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I have a child w/a fractured alna, is there anything else I can do to help along the healing process?

2010-05-23T21:21:00.000-07:00

She fell off the zipline and fractured her alna and dislocated her elbow. The doctors are saying the gap between the two fragments of bone is still pretty wide. There is a pin inside the elbow joint all the way up to her wrist.It has been 4 weeks as it is now.She is young, I was wondering if there is anything I can give her to help aid along her healing? Thank you to whomever can give me some advice on this issue :)
Answer:
Depending on how young she is, I might stay away from the medications, unless she seems really uncomfortable. The argument with ice/heat is typically, ice for the first 48 hours of an injury/surgery, then heat after that. Calcium! Make sure she is drinking enough milk and getting her daily dose of calcium and vitamin D. These minerals/vitamins allow for bone growth. This is why they say for kids to drink milk. It promotes bone growth and strong bones; the same goes for healing bones.In addition, just make sure she is eating a healthy diet for quick recovery.

Not really. Fractures take awhile to heal, it's a slow process. The average healing time for this type of break is 6-8 weeks. The only thing I can think of that might help a little would be some heat and massage. Massaging the area would increase circulation and that might help a little or at least make her feel better. Other than that, just wait it out! Good luck.

Ice it as often as you can. Keep it elevated. And always try to have a pillow under it. Ibruprofin is ok. Im not sure exactly how old she is but it might be ok. And ICE CREAM. If she likes it. most kids do and it is always a good healer. Good luck. I hope she feels better soon.

To start with Nsaids ( anti-inflammitory drugs) slow down bone healing %26 delay the process.
Make sure she gets lots of calcium, other than that, there's not really much you can do.
She will probably heal really fast because of her age

I have a caste and...?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.003-07:00

I just had surgery on my wrist and now i am in a caste and i was wondering if there is anything i can do to keep it from stinking? I know it is kinda gross but i know it happenes but i want to try and prevent it! Thanks
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1] use a blow dryer to blow cool air into it.
2] Don't use baby powder or corn starch unless doctor OKs it.
3] wash fingers outside the cast with wet wipes or baby wipes [ baby ones smell better ].
4] when you are steady on your feet, put your arm, cast and all, in a plastic bag and 'seal' it with silk [ non-allergenic ] tape.
Take your one-handed shower, and take bag off immediately.
5] when you apply antiperspirant/deodorant, rub a little around the edges of the cast.
6] if you get any ragged edges on the cast, trim off carefully with a small sharp scissor.

Use baby powder. Try to keep from sweating.

I have a burning sensation in my foot on the top area?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.002-07:00

A soft, cherry size lump has developed on top of foot.
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Go to a doctor. If it's swelling and painful you need to have a doctor look at it. It could be anything. A doctor will know.

You may have an insect bite or a cyst or boil. Is it red, blistered, above the skin or below? Lots of unknown factors that figure into the answer.

I have a burn on the top of my foot and I have to put socks and shoes on it to go to work.?

2010-05-23T21:20:00.001-07:00

Now my foot is red and swollen, does this mean it is infected? What should I do?
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cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or green tea or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea bags or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or baking soda or banana peel or petroleum jelly or whipped cream or avocado or bacon grease or corn starch or tumeric or lemon juice or curd- not until the skin is fully healed!alcohol might help with the pain but it is a serious risk as it will dehydrate you - so don't drink any. ibuprofen or aspirin will help but larger burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade) i would advise that you cover the burnt area with white soft paraffin (white petroleum) or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.the paraffin imitates the natural oils, creating a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain by protecting sensitised nerves. both of these factors improve healing - good stuff stays in, bad stays out - that is one job of healthy skin. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...http://www.cvs.com/cvsapp/cvs/gateway/de...email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

put some savlon or something on it and go to the doctors.

try some aloe vera and then wrap your foot with gauze

If it was never blistered (3rd degree) then it is most likely just irritated. Put on cream, and don't wear shoe or sock to work. If it was blistered, or is now, then see a doc

Yes, it could definitely be infected. This happened to me once and it was really bad. I went to the hospital and after they ruled out infection, they put this burn cream on. For the first day or so, my foot HAD to breathe, so I wasn't able to go to work. Over the next few weeks, I had to cover it with gauze and wear loose shoes. It was the middle of winter, so I wore a sock and a sandal. My boss was okay with it because I explained what the problem was. Get this checked out immediately so it doesn't get worse.

It's natural for burns to swell.Take a NSAID like Acetaminophen to keep the pain and swelling down. If you have the time, you may want to apply an ice pack.Since you have to go to work, you'll want to cover and protect the burn. This is prevent further irritation of the burn and swelling, an addition to warding off infection. Apply some aloe vera to a sterile piece of gauze and secure to your foot with either rolled gauze or tape.From what you're describing, your burn sounds like it may be a simple first degree. However, more serious burns may require a doctor's care.

I guess my first question to you would be is it a sunburn or a contact burn (ie hot water, fire, chemicals, etc). Either way make sure you clean the area with soap and water as best as you can. If it is confined to an area like the top of your foot, then try putting some burn ointment on it(this can be found at just about any drug store) and let it breathe as often as possible. I burned my foot last year with hot water and had to keep it covered with a large gauze pad and burn ointment so that I could wear nylons at work and then I removed all of it when I came home. It took a long time for it to heal but it eventually did leaving a nice scar. Good luck to you!

I have a bump that is right below my inner ankle and right above the arch of my left foot.It feels uncomfortab

2010-05-23T21:20:00.000-07:00

when I arch my foot from side to side the bump becomes more prominant. What are some causes? I just noticed it yesterday when i got home from the gym.
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If you just noticed it after the gym i would guess it is a swollen muscle, tendon or ligament. It you landed funny or just from being active you may have stretched your foot and hyperextended something. your can try icing and heat in alternating patterns for a few days, without being a doctor i would recomend seeing one if you want.

It might be or could cause cancer.. so I reccomend having it checked. but I hope its not :) still it may just be swollen. So to be on the safeside call your doctor and make an appointment to have that looked at

I have a bruise on my side, and it hurts really bad. Any way to help it stop hurting and get better quickly?

2010-05-23T21:19:00.002-07:00

My brother opened the tailgate of our truck just as I was walking by. I've got a bruise on my side right above my hipbone about an inch in diameter. I've had it about 4 days now and it looks exactly the way it did 4 days ago. Is there any way to help it stop hurting, and go away. It's right in a place where anytime I brush up against something it'll hurt really bad for about 30 minutes. It's driving me crazy. So any help will be greatly appreciated.
Answer:
If the bruise is the same color you may have a more serious injury. You may have broken or at least cracked a hip bone. You really should at least get a x-ray, especially if the bruise is not getting better. Try icing it every 15 minutes. for about 4 hours for the next couple of days. If it doesn't improve get a x-ray as soon as possible.

I have a bone pain in my leg for quite some time now and im only 15 years old what should i do get passed this

2010-05-23T21:19:00.001-07:00

its my shin that hurts and i am an active person i usually play football for 40 minutes and run like 2 miles+ every weekend
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Sounds like you just have shin splints, it's a very common condition. It's when the muscles and tendons around your shins and lower leg become stressed while active. I get them myself, I usually run about 3 miles everyother day. There isn't much you can do other than stretch and work through the pain, eventually they'll go away or you'll get used to the pain.However if it gets to the point where the pain continues after you're finished working out, running, etc. And it becomes painful to walk, it could be a sign of a stress fracture, in which case you should go to a doctor imediately.

You need to go to your Dr. and tell him your symptoms, could be something serious or a fracture! Go as soon possible!! Quit your activities until you get checked out.

I have a bite on my hand that looks like a mosquito bite.it itches and is purple is that still a mosquito bite

2010-05-23T21:19:00.000-07:00

I have a bite on my hand that looks like a mosquito bite.it itched and is purple is that still a mosquito bite?
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it could be a spider bite

I have a bit of a problem.?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.003-07:00

Well it all started when i was about 6.
I was dropped on my head. (hard)
But now im thinking about my future. If that bump on the nogan did some brain damage it could affect my future.
How do i undo brain damage done on my brain.
Answer:
Brain damage is normally permanent. However if you are able to use a computer and ask this question then you should be able to succeed in life. Go forth, get an education, and enjoy life!

You should stop thinking too much, I think you are totally okay, you being able to ask this question here. If you still want to believe that there is something wrong with you take some test like MRI or CT scan. Its not the bump in your head that will affect your future but your attitude of thinking negative things.

I have A Bent Toenail?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.002-07:00

We were cleaning the house the other day, and I fell forward on my big toe. It bent my left foot's big toenail backwards right down the middle. It's not turning black, but it's got a hangnail from the front right side, to the middle. It's very sensitive. What is happening, and what do I do?
Answer:
Go to a podiatrist. He/she will probably cut it in such a way that it will grow back properly and not become ingrown or infected. Do not leave it untreated and wait until it gets worse!

leave it alone and wait for it to heal by putting a cloth or a bandage over it .

I have a 50% tear of the rotator cuff. has anyone else had this , had how long was the recovery.?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.001-07:00

the tear is more like a streched out rubber band, and not actually torn completly. its 6 months later, and i am still having pain, and clicking/pops in all movements of the arm, during light Physical therapy. they are talking about sugery now , to shorten the rotator cuff tendon, or to poke around and see if there is underlying issues since i had such a dramatic injury to the arm/shoulder , and all surrounding muscles, and tissues. any one have a rotator cuff sugery , how long does it take to heal , what can i expect after surgery, and so on..
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It is very "ify" if this will be taken care of without surgery. However, even small tears take a long time to heal (if they heal at all) and it could take a year before you see your maximum benefits of conservative care.However, repairing a partial tear has much better outcomes than healing a large/massive tear. You can start physical therapy sooner and will regain function in almost half the time. PT for repair of a partial tear is more like 2-3 months as opposed to 3-6 months for a large tear. But yet again, full recovery will take at least a year. If your tear isn't getting any worse, I would discuss with the surgeon whether waiting another 6 months will see any improvements. If it's just getting worse, better to repair it in a partial tear state than a massive tear state.

OOOOOOOh, I am sorry to hear this. I know it is painful. Have you tried Chiropractic? I thought they were all quacks but mine saved me from having surgery when I tore mine.

yea - my ortho sent me for physio therapy and work out at the gym, took about a year to recover, but I still get a little pain now and then.

I have a 5 inch outie do you think i should get it pierced.?

2010-05-23T21:18:00.000-07:00

I can fit like 6 rings on it so i just need a yes or no mabye some explamation thanks
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Sadly, my first thought was 'wow, I hope she's got a girlfriend.'I apologize.You could pierce it, and quite easily, though I suggest being careful about it... that could be REALLY painful if you got it caught. if you wear belly shirts all the time, it's not really an issue, though.

Hell yeah! Pierce that thing!

Five inches??
You mutant. . . .

No I think you should get your hernia surgery instead.

lol.eww!8o-Ari

um, no. I believe they can get infected easily.
And it would get caught on things - like when you get dressed - ow!

A 5" outie? WOW you should go into show business! Personally, I would have it removed.

yeah 6 rings would look awesome

No, but I would think about having it surgically cut off and reshaped. Seriously, not being mean at all! It could be a hazard to get it pierced if something gets hung on it and rips it.

FREAK!

