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Fingernail pain when you press on it can be due to an injury, infection, or even a joint condition affecting the nail.

Knee pain when sitting but not walking can sometimes be due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (often called "theater sign") or mild osteoarthritis, where pain worsens when the knee stays bent. Simple exercises, stretches, and proper seating can help relieve discomfort.

Changes in stool odor are typically normal and related to diet, medications, or digestive processes.

Your poop might smell like eggs because bacteria in your gut produce sulfur-rich gases during digestion.

Your poop might smell like burnt rubber when chemicals are made by gut bacteria during digestion.

Your poop may smell like chemicals because of diet, medicines, gut imbalance, or digestive problems.

Self-harm may provide temporary relief but leads to serious long-term problems.

Stomach pain when sitting could be caused by pressure on nerves or changes in how gas moves in your intestines. Changing your posture and using a supportive cushion while taking breaks from sitting can help relieve the pain.

After eating during pregnancy, extreme fatigue may happen because your body is working hard to digest food while also supporting your growing baby, and hormonal changes can affect your energy levels.

Numbness in the right upper part of your stomach could happen when a nerve is being pressed upon or damaged. This might be due to conditions like nerve problems from diabetes, nerve compression from spinal issues, or pain from nearby areas that seems to come from the abdominal wall.

Feeling like your anus is blocked during a bowel movement may be caused by hard stool buildup (fecal impaction) or problems with the muscles and nerves around the anus. This can make emptying your bowels difficult and uncomfortable.

A feeling of incomplete bowel movements may be linked to constipation issues, where your colon or pelvic muscles aren’t emptying properly.

While most lumps on the perineum are not cancer, in some cases, they can be a sign of cancer. Warning signs include changes in the lump's size, shape, or color, persistent pain, bleeding, or non-healing lesions.

Yes, drooling can lead to angular cheilitis because constant moisture can irritate and break down the skin at the corners of the mouth.

Yes, some medications can lead to drooling because they affect your saliva production and how well you swallow.

Yes, it is possible for a period to be 7 days late without other pregnancy symptoms and still be a sign of early pregnancy.

A vinegar-like smell in vaginal discharge is not a clear sign of pregnancy by itself—it can be a normal part of the vaginal environment or point to other changes.

Treating a drool rash from the corners of the mouth usually involves keeping the area clean and dry while using protective creams and, if necessary, targeted medications.

Hot hands and feet without a fever can be due to how your body controls blood flow and temperature, not an infection. Simple changes like better sleep, comfortable clothing, and a cool environment might help ease these sensations.

Cooling your hands and feet using simple methods may help ease the hot feeling. Making lifestyle changes to keep your body cool is often useful too.

A bump inside the lip is most often a mucocele, which is a harmless pocket of saliva. A doctor or dentist can help you choose among treatment options.

The best treatment for a bump on the lip depends on finding the right diagnosis.

You can reduce excess saliva by using certain medications or treatments, like anticholinergic drugs or botulinum toxin injections, under a doctor's guidance.

You can manage sweaty palms and feet with simple cooling methods, special antiperspirants, and other treatments that help control how much you sweat.

You can keep your hands and feet cool at night by creating a cooler sleep setting and using simple tricks to help your body relax and control its temperature.

You can help stop drooling from the corners of your mouth by reducing saliva production or helping your muscles control it better, using treatments like botulinum toxin injections or certain medications.

Kidney pain is usually felt in your side or back, near or just below your ribs, and often comes in sharp bursts, unlike other types of belly pain.

It is quite normal for a menstrual cycle to occasionally be late; many women experience variation in their cycle timing.

A period is typically considered late if it hasn't started about 7 days after when you normally expect it.

Greenish vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection and should be checked by a doctor to find out the exact cause and get proper treatment.