A Line of Bumps on the Skin
New skin bumps may be caused by allergies, injury or infections -- or insect bites. The latter is a likely culprit if the bumps show up in a line.
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Small Red Bumps on the Bottom of the Foot
Finding small red bumps on the bottom of your foot can be alarming. However, usually the cause of these bumps is a benign and treatable condition known as athlete's foot. Treatment consists of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic measures and is relatively simple.
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Excessive Calcium & Joint Pain
Calcium is a mineral important to a number of our normal bodily functions. Its concentration in your blood is only normal within a very narrow range. Too much calcium, which is usually caused by dysregulation of your parathyroid gland, can cause a number of symptoms, including joint pain.
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What Are the Causes of Pain in the Center of the Chest?
Chest pain is a common experience, but it can be frightening and represent a warning sign that something dangerous is happening in your body. In general, chest pain may originate from the musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, the lungs or the heart and circulatory system.
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Tingling in Legs Without Pain
Leg tingling a common symptom that occurs as a result of nerve compromise. Although pain may accompany tingling, it does not always have to. Tingling has a number of causes, each of which will be diagnosed in different ways, so you should see your doctor if your tingling is of concern to you.
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Safest Exercise for a L5-S1 Herniated Disc
Disc herniation in the L5 to S1 area can occur when excessive loads are placed on your vertebrae. It commonly presents as lower back pain with or without pain that radiates down the back of one of your legs.
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Causes of Pain in the Lower Right Side of the Abdomen
Right lower abdominal pain is common and may or may not represent serious disease. This kind of pain may originate from the gastrointestinal, urinary, cardiovascular or reproductive system.
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Severe Abdominal Pain After Eating
Severe abdominal pain after eating is not normal and may be due to a number of disorders. Peptic ulcer disease, gallstones and mesenteric ischemia are among the most common causes.
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What Are the Dangers of Giving Blood Platelets?
Platelets are microscopic cell fragments found in your blood that help to form blood clots. If your platelets are too low, you may be at risk of bleeding and require a platelet transfusion.
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What Are the Causes of Pain When Breathing?
Pain provoked by breathing occurs with a variety of conditions that range in severity from transient, mild medical problems to potentially life-threatening illnesses. Chest discomfort triggered or aggravated by forceful breathing, coughing or straining is known as pleuritic chest pain.
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Causes of Cough and Shortness of Breath
Cough and shortness of breath are common symptoms and sometimes indicate the presence of a serious underlying disease. These symptoms usually result from problems in your heart or lungs, but they can occur with other disorders as well.
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