Menstrual Pain Every Day but Gyno Tests Are Normal?
Have you ever had menstrual pain or cramps but no period? If your only symptom is pelvic discomfort, a number of conditions can cause this. But the more locations of your body, that have the [...]
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Pain in Ball of Foot when Cycling: Causes, Solutions
A doctor explains that there are several possible causes to a pain in the ball of the foot when cycling. This can occur while riding outdoors or while using a stationary bike. There are several [...]
Swelling in Both Ankles: Can’t Find Cause?
What can be causing the “edema” or swelling in both of your ankles when everything’s been ruled out? One day I noticed that my ankle area (both feet) was very mildly puffy (swelling). Did I [...]
Bilateral Ankle Edema: Causes when Tests Are Normal
A doctor explains what can cause swelling (edema) in both ankles when your heart, liver, kidney and other key tests are normal and you’re not obese. The following can cause swelling (edema) in both (bilateral) [...]
Can a DVT Cause Swelling in the Ankle Only & Nowhere Else?
How likely is it that the swelling in only one ankle, but nowhere else in the leg, is being caused by a deep vein thrombosis? A DVT typically causes swelling up and down the lower [...]
Can Plantar Fasciitis Cause Foot Pain on Outer Side?
A foot care specialist addresses pain on the outer side of the foot being caused by plantar fasciitis. “Most pain associated with plantar fasciitis originates near the point of insertion of the plantar fascia in [...]
6 Causes of Pain on the Outside of Your Foot
A foot pain expert describes the seven possible causes of pain on the outside (lateral) part of the foot. Pain along the outside or lateral part of the foot can have one (or more) of [...]
Plantar Fasciitis Pain vs. Heel Spur: Symptom Comparison
“Plantar fasciitis is also commonly called ‘heel spur.’ but the two conditions are not the same,” says Bob Thompson, certified pedorthist, executive director of the Institute for Preventive Foot Health. A pedorthist is a medical [...]
Burning Pain in Arch of Foot: 3 Possible Causes
There are three very likely causes of burning pain in the arch of one’s foot. “If the burning pain in the arch is toward the heel area on the plantar surface (underside) of the foot, [...]
Ankle Swelling in the Elderly: Causes & Solutions
Though the site of swollen ankles in elderly people is quite common, this commonality does not rule out a potential life-threatening cause of this symptom. Ankle swelling in an older person can mean a very serious medical [...]
Leg Pain Caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leg pain can have a ton of causes ranging from so very benign to life threatening--and one of those possible causes is irritable bowel syndrome. Having pain in your leg and wondering if this is [...]
Mid-Cycle Joint Aches or Pain in Women: Causes and Solutions
Mid-cycle joint aches or pain can affect some women. Mid-cycle joint pain or aches are when a woman experiences a discomfort in her joints that feels just like the joint aching she gets in the [...]
Why Does PMS Cause Swollen Ankles?
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) can cause swollen ankles. Sometimes this is merely a cosmetic issue, appearing unsightly. But other times, the swollen ankles caused by PMS can be very tender to the touch, even somewhat painful. [...]
Why There’s Pain Under Your Kneecap During or After Running
So you had a good run, but the second you stop, here comes that gnawing pain beneath your kneecap. Or maybe it came on during your run. What IS this and what can be done [...]
Can Walking Too Long on a Treadmill Harm Your Knees ?
Just how much must you walk on a treadmill before this becomes potentially harmful to your knees? Of course, this assumes that you have healthy knees to begin with, rather than the painful bone-on-bone disease [...]