I have a 4 day old bruise on my eye...?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.003-07:00

It's pretty bad. I got it because someone sucker punched me. No swelling remains. Just a nice purple bruise under my eye, and on the outskirts of the purple area there are some light green areas.I am trying to get this thing cleared up by tommorrow night. What can I do?
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you wont get it cleared up by then. like the first person said put a steak on it. you can use a package of frozen veggies too. only other thing you can do is try and cover it with makeup but it might look noticeable, and get you punched again.

put a steak on it

Im not really sure. Ice usally doesnt work after its been there a while. Ask a docter...Sorry, this didnt really help. :(

I have a 3 years old baby, and we have just moved from central america to india.now he couldnt sleep..?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.002-07:00

what should i do with the horary exchange to make him sleep?
Answer:
Your baby has jet lag. As he is only a toddler, it will be almost impossible for you to instill the discipline in him needed to stay awake for specified periods of time that you would do to an adult with jet lag.
He will adjust to a normal local sleep pattern after a week or so. However, you can try melatonin supplements and make sure that whatever room he is sleeping in is completely dark to reset his circadian rhythm.

play with him take long walks

The best bet is to move back to central america.

I have a 20 degrees idiopathic scoliosis. is it ok for me to wear a posture corrective brace?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.001-07:00

Answer:
If wearing a brace makes you happy, go for it. With only 20 degree curvature, you might do better simply growing out of it.

Do you REALLY think you're going to do that based on an answer you get HERE?

20 degrees angulation in your spine still falls under mild scoliosis. Stretching of the tight muscles and strengthening of the weak muscles of your back is still effective in your case. This will retard the progression of the curvature. Breathing exercises such as deep diaphragmatic breathing exercise is also needed since your rib cage is connected to your spine there are tendencies that will affect the position of your lungs. Since your scoliosis is idiopathic, as you grew up the curvature will still increase especially if you are in the adolescent stage. Regular check up is needed.

I have a 16yr old son that just started having seizures?

2010-05-23T21:17:00.000-07:00

he gets real bad headaches just before a seizure, hes been to 3 drs they say it is just migrines, but they put him on meds and he is still having them at least 3 times a week
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how long to they last? a seizure is something that normally lasts minutes 2 to 3 minutes or more. i faint so a fainting spell is diff that only lasts like 13 to 25 seconds it looks the same tho
i know this because i had an EKG done thats with all the wires glued to the head they induced me to faint by showing me freeky things... good luckAdded*** EEG thats what it is its been such a long time i would set up a video recorder and have him lay down with a cool wash cloth on his head in a dark room if he is feeling a little hot if you can get it on video you can show the DR

sounds epileptic

They need to run all kinds of tests on him. They need to find out what is going on. Severe migranes will not cause seizures. They can cause all kinds of other odd things but not seizuring. He may have epilesy. Epilepsy can cause major headaches.

Go to a neurologist and demand that he be tested. Tell him that you have seen the seizures and that the headaches are his "Aura" (what he gets right before a seizure hits, people have lots of different types of auras). You have to make them listen to you, and don't take No for an answer. My seizures went undiagnosed for a decade, and they just got worse the longer that they were uncontrolled, You don't want that for your son. I ended up having 2 tonic-clonic seizures in one night, turning blue and being unconscious for 30 minutes before I actually got diagnosed. Sometimes you have to fight for your child, and this is one of those times. You can do it!

I have a 0.3 cm slit in my index finger that is about an inch long.Do you think I'd need stiches?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.003-07:00

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If you can get the bleeding to stop, you might not need stitches. There are products that you can make to seal the wound by Johnson and Johsnon available at drug stores. If you could not get the bleeding to stop within 10 minutes, I would get stitches. Also another important question is when you had you last tetnus shot. It needs to be within 5 years or you will need another shot as well.

I have a "knot" on my head, and i was wondering, is there a way to get rid of it besides waiting it out?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.002-07:00

i got the "knot" from hitting my head(very hard) into the side of a in-ground olympic-sized swimming pool
Answer:
i only thought of one thing. hot compress-hope it would help

I have a pain constantly behind my right eyebrow what could that be?

2010-05-23T21:16:00.001-07:00

Answer:
Does it REALLY hurt when you press it? If so it's sinusitis. I get it all the time and it hurts over my eyebrow...Loads of info on the link http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/sinu...

Might be a migraine, might be a cluster headache, might be allergies or sinus issues.Get it checked out. Pains in your head ain't nothin' to f*ck with. There might be something you can do for it, and even if there isn't, at least you'll know what you're dealing with.If you don't have health care coverage, check for clinics that can give you free care or care at a reduced rate.

Depending on where behind your right eyebrow, it could be a big zit, the kind that takes a month to reach the surface. It could be a benign cyst. It could be a sinus headache caused by infection.Brain tumors don't hurt, FWIW.

sinus, it can be easily relieved with sinus medicine.

does it hurt when you touch it? like as if you are trying to pull an eyebrow hair out? if so it could be a zit trying to come out and it hurts cause its in the hair, happens to me sometimes.

It could be sinuses. If sinus medication doesn't help and your right nostril is always blocked, you could have a deviated septum. If you have very severe pain in the right eyebrow area, it could be cluster headaches.

I have 6 herniated discs in my lower back, and might have to have surgery, should I do it? or live with pain?

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7 years ago, I let a friend rub my back because I had a back ache, the next day I could hardly walk from the pain I was in. It turns out she had herniated 1 discs in my lower back. I have had pain that has become chronic pain now for 7 years. I take alot of pain meds everyday because I have sooooo much pain, I can hardly move in the morning when I wake up. I just had another MRI done (7 years later, after the first) and found out that I now have 6 herniated discs. I suffer everyday and cant imagine living the rest of my life with this pain and the pain pills, so I have taken steps to learn to manage my pain better with classes in pain management. But that is not a cure all, and I wanted some feed back on back surgery. Thanks
Answer:
Hi Melissa,Sorry to learn about your pain.I am a senior citizen with multiple diseased discs and facets
and with a pinched nerve which destroyed the muscles in my left leg.It took 2 years to build it back up.My Neuorosurgeon says there is nothing he can do in the way of an operation.However he recommended a pain killer called Gabapentin(300mg),which I have used for over 3 years with great pain relief.However,I also still use a Therapist and Chiropractor on occassions if the disability gets worse.Like you the morning,when I arise ,is my worst time but as I move around it seems to lessen.At times I do not look forward to going to bed,but rest is also important.Suggested Web site to visit:http://www.medem.comSearch Articles in their Medical LibraryI don`t know if you have a weight problem,especially the waist,as that puts an extra strain on your backHope this helps!

You need to go have the surgery to at least fix those discs. It may not totally take away the pain but if that is the case then see a pain management doc once you are healed from the surgery. Without the surgery I think you would end up in a wheel chair fairly soon do to the amount of damage you have.

Well I also have back pain b/c of herniated discs in my lower back and know exactly what you are going through. I have had them for over 5 yrs. I have the option of surgery but would never do it only b/c my doctor told me there is a chance of being paralyzed for life. I am very scared of that. You know a lot of these doctors dont know what they are doing so it scares me. If you can trust your doc. then I say go for it only b/c I know the pain that you have. But if you are scared it is better to live with the pain in my book.

If you do opt for surgery, ask your doctor if disc replacement is a viable option. The heal time and pain is less than if the discs are fused. Also, mobility is better afterwards. A friend of mine had the replacement done a couple of years ago. He still has some pain, but not nearly as bad as before the surgery. Good luck.

I have 3 lumps under my right armpit and they hurt when i touch them. What do you think they are?

2010-05-23T21:15:00.002-07:00

i have had them for 6 days and they seem to be growing
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One of the more common symptoms associated with HIV is lymphadenopathy, a swelling of the lymph nodes of the arm pits (axilla), groins, neck, chest, and abdomen. While most times this swelling is often just a result of HIV, there are serious conditions that are associated with enlarged lymph nodes. Let鈥檚 get the facts about lymphadenopathy. Lymph nodes are small, bean-sized organs of the immune system, distributed widely throughout the body. Lymph fluid, the fluid that collects foreign substances throughout the body, is filtered through the lymph nodes where the immune system can rid those foreign substances from the body.As lymphatic fluid passes through the lymph nodes, immune system cells and fluid remain, causing the lymph nodes to swell, often times to many times their size.About Hiv
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There are several reasons that cause this swelling.
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Often times, the site of lymph node swelling can pinpoint the location of the infection that is causing it. For instance, a throat infection may cause lymph node swelling in the neck. Other infections, such as viral illnesses can cause generalized swelling of lymph nodes all over the body, such as the case in HIV infections.Opportunistic Infection Fact SheetsA Lymph Node Infection
Sometimes the lymph nodes can themselves become inflamed and infected. This type of infection is called lymphadenitis and can cause a painful swelling of the lymph nodes.Lymphoma
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Obviously swollen lymph nodes is one symptoms of lymphadenopathy. There are other symptoms as well.
swollen, enlarged lumps in the neck, back of the head, or other locations of lymph nodestenderness of the nodes, although the nodes may not be painful at allwarmth or redness of the skin over the lymph nodesfeverhistory of infection or illnessSymptoms of an HIV InfectionIs There a Treatment for Lymphadenopathy?
Once swollen lymph nodes are identified, is there a treatment for the condition? First, the cause of the swelling has to be identified. Is there a viral illness? Is there an infection of the lymph nodes themselves? Does the patient have lymphoma? Once the cause is determined, treatment of the cause will usually result in a resolution of the lymphadenopathy. These can include:
antibiotics to treat any bacterial infectionsantivirals to treat any viral illness present such as HIVa lymph node biopsy made be needed to identify cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, chemotherapy will be used to treat the cancer and reduce the lymph node swelling.depending on the cause, sometimes the lymphadenopathy is monitored without treatment and eventually resolves on it鈥檚 own. If you have found what you think may be swollen lymph nodes under your arms or groins or in your chest, abdomen, or neck, notify your doctor immediately so the cause can be determined and treated.

Hidradenitis.

sounds to me like ingrown hairs! have you shown your family ?

with all do respect, maybe you should see a doctor and not be asking yahoo.. %26gt;.%26gt;;;

Toumers or Cancer you definatly need to go to the doctor.

Go have it checked.

you need to go to your doc like now! don't wait.

They could be swollen lymph nodes, which need to be checked out by a doctor as soon as possible. It could be just some kind of infection showing up in your lymph nodes, and you may need an antibiotic.

What size are they? Small could be ingrown hairs. If they are under the skin and not red/visible it could be an infected lymph gland, which can be cleared up with an antibiotic. Check with your doctor.

swollen glands,see doc

Sound to me like cysts, or maybe an infected sweat gland. You should have a doctor look at it, you may need antibiotics. Or, it could just be a pimple thats really deep. Have it checked.

There are lots of lymph nodes in the armpit area, so most lumps that you feel in that area are swollen lymph nodes. It could mean many different things, so go see your doctor. He or she will have a better idea as to what's going on after doing an exam. Hope this helps, and I hope you feel better soon!

could be tumors or cancer, go to the doctor!

Oh my gosh, I HAD THAT TOO. The lump went away though.
It may be lymph nodes...breast cancer possibility.
But sometimes it could just be like an infection from shaving or putting deodorant. If it doesn't go away in a week, go to the doctor and have it checked.

They are called buboes and are a result of the bubonic plague and it does still exist. That would probably be the least worrying thing it could be. You need to see a doctor because it could be potentially dangerous and it's also EXTREMELY CONTAGIOUS. You must go now. Good Luck. If you have been around a zoo, or other primates lately then that is probably what that is.

it could be in grown hairs but you really should speak with a professional..if you look at these answers it could just make you paranoid.

