms & Getting Treated

Testicular torsion can be extremely painful and is an emergency situation. It happens when the cord that carries blood to the testicles twists, cutting off the blood supply to the testicles.

Elbow Popping and Locking

It's normal for your elbow to pop once in a while. But if the clicking, popping, or snapping is persistent and it causes pain, when you bend or straighten your arm, you may have a treatable condition.

Acute Costochondritis

Acute Costochondritis, also called chest wall pain syndrome, causes inflammation between your ribs and breastbone. The condition itself isn’t an emergency—but it feels just like a heart attack. Here’s how to identify the symptoms and when you should go to the emergency room.

Anal Mucus Discharge: Symptoms and Causes

What does anal mucus discharge mean? If you are experiencing this symptom you may have an infection like E. Coli, or an inflammatory condition like Crohn’s disease.

Pain Around the Belly Button

Pain around the belly button is often associated with the cecum, the appendix, ascending colon, right ovary and fallopian tube, or the right ureter.

7 Causes of Clear Vomit & How to Treat It

Throwing up clear liquid is a sign your body wants to get rid of a toxin when there’s no food in your stomach. Usually, it’s a sign of a stomach bug, but it can also be from hormonal changes like morning sickness during pregnancy.

Why Abdominal Pain Worsens With Movement

If you have abdominal pain that gets worse with movement, you may also have stomach cramps and nausea. Stomach pain when moving around may be caused by appendicitis or a stomach ulcer.

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