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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.

To prevent diarrhea from spicy food, consider reducing the amount of spicy foods, like chili, in your diet and trying herbal remedies that help with digestion.

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

Even after having a stent placed, you might still feel chest pain due to factors such as narrowing in other parts of your heart, the stented area becoming narrow again, or other heart or non-heart issues. Talk to a doctor soon if you're still having chest pain.

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.

Swelling in the lower right abdomen without pain may be due to benign conditions like a non-tender hernia, a lipoma (a benign fatty tumor), or a cyst, and occasionally it may represent lymph node enlargement from past mild inflammation that isn’t currently painful.

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

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.

Common knee injury symptoms include pain, swelling, warmth, redness of the overlying skin, and trouble moving or bearing weight on the knee.

Burping after eating can be caused by swallowing air, which happens when you eat too fast or talk while eating.

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.

Relieving pain in the shoulder blade can be achieved through a combination of rest, physical therapy, pain management techniques, and lifestyle modifications. Identifying the underlying cause of the pain is essential for effective treatment.

The needle-like pain you feel may be due to nerve irritation or nerve issues, and there are things you can do to help ease it once you talk with a doctor.

Pain in the lower right side of your stomach might be due to common problems like appendicitis or other conditions affecting your intestines or colon. Other causes could include, gas, constipation, right-sided diverticulitis, ovarian cyst rupture or torsion.

A swollen bump on your lip is often a fluid-filled cyst called a mucocele, which usually occurs on the lower lip after small injuries that cause saliva to collect under the skin. However, other causes like infections or allergies might also result in such bumps.

Lateral ankle pain can be caused by injuries like sprains or conditions like arthritis. Treatment often includes rest, ice, and physical therapy.

A knee brace helps by keeping the knee joint stable and lessening the strain on painful areas. It provides support, gentle compression, and improved alignment to reduce knee pain.