I hate when that happens?

2010-05-23T21:15:00.001-07:00

dont you hate it when your eating somthing so good but then your on your last bite and its all gone
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Oh, yeah. Or if you're drinking something really tasty and on that last swallow it's all gone. I feel cheated. lol

yep sure do

Yes. that happens when I eat cheesecake.

yep like my frie rice

NO..get a life..

It's like when you are eating cookies out of the bag, and you eat the last cookie without realizing it was the last. You reach for the next one, and there are no more, and suddenly you realize that, because you weren't paying attention, that you missed out on getting that "last cookie enjoyment."

I know where you R coming from. Some thing good to eat is like a good movie, it is over before U know it. But have you ever noticed some thing bad, u really don't like last forever and You can not get rid of it fast enough, like a bad movie that never ends.

I Had Whiplash A Year Ago Still Got It. Advice Please?

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As I have mentioned I have still got whiplash from just over a year ago.But over the last few weeks I am getting problems with moving and the tightness of one of my shoulders.Could this be a another developing injury from the whiplash?Also the solicitor who is dealing with my case seems to be pushy/chastising my answers to her questions. I feel like she is cross examining me. Stick to my guns or what?Answers appreciated.
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unfortunately Whiplash can be an injury that affects you for the rest of your life.for short term help I'd say see an osteopath, that's who I've tended to go to before and they have helped in the short term.
you should ask about physio now for your shoulder tho.My mum has been involved in 2 rear collisions, first time she was driver second time passenger, she developed a stiff shoulder that ended up being a "frozen shoulder", so far she's had numerous steroid injections and 5 operations between the 2 shoulders. we all believe that with the right physio%26#92;rehab my mum would not have had the problems to the degree she did.I was involved in my mum's first crash as a passenger, i think I must have been like 15-16 at the time, and I still get problems with my neck now!

Visit your GP to confirm that the symptoms could be acreddited to your wiplash injury. Then sort your legal advice out and sue the person responsible.

go see a chiroparctor get your back fixed and get over it stop worrying so much about your solicitor it seems you are more worried about your claim rather than your health

I had the interior of my medial meniscus removed do to severe knee pain a few years back.?

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I had the interior of my medial meniscus removed do to severe knee pain a few years back. I did not start running again after the surgery. Has anyone had good luck training and distance running after having this type of surgery? I believe I have about 70% of my meniscus remaining.And if so - any tips!
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I would recommend swimming or biking. I think it is only down hill from your 70% if you do distance running. At Syracuse University I knew a football player that tore it once and then rehabbed the heal but as soon as he went back to playing again it ripped again pretty quickly. This may have been a freak occurance in a different type of running, but I know he can't run anymore on it because it's all gone now. Just be careful I guess...I don't do distance.

I would find another cardio exercise to do that is LOW IMPACT. You no longer have all the cushion or thickness to the meniscus wall that you once had. Plus you had pain that caused you to have to have that surgery. Buy a clue and don't put your knee through more shock unless you are just dying to get arthritis and to have it replaced later on. You risk blowing out your meniscus and tearing ligaments. Best of luck.

I had surgery two days ago on my wrist. whats the best for swelling and brusing. pain is under control.?

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There's nothing you can do about the bruising. That goes along with surgery. You can help the swelling, however, by applying an ice pack for 10 minutes, then off 10 minutes, then on and so on for an hour at a time. Then take a break and repeat the above three or four times a day. That should help quite a bit. At the end you stated, "pain is under control?" Did you mean to put the question mark there? If your pain is not under control, call your Doctor and tell him you either need some pain medication (if he told you to take something over the counter) or that the medicine he gave you is not working well (he might give you something stronger then). If you don't want to go that route, try advil. It would work the best on your pain. Good luck to ya.

ice ot for 20 minutes on the hours

cool pack

ibuprofen for swelling busing will fade soon enough

your doc should have given you walk out orders.try icing it for 10 minutes at a time. no aspirin as it causing more bruising. call your doc for more info.

If you had surgery on your wrist, two days ago...why exactly are you on the computer typing? Typing does affect your wrist, ya know. Common sense says.. Staying off the computer until it's healed will definitely help your wrist.
You could just ask your doctor. They usually know what they're talking about...

don't type

Ice, and elevation.. TRY keeping it above your heart! But Ice is the most important...every hour, for at least 20 minutes.

Ice packs for the swelling the bruises will just have to fade naturally.

ice, rest and elevation

And they didn't tell you anything about it after the surgery?
Do you trust "experts" here more than the doctor, who performed the surgery or did you have the surgery done here on line?

I had surgery on my shoulder im 16, is that smart?

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do you think 16 year old volleyball players should be getting surgery at such a young age?
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Surgery at ANY age is a case-by-case situation. I can't say if the surgery was warranted because I don't have the specifics, but more than likely, it was necessary. It is always a good idea in any case of surgery to at least get a second opinion from another board-certified surgeon. I know enough surgeons to know that they don't cut unless it's necessary. Even the most simple surgery can have lethal complications...it's a risk that they aren't willing to take.My best bet is saying that this surgery was necessary, and you'll be better off for having had it.

If she needs it, as deemed by a doctor, then yes.

if it that bad maybe you can do but normaly we dont let them

yeah better to get any joint malfunctions fixed while your yong
or it could cause arthritus as you get older .iknow iv'e been there and wore the t-shirt .whoops just given my age away .
a well.good luck with the op and a speedy recovery.byeee

Yes,my nephew who is a ruby league player
had surgery on his shoulder and i now back in training and feels miles better

So what would the alternative be? If something requires surgery, age has nothing to do with it.

it not a matter of "smart" sweetie
it's a matter of medically nessacary.
if it was medically needed, and helped you, then yes, it was very very smart.:)

I had rotator cuff surgery in April, and I'm still having pain and have poor ROM. How can i get my rom?

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I was hit by a car last summer and my should was the last thing to be fixed. It wasnt a emergency per Drs. But now im still haveing problems. Im still in Physical therapy. Im back to work now and i need my shoulder working fully. Im a nurce and i work in ICU mostly with Brain injurys and Spinal cord injurys. so im always liftin pulling hoding up patients. I cant go to a new area as a nurce and i dont want to. I just want to get back what i had befor the accident. And i know Im very lucky to be bitching about this it could have been a lot worse. But that dosent help with my shoulder.
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Full rehabilitation from rotator cuff surgery usually takes a year...well beyond the time in physical therapy (which can be 3-6 months depending on the size of the tear). My question would be: Is your lack of range of motion due to tissue restriction, or lack of strength (in otherwords, if someone took your arm, could you reach full ROM)? If it is the former, if you are still struggling to get past the 100 degree mark for flexion (especially if you had a delayed rehab protocol), I would suggest you discuss with your surgeon whether a manipulation may be in order. If you are getting more than this, you still have some time to play with this. If it is due to strength, it is still expected at this stage. I would guess you are on light duty...and I would continue with the rehab and following the instructions from the surgeon.

Gentle stretching on a regular basis, and light training in weights. I would most definately find a trainer who is use to working with other patients in this same situation. You may need a few cortisone shots if pain is a problem. You have to understand your muscles in that shoulder need to be retraind before you start trying to use them in ways you did before with your job. You could end up messing your shoulder up again if you are not careful .

My surgeon actually gave me a prescription for swimming. I started out with swimming after working one month only on improving the range of movement, then went swimming in physical therapy 3 times a week for 3 months, and after that did I go swimming 5 times a week. In addition to that did I start taking a supplement called glyconutrients. The combination of the swimming and glyconutrients worked so well that the pain was gone within 8 weeks and the full range of movement was back within six months--to my doctor's amazent.Good luck

time and lots of it .. my son broke his elbow and he still cant move it the specialist said time ... and keep using it

Your best bet is to stay with a physical therapist.They'll keep you on a program of stretching and other activities tailored to your needs and condition.

I had my tonsils removed on Thursday and am now having pain in my ears is that normal?

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I had my tonsils removed on Thursday, I still can barely swallow and have recently started having pain in my ears and teeth, is this normal?
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The innervation or "nerve supply" to the ears is complex but involves several of the cranial nerves, in particular Cranial Nerves 7, 8, 9, 10 %26 12. As these nerves also supply the face, nose, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx any process causing irritation to these areas may result in perceived ear pain. Additionally, the sensory nerves supplying the maxilla and mandible, where the teeth live, derive from these nerves. What you are likely experiencing is referred pain. To understand this concept realize that the brain's mapping of somatic vs visceral end organs is not only different neuroanatomically but very different in the way the brain interprets the afferent or sensory information. The sensory cortex of the brain is precisely mapped out with regard to somatic or non-organ structures. This is termed a homunculus which can be seen in any anatomy book of the human body. The viscera, or organs such as tonsils, liver, heart, etc. are innervated with sensory nerves but are not at all mapped with the precision of say the fingers. If a point on a finger, toe, leg, scalp, face etc. is touched with a needle the brain knows precisely (with millimeter discrimination) where that point is. Not true of viscera. If one were to be conscious and simultaneously have the thorax or abdomen opened surgically, touching or even injuring the lungs, heart, stomach, liver etc. would produce a perceived stimulus but the brain would not be able to accurately localize where this is originating. This is why it is difficult to determine where pain, for example, is originating in the abdomen as opposed to pain originating in a joint. The length of recovery from a tonsillectomy varies from person to person. Therefore, the length of time to have all the associated swelling of tissue and surgically induced inflammation recede varies as well. It is not uncommon to have ear pain following a tonsillectomy. What is important is that you stay in contact with your surgeon, follow his/her post-operative care instructions and communicate any concerns you have in a timely manner. DrEarp

yes it is ,so keep taking antibiotics and if you don't have some ,get them =good luck

That seems to be because of tonsils removed recently,
because ear, nose and throat are somehow connected,
but I think if the pain persists, you should see the doctor.
Best wishes.

Open your mouth and yawn. See if this gentle way to make your ears pop works. Since your tonsils are gone and the Eustachian tube is connected to your throat, ears, neck and nose the atmospheric pressure changed when the tonsils were removed.The pain in your teeth most likely is sympathy pain. There is a spray in drug stores that will numb your throat so you can swallow but I don't remember the name of it...sorry.

I had knee reconstruction surgery and after 9 month I still can't squat or run?

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I thought I had tendinitis but it turns out it is the scar tissue right under the knee cap not the patellar tendon, and there is a bone kind of coming out above my shin and it hurts when I jog
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Did you not follow through with your Doctor or did he not recommend physical therapy? After surgery he would recommend physical therapy (and if he didn't he should have) so you would know how to over come the pain and problems. If you have a bone coming out you need to see the Doctor again, not tell us about it as the only thing any of us can do is feel sorry for you,

For goodness' sakes, STOP!! You either have a bone spur, calcium deposit, or you chipped a bone. Get to your orthopedic surgeon ASAP to get an x-ray to find out why. Trying to move like you're doing can do further damage, perhaps irreparable. You might need further surgery to remove any scar tissue. Please get this checked out by your doctor.

I had just finish school .. and i have just "one" year to "live"?

