A sore tongue may be painful on the tip, back, or sides. Common causes include injuries, infections, and underlying medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include good oral hygiene ...

A person can treat a sore tongue with some simple home remedies. However, certain health conditions may trigger tongue pain, and these will need medical attention. This article explores home ...

Muscle soreness can happen for numerous reasons but most people experience it after working out. Working out can lead to muscle pain and cramps, but don’t stop exercising. After all, it is one of the ...

Your kidneys are located toward your back and underneath your rib cage. If you’re feeling pain, the type and severity may differ depending on whether it’s a kidney or back issue. Your exact ...

What’s the best path forward? Should you work out when sore; or take a few days off? It can be easy to use soreness as an excuse to jumble up your gym routine. But the saying “no pain ...

A sore throat caused by allergies is common. Postnasal drip, your body's histamine response when exposed to allergens (which causes inflammation), and repeated exposure to breathing in substances ...

Cold sores that are blistered are highly contagious. The fluid inside cold sore blisters is filled with the active virus and when it bursts the virus can be spread from the infected person to ...

“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this ...

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