A tale as old as time (or as old as the Internet): You feel any sort of pain in your body and head straight to the internet hoping for a definitive diagnosis and don’t get one. Then you spend the next ...

Lower right back pain can stem from spine, muscle, or internal organ problems. Depending on the cause, the pain can be sharp, ...

That nagging shoulder ache that always appears on your right side. The knee that gives you trouble only on the left. The hip pain that never seems to affect both sides equally. If you’ve noticed that ...

Injuries to the hip are common in many sports and are often due to overuse. But contact sports present an even greater chance of a sports-related hip injury. One of the most common impact injuries is ...

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that fuses (attaches) two or more vertebrae together. It’s usually done to reduce pain and improve the stability of the spine. While it can be a helpful procedure ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Pause a minute to take stock of your symptoms: Right side abdominal pain can be vague, and the specifics will help you find the right diagnosis, says Mia Finkelston, MD, a family doctor in Leonardtown ...

Experiencing abdominal discomfort? Liver pain typically manifests as a dull ache or throbbing sensation in the upper right abdomen, beneath the rib cage, and may radiate to the right shoulder or back.

Right-side chest pain is often uncomfortable, and some of its causes require prompt treatment. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people visit the emergency room, says Dr. Stephen Keithahn, ...