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i had just found out that i have cancer ... and i just finish hi-school this summer . i need from you to tell me a places that a should go to ... movies to watch .. sports to do ... anything to mark this last year of my life
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Think of a place that you really want to go... and then get in touch with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. they make dreams reality... they will make your last wish come true...http://www.wish.org/about/frequently_ask...If you are worried about paying for the trip, they will cover the expenses...As far as I can see... you meet the requirements... they grant wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18... and you're 16. Sorry to hear about the news... but at least you will really be living up your last year... just don't think of it as your last... Think of this as the BEST is yet to come... =)Now think for a great wish... =)

come hang out with me in new york city.

Go to a place you have dreamed of. Go to Hollywood or an exotic place it s up to you.

im really sorry to hear about your condition. i think you should try to visit some place that has always facinated you. maybe you would wanna give back a little and maybe even talk to children who may be sufferring with cancer. give back a little. you never know how it may influence someone's life or how you may be able change the world. you should also be a fighter and stay strong. i know there would be those times when you'll feel like giving up but remember God is gonna help you get through this. i honestly dont know what else to say but I hope you find peace within youself and always have hope. may God continue to bless you and I honestly pray that you just dont have one more year to live.

Is there no way to fight the cancer? Think of the ONE THING you want to do, and DO IT!

Sounds like you need to be out doing as many things as you've dreamed of doing now. Determine the one place that you've always wanted to see and go there. But while you are doing these things, fight the cancer the best you can. Most of them are beatable these days, or at least you could extend your life beyond that one year mark.((HUGS))

well if you think like that .. u wont have that long to live ..think positive .. you know that life is determined by your attitude ... that just means that now you have to stay hopeful for the best outcome ... no matter what .. so dont listen to what the docs say .. change your mind frame ..and no matter what ..do what makes your heart happy ..

I'm so sorry! If it were me I would sit down and make a list of 10 things I wanted to do. They can be big or small! Then I would do them in order no matter what. Unfortunately most of us can't just jet set off and see the world, but maybe pick one place within your means and go. Niagara is beautiful and reasonable and will leave you in awe. There is tons to do there, nightlife, casinos, haunted houses, fun museums, really just to much to list. I would also suggest maybe taking a few weeks and spending time helping with special children. It will be an experience you can't get anywhere else and will make you feel amazing. It is rewarding and humbling and has been my best experience in 35 years. They are the most loving people on earth and you will never forget it. If you can't find a program like that, just spend time with any children. Children have a way of putting the simple things into perspective and they really appreciate life. I wish you luck and you will be in my thoughts. Please keep posting and let us know what you are up to.

I had cut my thumb between the thumbnail its something like a paper cut but hurts more?

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I cut it when I was opening an box when I went to open it to slid my thumb against it I slit my thumb right inside my thumbnail. I need to know how to treat it ? It hurts to touch it and move it and it stings like crazy. When I put ice on it it hurts worse why is that. Anybody got any ideas what to do ? Do I need to splint it so I can work or is it serious enough to see a doctor ?
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Paper cuts hurt the worse. Ouch!It needs to be treated with a little anti bactreial cream and a bandaide. And keep it dry.The skin has been cut along with low lying nerves, so of course it is going to hurt. And on your thumb which we use all the time it will be moving and have pressure on it.Unless it is very deep and still bleeding you don't need to worry about a Doctor.Ice is not going to help it. A well placed and snug bandaide will give it enough support and you enough comfort to allow you to work.

My recommendation would be to put a little bit of antibacterial on it (like neosporin) and put a bandaid over the top of your thumb, then wrap another bandaid around the bottom of the first bandaid to keep it in place and also this will make you more aware of moving your thumb. Icing won't really help as it's a skin problem.

I had bloodwork done 6/19 - I had a sinus infection at that time. I received a notice to contact my dr about?

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my bloodwork. I have not heard back yet. What could be the problem? I'm preparing for the worst but hoping for the best so honestly tell me what you think. Thanks
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Well it depends on what you had the blood work done for. If you were preparing for a surgery they could be telling you that they found something that needs your attention. For example your blood sugar could be too high. Another thing is if you are planning on donating blood to use later (like after surgery) they want to make sure you get over your sinus infection because it could cause problems afterwards. But like I said it depends on what you did the bloodwork for.

I had back surgery and waiting to have hardware removed.?

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It hurts in the area of hardward. Any ideas on helping with the pain? It may be a while for ok on removal.
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I've had this, along with another twelve surgeries. The hardware was removed after about a year. The area was healed then, scar tissue was forming around the area so, they took it out. They cleaned the area and it was O.K. for about ten years, now all hell has broken loose but, that's another story.
You'll have to be patient and wait for them to take out the metal, it should be O.K. after that.

do you have scoliosis? i do and i got the surgery when i was 15 (17now) i do rem it hurting for a long time afterwards like for the first year my back was just sore. it ddnt hurt like i cldnt move but some days it hurt alot. after that first year i can do nething and it dsnt hurt nemore unless its gonna rain then it does hurt sometimes.
may i ask y ur getting it removed? thats another surgery and if you have scoliosis then getting them removed dsnt do nething bc ur spine is still fused. i would not reccomend the removal.
well on helpin with the pain i usually use a heating pad and it helps ssoooooo much. i just have to sit there with it on. and i take tylonal 8hr. that helps alot too.

Ouch . Use an ice-pack for about 10 minutes at a time (to reduce pain %26 swelling) . Don't use directly on the skin (to prevent nerve damage) .

Have you tried Lidoderm patches? Apply over the painful area and this numbs the pain for 8-12 hrs. You will need a prescription (and probably drug insurance) to obtain these because they cost about 7. each but they work well and you don't get strung out on them. Just quit applying them after hardware is removed.http://www.lidoderm.com/

I had a small burn like really small on my finger and it formed a bubble so i left it alone and?

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and it like dried and the skin is peeling and having a scab i keep puttin neosporin on it is that ok and normal?
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Yes that's normal, and it sounds like it is healing well.
Keep doing what you're doing and be careful of infections. (I got a burn on my leg, bout the size of a quarter infected..it was disgusting lol)Bathe it each day in warm very salty water, this will keep it clean and help healing.

The important thing is try to keep the bubble (skin) intact, it will help to keep bacteria away. Since the skin have dried up and starts to peel, that means it's healing, and a second layer of skin is forming underneath it and the outer layer skin (bubble) will fall off by itself. So you can stop applying any more anti-septic cream.

I had a slight bike accident and have just had 7 stitches today...?

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I unfortunately fell on concrete and know have a number of abrasions on my left forearm, hands, knee and right shoulder. I also have a large abrasion on the right of my face and a cut above and running into my eyebrows - almost everywhere.I went to A%26E and they stitched my eyebrows - 7 stitches.
I also have a number of abrasions. I have washed them with warm water and antiseptics. What should I do in order to keep my abrasion wounds clean?
Is it possible to reduce scarring by eating certain foods?
How can I reduce scarring in the long run?
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just keep the wounds clean and dry. Tea Tree oil and lavender oil are great ante septics. Put a few drops of them in water and bathe.
glad you were not more seriously injured.take vitamin c supplements if you like.
Increase fresh fruit and veg intake. Eat chicken, fish and beef. You don;t need to go over the top but just eat healthily.

Scaring is difficult to stop, i had an operation earlier this year they say to rub vaseline into it, it can help it heal. You shouldn't be left with a massive scar but it will take a year to go down to a white line. Warm water and salt, great antiseptic but it stings.Hope you get better soon x

The best way to prevent a scar is to prevent a scab from forming . Keep the area clean and moist with antibiotic ointment .When a scab starts to form clean the area gently until the scab is removed and keep it moist with the ointment . after its healed there are over the counter products to minimize scarring

Not very nice, but an old remedy was to use maggots, they ate away the scabs, reducing scarring %26 infection.

cocobutter on scarring,mild soap dial microbial or other mild soap

Try some salt in water mixture- 1 teaspoon in a cup of water helps healing process nicely

Hydrogen peroxide is a good one for cleaning of wounds -Check out the article below about Vitamin E and scarring:

I had a oil burn injury which formed a blister.My question is,would the blister go ?i had the accident ystday?

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cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or green tea or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea bags or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or baking soda or banana peel or petroleum jelly or whipped cream or avocado or bacon grease or corn starch or tumeric or lemon juice or curd- not until the skin is fully healed!alcohol might help with the pain but it is a serious risk as it will dehydrate you - so don't drink any. ibuprofen or aspirin will help but larger burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade) i would advise that you cover the burnt area with white soft paraffin (white petroleum) or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.the paraffin imitates the natural oils, creating a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain by protecting sensitised nerves. both of these factors improve healing - good stuff stays in, bad stays out - that is one job of healthy skin. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...http://www.cvs.com/cvsapp/cvs/gateway/de...email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

My mom just burnt herself with oil last week while frying potatoes. She too got a few large blisters. She called the doctor, they said to pop the blisters with a clean needle but leave the skin on. So they will go away and return to normal. But scarring can occur.

How big is your injury? If it is bigger than your palm, or if it is in your hands/face/feet/arms/legs/geni... would suggest seeing your doctor asap. Keep your wound clean at all times. If you are not updated with your tetanus shots, get them as well.

keep it clean, put on neosporin, and take some zinc (helps heal body)

I had a hernaited dics removed 3 months ago why do i feel like i have a golf ball in my throat?

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its been 3 months now my surgeion is gone till next month is this normal to fell this in my throat
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If you had the discs removed in your cervical spine (neck), it could EASILY be caused by swelling, even if the surgeon took a posteriolateral approach. Scar tissue could be another culprit. If your surgeon did an anterior or anteriolateral approach, I would talk with your physician and see if they can do a CT or MRI of your neck (I am assuming you have some kind of hardware in your neck, so you'll probably have the MRI). During the surgery, there could have been slight damage to your nasopharynx or esopagus.Now, if you had the disc repair in your lower or middle back, I would chalk it up to anxiety.I hope this helps some...best of luck!

It could be a damaged or pinched nerve sending you false signals, or it could be an actual swelling. Definitely get it checked out, if not by your surgeon then by your regular doctor.

I had a heavy plank fall on my hand and my finger nails are coming off what can i do?

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Pretty much nothing. I would make sure you keep the area's disinfected, and clean. You may want to put band-aids on them. Or some of that clear coat bandage protector. If it is still bothering you go to a Dr. Otherwise they SHOULD end up growing back. And be more careful next time!

Wait for them to grow back.

nothing. just wait through the pain for them to fall off and grow back

I had a head injury two weeks ago. I just nearly blacked out lying down?

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I cracked a bus windscreen with my head at 30 miles an hour two weeks ago. I was fine after, no bruise nothing. They saw me at hospital but said i was fine. I was just lying down and suddenly went really dizzy and hot and weird feeling, like the floor was slipping away. My left arm hurts and i checked my pupils in the mirror, but they don't change in the light. Could this just be a panic attack or could my head injury have done something to me?
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If you had been well 2 weeks, it seems this is not due to the head injury , don worry, but it would be better to get a check up anyhow.

get yourself to the doctor ASAP.

GET TO A HOSPITAL NOW!

I had a fractured wrist and the cast came off two weeks ago, can i lift weights?

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It was a hairline fracture so I don't think it was that serious.
I had a hard cast on for about 4 weeks.
The doctor said 2 weeks ago that the wrist was at about 90%.
I would like to start a weight lifting program to gain muscle for wrestling so should i be ready to start or should i give the wrist more time to heal?
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Personally, I'd give it more time to heal. Try swimming, you'll use a LOT of muscles, including muscles in your arms, with a lot less impact on that healing wrist.Otherwise, I'd ask your doctor if weight lifting would be appropriate. I've broken my wrist twice, and it felt pretty weak for a while after getting the cast off.

yea i agree with the other person that says swimming. id at least give it 4 more weeks to heal. yea hairline fractures are not that serious but lifting weights can cause a major setback. i can't really tell you what to do, im just giving you my opinion. well good luck with everything.

