Testosterone fills many important functions, from maintaining bone density and muscle mass to regulating sex drive and sperm production. High testosterone alone does not necessarily cause problems or need to be treated; it all depends on how high the levels go and your overall health.
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Numerous conditions can cause right-sided upper abdominal pain. According to The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library, the most common cause of abdominal pain is intra-abdominal disorders. Organ problems can cause localized or diffuse pain throughout the abdomen.
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Spleen problems range from mild to severe and life-threatening. One of the most common spleen-related problems is splenomegaly, or an enlarged spleen. According to MerckManuals.com, an enlarged spleen is indicative of an underlying health problem, such as infection, anemia or cancer.
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The urethra is part of your urinary system, along with your kidneys, ureters and bladder. The urethra is positioned at the end of your urinary system where fluid is excreted from your body. The urethra differs in length between men and women, and pain can be caused by several conditions.
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Shin splints is the term used to describe pain that manifests in the front of your lower legs or shins. MedlinePlus states that if you have shin splints, your pain is concentrated along the inside edge of your tibi — the bigger of the two bones in your lower leg.
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Mucus is a slippery substance secreted by -- and covering -- the mucus membranes that line your respiratory tract. Glands in your nose, sinuses and throat generate mucus, which is helpful in cleansing and moisturizing your nasal passages. According to MayoClinic.
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Numerous conditions can cause pain in the breast area. According to MayoClinic.com, breast pain may be caused by breast structures, or it may be caused by extra-mammary pain or pain that originates in a structure outside the breast. Chest wall problems can often mimic breast pain.
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There are several unfavorable effects of scar tissue formation following surgery. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, the body puts down scar tissue after an injury or surgery as a way to heal its wounds.
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Many conditions can cause pain below the sternum. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, or ACG, abdominal pain can occur throughout the abdomen or in one specific abdominal location or quadrant.
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American adults experience on average one episode of acute diarrhea every year, according to The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Diarrhea, described as loose, watery stools, is a common health complaint that affects people of all ages, including seniors.
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Many diseases can cause both muscle spasms and dizziness or vertigo. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health or NIH, muscle spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that can manifest in any muscle in the body.
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A disc herniation, defined as a rupture of the outer portion of one or more of your intervertebral discs, is a relatively common health complaint among Americans. Spinal disc herniations, notes MayoClinic.
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Numerous conditions can cause low iron levels in a low blood count and weight loss. According to Dr. Dicken Weatherby, a naturopathic physician and author of the textbook "Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis,"
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Many conditions can cause upper leg and back pain. According to the Spine Health website, back pain, especially lower back pain, is commonly associated with one-sided leg pain. Leg pain that accompanies back pain may be dull and aching or sharp and stabbing, like an electrical shock.
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Uric acid is a product of purine breakdown. Purines are aromatic organic compounds found in certain foods and beverages.
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Your rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons -- supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis -- that help stabilize your shoulder.
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A low blood count, also known as anemia, is a lower than usual number of red blood cells in your body. Anemia is particularly common among older individuals.
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Numerous diseases can cause a change in hair texture and volume. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, the lips, palms and soles of the feet are the only parts of the body on which hair does not grow.
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Many conditions can cause leg pain and weakness. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, leg pain can be caused by overuse injuries, inflammatory diseases, lower extremity trauma and certain medical conditions. In some cases, leg pain is accompanied by lower extremity weakness.
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There are numerous effects of anemia on the cardiovascular system. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, iron deficiency is one of the principle causes of anemia, although certain medical conditions, including sickle cell anemia and cancer, can also cause anemia.
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