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Excessive drooling while sleeping can happen when you swallow less during sleep along with conditions that affect muscle control, such as Parkinson’s disease or other neurological issues.

Excess saliva can be a sign of conditions that affect the nerves, mouth, or salivary glands, like certain neurological diseases or burning mouth syndrome.

A bump next to the anus might be an external hemorrhoid or a small abscess, and it is usually checked with a physical exam by your healthcare provider.

A hard bump on your lip line can be caused by several different things, such as pimples, epidermoid cysts, or inflammatory conditions.

A lump inside the anus can be due to common issues like hemorrhoids, especially if a clot has formed, or less commonly, other causes such as an abscess or even a tumor. It is important to have it checked by a doctor if it is painful, persistent, or changing

A lump near the anus in males can show many things, ranging from common issues like hemorrhoids or infections, to rarer concerns such as lymphoma or metastasis. See a doctor if the lump is persistent, growing, painful, or accompanied by other symptoms.

A painless bump on your lip could be a harmless growth such as a mucocele. Evaluation by a doctor can help decide if treatment is needed.

A red bump inside your lip can be seen with common conditions like an aphthous ulcer (canker sore) or a pyogenic granuloma. These bumps are generally benign and may occur because of irritation, minor injury, or other factors.

Your hands might feel hot and tight because of nerve issues like small fiber neuropathy, which can be seen in conditions such as erythromelalgia.

Hot and swollen legs may be caused by an internal problem like a blood clot or an inflammatory process, which should be checked by a healthcare provider.

Abdominal pain can be caused by many things such as problems with your digestive organs, urinary, or reproductive organs.

Your legs feeling hot may be due to your body’s natural way of moving more blood to the skin to help cool you down.

Your arms feeling hot may be a normal part of how your body handles heat by sending more blood to your skin.

Yellow mucus vaginal discharge can sometimes be a sign of an infection, with bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis being potential causes.

Sudden sweaty palms and feet can be caused by an overactive sweat gland response, a condition known as primary hyperhidrosis, which can be triggered by stress or emotional factors.

A big white bump on your lip might be a mucocele. It’s important to watch for changes or discomfort and get evaluated by a healthcare professional if you’re concerned.

If your pregnancy test is negative but your period is late, it could be due to stress, hormonal changes, or other health issues that affect your cycle.

Drooling from one side of the mouth can happen when the muscles or nerves controlling saliva aren’t working evenly, which may be due to medication side effects or a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease.

Drooling on one side of your mouth can happen when the nerves or muscles on that side are not working as well as the other side, making it hard to swallow saliva evenly.

Lower abdominal pain when you're not on your period can be due to many causes including gynecologic or gastrointestinal conditions.

More saliva on one side of the mouth can happen when one salivary gland is working differently or when the nerves and muscles on that side do not control saliva as well.

Your legs feeling hot and heavy may be from changes in blood flow that cause extra blood to pool in your legs, making them feel warm and tired.

Hot legs at night can be linked to how your body regulates temperature during sleep and may sometimes be related to conditions like restless legs syndrome.

Your lip might swell suddenly because of an infection or an allergic reaction.

A garlic-like smell in vaginal discharge can be linked to changes in the natural bacteria of the vagina, such as bacterial vaginosis, or it may be related to an infection like trichomoniasis. Dietary factors, including eating garlic, might also have a role in altering body odors.

A vinegar-like odor in vaginal discharge often comes from changes in the natural balance of acids in the vagina, which can sometimes signal an infection like bacterial vaginosis or be influenced by personal hygiene or diet.

Pain in the lower right abdomen during intercourse can sometimes be caused by conditions like endometriosis or pelvic floor dysfunction.

Pain in the lower right abdomen when coughing is most commonly a muscle strain.

Saliva dripping from the side of your mouth can happen when too much saliva is made or when you have trouble swallowing it, which is often seen with certain nerve or muscle problems.

Salty saliva on one side of your mouth might be due to a change in how your salivary glands work, which could be influenced by an infection, medication, or other local factors.