DO NOT do any strenous weight lifting for right now. Did they not advice you work with a physical therapist before you get back to your regular exercise program?

I had a DVT several years ago. My leg now constantly feels slightly painful.?

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This sensation wakes me up. I also have sciatica. Is there anything I can do to alleviate discomfort? I feel as though I am dragging myself round at work %26 then too tired to do anything after work. Tis becoming miserable.
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Make an appointment to see your GP.
First check and make sure you don't have another DVT.
If the GP can't deal with the pain from your sciatica then ask for a referral to a pain clinic. The doctors there can help you with both the physical and psychological aspects of long term chronic pain.

you really need to be asking your doctor this question, not us.

take a small amout of asprin to thin out the blood and it should easy your pain

I fully agree with freebird (am also a nurse). You need to be seen to make sure you do not have another thrombosis there. Both Sciatica and thrombosis can be painful and uncomfortable.
I would see a doctor as soon as possible and in the mean time take a dose 300mg of Aspirin. (assuming you have no allergy to aspirin) Aspirin does thin the blood so if there is a clot or clots there then aspirin will help.
However as you know with DVT's there is the danger that the clot could travel up to your lungs and cause a Pulmonary embolism which is life threatening.
See your GP without delay as it's better safe than sorry.

I had a dream that I smoked!?

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I quit smoking two months ago. I have not had an urge to smoke in quite some time now. In my dream I was working and a friend gave me a cigarette and I lit it. I really enjoyed. I am now afraid that it is a sign that I may smoke again. Could this just my new way of coping with something really stressful without actually smoking. Also, When I am awake, I do not have any urges to smoke and others can smoke in front of me. I have no problem with anyone blowing smoke in my face either.
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I quit over 9 years ago I still have the urge to smoke at the weirds time for reason that I can't understand. Thankful they come and go and are easy to deal with. I just stop and think why would I want to do that? I still have dreams were I'm smoking some good some really bad. If you are really ready to stop you will take the dreams a urges for what they are the old addiction trying to find a weak spot in your armor.

Sounds like a fear/release dream to me. You quit smoking and you're afraid you'll go back to it again. The dream is just letting you vent that fear, so to speak...

I quit for three weeks and then i started dreaming about me smoking. the next day after i gave in and smoke a cig. now i am back at step one.

You've been stressed out here lately so it's probably just your subconscious. Smoking was always the way you dealt with stress. By the way... DEE TE DEE!! Love ya!

Dreams are formed from our past experiences. Since you smoked in the past it is only natural that this might have happened.
In NO way does this mean you will smoke in the future. You have full control of your destiny. Good luck

I had a concussion on friday and i went to the hospital but now in having really bad headaches help please?

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i like what AKDZ said, but if its just normal pain then try 2 Ibuprofin (thats its generic name its Also Known As tylenol, advil, asprin, ect.) and 2 cellery seed, i dont know what it is about that combo, but i tried it once and i felt great for the rest of the day, it seems to bust up the worst headaches in a matter of hours, even migranes which get worse the longer you wait.if you can distract yourself from it for a hour, then it will make your day feel so much better. if you ever need to buy yourself some time for it to kick in then give me a call darling, you know the number already, you already called me i think it was 5 times today. :"%26gt; and i loved every min. of it.

If the headaches seem severe go to the ER. Do not wait around to see what happens.

Go back. NOW.

Return to the hospital at once - there can be late side effects to a concussion

You need to go to the emergency ward and let them know what's happening and how you feel, this is nothing to play with.

well u should go back to the doctor and see what they can tell u and have them run some test on u! and if not take some execedrin and call the doctor in the morning...

Some pain after a concussion is normal, but persistent, severe pain might be a sign of a problem. If the pain continues, I'd suggest calling your doctor or possibly the doctor who treated you in the hospital (though they may be a lot harder to get a hold of) and let them know what's going on. Only a professional can tell you if your pain is normal or a sign of a larger complication.

I had a closed head injury back in 1993, now I'm collecting ssdi is it to late for me.?

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Too late for what?

Too late for you to what? need more info

Is it too late for you to .what?

I don't have a clue of what is ssdi and wonder ...too late for what?Anyway, whatever the thing you worry you are too late, there is nothing like trying...the only thing they can say is NO. Good luck!

For someone with a brain injury it may be difficult to find the words to form a complex question (or answer a complex question) so having been there myself I'll take a best guess in the dark. People with cognitive brain injuries typically respond best to simple yes/no questions, if asked to choose from multiple choices you may just get a blank stare or no response at all.I'm not sure what you're too late for, or how bad an injury you had. the brain is an amazing organ it will continue to rewire itself, doctors tend to be pessimistic because they don't want to give you false hopes, but know that you will likely be continually improving, with different parts of the brain taking over for those that have been damaged. Brain studies on terminally ill patients have shown the brain grows/regenerates well into old age. I had closed head injury 1994 in a car wreck, some things improved in a few years, others took longer, some seem to be permanent, but i may yet be surprised again. I did not lose any motor functions mine had to do with cognitive skills, memory and comprehending what I was looking at/reading. If that is the case for you hopefully you have had access to the kind of cognitive therapy one needs post head injury. It made a world of difference to me.Interestingly some things would just improve/go away overnight after years of being static, though I still have to contend with things like short term memory loss, occaisional dyslexia when speaking/writing (eg. do instead of don't can instead of can't, leaving words out of written sentences) and difficulty learning/retaining new things I am trying to learn to this day. Fortunately I did not lose the skills i had preinjury (I was 36 at the time) and anything related to what i already knew/could do remains virtually intact.Keep at it do the best you can, chances are by now you may have already learned to live/function within your limitations. A cognitive skills assessment may be of value in dealing with your limitations if not done already. As far as cognitive deficits I found that finding/being given tools to compensate for the things I was no longer able to do (having to use a calendar and making lots of lists for instance) was at least half the solution to the problem.Hopefully you have supportive understanding caring people in your life. If not, see about joining a brain injury support group, you will find you are not alone out there. It's a long shot but you may find that one day when you least expect it you will wake up and something that you thought was gone forever is there again as if someone flipped a switch. That's the brain rewiring itself.you may find the following brain injury sites to be useful.
http://www.calbia.org/
http://www.biaca.org/
http://www.brain-injury-resource.com...
http://www.tbirecovery.org/best wishes for a continuing recovery

I had a blood test last wed, and my arm is still bruised and painful. Is this normal?

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When she took the blood is was slightly more painful than usual but not too bad. The next day a bruise came up and i couldn't stretch it. Now a week later, the bruise is no longer sore but my arm aches as though i have been lying on it, from my elbow right down to my fingertips. It still hurts if i stretch but not a pain, just this dull ache.
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i had a similar reaction to a canula insertion in my arm. i went to the docs about it and he gave me some cream for phlebitis, which is bruising in the vein. it went after a coulpe of days. i suggest going to the doc.

Poor you.maybe the nurse ought ot have practised on an orange first instead of you! You won't get an answer if you were to ask anyway. Try arnica creme that will take the soreness away and bring out the bruising. Can be bought at any good chemist on the high street.

I would say pop into the doctors get the doctor or nurse to check it over! The first time i ever went to donate blood my arm was like this!

Go to the doctor if you're really worried. But i'd say just give it another couple of days. I know when i had a blood test done once, it hurt for around 2 weeks!

thats what happens when the needle hits a nerve.
it will get better in time

I got shot with BB and I can't ge tit out?

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I've been shot many times but most of the time they fall otu and I was outside playing in my woods with our BBs and I didnt know I got shot with a BB, I mean I knew I got shot but I wasnt worried about it.It hurts even worse and I moves if I touch it.I got shot in the lower part o my head. should go to the Er
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Yes get off the computer and go to ER. You need to take a gun safety course even if it is only a BB guns you are playing with as you should NEVER EVER get hit with a BB if you are using the guns correctly.

WOW. Why would you play a woods game with BBs. My BB rifle shoots 700+ FPS, thank god I wasn't playing

Yes, this probably warrants a trip to the ER. Reasons: it's in your head. It's not coming out. It's causing you pain. The pain is increasing. Go get it removed, and have your head looked at :)

Yes, go to the ER and have someone else drive you there.

ASAP

I got very dizzy and fell down after not eating for 12 hours, is that normal ?

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I ate at 3.am and, went to bed .I woke up and deided to wash my hair before I ate, but at around 3.00 pm , while I was washing my hair. I got really nauseous, my vision got blurry , i got dizzy and i fell down (but i was still consious) . I figured, it may be low blood sugar so i had a teaspoon of sugar and then It was better. Its never happened to me before and i wasn't even that hungry before i started washing my hair, is that normal ? i'm 19 and i don't think i have diabetes
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I've gone more than 12 hours without eating and I was fine...did you drink water during those 12 hours? I suggest you call your doctor and at least tell him what happened; he'll decide whether or not to have you go to his/her office and get you checked out. You might regret it later if you don't do anything about it now so why not just get it checked out.

Really now! What do YOU think?

You should get a checkup, and you should eat at least breakfast or lunch by 3pm everyday!
Low iron causes dizziness and is common in teenages. Vitamins are a good idea at your age.
Definately get a checkup, grab some iron and folate tablets and eat on at regular intervals.

i don't really know, but maybe you should eat.it will help.

Some vertigo and/or nausea is normal after 12 hours. But not to the extent that you describe.Now, it could be that you were in bed a little too long and that messed up your blood circulation. But if a little sugar stabilized you, I'm tempted to suggest diabetes or hypoglycemia. So get that checked: Diabetes can turn up in the darndest places.

Take a teaspoon of sugar once a week, then go to your docter, and try eating! Don't starve your self lol

you would have had low sugar, low blood pressure and dehydration, use the common sense god gave you and EAT.

I got two vaccined yesterday and now i fell like i have a fever, is this normal?

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Hepatitis A and meningitis vaccine
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sometimes it is normal to get flu like symptoms after vaccines! Usually the person feels under the weather for about 3 or 4days at the longest...but if you get a really high temp %26gt;101 call the doctor, cause something else might be going on!!

Yes - I had mild flu symptoms after I had my Hep shot. It is ok.

yes this is very normal just drink plenty of water

Yes This is a normal side affect. you may even get a little of the virus, The vaccine is a virus that is put into your blood stream and memory cells in your body memorize what the virus cell looks like so that in the future if you actually get the full virus your body identifies it and kills it immediately.

I got sunburned really bad?

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Now I'm officially a REDNECK! YEAH! How long before my red neck will disappear or turn into a tan neck?
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cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or green tea or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea bags or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or baking soda or banana peel or petroleum jelly or whipped cream or avocado or bacon grease or corn starch or tumeric or lemon juice or curd- not until the skin is fully healed!alcohol might help with the pain but it is a serious risk as it will dehydrate you - so don't drink any. ibuprofen or aspirin will help but larger burns are often accompanied by stomach ulcers, so tylenol/panadol is best for pain if you are gonna tough it out. drink plenty of water or energy drinks that don't have caffeine (gatorade) i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent). wash the burn and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.the paraffin imitates the natural oils, creating a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain by protecting sensitised nerves. both of these factors improve healing - good stuff stays in, bad stays out - that is one job of healthy skin. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids. so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. serious sunburn i.e. blisters (and all other burns) should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

The red will start to fade in a few days. Make sure to use some Aloe Vera on the burn. It will keep moisture on the skin, and take the sting %26 reddness out faster.

