Having multiple lung nodules means you have two or more lesions in your lungs. Multiple lung nodules are also called pulmonary nodules. These lesions can be seen on an imaging scan like an X-ray. Illustration by Jessica Olah, Verywell You may not have any symptoms of multiple lung nodules. If you only have one lung nodule (solitary pulmonary nodule), it probably is not cancer. However, if you have several or many lung nodules, the risk of cancer increases....

Thecervical spineis the neck region of your spinal column. Most broken collarbones are the result of falling on the shoulder itself or landing on an outstretched arm. Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa, which can happen due to injury, infection, or disease. pixdeluxe / Getty Images Together, they keep your arm in the shoulder socket. When these muscles and/or tendons are torn, it results in arotator cuff injury. This may be due to a sports injury or over time by repetitive wear and tear....

Nerve pain in the foot can feel like aburning, shooting, “electrical,” or stabbing pain. It may occur on the top of the foot or through the arch. These sensations can happen while you’re moving or while you’re at rest. Verywell / JR Bee Sometimes, even the area closest to the nerve will be sensitive to the touch. This article will discuss the most common nerve-related causes of foot pain and how to recognize them....

This common pop in of anemia can be identified with a blood test. Identifying the cause and getting treatment are important aspects of managing normocytic anemia. This article will explore symptoms of normocytic anemia as well as causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Verywell / Jessica Olah Verywell / Jessica Olah What Is Normocytic Anemia? Normocytic anemia shows up when you have a lower-than-normal amount of red blood cells. However, the blood cells are still typically normal size....

These bumps are rarely dangerous, but they can be bothersome. They are commonly found in the oral and nasal cavities and can arise from traumas such as nose piercing. They can also form as a response to infection. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Pustule A minor infection can cause a smallpus-filledbump to appear at the site of the piercing. If popped, pus or blood may ooze out. The pustule may refill after it drains....

Sexual activity and orgasm can sometimes cause a “sex headache” or “orgasm headache.” They can happen during solo sex and sex with a partner, and may not occur every time. Sex-related headaches are more likely in people who also experiencemigrainesand tend to affect more men than women. PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images PhotoAlto / Frederic Cirou / Getty Images What Does an Orgasm Headache Feel Like? Sex headaches can occur right before or immediately afterorgasm....

If youve ever hit your funny bone, you know thatelbow paincan be annoying. This article discusses causes, diagnosis, and treatments for elbow pain. However, some people may feel pain in both elbows. Anupong Thongchan / EyeEm / Getty Images While tendonitis can cause aching pains in your elbow or throughout your arm, the condition is often temporary. If your symptoms do not resolve after several days of at-home care, consider visiting a healthcare provider....

Lower left abdominal pain can be benign (harmless) or a sign of a serious illness. Hernias, kidney stones, and endometriosis are some common causes of pain in this region. In some cases, the cause may be cancer. Moyo Studio / Getty Images Moyo Studio / Getty Images What Is Lower Left Abdominal Pain? Urological Conditions Theurinary tractconsists of the kidneys, ureters, urethra, and bladder. You may also experience fever, chills, nausea, and headache....

Most people feel this sharp pain in the space between their big toe and the arch of the foot. It may be constant or come and go. It often worsens when you wear certain shoes, walk, or press down on the joint. AzmanJaka / Getty Images If it persists, you may need to enlist the help of a podiatrist or physical therapist. You may require prescription medication or surgery in rare, severe cases....

It can also stem from rarer but more serious concerns likeheart attackorlung cancer. Several nerves and muscles travel between your body’s neck and shoulder regions. So it’s not uncommon to experience left-sided pain in both of these areas at the same time. Sergey Mironov / Getty Images Treatment for left-sided neck and shoulder pain varies by cause. Pain due to a muscle strain needs little more than rest, ice, and gentle stretching....

This article will discuss conditions that cause skin to become pale. Paleness can often be confused with pigment loss, but the two are not one and the same. Paleness in this context does not have any connection to melanin, the pigment that gives the skin color. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter What Causes Pale Skin? A number of different conditions can result in this happening. Sudden pale skin is a common symptom of vasovagal syncope....

Having clay-colored or light-colored stool just once, or every now and then, isn’t usually a concern. This article explains what’s normal and abnormal with regard to stool color. It contains a pigmented compound calledbilirubinthat causes your stools to turn brown. Verywell / Zoe Hansen The medical term for this isacholia. There are several reasons why bile levels are decreased. They can be broadly categorized as being either liver-related or gallbladder-related....

It happens when there is a problem with the stem cells in your bone marrow that produce blood cells. These symptoms may include fatigue, infections, and bruising. Xesai / Getty Images What Is Pancytopenia? Xesai / Getty Images Is Pancytopenia Common? Pancytopenia may be more common than reported. Pancytopenia Symptoms Not everyone with pancytopenia will experience symptoms. Blood cell destruction or suppression may also occur from inflammation, infections, orautoimmune conditions....