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An 8-day late period may not be a big concern, but it's important to consider your usual cycle, any stressors or changes, and whether pregnancy could be a factor.

A period that is 3 days late is usually not something to worry about and can often happen due to normal changes in your body.

Underarm pain can be caused by muscle strains, nerve irritation, or even swollen lymph nodes. It can also occur after surgery or from repetitive use of the arm.

Not being able to fully empty your bowels can be linked to problems like chronic constipation, issues with pelvic floor muscles, or nerve and muscle problems that affect how your colon and rectum work.

Periods can be delayed for many reasons, including pregnancy, stress, weight changes, and changes in hormone levels.

To pass hard stool safely and quickly, using over‐the-counter stool softeners or mild laxatives, drinking plenty of water, and eating fiber-rich foods can help. These remedies make stool softer and help the bowels move more smoothly.

Not getting your period can happen for many reasons, such as pregnancy, changes in your hormone levels from stress or weight shifts, or certain health conditions.

A late period can be due to many reasons like stress, changes in weight or exercise habits, and shifts in your hormones, even if you're not pregnant.

Treatments for irregular periods in teenage girls can include changes in lifestyle, non-hormonal options, or hormonal medicines to help balance hormones and regulate the cycle.

Some experts describe depersonalization as progressing in four stages—from brief, odd feelings to more lasting disconnect from yourself—but not everyone goes through all these stages in the same way.

Foods that are high in sugar, unhealthy fats, and heavy processing may hurt brain function over time and increase the risk of memory loss.

Cherry red lips can be seen with several conditions, including carbon monoxide poisoning, cyanide poisoning, and polycythemia vera. Each of these affects blood flow and oxygen use in a way that may change the color of the lips.

Infrequent periods, sometimes called oligomenorrhea, can happen because your hormones are off balance due to stress, weight changes, or conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Having less frequent periods means your cycle is longer than usual, and it can be caused by things like hormonal imbalances, weight changes, or metabolic conditions.

Persistent stomach fullness is most often linked to slow stomach emptying, gas buildup, or functional issues like dyspepsia. Other factors, such as certain foods or overeating, can also cause this feeling.

Feeling like a bowel movement is incomplete is often caused by constipation and problems with the muscles used during bowel movements. Other reasons can include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can make your bowel habits irregular.

Numbness in the stomach area can be caused by diabetic autonomic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy related to gastroparesis, or rare cases linked to demyelinating diseases.

People who self-harm can learn different coping skills like deep breathing, journaling, and talking to someone to help manage strong feelings and stop the urge to hurt themselves.

Red lips can be treated by protecting them from irritants, using moisturizing products, and, in some cases, applying specific medicines like topical steroids or tacrolimus. The treatment depends on the type of lip inflammation, such as lip-licking dermatitis or atopic cheilitis.

Some drugs can affect how well we remember things. Medicines like benzodiazepines, drugs with anticholinergic effects, opioids, and certain antidepressants have been linked with memory problems.

Irregular periods can signal that the body’s hormones are not working as expected, which may affect many parts of your health. These changes might influence how your body handles energy and can sometimes point to conditions like PCOS or even raise concerns about future health risks.

You may use simple home remedies like warm compresses, gentle cleaning of your eyes, and natural drops like diluted honey (or, for infants, breast milk eye drops) to help with stringy eye mucus.

Incomplete bowel movements are often caused by constipation-related issues, including slow stool movement and problems with the muscles that help release the stool. Factors such as a low-fiber diet, dehydration, lack of exercise, and stress can also play a role.

A bump on your lip can have many causes including infections, healing from an injury, benign growths like nerve cell tumors, or rarely, early signs of cancer.

A small white bump on your lip can be caused by several things such as Fordyce spots, aphthous ulcers, or even minor infections. Most of these bumps are harmless, but it’s good to keep an eye on them.

Left armpit pain without a lump can be caused by muscle strain, irritated nerves, inflammation, or changes after surgery, among other reasons.

Numbness in the upper right abdomen can sometimes be linked to nerve issues in the skin or muscles, or it can be a sign of a deeper problem like inflammation or a blood vessel condition such as polyarteritis nodosa.

Sharp pain under your right armpit could come from swollen or irritated lymph nodes, infections, strained muscles, or skin issues that affect the sweat glands or nearby tissues.

Sharp pain under your left armpit can be due to conditions affecting the nerves, tissues, or lymph nodes—sometimes from musculoskeletal issues or, in rare cases, cancers.

Having two periods in one month can be caused by hormonal changes, conditions like PCOS, or natural shifts in your body due to aging or stress.