COVID-19 is a respiratory condition caused by a coronavirus. Some people are infected but don’t notice any COVID-19 symptoms (doctors call that being asymptomatic). Most people have mild symptoms and ...

What Does A Drug Interaction Checker Do? The WebMD Drug Interaction Checker lets you enter the medicines, supplements, and foods you're taking to check for potential interactions. All content has been ...

Fetor hepaticus is a chronic odor in your breath. It's different from normal bad breath. Normal breath odor is often linked to food and can be worse in the morning.‌ But fetor hepaticus has a more ...

Coughs that nag you all day long are bad enough. But when they keep you awake all night, you can feel downright awful. How can you calm down your cough so you can get the sleep you need? You’re in ...

The diaphragm is an important respiratory muscle. It’s large, dome-shaped, and found below the lungs, around your lower-to-middle rib cage. When you inhale, your diaphragm lowers and helps your lungs ...

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD formerly known as "somatization disorder" or "somatoform disorder") is a form of mental illness that causes one or more bodily symptoms, including pain. The symptoms may ...

When you're sick, you hear it over and over: "Get plenty of fluids.” And it’s true. Your body needs extra hydration when you’re trying to get well. But what, exactly, should you put in your cup? Some ...

Pneumonia, a lung infection, can cause coughing, hacking, or wheezing. You might think it’s just a cold or the flu. How can you tell the difference? Your other symptoms can give you some clues. A ...

What Are Symptoms of IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract (GI) -- your stomach and intestines -- and can cause chronic pain in your abdomen, ...