Muscle cramps and spasms happen when a muscle spontaneously contracts. A muscle spasm or muscle cramp can cause minor discomfort to severe pain. You may even end up with a bruise in the location of the cramp. Verywell / Laura Porter Cramps can involve part of a muscle or all the muscles in a group. The most commonly affected muscle groups include: Spasms and cramps can be mild or extremely painful....
Some people experience muscle twitching all over the body everyday. Muscle twitching is more common than you may think and it’s usually not serious. Common causes range from too much caffeine and too much stress to strenuous exercise and a lack of sleep. Gary Ferster / Verywell Managing stress and limiting caffeine, for example, may be enough to stop the twitching. Muscle twitching alone does not necessarily indicate a disease....
As miserable asnauseamay make you feel, throwing up has a function. The Purpose of Puke Your body has evolved to protect you. One protective mechanism protects you from toxic things you might ingest. Verywell / Cindy Chung When you eat something toxic, several triggers give you nausea (theurge to vomit.) Taste and smell are two of the most powerful. If it smells or tastes nasty, your body may reject it as dangerous....
Pinched nerves, infections, fractures, and spinal cord problems can also cause neck pain. Musculoskeletal-Related Causes of Neck Pain Most cases ofneck painare due to a musculoskeletal problem. The initial pain of a neck strain is often reported as sharp or knife-like. Illustration by Alexandra Gordon, Verywell As time goes on, the pain often becomes more aching or throbbing in quality. Besides pain, other symptoms of a neck strain include stiffness and muscle spasms....
Numbness is a loss of sensation in a part of the body, most typically in the hands orfeet. Numbness is often accompanied by tinglinga pins and needles sensation. What Causes Numbness? kumikomini / Getty Images There is a host of conditions that can affect peripheral nerves and produce numbness. This condition is usually benign. However, if it does not improve over minutes or persists, sometimes there is lasting damage. Almost any neurological problem can produce numbness and tingling....
In this article, learn more about osteoporosis, its sources of pain, and how to cope. Typically, fractures account for osteoporosis-related pain, but certain medications can also cause pain. About 2 million broken bones per year are due to osteoporosis in the United States. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images Stress Fractures Astress fractureis a tiny break in a bone, usually due to repetitive movement. Osteoporosis is the most common cause of spinal compression fractures....
Pebble poopsmall, hard pellet-like stool that look like pebblesis usually a sign of constipation. you’re able to usually go back to having normal stools by increasing your fiber and fluid intake. Severe constipation may require more aggressive treatment, like osmotic laxatives or enemas. Illustration by Joshua Seong, Verywell When stool remains in the lower intestine for too long, it loses moisture and becomes hard. This jot down of stool can have rough edges that make it difficult to pass....
Petechiaeare tiny red or purple dots that don’t turn white when you press on them. They can be sparked by infections, certain medications, and vitamin deficiencies. Petechiae is not a condition but a symptom of another health problem. Verywell / Theresa Chiechi Petechiae can have a number of causes, some of which can be serious. If the spots disappear under pressure, they are blanching. This means they arenot petechiae. If the spots remain visible under the pressure of the glass, they are non-blanching....
Polyphagia, also known ashyperphagia, is an intense hunger that is not satisfied by eating. It is a symptom associated with several conditions, most especiallydiabetes. Polyphagia can also occur withthyroid diseaseand other medical and mental health conditions. Superb Images / Getty Images The treatment varies by the cause. Left untreated, diabetes causes blood sugar to rise to harmful levels. This can cause progressive damage to multiple organs throughout the body. The lack of fuel causes extreme and often relentless hunger....
you could also have mild hearing impairment and lose the rest of your hearing within a few days. Luckily, many cases are temporary or treatable. But don’t let that dissuade you from seeking an evaluation. Image Source / Getty Images Over 98 out of 100 people with sudden deafness lose hearing in only one ear.People may experience it differently. In cases of physical injury or barotrauma, the ear may heal on its own....
Red spots on the scalp can be sparked by infections, allergic reactions, or autoimmune disorders. Common conditions includepsoriasis,seborrheic dermatitis,ringworm, and folliculitis. Scalp Psoriasis Scalppsoriasisis a chronic (long-term) inflammatory condition. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet New Zealand and © Waikato Hospitalwww.dermnetnz.org2023. Psoriasis tends to run in families (hereditary). The symptoms of scalp psoriasis may include: Scalp psoriasis is considered a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disorder. Treatment Scalp psoriasis can be hard to treat, depending on how severe the condition is....
Causes ofshoulder painand weakness can vary in both younger and older people. They include shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears, and shoulder inflammation. Impingement is often because of the repeated, overhead motion of the arm. Barry Austin / Getty Images These structures together help lift the arm and perform overhead tasks. Arotator cuff tearcan be the result of sudden injury or microabrasions sparked by ongoing inflammation. If left untreated, a person’s range of motion and strength can be permanently affected....
Treatment for shoulder pain causes (fractures,tissue inflammation,ligament instability) will vary, too. These treatment options may includerest, medication, and physical therapy. In some serious cases, such as arotator cuff tear, surgery may be recommended. Illustration by Alexandra Gordon for Verywell Health This article explains some of these shoulder pain causes. The location of your shoulder pain can help your healthcare provider understand which part of the shoulder is affected. Pain Outside of the Shoulder Several issues can cause pain on the outside of the shoulder....
