Your Health Questions
Answered by Professionals

Skin picking can be a form of self-harm when it is done on purpose to relieve emotional pain or stress rather than unintentionally.

Yes, there can be a connection between sweating and drooling during sleep because both are controlled by your body's autonomic system.

Yes, there is a condition called erythromelalgia where your hands and feet may feel very hot, often along with redness and pain.

Any upper respiratory infection, including COVID-19, can cause blood-tinged nasal mucus.

Yes, there can be a relationship between diarrhea and testicle pain in certain cases.

White foamy discharge without odor is not usually a sign of a serious problem, especially if you don't have any other symptoms.

Vaginal discharge changes throughout your menstrual cycle, but yellow-green discharge is not typical and might signal an infection or irritation that needs attention.

Yellow-green vaginal discharge can be a sign of an infection, which means your body is fighting off germs that are changing the usual clear or white discharge.

A yellowish-green discharge after giving birth is not usually normal and may signal an infection. It is important to talk to a doctor if you notice this color or have other symptoms.

Warm hands and feet in your toddler without a fever are usually normal and not a cause for immediate concern.

Yes, normal vaginal discharge can have a gentle smell—often described as mildly acidic or musky—which comes from the natural bacteria living in your vagina.

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.