Solar plexus pain is discomfort felt in the upper middle part of the abdomen, just below the breastbone and between the ribs. It may feel like pressure, burning, tightness, tenderness, or a sharp stabbing sensation. Common causes include indigestion, acid reflux, muscle strain, stomach inflammation, and digestive problems. However, pain in this area can sometimes … Read more
Eating dirt may sound unusual, but it is a behavior that some children and adults experience. A person who repeatedly eats soil, mud, clay, or other non-food substances may have a condition called pica. When the substance specifically involves eating earth or soil, the behavior is known as geophagia. Dirt eating is sometimes associated with … Read more
A headache on the left side of your head can feel like a dull ache, throbbing pain, pressure around the temple, or sharp pain behind the eye. Sometimes, it develops after a long day at work, poor sleep, dehydration, or stress. In other cases, it may be associated with migraine, tension-type headaches, sinus problems, or … Read more
A headache on the right side of your head can be uncomfortable, distracting, and sometimes worrying. You may feel a dull ache near your right temple, throbbing pain behind your right eye, or sharp pain that spreads toward your neck. The meaning of the pain depends on its intensity, duration, location, and any other symptoms … Read more
Sleep is essential for your body to recover, repair tissues, and prepare for the next day. However, the way you sleep can sometimes affect how you feel when you wake up. If you regularly experience neck stiffness, back pain, shoulder discomfort, or heartburn in the morning, your sleeping position may be contributing to the problem. … Read more
A noticeable bump at the base of your neck can be concerning, especially when it becomes more visible over time. Commonly called a neck hump, this rounded area may develop because of changes in posture, the spine, or the way fat is distributed around the upper back and neck. Some people notice a neck hump … Read more
Palm pain can be surprisingly disruptive. Even mild discomfort can make everyday activities such as typing, writing, opening jars, carrying bags, exercising, or using a phone uncomfortable. The pain may feel like an ache, burning sensation, sharp stab, tenderness, tingling, or pressure. The cause is not always obvious. Palm pain may follow an injury or … Read more
Dull pain is one of those symptoms that can be easy to ignore. Unlike sharp or stabbing pain, it may feel more like a mild ache, pressure, soreness, heaviness, or discomfort that quietly stays in the background. Sometimes dull pain is caused by something relatively simple, such as muscle tension, overuse, poor posture, indigestion, or … Read more
Body aches are one of those symptoms that can make you feel tired, uncomfortable, and generally “not like yourself.” Sometimes the cause is obvious, such as a hard workout, long day of physical activity, or sleeping in an awkward position. Other times, body aches appear alongside fever, chills, fatigue, or other symptoms of an illness. … Read more
Thumb pain can make surprisingly simple activities difficult. Opening a jar, typing, holding a phone, writing, buttoning clothes, or gripping a cup may become uncomfortable when your thumb hurts. Thumb pain can develop suddenly after an injury or gradually because of repetitive movements, tendon problems, arthritis, nerve compression, or other conditions. The location and character … Read more