Painful Periods
Period pains can range widely in severity, and can also be made worse by certain conditions.
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See tests & treatmentsPeriod pains can range widely in severity, and can also be made worse by certain conditions.
Pelvic pain is a common symptom which can range from mild and occasional discomfort to severe and persistent pain that interferes with daily activities.
Peripheral nerve damage or neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside of your brain and spinal cord.
Pins and needles, or paraesthesia, that doesn’t resolve itself, keeps coming back, or gets worse, may be caused by an underlying medical condition.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common hormonal condition that affects the way the ovaries work.
Polymorphic light eruption is a common skin rash caused by exposure to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light.
Premenarchal bleeding is vaginal bleeding that occurs before the age that a girl would typically start their period.
PMS and PMDD are conditions that cause physical and emotional changes in the time before a period starts.
Psoriasis is a common autoimmune skin condition that causes red, scaly patches of skin.
Despite having similar symptoms, restless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) are different conditions.
A retained tampon or foreign body is an object such as a tampon or any other object that has been left inside the vagina for an extended time, and requires specialised medical care.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints.
Rhinosinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal cavity.
Rosacea is a common long-term skin condition that causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks and forehead.
Salivary gland disorders are usually caused by blocked salivary glands, which means saliva cannot be released as normal.
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways, often forming a visible 'S' or 'C' shape.
Sebaceous cysts are smooth, round lumps that form beneath the surface of your skin.
Sensory disturbances are abnormal or unpleasant feelings in 1 or multiple parts of your body, such as pins and needles or numbness.
Shin splints is a common condition that causes pain along the front of the lower leg (shin). It’s often linked to exercise, particularly running or high-impact activities.
Sinuses are air pockets or cavities in your forehead, cheeks and nose that are lined with a thin mucous membrane.
Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of cells on the outermost layer of the skin (epidermis).
Skin lumps and bumps are raised, defined areas on your skin.
A stroke happens when blood flow to your brain is reduced or blocked, cutting off the supply of oxygen, causing damage.
Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is a rare inner ear condition that can cause dizziness, balance problems, and unusual hearing symptoms.
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) refer to difficulty in swallowing foods, liquids or saliva, or the sensation of something “sticking” in the throat or chest.
Tinea capitis is a type of fungal infection that affects the scalp, causing flaking, hair loss, and sometimes pus, spots, and swellings.
Rather than being a diagnosis in itself, tinnitus is a symptom whereby you hear a sound that isn’t coming from an outside source.
Tonsillitis is a common health problem in which the tonsils become red, swollen, and painful due to a viral or bacterial infection.
A torn ACL is a very common knee injury, which causes swelling, pain, weakness, and other symptoms.
Tremors are involuntary, rhythmic shaking movements in one or more parts of your body.