Medical problems

Physical exams are routine checkups of a person’s general health. A healthcare professional will visually inspect, feel, or listen to different areas of a person’s body to look for potential health conditions. They may also ask about any problems and take a detailed medical history. Learn more here.

Blood clots often occur without symptoms. This can make it difficult to tell if you have one. Learn more about the early warning signs.

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What is a mild heart attack? Mild heart attack symptoms are serious and should be treated immediately. Learn more.

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Chronic illness patient and blogger Kate the (Almost) Great shares her chronically ill tips for what to do when a doctor isn't listening to you.

A sudden severe headache, sometimes described as a thunderclap headache, may be a serious cause for concern--especially when coupled with nausea or passing out.

"A guy called saying he started dating this woman and wanted to find out if she had ever had any major medical problems he should know about — then screamed at me because I wouldn’t tell him anything."