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A dent in the head often looks like a depression or irregular spot in your skull. Depending on the cause, your healthcare provider can determine if treatment is required. Alternatively, the dent may heal on its own, or it may be a permanent but harmless feature. Solskin / Getty Images DSF is considered a catastrophic injury, meaning serious complications, includingseizures, are common. Even a mild head trauma is capable of causing a dent in the head....

If the hip is only partially dislocated, it’s called hip subluxation. When this happens, the ball of the hip joint only comes part way out of the socket. A dislocated hip is an uncommon injury. Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz Verywell / Alex Dos Diaz A dislocated hip can also occur as acomplication of hip replacement surgery. This article looks at the causes of a dislocated hip and some of the treatment options for this condition....

Labia come in different sizes and may not be symmetrical. If you notice your labia have become bigger, consider making an appointment with your healthcare provider. Keep in mind thatlabial hypertrophydoesn’t always need treatment. Verywell / Nez Riaz However, if symptoms cause recurrent infections or significantly impact your life,labiaplastymay be helpful. What Are the Labia? The labia are the lips of thevulva(external female genitalia). The outer lips are called labia majora and the inner lips are called the labia minora....

What Is Thumb Numbness? Numbness describes the loss of sensation due to dysfunction of a peripheral nerve. Numbness can occur if any condition disrupts the delivery or reception of the sensory nerve signals. Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell In addition to numbness, there may be burning, tingling, or pins-and-needles sensations known asparesthesia. With respect to the thumb, the entrapment can either involve the median nerve or the radial nerve. It can also make it difficult to move your thumb toward your pinkie finger....

Sometimes, people report feeling so bloated they think they look pregnant! If your bloating is persistent or getting worse, you should see a healthcare provider. What Is Abdominal Bloating? Moyo Studio / Getty Images Bloatingis a common feeling with many potential causes. Up to 30% of the population reports feeling bloated at some point. Diagnosing the reasons for bloating is key to managing it. What Causes Abdominal Bloating? The reasons your abdomen might be bloated vary widely, from simple reasons to more serious ones....

Because of this, a person may experience blurring and sensitivity to light. Adie’s pupil is diagnosed based on your symptoms and an eye exam. There is no cure for Adie’s pupil, but symptoms can be managed with prescription eyeglasses and eyedrops. Rolando Caponi / EyeEm / Getty Images Also Known As What Are the Symptoms of Adie’s Pupils? Rather than narrowing as it is supposed to, the pupil will remain open when lights are turned up....

These features can point a healthcare provider in the direction of the underlying cause. Others may be signs of underlying disease requiring specialist medical care. Friction Friction blistersare the most common punch in of blister on the toes. Elen11 / Getty Images The blister can range from the size of a pea to the size of a plum. These blisters can cause pain and inflammation but are usually not a cause of concern....

In many cases, the bleeding will not be visible (microscopic hematuria). In others, the bleeding and clots can be seen with the naked eye (gross hematuria). When blood clots develop, they tend to look like stringy worms. gan chaonan / Getty Images Blood clots in urine warrant an investigation by a healthcare provider. gan chaonan / Getty Images How Do Blood Clots in Urine Look? Blood clots are a possible symptom of gross hematuria....

In some instances, the pain may be due to something more serious. Take time to observe the pop in of pain and location:Do you have dull or sharp pain? Is it in one breast? Illustration by Emily Roberts, Verywell Does it come and go, or is it constant? Is it mild or severe? This article will explore the many possible causes of different types of breast pain and how they are treated....

Common causes of breastfeeding pain include an improper latch,clogged milk duct, and infections likemastitis. Fortunately, these issues can be managed successfully with appropriate treatment. Breastfeeding is a skill that requires practice and resources. Marko Cvetkovic / Getty Images You may experience discomfort in the early days of breastfeeding or sudden pain that signals a problem later on. Engorgement Engorgement is a common experience in the first few days of breastfeeding....

There are several reasons why your back might hurt, and why you have chest pain. When these two symptoms occur together, it can be worrisome. There are several explanations for chest pain that appears with back pain. Ivan Pantic / Getty Images This article covers causes of chest and back pain. Ivan Pantic / Getty Images What Could Cause Chest and Back Pain? Your back is also susceptible to muscle strain....

Tightness in the chest can be a sign of many things, both harmless and severe. Chest pain and tightness may be triggered by a number of heart-related conditions, some of which are serious. That makes the arteries narrow or can block them entirely. Verywell / Laura Porter This can cause aheart attack, which is often the first sign of CAD. That means they can’t close correctly and blood can flow backward through the valves....

Abdominal pain is considered chronic if it lasts for more than three months. The pain may be constant or it can come and go over the three-month period or longer. There are many health conditions, both mild and more severe, that can lead to chronic abdominal pain. Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images Because of that, it can be easy to misdiagnose the ailment. However, those types are not considered chronic and are natural....