Kidney enlargement occurs with a variety of disorders. Signs and symptoms most often occur when the enlargement develops suddenly.

Chronic ear popping usually results from a problem called eustachian tube dysfunction, which commonly occurs due to conditions like nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis, among others.

Finger numbness most often occurs due to compression, or entrapment, of a nerve that supplies sensation to the hand.

A new app developed in Australia aims to curtail college students' drinking behavior by sending nagging text messages to their phone.

What juice helps a sore throat depends on what type of sore throat you have. Most sore throats don't benefit from juice at all, as juice's high acidic content can aggravate irritation. But a sore throat without other symptoms might be the result of dryness.

Chamomile tea might help hydrate you when you have a stuffy nose and cough, but as of 2011, there is no scientific evidence that the herb itself will help ease your symptoms. A stuffy nose and cough can be features of the common cold or other medical problems.

A sudden withdrawal of vitamins, whether from crash dieting or a lack of healthy food, can cause a range of symptoms of poor health, creating conditions where you are more vulnerable to depression. Depression is a serious illness with complicated origins.

A number of conditions can produce pain in the back of the neck. Depending on the cause and tissues involved, neck pain can feel like a dull, boring, aching, sharp, stabbing or burning sensation. Burning neck pain is often due to stretching or pressure on nerves in the area.

Hiccups are caused by reflex spasms, or contractions, of the diaphragm -- the dome-shaped muscle separating the lungs from the stomach and other abdominal contents. As the diaphragm contracts, air is sucked into the lungs. Almost immediately afterwards, the vocal cords close, producing the typical hiccup sound.

Excessive blinking is not normal, but in most cases, the cause is not serious. Eye irritation or strain, or temporary, repetitive behaviors are common causes. Infrequently this blinking is due to an ongoing condition that requires evaluation.

It can be challenging to care for a baby when he is sick with a cold. Although there is no cure for the common cold, you can take steps to help your baby feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of a more severe infection.

Forearm pain often indicates an injury or medical condition affecting the bones, muscles, tendons, nerves or blood vessels of the area.