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Neck Pain
Pain in the neck and shoulder that varies in intensity, and may feel achy or like an electric shock from the neck to the arm.
Common causes of this symptom
Neck pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include prolonged straining (looking up or down), sleeping in an uncomfortable position, stress, chiropractic manipulation, or wearing heavy necklaces.
Self-treatment
Alternating an ice pack with heat several times daily for 30 minutes, gentle stretching, and massage may help relieve neck pain. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen may also help. Gentle exercise and good posture may also help prevent it.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Have headache, numbness, or tingling
- Feel pain that lasts for several weeks
- Notice symptoms getting worse despite self-treatment
- Experience pain that radiates down one or both arms or legs
See a doctor immediately if you
- Experience pain after trauma or injury
- Feel weakness in an arm or leg
- Have trouble walking
- Develop a high fever
Shoulder Pain
Physical discomfort of the shoulder, including the joint itself or the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support the joint.
Common causes of this symptom
Shoulder pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include overuse, disuse, sprain, strain, or sleeping on side.
Self-treatment
Resting and avoiding movements that cause pain may relieve physical discomfort. Icing the painful area and taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or naproxen may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Feel pain that persists or worsens despite self-treatment
- Find it difficult to work or do household activities
- Have redness or swelling
See a doctor immediately if you
- Feel severe pain
- Get sudden swelling
- Can't move your shoulder joint
- Have a visible deformity, particularly after an injury
Elbow Pain
Physical discomfort in the elbow joint, or in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments supporting it.
Common causes of this symptom
Elbow pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include prolonged pressure or leaning on elbows, trying a new exercise such as tennis, local trauma, desk work, sprains, or strains.
Self-treatment
Placing an ice pack on the area for up to 20 minutes, 3 times daily, and keeping the elbow elevated and wrapped in a compression bandage may help reduce swelling. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Don't improve after self-treatment
- Feel pain that persists or worsens
- Have redness or swelling
See a doctor immediately if you
- Develop severe pain or swelling
- Have an obvious deformity or suspected bone break
- Find it difficult to move the elbow
Knee Pain
Pain in or around the knee that may indicate a condition affecting the knee joint itself or the soft tissue around the knee.
Common causes of this symptom
Knee pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include heavy physical activity, lack of use, injuries such as sprains or strains, sitting in a constrained area, or sitting on knees for a prolonged period.
Self-treatment
Losing weight may help relieve long-term knee pain. For new pain, resting, applying ice several times a day, keeping the injured area elevated, and wrapping the area with an elastic bandage may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Also have redness, swelling, warmth,or significant pain
- Develop a fever
- Feel constant pain
- Notice your pain getting worse
See a doctor immediately if you
- Heard a popping sound when your knee was injured
- Notice your knee looks deformed
- Feel severe pain
- Have sudden swelling
- Can't use your knee
Wrist Pain
Discomfort in the wrist area, usually caused by injury or long-term conditions.
Common causes of this symptom
Wrist pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include a sprain or strain, overuse (tennis, skiing, golf), disuse, or trauma.
Self-treatment
Taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, naproxen or acetaminophen may help. Resting, icing the area, and using a wrist support may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Experience persistent pain and swelling
- Have unexplained pain
- Struggle with daily tasks
See a doctor immediately if you
- Injured your wrist
- Experience swelling
- Feel severe pain
- Have reduced movement or altered sensation
- Notice your wrist looks deformed
Hip Pain
Physical discomfort in the hip, which varies from mild to severe.
Common causes of this symptom
Hip pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include trauma, lying on a side for a prolonged period, overuse, muscle stiffness, sitting in an awkward position, sprains, or strains.
Self-treatment
Resting, avoiding prolonged sitting, using ice packs for swelling, and taking warm showers or baths to relax muscles may help relieve hip pain. Taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Don't improve after self-treatment
- Struggle to work, walk, or do daily tasks
- Have pain that persists or worsens
- Feel pain in a specific area at the hip joint
See a doctor immediately if you
- Have severe pain or sudden swelling
- Can't move your leg or hip
- Can't bear weight on your leg
Ankle Pain
Physical discomfort in the ankle area, often including the joint or the tendon that connects the lower leg to the heel (Achilles tendon).
Common causes of this symptom
Ankle pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include poorly fitting footwear such as ski boots and high heels, sprains, strains, overuse, lack of use, or trauma.
Self-treatment
Resting and elevating the ankle when possible may help ease discomfort. Applying an ice pack up to 20 minutes, 3 times a day, wrapping a compression bandage around the ankle, and taking an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or naproxen may also help.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Have swelling that doesn't improve within five days
- Feel pain that persists for a few weeks
- Find it difficult to work, walk, or complete daily tasks
See a doctor immediately if you
- Have an obvious injury
- Experience severe pain or swelling
- Develop fever, redness, or warmth
- Can't bear weight on your ankle
Back Pain
Physical discomfort occurring anywhere on the spine or back, ranging from mild to disabling.
Common causes of this symptom
Back pain can have causes that aren't due to underlying disease. Examples include overuse such as working out or lifting too much, prolonged sitting and lying down, sleeping in an uncomfortable position, or wearing a poorly fitting backpack.
Self-treatment
If pain is severe, resting for up to 2 days may help. Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen or naproxen may also ease discomfort.
Seeking medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor if you
- Feel intense or constant pain
- Develop pain that extends down one or both legs
- Have weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs
- Experience swelling, redness, or unintentional weight loss
- Can't work, sleep, or perform daily activities
See a doctor immediately if you
- Experienced a trauma such as a car crash or fall
- Develop a fever
- Have trouble passing stool or urinating
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