Symptoms

Waking up with your eye crusty and glued shut can be perfectly normal or it can indicate you have one of several medical conditions, including these.

Having fecal matter leak out of you while coughing may be a sign of more serious problems in your body. Here's why a cough sometimes prompts fecal incontinence.

Swollen feet don't necessarily require a doctor's consultation. However, there are certain signs that will tell you it's time for medical advice.

You're in the middle of an intense workout session and experience the taste of blood in your mouth. What does it mean? Should you be worried?

By addressing the different causes of nighttime coughing, you can achieve a more restful and peaceful night's sleep and maintain good respiratory health.

A headache doesn't automatically mean that something is wrong with your brain. If the pain happens on the left side of your head, here are the possible reasons.

Having a numb foot when you sit too long in the wrong position is harmless. However, there are serious medical conditions that can cause your foot to go numb.

Most bloody noses will resolve within a few minutes, but this is how to know if your bloody nose is more serious and you need to go to a doctor for treatment.

Feeling a sudden electrical surge in your brain can admittedly be terrifying. But what do these brain zaps actually mean, and why do they happen?

Do routine activities seem unusually hard? You could be dealing with what's known as "exercise intolerance." We'll discuss some of the tell-tale signs.

Changes in the appearance of the lunulae -- the little half-moons on your fingernails -- could indicate that something's amiss in your body.

A rare condition called persistent genital arousal disorder can cause a person to feel constant sexual arousal that won't go away. Here's what we know about it.

Have you ever scratched an itch, only to have it resurface on another part of your body? It turns out there are multiple potential reasons for this sensation.

Are you experiencing discomfort from a mosquito bite? If so, you may find relief from the itching by repurposing an essential item from your medicine cabinet.

Fainting is typically a sign that there may be something wrong with your body. Know what symptoms you should be looking out for before you lose consciousness.

This two-ingredient itch remedy found on TikTok might just be your saving grace for that annoying itch that you have. We break down the science behind it.

There are many potential causes for itching, including allergic reactions to food. These are some of the foods that could be responsible for your itchy skin.

Everyone experiences food cravings, and while they're linked to preferences, sometimes they hint at more. So what does it mean when you're always craving fish?

We've all come to associate a sudden loss of taste with COVID-19. But there are a few other possible explanations as to why your food suddenly tastes bland.

Some people have spoon-shaped fingernails, also known as koilonychia. This condition can actually be a symptom of other disorders or illnesses in the body.

Winter itch causes sufferers to have the constant urge to scratch at their dry, scaly skin. Here's what we know about what causes this condition.

Sometimes, you might notice your pee has a dark color after a high-intensity workout. Why might this occur and when should you be concerned?

Hair loss on the legs can happen at any time in life, but it is more common in men. It also has various causes that are important to investigate thoroughly.

Are you bothered by the fact that you always seem to be craving fruit? If you just can't get enough of apples or strawberries, here are some possible reasons.

You may not notice, but one of your nostrils is likely taking in more air than the other. But what does it mean when you can only breathe through one nostril?

When you suddenly feel dizzy, you can usually take care of it by lying down or sitting. But what does it mean when you feel dizzy right after you lie down?

Can't stop itching after a mosquito bite? Here's why your bites are lasting longer than they should and how to know if it's something more serious.