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Vaginal odor is often caused by infections like bacterial vaginosis where a substance called trimethylamine is produced. Other common reasons include different types of vaginitis and changes in the balance of bacteria.

To reduce sleeping drooling, you can use a combination of medications, sleep position adjustments, and exercises to help improve saliva control.

Some underlying conditions that cause hot hands and feet include nerve and blood vessel issues, such as palmar hyperhidrosis and hot foot syndrome.

There are many safe ways to deal with strong feelings instead of hurting yourself. A mental health professional can help you develop a personalized plan.

A pimple near the anus can be a minor skin issue often caused by blocked pores or mild irritation. Gentle home care—like cleaning with warm water, using warm compresses, and applying mild over-the-counter treatments—may help, but seek medical care if it worsens or shows signs of infection.

A lump on the perineum in females can be caused by benign conditions such as an epidermoid cyst, endometriosis, or a soft-tissue tumor like a myoma, and doctors usually diagnose these with a physical exam, imaging tests, and sometimes a tissue biopsy.

Hot hands and feet can be caused by normal changes in blood flow, overactive sweat glands, or reactions like hand-foot syndrome.

Irregular periods often happen due to changes in hormones. Issues like thyroid problems, stress, too much exercise, and not eating enough can all contribute to changes in your cycle.

Perineal pain in men is often related to issues like chronic prostatitis, pelvic floor muscle tension, or chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Treatment usually includes lifestyle changes, medications, and sometimes physical therapy to help ease the pain but should be evaluated by a physician.

Perineal pain is often caused by childbirth-related tears or an episiotomy, and it can be managed with pain medications like NSAIDs, cold packs, sitz baths, and proper rest.

Smelly vaginal discharge can often be caused by infections like bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis and sometimes other changes in the natural balance of bacteria.

Excessive saliva, or sialorrhea, can be associated with several medical conditions that affect the mouth, throat, or nervous system.

There are several causes of vaginal bumps, including gland cysts like a Bartholin gland cyst, genital warts from HPV, and other less common growths. You can help prevent some of these by practicing good hygiene, safe sex, and regular check-ups.

A hard lump on the anus can be caused by conditions ranging from benign growths to premalignant or malignant lesions, and if it appears suspicious, a biopsy is often recommended to determine its nature.

A lump near the anus can be caused by swollen veins (hemorrhoids), an infection (perirectal abscess), or even a tumor, and doctors use things like a physical exam and sometimes imaging or a biopsy to tell them apart.

Frothy vaginal discharge is most often linked to an infection called trichomoniasis, but a few other factors might also cause it.

Left lower abdominal pain in females can have many causes, including issues with the ovaries or other parts of the reproductive system, as well as gastrointestinal problems like diverticulitis.

Drooling while awake can happen when the body produces extra saliva or when swallowing isn’t working well, often due to neurological problems or side effects from medications.

A perianal abscess is an infection near the anus that causes pain, redness, and swelling, and it is treated by draining the pus and sometimes using antibiotics.

Perianal tumors can show up as lumps near the anus and may cause symptoms like bleeding, pain, or changes in the skin. Treatment depends on whether the tumor is benign, premalignant, or malignant and might include surgery, radiation, or other therapies.

A lump on the perineum can be caused by infections, abnormal tissue growths, or congenital issues. Treatment can range from medications and minor procedures to surgical removal, depending on the cause.

Treatment of small red bumps on the lips depends on the cause.

A drooling sensation on one side of your mouth may happen when the nerves or muscles on that side do not manage saliva as well as the other side, sometimes due to neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.

A feeling of drooling on one side of your mouth may be caused by uneven saliva control due to nerve or muscle issues that affect one side more than the other.

Drooling from the corners of your mouth can happen when extra saliva builds up and isn’t swallowed, often because of conditions like burning mouth syndrome or side effects from medications.

Drooling on one side of the mouth can result from uneven muscle or nerve control, side-specific gland activity, or the impact of certain medications on saliva production.

Hip pain when sitting cross-legged can result from tight muscles, such as the piriformis, or extra stress on your hip and nearby joints. Stretching, adjusting your sitting position, and using support can often help ease the discomfort.

Saliva can build up in the corner of your mouth when the normal swallowing process is reduced or if your mouth muscles and nerves aren’t fully controlling the saliva flow.

Slight drooling from the corners of the mouth while awake can occur when saliva builds up due to decreased swallowing or slight muscle and nerve changes.

The feeling of drooling at the corner of your mouth may be caused by conditions that increase saliva production or affect how you control saliva, such as burning mouth syndrome or neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease.