Signs and symptoms of cancer depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects nearby organs or tissues. If a cancer has spread (metastasized), signs or symptoms may appear in ...

When a person has Sjögren’s syndrome, their immune system is attacking the glands that keep the eyes, mouth and other body parts moist. The severity of the disease can vary widely, but the most common ...

Early pancreatic cancers often do not cause any signs or symptoms. By the time they do cause symptoms, they have often grown very large or already spread outside the pancreas. People with pancreatic ...

Background A previously healthy 32-year-old man presented with pain in his chest, ankle, and hip. His musculoskeletal pain progressed over the course of 6 months to the point of difficulty with ...

Rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults can be genetic or acquired. The progress in genetics allows the in-depth study of genetic forms of rickets (calciopenic or phosphopenic) and the ...

Spotting new bumps on your body can leave you scrambling to find pictures of skin rashes to compare them against. While there’s a large range of things that can cause skin rashes, doing your best to ...

A severe headache, fever, and stiff neck are common symptoms of early-stage meningitis. A non-fading rash using a glass test warrants immediate medical care. Quick treatment with antibiotics helps ...

Myalgia often results from muscle strain, injury, or overuse. Chronic conditions like fibromyalgia may require treatment to ease myalgia. Using stress management techniques, like journaling, ...