Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Soothe burning sensations in the anus after diarrhea by using gentle cleansing methods, applying soothing creams, and making dietary adjustments. These steps can help alleviate discomfort and promote healing.

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.

A painless bump on your upper lip could be a benign growth like a solitary fibrous tumor or fibroma, but it is important to watch for any changes.

Numbness in one knee may occur when a nerve is injured or compressed. This can happen from trauma, surgery, or conditions that compress on nerves that surround the knee area.

Medial ankle pain can be caused by issues with the deltoid ligament, instability in the ankle, or problems with tendons in the foot and ankle.

A hard lump between the anus and scrotum could be a benign growth like a lipoma or something more serious like a tumor or infection, and it should be checked by a doctor. A healthcare professional can perform tests to determine its cause.

Your poop might smell like eggs because bacteria in your gut produce sulfur-rich gases during digestion.

Yes, blurred vision from diabetes can sometimes be corrected with early treatment and good control of blood sugar. Often, managing diabetes and using treatments like medications or laser therapy can improve or stabilize your vision.

The sensation of having something stuck in your throat, known as globus pharyngeus, can be uncomfortable and distressing. This feeling can persist for days and may be caused by various factors, including stress, anxiety, muscle tension, or underlying medical conditions.

The feeling of something blocking during a bowel movement can be caused by hard stool that gets stuck (fecal impaction), a blockage in the intestines (like from a small bowel obstruction), or pressure from a mass in the pelvic area.

Yellow mucus discharge from your anus without stool can happen when the lining of your rectum or anus is irritated or inflamed and may need further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

Tingling in one knee can happen when nerves are irritated or injured, and it may be related to conditions like knee injury, tendinitis, surgery, or arthritis.

A stinging feeling all over the body can come from nerve irritation, called neuropathic pain, and it is often treated with medications or therapies that help calm the nerves.

In females, sharp pain under the right rib cage can have many causes—from common issues like acid reflux or muscle strain to rarer, more serious conditions such as heart problems or a lung clot.

Posterior tibial tendonitis can be treated with rest, physical therapy, orthotics, and sometimes surgery, depending on the severity.

If your elbow hurts persistently, it's important to have a doctor examine it. Treatment typically includes rest, ice therapy, gentle exercises, and — based on your doctor's recommendation — physical therapy.

A painless lump between the scrotum and anus is often not a sign of a serious problem, but it is still wise to have it checked by a doctor if it changes size, shape, or is accompanied by other symptoms.

Stomach pain in the back when lying down facing up can be a result of stomach gas/bloating, positional discomfort or less commonly a disease of the pancreas and surrounding organs.

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

Swollen fingers in the morning can occur for several reasons, including fluid retention, inflammation, and underlying medical conditions. Understanding the potential causes can help in managing and alleviating the swelling.

Excess saliva production (sialorrhea) can be caused by normal body responses, medications, or medical conditions that affect how your mouth and throat work.

Distorted vision means that what you see isn’t the true shape or size of objects—it might make straight lines look curved, or objects seem out of place.

A feeling of blockage in the rectal area can be checked with tests that look at how your rectum works and can be treated through methods such as lifestyle changes, medications, or sometimes procedures to help with passing stool.

A bump on the inside of your lip might be from a small injury that causes a mucus buildup, an infection, or rarely, a benign tumor.

Pain in both armpits is often due to inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes, which can result from infections, autoimmune issues, or other systemic conditions.

Wavy, distorted vision can happen when the central part of your eye, the macula, becomes swollen or damaged, which is often seen in conditions like diabetic macular edema or wet age-related macular degeneration.

Tiny, painless bumps on your lips are usually not a major cause for concern. They are often benign but should be monitored for any changes over time.

Tailbone pain from sitting long hours at a desk can be eased by using proper cushioning, changing positions often, and doing gentle stretches to relieve pressure.

Sudden drooling during sleep may happen because your mouth’s muscles relax, you swallow less often, or medications increase saliva production.

You might feel pressure under your right rib cage because of any number of reasons including muscle strain, acid reflux, or liver/gallbladder issues.