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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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Twitching under the right rib cage without pain is most often caused by small, involuntary muscle contractions, which can be due to things like stress, muscle fatigue, or electrolyte changes.

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

A painless bump on your lip could be a harmless growth such as a mucocele. Evaluation by a doctor can help decide if treatment is needed.

A red bump inside your lip can be seen with common conditions like an aphthous ulcer (canker sore) or a pyogenic granuloma. These bumps are generally benign and may occur because of irritation, minor injury, or other factors.

Your hands might feel hot and tight because of nerve issues like small fiber neuropathy, which can be seen in conditions such as erythromelalgia.

Hot and swollen legs may be caused by an internal problem like a blood clot or an inflammatory process, which should be checked by a healthcare provider.

Abdominal pain can be caused by many things such as problems with your digestive organs, urinary, or reproductive organs.

Your legs feeling hot may be due to your body’s natural way of moving more blood to the skin to help cool you down.

Your arms feeling hot may be a normal part of how your body handles heat by sending more blood to your skin.

Yellow mucus vaginal discharge can sometimes be a sign of an infection, with bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis being potential causes.

Sudden sweaty palms and feet can be caused by an overactive sweat gland response, a condition known as primary hyperhidrosis, which can be triggered by stress or emotional factors.

A big white bump on your lip might be a mucocele. It’s important to watch for changes or discomfort and get evaluated by a healthcare professional if you’re concerned.

Drooling from one side of the mouth can happen when the muscles or nerves controlling saliva aren’t working evenly, which may be due to medication side effects or a neurological condition such as Parkinson’s disease.

Lower abdominal pain when you're not on your period can be due to many causes including gynecologic or gastrointestinal conditions.

Your legs feeling hot and heavy may be from changes in blood flow that cause extra blood to pool in your legs, making them feel warm and tired.

Your lip might swell suddenly because of an infection or an allergic reaction.

A garlic-like smell in vaginal discharge can be linked to changes in the natural bacteria of the vagina, such as bacterial vaginosis, or it may be related to an infection like trichomoniasis. Dietary factors, including eating garlic, might also have a role in altering body odors.

A vinegar-like odor in vaginal discharge often comes from changes in the natural balance of acids in the vagina, which can sometimes signal an infection like bacterial vaginosis or be influenced by personal hygiene or diet.