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The symptoms of anal cancer include bleeding from the back passage (rectum), pain and feeling like there is a lump in or around your anus. You should see your GP if you have any symptoms that may be ...

Charcoal might be the last thing you’d consider as a cleaning tool. After all, one would assume something so black and powdery could make an even bigger mess. Surprisingly, activated charcoal is ...

“My life is disintegrating because I can’t work in my chosen field,” says Jenn, 47, from Austin, Texas. “Lump on top of that no support from family – it hits you very hard.” The strife has extended to ...

Fat necrosis refers to dead or damaged breast tissue that often manifests as a noncancerous lump under the skin. In most cases, these lumps go away on their own and don’t return. Fat necrosis of ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...

Often, the only symptom is a noticeable lump. However, ganglion cysts may also cause an ache if they push on a joint or burning or tingling if they press on a nerve. For example, this may occur if ...

If it occurs in the thigh, it may feel like a person has a lump in their thigh, though symptoms may not be present at first. STS occurs in soft tissues such as the blood vessels, muscles ...

Maria Adelmann/NYT Wirecutter Packed and compressed, the shelves form an awkward lump, about the size of two large packing cubes stuck together. Maria Adelmann/NYT Wirecutter The lump fit ...