What is Muscle Pain? Muscle pain or myalgia, can be described as pain or achiness which can be felt in different parts of the body. We have three types of muscle: skeletal, smooth and cardiac. …
Neck Pain causes and symptoms
What is Neck Pain? Neck pain can be explained as varying levels of discomfort or tenderness felt in the cervical (top) area of our spine. The neck is made up of seven small bones called vertebrae. …
Frequent Urination causes and symptoms
What is Frequent Urination? Frequent urination is the need to pass urine more than is considered normal for you. Whilst everyone is different, normal urination generally means passing urine about …
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Vaginal Discharge causes and symptoms
What is Vaginal Discharge? Vaginal discharge is fluid which comes from your vagina. In most cases it’s quite normal and actually helps to prevent and defend against infection. It's usually clear …
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Enlarged Prostate causes and symptoms
What is an Enlarged Prostate? Enlarged prostate is a noncancerous condition whereby the prostate gland grows and puts pressure on the bladder and urethra. This can impede the flow of urine and cause …
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Ovarian Cysts causes and symptoms
What are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are small sacs which fill with fluid, and sometimes other tissue, found in or around ovaries. These cysts form as part of a woman's menstrual cycle and are in …
Back Pain causes and symptoms
What is Back Pain? Back pain is a condition associated with any type of pain felt in the back. The most common type of back pain is acute and lasts less than six weeks. Pain that lasts longer than …
Fever causes and symptoms
What is a Fever? Fever is defined as a rise in body temperature above what is normal for you. Normal body temperature is generally in the region of 37℃ (98.6℉) but can vary by about one degree either …
Hives causes and symptoms
What are Hives? Hives (urticaria) are raised, red areas of skin that itch and appear as lumps or weals with defined edges. They vary in size, from a few millimeters to many centimeters and cover part …
Gas causes and symptoms
What is Gas? Gas can best be described in two ways. Firstly, excess gas we swallow results in a burp or belch. Secondly, it’s excess gas that accumulates in the lower intestinal system which causes …
Cough causes and symptoms
What is a Cough? A cough is a spontaneous reflex action which protects your lungs and airways from irritants. This is because your throat and connecting airways contain nerves that are sensitive to …
Blood in Stool causes and symptoms
What is Blood in Stool? Blood in stool indicates there is bleeding somewhere in the digestive tract. You might find the blood is bright red or dark and the stool may also appear tar like. Seeing …