Symptoms

About 37 million Americans have some type of lung disease. What does it mean if there is a burning sensation in your lungs? When is it a symptom of?

If your results show high protein levels, there might be various causes. Find out what it might mean when your blood's total protein is high.

Monkeypox can cause numerous symptoms you should be aware of, and recent research suggests that it may even affect the brain. Here's what to know.

Experiences of vertigo can be disorienting, causing one to feel as if their immediate surroundings are spinning, even though they may not be moving at all.

Bell's palsy affects around 40,000 Americans yearly, with a higher incidence in those between 15 to 45 years old. Here's how it feels to have the condition.

There are plenty of typical symptoms of pregnancy, but then there are the symptoms you might not expect, like dry eyes. How does pregnancy affect your eyes?

Early menopause is the onset of menopause before the age of 40. The symptoms are the same as menopause, which occurs later in life for some.

One feature that sets bipolar disorder apart from depression — regardless of the type of bipolar disorder — is the experience of mania or hypomania.

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can occur in patients with multiple sclerosis. Read on to find out what to know about multiple sclerosis dysphagia.

Abnormal quantities of hemoglobin might be a health concern. Taking a blood test is the only way to determine whether your hemoglobin levels are high or low.

Most people experience back pain in their lifetime, but while some pain can be dealt with at home, these symptoms indicate you should see a specialist.

Your jaw is made up of a system of tendons and bones that work together. If anything within that system is off-balance, your jaw can become uneven.

Those who experience vertigo — or the sensation of being off-balance and feeling as if the room is spinning — typically have an issue within the inner ear.

Having a pair of dry, cracked heels can be particularly painful. Often it's not due to anything serious, but this is how to know if it's something more.

Cholesterol is vital, but having high levels of a certain type of cholesterol can lead to health problems. Here's what it feels like to have high cholesterol.

Even just the idea of it certainly sounds painful, but what exactly does pulling a muscle feel like in the moment? Here is what you should know.

You should call 911 if you have severe abdominal pain and you recently experienced an injury, or if you have any pain in your chest along with abdomen pain.

While spending extra time in bed sounds like the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning, a few days bedridden can quickly become unhealthy in a number of ways.

Menstrual cramps in the buttocks are called proctalgia fugax. The pain associated with them is caused by muscles in the rectum and pelvic floor contracting.

If you've ever experienced a sudden tight chest and had problems breathing, you might have wondered whether you were having an asthma attack or a panic attack.

A variety of health issues can lead to an individual experiencing a feeling of fullness within their ears. These include acoustic neuroma, allergies, and TMJ.

There are many reasons why you might need a transfusion, such as having suffered major trauma, a surgery that resulted in a loss of blood, and certain cancers.

When you experience vertigo, you might feel like the room or your body is spinning. Sometimes, it can make you feel nauseous or cause your ears to ring.

It can be helpful to know whether or not breast calcifications are cause for concern in the event that your doctor finds them present in your mammogram.

Blood plasma makes up 55% percent of your blood. When separated from the white and red blood cells, it appears pale yellow in color.

The thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a chemical that regulates thyroid function. Too high or too low levels of TSH indicate dysfunction of the thyroid.

Osteoporosis is called a "silent disease" that often gives little warning before you begin breaking bones, but here are some signs to look out for.