Symptoms

Causes of Swollen Groin Lymph Nodes

The lymph nodes of the groin, or inguinal lymph nodes, are located in the crease between the leg and pelvis. There are two types of inguinal lymph nodes – superficial and deep. These groin lymph nodes often swell due to an infection or cancer in the areas from which they drain lymph (lymphatic fluid). For this >> Read More ...

Body Smell and Causes of Bad Body Odor (B.O.)

What is body odor? Body odor, or B.O. as it is commonly referred to, is a conglomeration of odors from the body’s surface and cavities. In most instances, body odor is thought of as the general odor a person has without using any fragrant scents to mask the natural smell of the skin. It may not be offensive in nature >> Read More ...

Bad Groin Odor (Smelly Groin) Causes and Remedies

Bad odors in the groin may not always be noticeable in social settings as this area is covered but can have an impact on more intimate relations. It can be embarrassing and even detract partners apart from having a social impact when it is very prominent. Understanding the causes of groin odor is important in order to take >> Read More ...

Itching Between Thighs – How To Stop It

Itching between the thighs is a common symptom and is often a result of chaffing, irritation from sweating or a fungal infection.  It can be embarrassing since scratching in the area can be socially awkward.  Itching is a symptom and it is important to find the exact cause. Sometimes it is a simple problem that can be >> Read More ...

Pain Above Left Hip Causes and Other Symptoms

Pain that is localized to one area of the body, like above the left hip in this case, usually indicates a problem in that area. The pain may be superficial, where it felt in the surface such as on or just under the skin above and/or around the left hip. At other times the pain may be felt deeper in this region, which >> Read More ...

Mouth Pain (Sore Mouth) and Throat Pain When Swallowing

What is stomatodynia? Stomatodynia is the medical term for pain in the mouth. This can include pain or discomfort of the lips, tongue (glossodynia), palate and/or inner lining of the mouth cavity known as the buccal mucosa. Often dental pain, involving the teeth and/or gums may be described as mouth >> Read More ...

Abdominal Pain, Pictures, Quadrants, Severe Abdomen Pain Causes

Abdominal pain is a common symptoms that afflicts every child and adult at some point in their life. For some, it is a common occurrence and can be debilitating when severe. However, most of us experience abdominal pain occasionally and it is usually linked to an underlying condition. The pain may be accompanied by a host >> Read More ...

Chest Wall Pain (Muscle, Bone, Skin) Causes of Pain on the Chest

The chest wall is composed of skin, subcutaneous tissue. muscles, bones that make up the rib cage and fascia of the anterolateral aspects of the thorax. The same structures that lie posteriorly (towards the back) are considered as part of the back and not as the chest wall. Within the wall lies a number of nerves, blood >> Read More ...

Sleep Chest Pain – Causes of Pain in Chest When Asleep

Chest pain is usually a cause for concern as the vital organs (heart and lungs) are located in the chest cavity. It is not always due to serious or life-threatening condition. Sometimes chest pain may be due to anxiety or sore muscles that lie on the chest wall. While the pain in these cases can be distressing, there is no >> Read More ...
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