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Bleeding while brushing is often an early sign that plaque is irritating the gums. Gingivitis can usually improve, but it needs daily plaque removal rather than simply avoiding the sore...

Sweaty palms, feet or underarms can affect confidence, clothing and everyday tasks. Primary hyperhidrosis often starts earlier in life and occurs without an obvious trigger, while new generalised sweating may...

Some people notice a one-sided ache around ovulation, sometimes called mittelschmerz. It may last minutes to a day or two and can feel like pressure, a cramp or a brief...

Raised scars and keloids can remain firm, itchy or sensitive long after the original wound has closed. Keloids grow beyond the original injury line, while hypertrophic scars usually stay within...

Bursae are small fluid-filled cushions that reduce friction around joints. When one becomes irritated, pressure, repetitive movement or lying on the area can produce a very localised ache.A gentle routine...

A meniscus flare can leave the knee swollen, stiff and uncomfortable with twisting, squatting or stairs. Symptoms may follow a clear injury or appear when an older knee problem becomes...

Achilles pain is often most noticeable during the first steps of the morning or when training resumes after rest. A sudden jump in running, hills or court sport can overload...

Night-time tingling, numb fingers and an aching wrist can interrupt sleep and make ordinary tasks frustrating. Carpal tunnel symptoms arise when the median nerve is irritated where it passes through...

A tight, clicking jaw can make eating, speaking and even concentrating feel harder than it should. The discomfort often involves overworked chewing muscles as well as the temporomandibular joint itself.This...

There is a reason so many Canadians say they can feel the cold in their joints. When the temperature plunges, knees, hips and shoulders can turn stiff and achy, and...

A day out in a biting Canadian wind can leave your cheeks raw, your hands cracked and your lips split by the time you get home. Windburn and chapped skin...

Wildfire smoke contains fine particles and gases that can irritate the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Even healthy people may notice coughing or scratchiness, while asthma, heart disease, pregnancy and...