This twisting can cut off blood flow to your testicle, leading to sudden and severe pain and swelling in your scrotum, which can radiate to the lower abdomen. It usually requires emergency surgery.

Tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. It affects the way your hands and fingers move, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. Tendonitis can be caused by sudden, forceful movements or a repetitive ...

Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...

Osteitis pubis is the non-infectious inflammation of the joint between your left and right pubic bones, called the pubic symphysis. This painful condition is often the result of a repetitive use ...

First wash off the foot, hand or other punctured skin with soap and water. Then soak the puncture wound in warm soapy water for 15 minutes. For any dirt or debris, gently scrub the wound surface back ...

The changes in his breasts will calm down and any swelling usually reduces when he reaches full sexual maturity, generally after a year or two. Overweight boys often look as though they have ...