Your Health Questions
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Numbness in the right upper part of your stomach could happen when a nerve is being pressed upon or damaged. This might be due to conditions like nerve problems from diabetes, nerve compression from spinal issues, or pain from nearby areas that seems to come from the abdominal wall.

Feeling like your anus is blocked during a bowel movement may be caused by hard stool buildup (fecal impaction) or problems with the muscles and nerves around the anus. This can make emptying your bowels difficult and uncomfortable.

A feeling of incomplete bowel movements may be linked to constipation issues, where your colon or pelvic muscles aren’t emptying properly.

While most lumps on the perineum are not cancer, in some cases, they can be a sign of cancer. Warning signs include changes in the lump's size, shape, or color, persistent pain, bleeding, or non-healing lesions.

Yes, drooling can lead to angular cheilitis because constant moisture can irritate and break down the skin at the corners of the mouth.

Yes, some medications can lead to drooling because they affect your saliva production and how well you swallow.

Yes, it is possible for a period to be 7 days late without other pregnancy symptoms and still be a sign of early pregnancy.

A vinegar-like smell in vaginal discharge is not a clear sign of pregnancy by itself—it can be a normal part of the vaginal environment or point to other changes.

Treating a drool rash from the corners of the mouth usually involves keeping the area clean and dry while using protective creams and, if necessary, targeted medications.

Hot hands and feet without a fever can be due to how your body controls blood flow and temperature, not an infection. Simple changes like better sleep, comfortable clothing, and a cool environment might help ease these sensations.

Cooling your hands and feet using simple methods may help ease the hot feeling. Making lifestyle changes to keep your body cool is often useful too.

A bump inside the lip is most often a mucocele, which is a harmless pocket of saliva. A doctor or dentist can help you choose among treatment options.

The best treatment for a bump on the lip depends on finding the right diagnosis.

You can reduce excess saliva by using certain medications or treatments, like anticholinergic drugs or botulinum toxin injections, under a doctor's guidance.

You can manage sweaty palms and feet with simple cooling methods, special antiperspirants, and other treatments that help control how much you sweat.

You can keep your hands and feet cool at night by creating a cooler sleep setting and using simple tricks to help your body relax and control its temperature.

You can help stop drooling from the corners of your mouth by reducing saliva production or helping your muscles control it better, using treatments like botulinum toxin injections or certain medications.

Kidney pain is usually felt in your side or back, near or just below your ribs, and often comes in sharp bursts, unlike other types of belly pain.

It is quite normal for a menstrual cycle to occasionally be late; many women experience variation in their cycle timing.

A period is typically considered late if it hasn't started about 7 days after when you normally expect it.

Greenish vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection and should be checked by a doctor to find out the exact cause and get proper treatment.

Keep the area clean and avoid picking the pimple; using warm compresses and gentle over-the-counter treatments can help prevent infection.

Green discharge is not common with a yeast infection. Yeast infections usually cause thick, white, cottage cheese–like discharge, not green discharge.

Greenish vaginal discharge in pregnancy is not usually normal and can be a sign of an infection. It’s important to have it checked by a doctor for proper evaluation and care.

Greenish-yellow vaginal discharge is not typical and can be a sign of an infection.

A greyish white vaginal discharge without an odor is usually not a problem. However, it’s important to watch for other symptoms or changes to be sure everything is okay.

It's common for toddlers to have warm hands and feet, as their bodies are still learning how to control temperature and blood flow.

It is common for a baby’s hands and feet to feel warm even when the baby does not have a fever. This is usually due to normal blood flow differences and the way a baby’s body manages temperature.

Abdominal pain is a common experience that can occur for lots of reasons, and in many cases, it is not a sign of a serious health problem.

Some vaginal discharge is normal during pregnancy, but a strong or foul smell might be a sign of an infection that needs evaluation.