Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the area between the neck and belly. Chest pain may be sharp or dull. It might come and go, or you might always feel the pain. The exact symptoms depend on the cause. Many different things can cause chest pain. The most life-threatening causes involve the heart or lungs. So it’s important to …

Chemotherapy brain fog, or chemo brain, is feeling as if you can’t think as quickly and as clearly as you did before you had cancer or received cancer treatment. Healthcare providers may refer to this condition as chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment or cancer-treatment-related cognitive impairment. But healthcare providers have learned that people develop cognitive problems before, during or after receiving treatment. Most …

Hip dysplasia is a health condition that happens when the bones in your hip joint don’t fit together correctly. Hip dysplasia is most common in babies and young children, but in mild cases, it first shows up in adults. Healthcare providers sometimes refer to hip dysplasia that children are born with as congenital hip dysplasia or developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). …

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a condition that affects the nerves that control muscle movements. There are six main types of CMT, all of which happen because of a genetic mutation you inherited from one or both parents. CMT is the most common form of inherited peripheral neuropathy (neuropathy means “nerve disease”). Your peripheral nervous system includes any nerves that aren’t …

Cervicitis is inflammation of your cervix due to infection or other irritants. When the tissue of your cervix is inflamed, it becomes swollen and may bleed more easily. It can cause symptoms like a pus-like vaginal discharge, irregular vaginal bleeding or pain during sex. Some people don’t experience any symptoms at all. Most cases of cervicitis happen due to a bacterial infection, but you …

Neck pain is common. Poor posture — whether from leaning over a computer or hunching over a workbench — strains neck muscles. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain. Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. Seek medical care for neck pain with numbness or loss of strength in the arms or hands …

“Cervical spondylosis” is a general term for wear and tear that affects your cervical spine. Cervical refers to seven stacked bones (vertebrae) in your neck. Spondylosis is when parts of your spine begin to wear out. Healthcare providers sometimes call it osteoarthritis of the neck or arthritis of the neck. If you have cervical spondylosis, your neck may ache, hurt or feel stiff. Healthcare providers …

Cervical dystonia is a neurological condition (affecting your brain and nerves) that causes involuntary muscle contractions in your neck. When your muscles contract, they tighten and can’t relax. This condition affects your posture. Your head and neck may make abnormal movements that look similar to a spasm or jerk. This condition can cause pain and discomfort, which can affect your day-to-day activities. Cervical …

“Cerumen impaction” is the medical term for earwax blockage. Earwax (cerumen) plays an important role in ear health. It cleans your ears and protects them from dust, dirt and infection. Despite its many benefits, earwax can cause issues if too much of it builds up. Cerumen impaction may result in ear pain, itchiness, ringing in your ears, hearing loss or other issues. When necessary, …

A stroke is a life-threatening condition that happens when part of your brain doesn’t have enough blood flow. This most commonly happens because of a blocked artery or bleeding in your brain. Without a steady supply of blood, the brain cells in that area start to die from a lack of oxygen. IMPORTANT: A stroke is a life-threatening emergency condition where …