Symptoms and Diseases
What you need to know
Acne (adults/adolescents)
Allergies
Bulbs
Angina
Anxiety
Mouth ulcers
Smoking cessation and smoking withdrawal
Asthma
Bloating, flatulence and aerophagia
Bruises and hematomas
Cold sores or herpes labialis
Acute benign bronchitis
Heartburn
Skin burns
Hair loss or alopecia
Muscle strain
Conjunctivitis, eye and eyelid disorders
Constipation
Contraception
Corns, calluses and partridge eyes
Heat stroke or sunstroke
Sunburn and sun allergy
Curvatures
Muscle cramp
Cystitis and urinary tract infection
Itching or pruritus
Teeth and gums
Mild depression
Seborrheic dermatitis
Acute diarrhea
Difficult digestion or dyspepsia
Pain
Osteoarthritis and other joint pains
Anal pain
Ear pain and wax plugs
Back pain
Fatigue or asthenia
Fever
Folliculitis, boils and anthrax
Scabies
Flu and flu-like conditions
"Hangover
Hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal crises)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (difficulty urinating)
Insomnia (minor sleep disorder)
Heavy legs
Sore throat
Seasickness, motion sickness
Bad breath or halitosis
Headaches and migraines
Athlete's foot
Nail fungus
Vaginal mycosis or candidiasis
Nausea and vomiting
Panaris
Morning-after pill
Insect bites
Superficial wounds and cuts
Lice, nits and crabs
Weight gain and obesity
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Painful periods or dysmenorrhea
Rhinopharyngitis
Head cold or coryza
Hay fever and other allergic rhinitis
Nosebleeds or epistaxis
Dry mouth or xerostomia
Dry eyes
Spasmophilia
Pregnancy tests
Torticollis and neck pain
Cough
Menopausal disorders and hot flashes
Warts
Intestinal worms
Dizziness
Anal Pains Anal pains are frequently associated with hemorrhoids (see Hemorrhoids). However, other causes, sometimes more serious, may be responsible. Any intense, persistent pain, burning, or itching lasting more than a few days requires prompt medical consultation. Main Causes (Excluding Hemorrhoids) - Anitis: Inflammation of the anus, often due to a fungal infection (yeast), eczema, or associated with hemorrhoidal flare-ups. - Anal fissure: Pain occurring after bowel movements, not during. - Anal fistula. - Anal abscess. - Hemorrhoidal thrombosis: Clot in a hemorrhoidal vein, causing acute, sharp, and constant pain. A gastroenterologist can provide rapid relief. Other Possible Lesions These conditions may cause painful or painless discomfort: - Exteriorized hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal prolapse). - Rectal prolapse (partial exteriorization of the rectum). - Skin tags: Small flesh-colored residual bumps after a hemorrhoidal thrombosis. - Anal warts (condylomas), likely due to a virus. Absolutely Avoid: No Self-Medication Consult a doctor immediately in case of: - Anal ulcers (even without pain). - Blood in the stool. - Very intense pain. For itching (anal pruritus), also consult: possible causes include fungal infection, diabetes, parasites (pinworm infection, see Intestinal Worms), or aggravating psychological factors. Practical Advice If a hemorrhoidal flare-up has recently been diagnosed by your doctor and you are certain of it, self-treatment is possible (see Hemorrhoids). If symptoms persist, consult without delay.