Bunions. When something pulls your big toe out of its normal alignment and toward your other toes, it might cause bunions. If you find a bump...
Carcinoid syndrome. This is one possible consequence of neuroendocrine tumors. Neuroendocrine cells are the initial site of rare malignancies called NETs. NETs in the digestive or...
Carpal tunnel syndrome. A very frequent wrist problem is carpal tunnel syndrome. Swelling presses against your median nerve, causing irritation or damage inside your wrist’s carpal...
Causes of cellulitis. Cellulitis is an infection caused by bacteria that affects both the skin and the tissue underneath it. Cellulitis can strike anyone, but someone...
Cerebral palsy. When the parts of the brain that regulate muscle movement are damaged or do not develop normally, cerebral palsy results. It is a major...
Cervical cancer. Cell carcinoma of the cervix is known as cervical cancer. This is mostly caused by HPV infections. It can be prevented primarily by getting...
Cervical spondylosis. Wear and tear on your cervical spine is commonly referred to as “cervical spondylosis,” or arthritis of the neck. Your neck may feel stiff,...
Rib fracture. Anything from a severe trauma to a cough might result in rib fractures. With over-the-counter medication, ice, and breathing techniques, you should be able...
Back pain. Pain in the lower back is fairly prevalent. It often results from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in your back. Disk injuries,...
Bacterial vaginosis. An off-white or gray vaginal discharge that smells “fishy” is one of the symptoms of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection that is...
