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Ridges in fingernails can run horizontally or vertically.1 They are common and harmless, but some fingernail ridges particularly horizontal ones can i...

Do you experience a dull and aching pain or soreness in your wrist during or after playing racket or paddle sports? Does your wrist feel stiff when re...

The most common cause of a lump on the back of the wrist is a ganglion cyst. This is the most common tumor in the hand and wrist. Ganglion cysts are seen frequently in the wrist but can occur at the base of the fingers or around the finger joints. The cyst is typically filled with fluid, and it will...

The hallmark inflammation from RA can lead to swollen and deformed joints in your hands, feet, and more. Here s what to look for and how treatment can...

Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint and very mobile. It may hurt for many reasons, from injury and overuse to chronic conditions or diseases. You need to know the cause to get effective treatment.

While dead hangs may be OK for people with good upper-body strength and no shoulder problems, they can be risky for others. People with shoulder hypermobility (excessive motion of the shoulder) or shoulder instability (such as those who easily dislocate their shoulder) may need to be cautious. The s...

Collarbone pain is usually caused by an injury, such as a fracture or joint separation. However, your collarbone (clavicle) can also hurt because of health conditions like arthritis or even certain sleeping positions.

There are many different causes of arm numbness, including a pinched nerve or nerve disease. Often, these conditions can be effectively treated, but the management of each cause differs. Usually, medical issues that cause arm numbness are expected to worsen if they are not treated. This article will...

Arm pain can be in the upper or lower arm. You may feel arm pain on the outside of your shoulder. Arm pain can also travel further down the arm toward the elbow.

Shoulder blade pain is a sign of lung cancer in some people. Lung cancer may be especially be suspected if you also have other symptoms of lung cancer or your shoulder pain worsens at night. With that said, shoulder pain is not a definite sign of lung cancer. Other diseases such as arthritis can cau...