Most likely 3 days. Drink lots of water. Take a bunch of showers.
If you cut soda out and drink green tea you won't tan as much next time. Green Tea supports the production of melanin, the skin's own natural sunburn protection. Green Tea also helps reduce the risk of sunburn. Always make sure you wear a good sunblock if you are prone to burning. Aloe is great for sunburns.Republicoftea.com has some super options for green tea.

at least three days! I SUGGEST ALOE VERA **Might want to freeze it for max comfort (don't freeze rock though)**

HAHA YEAH!! You will be a redneck for a few days... depending on your skin type. In about a week it might start peeling. I suggest some Vitamin E cream to help the burn in the meantime.

There is also an over the counter skin cream called Eucerin. It's great for sunburn.

aloe vera gel, pure and simple, it takes away the sting and helps to prevent peeling

I always use Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel! It works a dream cause its really cool, especially if u put it in the fridge when ur not using it, it smells good and it takes the sting out of ur sunburn! :)

neosporen - will sooth and promote healingice - will relieve the pain at once

I got sunburn HELP!?

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i got sunburn and there are many blisters and when i apply aloe it turns to a blue color im not sure why this is happening help!
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ok, if you have many blisters than you have a partial thickness burn, you need medical treatment - excision and i would hope the use of a product called biobrane! go to a hospital, ask for this procedure if they can't or won't go to another hospital - if you live in the cities i have listed below go to the hospitals with burns units! the aloe is blue because thats its colour and it isn't being absorbed into your skin - too much damage, cover with cling wrap and go to a burns unit! cold water is the best first aid, never ice this will also cause further damage. never milk screw wikipedia they don't know what i do!(plus a bunch of good doctors)ok if you push on the burnt area and the colour disappears and then returns quickly (ie flushed to pale and quickly back to flushed) then you should be fine - i wouldn't want to diagnose over the net tho. this is a balnching test it tested whether you still have blood flow and capillary refilling. if there is no change or it takes more than 3-5 seconds for colour to return (compare to you fingernails as far as speed and colour is concerned) then the answer is go to a doctor! one whop knows burns or can talk to someone who knows burns!a product called burn aid is also good if you can find itnever put milk or yogurt or any food substance as this may reduce pain but it increases chances of infection.if you have blisters cover your burn with cling wrap then a cool towel and go to a hospital that has a burns unit
Adelaide - royal Adelaide hospital
Perth - royal Perth (i think)
Melbourne - prince Alfred
sorry thats all the hospitals i knowif it isn't that bad put on pure aloe vera (thanks everyone for drumming that in) but then as soon as you put on so much that your skin isn't absorbing all of the aloe cover your burn with paraffin wax or aqueous cream (paraffin wax and glycerine). the aloe will help re hydrate and the paraffin simulates the protecting layer of skin and oils your body normally produces (obviously it isn't in the case of a burn as the skin is damaged). this seals in fluids and moisture and protects your skin and relives the pain of wind and the other that really hurt because your skin is sensitised and unprotected. reapply the paraffin and aloe every 4-6hours and stay well hydrated. replacing lost water and salts is important. you may experience heart burn if you have a large area burnt = see a doctor who knows burnsso to sum up - only cold water -no ice - no oils - no hot water - nothing organic (milk or anything)
blisters equals partial thickness burn (second degree) which means you should prolly see a burns doctor (as for a consult/referral)
moisturise your skin and seal that moisture in!
drink water or power aide or gatoraide or similarthe test for a doctor knowing about burns is agreeing with this post or holding a textbook entitled 'total burn care'

aloe is blue it's normal...lol

If it is blistering you need to go to doc or er, you have a more severe burn, than a usual light sunburn..

go to a doctor

PUT VASILINE ON IT!!! REALLY IT DOES HELP!!

Because of the blisters, go to your dr. to get a perscription lotion.

There is no immediate cure for sunburns, but the pain can be relieved by hydrating the skin. This is done by applying products containing aloe, aloe with Lidocane, or vitamin E. Drinking fluids can aid in hydration, and eating high protein foods will assist tissue repair. Analgesics such as acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (i.e. Advil) can also reduce pain. One method to treatment involves applying a clean washcloth soaked with cool milk like a cold compress, since the lactic acid will help reduce inflammation and the cool towel will soothe the pain.Blistered skin, with or without open sores, should heal on its own. As with any other open skin wound, it is best to avoid lotions or other directly applied ointments. However, antibacterial solutions and gauze can prevent skin infections.The best treatment for most sunburns is time. Given a few weeks, they will heal. Overall, the most important aspect of sunburn care is to avoid the sun while healing, and to take precautions to prevent future burns.

gosh you must be burned really bad. i would just keep putting the aloe on because eventually it will help it. noxema helps too.

What I use that really works for quickly getting rid of the sunburn is Palmer's Cocoa Butter. But not the stuff in a bottle. It's more like a wax that comes in a jar. It's the same stuff my tattoo artist told me to put on my tattoo. So I imagine that it's great for healing skin and keeping it from drying out.I put that on my sunburn and the redness is gone in a couple days. Good luck with it!

Noxema takes away the sting, take advil for the swelling and pain, drinks lots of water

aloe every few hours and take something for pain

Use Aloe Vera.
If you have an Aloe Vera plant, cut off a piece of it and rub it against your sunburnt area. ORIf you don't have an aloe vera plant, you can go to any kind of store and find various products to help your sunburn. :)

hmmm. this is weird, did u ask youre mom or dad or something, id say go to the doctors

the best thing is the alovera plant. it is a cactus and will help your sunburn. i know this for sure. take one leave and split it , then rub the juice on your sunburn. use as needed. it works.

You may want to go see a doc if it is that bad. They have things that will help, just gotta sit through the lecture. Sunburn sucks and unfortunately there are no quick fixes. I feel for you.

ow... hope u feel better
first, i dont really know why ur aloe turns blue, it might just be that is how it works... i dont think you realy need to worry about it though
since u do have blistering though, it is a first degree burn, so u may POSSIBLY need medical attention... but only if u cant stand it for another second and it burns/hurts like no other
here are some things you could do to help it though:-Most importantly, avoid repeated exposure to the sun or
solarium.
-Apply cold compresses or immerse the affected area in
cool water.
-Calamine lotion may be applied to itchy areas.
-Apply a moisturising cream or lotion to the affected areas;
however, you should avoid salves or butter.
-Drink plenty of water, but avoid alcohol which can dehydrate
the skin even further.
-If blistering occurs, lightly bandage or cover with gauze to
prevent infection. Do not break the blisters as this will slow
the healing process and increase the risk of infection. When
the blisters break and the skin peels you can remove dried
-fragments and apply an antiseptic ointment or
hydrocortisone cream to the skin beneath.
-In cases of severe pain or discomfort, aspirin (but not in
children under the age of 12), paracetamol or pain relief
such as ibuprofen may be taken.
-A hot shower immediately after mild sunburn can bring
about peeling sooner and rid you quickly of discomfort.
-Vitamins taken internally or applied.
be sure that if the sunburn blisters are accompanied by chills, fever, nausea or vomiting. Medical attention is needed to prevent dehydration and infectionjust again to make sure to stay out of sun... just wait a couple days, catch up on some z's or do something that doesnt expose that part of the body to the sun...
wut i did: stay inside and lay on something SOFT! and watch tv
be lazy for a couple days

One time i got sun burnt so bad, I could barely move It hurt so bad. the blisters came almost right away. My mother told me about this old fashioned remedy that surprisingly worked. You take vinegar and milk and rub it on your skin all over the burn. Smells kind of gross but i got a good nights sleep. Good luck and hope this works for you.

I got stung really bad on my arm, the bug was not a normal wasp. It was red, black, and HUGE! What was it?

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i was out in my barn, and my barn is in the middle of a field. It was at about 2:30pm. Could the bug possibly have been a velvet ant? my arm has been swelling for a 2 days now. I need to know if I have to take any medicines for it. The bug was about 1 inch long. It was about as big as a hornet but it's sting was much more powerful I think.
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I would see the doctor. There's really no way for anybody to know what bug it was without actually seeing it. Maybe if you go to your doctor he/she will be able to figure out what type of bug it is and give you something to treat the swelling. It's possible it was a Pompilidae wasp - they are black with red wings and they are quite large, the sting is painful as well. Good Luck.

see a doctor.

no matter what it was, see a doctor now!

Red Wasp...very bad...their stings are painful and terrible. You MIGHT want to take something for allergies...it'll make you sleepy but it'll help. Also get some ice on that bite.

If it is still swelling tomorrow call your doctor.

with that kind of swelling you need treatment, see a doctor as soon as possible.

It could have been an alien. Have you been having chest pains and sudden cravings for large quantities for meat?

maby its a locust ? im not sure go to a doctor to be safe good luck

can you find one to catch and take to Dr. with you =if not don't fret ,but go to Dr anyway ,especially with the swelling

Yup, see a doctor!The Ol' Sasquatch 脺

yellowjacket...ER NOW!!!!!

I got stung by bee on my lip ?!?!?!?

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i just got stung on the lower lip by a bee when i was running back home . What is the first thing that i should do to stop the swelling ?
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take a dose of Benadryl. Then apply some meat tenderizer to your lip (add a dab of water to make it into a paste) (don't swallow it - ugh). Then ice the area (not directly - use a washcloth to wrap it). If you have breathing problems (allergic reaction), call 911.

It is going to swell.Put meat tenderizer on it and take some benedryl.If you start to feel dizzy, light headed, can't breathe, or get hives, go to the nearest emergency room, don't wait for an ambulance. Good luck!

My four year old nephew got stung by a bee also on his lip a week ago. The only thing we did was put ice on it, and two days later he got stung again on his hand and didn't put anything on it. We just gave him tylenol. He didn't have any swelling or anything.

Sting-kill works immediately if you can find it, if not use a paste made of meat tenderizer and a little water.

This is going to sound strange, but one rememdy is to hold a penny on your lip, the copper in the penny will help with the soreness and swelling.

Apply toothpaste on it. It will help with the swelling and may even draw the stinger out if it is still in your lip. Dampened tobacco works too, but if you are against smoking, then the toothpaste is probably your best bet!

I got stung by a yellow jacket yesterday. Will anything happen after what happened? Please read my details.?

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I has with my real mom (my parents got a devorce). I was picking some flowers for a kid who died in a car crash, I was making a little arangement of flowers out the door of my dads office. There is a pipe next to a door, a family of yallow jackets have a nest in there. The yallow jackets smelt the flower, about 4 or 3 of them came out, 1 stung me behind my knee. I started to cry (This is my first time getting stung), my mom scrached it so the stinger could not go in any more, she pulled it out, and sucked the stung on my leg. Then I went in my dads building, they put some stuff on it to clean it they made me drink some water, and then they put water on it. I calmed down. That night I started to have sharp pains ounce in a while around the sting and on the sting. This morning Im having pains in my knee and still some around and on the sting. What should I do?
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I think the worst part is over, though it may still be hurting you.
Just don't worry, nothing will happen to you now. Take NSAID like diclofenac or ibuprofen to reduce swelling %26 pain. That's all.
Good luck!

have your mom take you to the dr cause this could be an allergic reaction you need to see the dr and let him or her be the judge of how to best take care of it . good luck dear .

