Dermatologists often evaluate and treat conditions involving the mucous membranes. This epithelium is present not only in the eye, mouth, and genitalia but also in the nasopharynx. Although ...

So, you want to get rid of your chest congestion? Here’s how experts suggest you loosen and clear mucus from your chest ASAP. Start by staying well hydrated—drink hot liquids like your ...

If you've noticed mucus in urine during a trip to the bathroom, we explain what might be causing it and when it's time to see a doctor. When you think of mucus, your mind likely jumps to the stuffy ...

After popping what she thought was an ordinary pimple, a woman discovered it was a cyst that would leave her with a permanent scar. Stephanie Warkotsch, 30, noticed the lump on her cheek at the ...

Liver cyst symptoms are often absent in the early stages but can lead to pain, vomiting, and shortness of breath as these fluid-filled sacs increase in size. Also known as hepatic cysts, they can ...

Throwing up mucus can occur when mucus from your stomach lining or mucus that you swallow appears in your vomit. Mucus from postnasal drip and coughing can also trigger vomiting, especially in ...

Cysts and tumors are both types of lumps commonly found in the body. While some cysts can lead to cancer, these are typically benign. Tumors, however, can be either benign or malignant. Other ...

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