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Poop that smells like ammonia can happen when there isn’t enough water in your body, or when your gut or liver makes extra ammonia from breaking down protein.

Your poop might smell like burnt hair because changes in your gut bacteria can create unusual chemicals that give off a strong, odd odor.

Drinking coffee can affect your digestion, and some of its strong aromatic compounds might pass through your body, making your poop smell like coffee.

Your poop might smell like gasoline because your gut is making unusual chemicals from bacteria or problems in digestion.

Your poop may smell like metal because iron, from supplements or bleeding, changes the way your gut works and creates a metallic odor.

Poop that smells like weed may be related to how certain plant chemicals, like those in cannabis, change the way your gut works.

Sweet-smelling poop may happen when changes in your body, such as high blood sugar or shifts in your gut bacteria, cause unusual chemicals to be made during digestion.

Right armpit pain can be due to things like muscle strain, swollen lymph nodes from an infection, or even changes in the lymph system. While many causes are benign, you should see a doctor if the pain continues, worsens, or comes with other concerning signs.

A noticeable odor in vaginal discharge is often linked to an imbalance in the vagina’s natural bacteria, such as seen with bacterial vaginosis.

One eye can keep watering when there is a blockage or irritation in the tear drainage system, which makes it hard for tears to flow out normally.

Swelling and pain in one testicle can come from different problems like testicular torsion, epididymitis, or even issues from another part of the body. It is important to get checked by a doctor quickly to find out what is causing the pain and swelling.

When it’s cold outside, one eye might water more because the cold or dry air can irritate that eye, causing extra tears to form.

Itchy scrotum can be caused by skin irritation, infections, allergies, or inflammation. Understanding the cause is important for getting the right care. Sometimes, minor issues can be treated at home, but if the problem lasts, it's important to talk with a doctor.

If only one eye is watering, it might be because that eye’s tear drainage system is blocked or irritated, which makes tears build up and spill over.

If only one eye is watering, it could be because of a blockage or irritation in that eye’s tear drainage system. This can cause the tears to build up and spill over.

A small bump on your lip might be from a blocked salivary gland (called a mucocele), a cold sore, a form of acne, or even an allergic reaction.

Blood in mucus from the nose is usually from a small nosebleed, which can happen if the inside of your nose becomes dry or irritated.

Numbness in the lower left abdomen may be caused by a nerve problem, such as nerve entrapment or irritation in that area—conditions like anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) or intercostal neuralgia are examples.

Getting your period every 15 days may happen when your body’s hormones are out of balance, which can lead to very short cycles.

A feeling of fullness in the anus may be caused by conditions such as enlarged hemorrhoids, changes from an enlarged rectum, or an anal fissure. Each of these can put pressure or cause irritation in the area, leading to that uncomfortable sensation.

Feeling a full stomach even when you haven't eaten can happen when your belly fills with gas or fluids, or because your stomach and gut aren’t moving food and air as quickly as they should.

Sometimes your period may not stop as expected because of heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) caused by factors like hormonal imbalances, uterine growths, or other medical conditions.

Sometimes, your stomach might feel empty even after eating because of changes in how your stomach moves food or sends signals to your brain. Conditions like gastroparesis or functional dyspepsia can affect normal stomach function.

Sometimes stool can become hard even without constipation because factors like not getting enough water or fiber, medications, or how your body moves food through can change stool texture.

Your stomach skin might feel numb if a nerve in the area is being pinched or injured, as can happen in conditions like abdominal cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome or other nerve issues.

Numbness in the upper right abdomen may be due to issues with the nerves in that area, such as nerve compression, peripheral neuropathy, or even a sign of a more complex neurological condition.

Feeling like you didn’t wipe completely can come from leftover stool or a change in how your rectum and anus feel. Changing your cleaning technique, diet, or even discussing it with a doctor may help.

Yes, abdominal pain can be influenced by conditions related to the vagus nerve. The vagus nerve plays a significant role in regulating various bodily functions, including digestion, and disturbances in its function can lead to gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain.

Yes, cancers such as lung cancer can cause shoulder pain. This pain may occur due to referred pain from the tumor or associated structures, and it can sometimes be the first or only symptom of the disease. Understanding this connection is important for early diagnosis and treatment.

Cystitis, which is an inflammation of the bladder often caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI), typically cannot be cured overnight with treatment. While antibiotics can start to relieve symptoms within a day or two, complete resolution of the infection may take longer, depending on the severity and individual response to treatment.