Probably the tiny amount of venom is just working its way through your system, and your body is reacting to it, but not in a severe manner. You are probably not allergic to the venom. If the symptoms get much worse, though, go to the doctor.

The only danger is if you're allergic to bee stings. If not, you'll be fine. Yellow jacket stings are painful.

I got stung by a bumble bee 2 days ago, is it normal for it to itch really bad?

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Yes, bites and stings stimulate histamines that actually create the itch. Try either a topical or oral anti-histamine (Benadryl, for example) for some relief.

first and formost,did you remove the stinger? yes,its normal,however,if its swollen and hot or you have trouble breathing you may be allergic to bee stings,should this happen see a doctor.

yes. itching is an allergic reaction your skin is having to it. mix water and baking soda and put it on the sting and let it dry. or callamine lotion to stop the itching. if it gets any worse than now, you should see a doctor.

I got stung by a bee?

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I dont have the stinger in me but he tried to sting me like 3 times. heres the story, and p.s. Im a nature friendly person.i learned my lesson.Okay so i was gonna go swimming and i seen a bee, not the fuzzy bumblebees but a hard cover, and i was gonna save it and igot it with the net. all of a sudden it buzzed on my ear then my head! my sister told me it was on my head, and im only 13 so i freaked out, i didnt know waht to do so i went under water thinking it would leave me alone and go in the water, i felt my head and it was still there i took out my hair cuz it was in a ponytail and i shook it then i got out and my sister went to get my mom and i was crying (dont call me wimpy cuz im sure U cried before) and then she said my head had red spots and then she didnt see the stinger..Its been like an hour or two. how long will it take to leave
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You should put an onion on it. The stinger will eventually run out of venom anyhow.

sorry

Use Ban deorderant for the bite.

OUCH!

Wow i got stung in the neck yesterday.. im 19 and its like the 100th time ever i always put bleach on it.. yeah it sounds a little odd but it helps and it goes away in about an hour.

im terribly sorry to hear that

what you have is probably hives due to bee sting because they mess with histamines in your body best bet is to put ice and get an antihismine lotion on the are such as hydrocotosone cream

I'd give it about 2 days and then go to the doctor if it's no better
if your symptoms get worse go sooner
by the way i am TERRIFIED and i mean TERRIFIED of Bees, and wasps i keep a can of wasp killer handy at all times in the house because i'm so terrified. once i was with my friend in a restaurant and it was my birthday (September 17th right in the height of wasp season) and there was a wasp IN MY POCKET i'm like eek there's a wasp in my pocket. I had my writing stuff with me and it flew off and landed on the window and my friend managed to splat it on the window... *shudder* I hate the darned things and i'm 24
I've only ever been stung once and i was 7 ever since then i've tried to avoid them cos my finger was really swollen i put vinegar on it and it helped

Meat tenderizer on the sting sites will help get the stinger out. If they are out already, ice on the site will help the swelling. Benadryl or another antihistamine that your mom can get for you will help. Please make sure that if you take any medication that your mother gives it to you and it is the correct dose. Otherwise, all you can do is wait it out--it will get better--you probably won't even notice it when you wake up in the morning.

Well i have learned that the thing that works the best is cover up you can just put a little on in the morning and nobody will ever notice and sorry i hope i gets better!!

I got stung by a bee 2day on my arm it swole up then there waz a blak spot on my arm wats goin on?

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Whatever you do, make sure you got the stinger out. Do NOT, I repeat, DO NOT allow the stinger to stay in your skin for "days" as another poster stated. The reason bees die after stinging you is because their entire abdomen is removed from their bodies along w/ the stinger. Although the bee is dead, the abdomen continues to pump the poison into your body. You really need to be sure the stinger is gone. You can remove it with a pair of tweezers. If you're nervous, ask a family member to help you.
Apply a hydrocortisone cream to the area to help with the swelling and use ice packs as needed.
You should be able to visually see the stinger, it will look like a cactus needle, only smaller.

Did you remove the stinger? That might be what the black spot is.

Is it possible that the black spot on your arm is the bees stinger stuck in your arm? If it is, you need to remove it but DONT squeeze it as that could release more of the bees poison into your arm and cause bigger reaction than swelling. If you can't get it out easily by pulling, use a drawing sav (found at the drugstore) on a band-aid. It should pull it out within a few days. If swelling gets worse, or you experience any changes (for the worse) go to your local emergency room. Feel better.

I got stung by 8 wasps bout an hour ago and still hurts BAD.Best way to ease pain?

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Answer:
Mix baking soda and water (make a paste) put the paste on your bites. That will stop the pain. works for everyone I know. It's the best. If you have swelling, you might want to be checked out at the hospital or Drs office. Just in case of being allergic to bees. Hope this helps. Please try the baking soda. You'll feel much better.

Try applying a mild acid like fruit juice (lemon juice) or vinegar.

go / to er /NOW!

you can always take tylonol or advil. Try to put ice packs on the places you got stung, that will either bring down the swelling or the pain. and if it starts to itch put on some itch cream, that may also help the pain go away

you need anti-biotic and see a doctor you might be allergic

fist the mister

antibiotics are not needed, only if you develop a cellulitis from the bites
Use ice and ibuprofen.
You can also take benedryl for the swelling/itching.

Ice to reduce the swelling, and put a washrag dipped in vinegar on it. - no need to go to the doctor unless you have trouble breathing or your tongue starts to swell. - Take some benedryl if it continues to get larger and more uncomfortable, and it will also make you sleepy.

Sting sites should be treated with an antiseptic to stop any possible infection. Cool compresses can help relieve pain and swelling. Other common home remedies include applying cigarette tobacco, crushed aspirin, or meat tenderizer. These methods are not necessarily endorsed, just recognized. If itching becomes a problem, an anti-itch cream will help. Scratching a sting can open up the skin and allow a secondary infection to get started. If you experience multiple stings or know that you have had systemic or more severe reactions to stings, watch for more serious signs like difficulty in breathing, dizziness, nausea or hives. These symptoms may require immediate medical attention.

I got soap in my eye...?

2009-11-07T06:44:00.000-08:00

Well last night, I was just washing my face when I got some soap in my eye... I read the label thing and t said flush with water, already kinew it, but I did that for about 20-40 minutes ( wasnt looking at clock ). I finally just went to sleep with my eye on top of a pillow because that didnt hurt as much. It felt like something in the bottom right of my eye.Now, I woke up this morning and my eye ( kinda gross ) had some crust in it which was like really really hard to get out. I see perfectly with my eye and everything, just my eye is a little red ( but people cant notice it ) and its a little sore and sensitive.Could anything be wrong. Did I do everything right?
Answer:
Think you will be ok...though, I have gotten soap in my eyes before, I have never had this happen as you describe..Maybe it was the soap you use?..In the future, I would be careful and rinse my face of the soap before opening my eyes...
I do believe you will be okay, since you can see...Just my opinion.but, it may be sore for about a day...maybe two..however, if it is sore after about 12 hours..I would call an opthomologist...Just to be on the safe side..One of their nurses can tell you for sure if you have a problem.Wish you the best of luck!...Watch out for the Soap Monsters Though!

it will be ok

Sounds like your eye is still trying to get rid of the soap or other debris. If the redness continues through today I'd see an eye doctor (opthomologist) and check that there's nothing more seriously wrong. It could also be an allergic reaction. But in either case the best thing to do is to leave your eye alone and not to rub at it (hard to do, I know!). Good luck!

Our eyes are sensitive to any foreign substances, you did what you were supposed to. It could be that you have pink eye if you woke up with crust on your eye, wash your hands carefully and if you used a towel to dry your face, don't spread the infection to the other eye or to other family members just put it in the dirty clothes bin.Check with your doctor if it gets worse or last for a more then two days. They can give you some eye solution or ointment for it if it is pink eye. You will be ok, so don't worry too much about it. Hope you feel better!

It should be OK, you can use some eye drops to keep it moist and wear sunglasses when outdoors...it's just a little sesitive. Will probably be better tomorrow.

visene it helps

I got second degree burns what is the best and fastest way to heal the wounds?

2009-11-07T06:42:00.000-08:00

I was standing next to a camp fire when someone decided to put some gas on it. I got burned on my legs with 2 blisters however the blisters are now popped what is the best way to heal them fast and without scaring. i have been putting neosporen on it and taking motrin. any advice from anyone
Answer:
Conventional Burn Treatments Treatment options are directly dependant upon the severity of a burn. First-degree burns and small second-degree burns may be self-treated with applications of cold water for a minimum duration of 10 minutes. Afflicted areas of skin, in the severest of minor burns, are usually
*covered with both a sterile dressing and
*various "topical corticosteroids or anti-infective ointments." Medical attention is required when there is an
accompanied blistering.
However, with attentive treatment and routine wound care, minor burns usually heal on their own within 2 weeks.
Conversely, severe burns, including chemical and electrical burns, require immediate medical attention. A third-degree burn that affects all layers of the skin may require surgical intervention. Skin grafts and vascular or reconstructive surgery is probable.
Severe burns are also treated with
*antimicrobial drugs, such as
!!silver sulfadiazine!!
/and hydrolyzed collagen,
to prevent skin and systemic infections.
Supplements helpful for Burn
Vitamin C
Vitamin C supplementation enhances immune function and promotes wound healing (2). In a clinical study, 37 burn patients were randomly divided into ascorbic acid and control groups. The patients who were treated with high-dose ascorbic acid experienced significantly reduced resuscitation fluid volume requirements, severity of respiratory dysfunction, and wound edema (3).
Arginine
Supplementation with the amino acid arginine has been shown to increase the amount of reparative collagen during the wound healing process (4). One study has even demonstrated a successful recovery of burn patients with arginine treatment (5).
Glutamine
Glutamine amino acid levels are often low in burn patients (6). Supplementation with glutamine can produce clinical improvement in burn patients (7).
Zinc
Zinc is an important component of our immune and enzyme systems, and also aids in wound healing and tissue growth (8). Zinc serum levels are often low in burn patients. Topical application of zinc has been found to enhance wound healing (9). However, supplementation with excess zinc can inhibit wound healing.
Aloe Vera %26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;------------!!!
Aloe vera is a succulent plant, which yields potent healing properties. Studies show that aloe vera leaf gel is an effective burn and wound healing agent (10-12). Aloe can be applied directly on the wound in topical treatments, or be administered via ingestion for not only wounds, but also gastrointestinal ulcers (13).
Bromelain
Bromelain, a protein-digesting enzyme complex derived from pineapple, can be helpful in healing burns and chronic wounds. It may also assist in the degradation of scar tissue in certain wounds (14).
jeb

Neosporin is ok, but to keep the scarring down, use vitamin E.

Lanicane. It comes in a spray, as your pharmicist. Dont put the neosprine on the open burn, the skin needs to breathe, and when you put that stuff on there it prolongs the healing because the wound is unable to scab. The Lanicane is touchless and painless. Good for sunburns too.

Neosporin will not hurt but it won't aid much in the healing process. For that, I suggest you get some Silvadene cream, use that and keep the wound covered until it is healed.

if they are second degree burns you must to to the ER and get checked out. If you dont you could use pure aloe on the blisters, but if it is REAL BAD go to the ER.

