Sciatica is the common name for pain from irritated nerves along the low back, legs and feet. Along with pain, there may be associated numbness and weakness. Sciatica is so common that entire medical specialties are dedicated to diagnosing and treating it.

The National Library of Medicine reports that 99 percent of the calcium that is taken into the body is deposited into the teeth and bones and the calcium left over is absorbed into the bloodstream. However, sometimes calcium deposits are unabsorbed and as a result are deposited into the soft tissues.

Blue veins can show through all over your body, especially if your skin is very pale. While not medically problematic, these can be bothersome and difficult to conceal, especially if they are on your face or eye area.

A constant dry throat may become annoying, especially when you’ve suffered from it for quite a while. A number of things can cause a constant dry throat. You may need to make several visits to your doctor to locate the exact cause.

Herpes is a virus that can result in blisters and sores appearing on mucus membranes. Herpes typically affects either the mouth or the genitalia. Herpes usually causes its first outbreak shortly after infection, but the virus is never completely eliminated by the body, which allows it to cause additional outbreaks.

An occipital stroke occurs when the occipital lobes of the brain are damaged due to a lack of oxygenated blood. A stroke is often caused by problems with blood flow in the brain, such as a blocked artery or an artery that has burst.

Facial rashes are distressing, due to their obvious location. Several types of facial rashes tend to occur primarily around the mouth, or periorally. The appearance of the rash, its specific distribution on the face, as well as other factors help distinguish among the various causes of a rash around the mouth.

A cool mist humidifier can benefit you and your home during cold weather months. The additional moisture cool mist humidifiers add to winter air can relieve your dry skin, nose and throat -- as well as reduce static electricity and prevent wooden furniture from drying and cracking.

The calf is the muscle component in the back of a person’s lower leg. It is comprised of two muscles: gastrocnemius (main part) and the soleus. When a person says, “I tore a ligament in my calf,” he really means that he tore his Achilles tendon, as this is the primary ligament that controls the calf.

Sometimes teeth develop nerve problems. These can result from tiny cracks in the tooth, trauma, or deep decay. If a patient is experiencing pain or swelling, root canal, or endodontic, therapy may be recommended. Many patients would like to avoid the cost and discomfort of the root canal procedure if possible.

The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located just under the skin at the base of the neck that regulates the body's energy rate, including heart pulse and blood pressure. The thyroid can become enlarged for many reasons, including production of too much or too little thyroid hormone, reports MayoClinic.com.

A strong serve in tennis, a slip and fall, or an incident of heavy lifting can cause a torn pectoral muscle. Patients usually become aware of a tissue rupture brought on by muscle strain right away.