You need to keep the area clean and dry using a sterile dry covering, which you probably don't have. I suggest you go to the Emergency Room.

First who ever put gasoline on the fire should be taken by the group and explain what can happened when you do foolish like they did. your burn sounds like it was just a small.one do you know about the theory of 9st short answer to the 9st is that your body is divided in to portions using 9 so you can measure what percent of your body has sub stain the trauma .It sound like you might have some knowledge about burns because spoke of the blisters and they have burst yet. thats good .the main thing on the healing side is toi keep the area clean if you put any cream on the site be sure to use silver dine.if you choose not to..Keep your bandage wet next to the burn aera then rap another over that to guard your first bandage leave the bandage on for about 2 days before you attempt to remove %26 change it being careful as you remove it you might want to mostin the old one then change ever 2 days remembering to keep burn part protected each time you change the bandage you can check and see what improvements are being made and don't forget to put silver dine on the burnt area keep it clean so no can get set up.Oh yea the person who put the gasoline on the fire don.t ask him to go on anymore of your outings.Good Luck

cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter - not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt.paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery. http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos
feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons.

I got run over this morning, i had a row with my mom and i am not saying, what it was about.?

2009-11-07T06:41:00.001-08:00

the car was only going 10 - 20mph, the soles on my trainers came away and i slipped and lost by balance, the car didn't barely touch me, lucky enough the lady saw me otherwise i could of been killed. i only have minor injuries, my hip and back hurts like hell, the leg has scraps and grazes all the way down it, so does my arm, i've been feeling drowsey all day as well. i cleaned most of the blood from the wound's myself, i've my folks what happened and their not bothered. if i have to go to casualty, how do i get there, cos i am not gonna call an ambulance. my parents are to be completly whipped out of my life, i will never do anything for them again after this, they can root in hell as far as i am concerned. if a young boy racers had of hit me, i would now be dead. has anyone else been knocked over or run down.
Answer:
you're so full of it. i'm not sure what a feck is, but i think the first guy has the right idea.

Not wishing to be flippant nor do I wish to appear unconcerned for you predicament but
Grow the feck up !

You probably have concussion and you need x-rays incase you have broken anything. You should not delay, but get to the hospital any way you can. Ask a neighbor to take you. Sorry about your family... truly.

A lot of local hospitals have a day clinic where you can check yourself in; we have a day centre but the local hospitals may have an emergency clinic. Or you could arrange to see the nurse at the doctors tomorrow. It must have been a shock and I hope you feel better soon.

and why weren't you taken to hospital when it happened to be checked over? surely the lady would have called for help if you had been hit?

Ask your parents if they will take you to the hospital.You could ask the parents of a friend to take you.If your over 16 you can visit your GP on your own.Phone NHS DIRECT on 0845 46 47...they will give you advice.Good luck
A.D.

You should call a cab and go to your local A%26E. You could have done some damage to your hip or back which is why it is hurting. If you can move about okay it's not likely to be serious, but you should get it checked out anyway. If you are feeling drowsy you mught be concussed, and your wounds should be cleaned up properly.I'm sorry your family don't seem to care, any responsible parent would have taken you to the hospital themselves straight away.

It doesn't sound like you need to go to the hosptial. It sounds like you're being a spoiled little girl. Get a life, and look where you're going when you cross the road.

The question is how old are you and do your parents have medical insurance for you. The lady that hit you should have talked with your parents and made a police report because her insurance should pay for your hospital exam if you would have to go. You should have your Dr. check you first and he could give you a prescription for an x-ray if he thinks you need one. It would be very wise for you to go and get an x-ray to make sure you don't have any fractures. If you just go to the Emergency room it will cost quite a lot more money unless you have good insurance. Talk to your parents and tell them that if they don't want to help you and you are in such pain that you will call a policeman and talk to him and ask him what he thinks about the accident. I'm sure if they are being negligent that will get their attention! You could have internal injuries and not know it for hours Good Luck. I hope you have the name and phone no and liscense plate number of the lady that hit you.

you have got to call an ambulance now! it wont matter what anyone including your parents think if your die...get help now deal with everything else later!

1] did you actually hit your head? Are there any scrapes or bruises on your head? Did you lose consciousness?Any symptoms besides drowsiness ? [ blurred vision, severe headache, nausea, iritability, confusion ]
2] do you have a witness? Did anyone get the license plate?
It is illegal to leave the scene of an accident involving ANY injury, whether she was at fault or not.
3] you cannot sleep off a concussion, nor can you be cured of it with pain relievers. You MUST see a doctor.
4] get a friend or parent of a friend to take you, if parents refuse. How old are you? They have to provide medical care if you are under 18.
5] if you feel well enough, shower with lots of soap and water on all those scrapes, and scrub all the grit etc. out. I have seen nasty infections from scrapes on roads, parking lots, etc.

boy do u need help u must have a friend u can call and u must go to hospital get there somehow please go asap

i just hope your OK hunni you should have reported the car for not stopping but i suppose that's the last thing u think of at that time just make sure you see your doctor and get the help and support you need /try a hot water bottle or flannel on your back take some aspirin and just rest well and if you want to go to hospital get a taxi and forward the bill to your parents house x

i've been dragged by a car going 20mph (and had my foot run over). i was bloody and sore for about a week, but advil and guaze fixed it.

u best tape your head on to your neck in case it falls off

I got rope burn on my foot yesterday?

2009-11-07T06:41:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I fell trying to catch a frisbee and tripped over a volleyball net and got rope burn on the top of my foot. I've had it for two days and it still stings and oozes a little, and feels sore 24/7. I was just wondering, how should I treat it?
Answer:
Clean the wound with warm soapy water. Dry with a clean towel. Apply an antibiotic ointment like neosporin to it and cover with a dry sterile bandage. If you are going to wear shoes, you might want to make the bandage thicker to pad the wound from your shoe straps.

I suggest foot cream

Add relieving lotion to it that will cool it down and make it feel better it will also reduce the redness. You can get the lotion at any pharmacy!
Hope it Helps%26lt;3

It may sound silly but any time I get open wounds I use hydrogen peroxide. About 20%vol works fine, but it has to say on the bottle 'for medical use'. Or else just use an ointment with cortisone if it's not an open wound. I'm no doctor but an accident pro and I'm speaking of experience!

try a healer like polisporin

cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea or potato or shaving cream or olive oil or baking soda or banana peel or petroleum jelly or whipped cream- not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.burns can cause heartburn/reflux/gastric ulcers (in more severe cases) - i have never heard the term 'sun poisioning' before but this maybe what some ppl are referring to. its quite unpleasent espeically when combined with pain, thirst and more pain.long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery. talk to a physio. please note that this is an explanation based on the many questions that have been asked on ByeDr.com. all treatments are used in hospital settings and when done correctly (by a health professional) hugely improve the outcomes of burns patients. it is not an opinion but medical advice
http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons. anything more serious than sunburn should be seen by a burns trained doctor or nurse.

I got my upper ear pierced&it's really swollen& painful after i took it off and put it back.what shld i do?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.003-08:00

agot my upper ear pierced and after 4 days it's doing ok..not much pain only when it got bumped or sumthing..but on the 5th day i took it off and cleaned my ear and the earring with alcohol and then it got so painful and swollen now..it's been like this for 2 days now but it's not that painful bow but is still swollen. there's also NO pus coming out. should i leave the earring in my ear or take it off and let it heal first then have it re-peirced some other time?.i take Advil to relieve the pain and put on some hot compress 2x a day to minimize the sweeling...
Answer:
Piercings through cartlidge often develop small lumps on them. I believe they're called Keloids. I had the same problem with the industrial piercing in my upper ear and 2 out of the 3 times I got my nose pierced. Taking the earring out so soon probably didn't help as you aggravated it while it was healing. You shouldn't have to take the jewellry out to clean the piercing, you can do it with the jewellry still in. Put some hot water on a cotton wool ball and use it as a compress on the affected area, that should help.Cartlidge piercings can take a long time to heal. My industrial in the top of my ear took at least 6 months. I go to a very reputable piercing studio and the guy that did it said it's perfectly normal. Just clean it at least twice a day and try not to knock ot around too much or sleep on that side.It's unlikely that it's an infection. Piercings often leak a clear-ish fluid known as lymph that dries as a transparent yellow-ish crust. This is normal and is part of the healing process. It cleans off easily. Just make sure it's not leaking pus or anything like that. That would be a sign of an infection.On another note, alcohol probably isn't the best thing to clean it with and probably didn't help the situation. I've always been told to use salt water. Use sea salt not table salt, too. Be gentle when you're cleaning it too. If it's a ring you have in, rotate it so you get the whole thing clean.If you'r still not sure you could always go back and see your piercer, they should be able to help you out.Hope that helps.PS You should check out this link too. It tells you pretty much everything you need to know about piercing aftercare: http://www.safepiercing.org/bodyaftercar...

Take the earring out, leave it out. There is an infection or something going on. If it doesn't get better in a few days. please see your dr. about it. Take care.

it was way to soon to take it out it probably got infected, you need to wait for it to close next time dont take it out so soon you're suppoed to wait like a month atleast

Hey - I ahve had my ear pierced up there 3 times I think, it got infected everytime. And everytime I took the earring out and put it back in that's about the time it got infected. If I were you I would take it out and if you want to try to pierce it again later. Just remember if you do pierce it again, don't take the earring out for a couple of weeks at least. Just clean it good in you ear. It's prbably infected and if it's swelling it could go over the earring. Just take it out to be safe.

i just got mine pierced in february! youre supposed to leave it in for 12 weeks. dont even take it out to clean it, as youve discovered ;] i took my out even AFTER the recomended time and it hurt. i left it out for a day and it started to close up, so know that if you take it out it wont be long before you cant get it back in! you should probably see the person who pierced it or go to a doctor. i hope you get feelin better!

Leave the earring in and just dab it with a cotton ball and alchol, also use an ice pack to lower the swelling, if you start to feel it getting warm and ***** then go to your dr. Good luck.

I got my tounge split like a snake and it burns like hell..?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.002-08:00

I went back to the doctor that did it for me and he said it wasnt infected.. but the edges turned black and it burns when i talk i seroiusly dont think thats right so uhmm whats wrong with it would you say
Answer:
It sounds more than just an average infection.
Black skin and tissue is narcrotic which means dead or pretty close to it.It may not 'look' infected and your body may not be showing signs of it, but that is not a good sign.This 'Doctor' is having second thoughts about what he's done and now not taking any responsibility.You need to go to the ER as soon as possible for an examination and treatment.Having such a sore tongue will also cause problems drinking and you can become very dehydrated extremely quickly.I have seen a man come into Theatre with black toes for no reason they could find and woke up with them gone..Please seek medical help urgently but not that dumb nong of a Doctor.

Well, that's what happens when you do silly things!

go gothic !

You got an infection and the doc you went to is a dumbass.
I haven't even seen your tongue and I can tell you its infected. Go to the hospital now man. If you don't you are going to lose your tongue.

ur an idiot gargle with peroxide

When living tissue is turning black, it means that the tissue is dying, give your doc a call, and tell him about this turn. the burning may also be due to what you are drinking, stay away from overly salty or acidic foods/drinks until your tongue has had a chance to heal.
but if you are overly worried about infection, and to definately help stave off infection, and if you have a high pain threshold, gargle listerine over it, and it will kill the bacteria that is in there.

dude that is fuckin siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii... (the good sick)! uh, I dont have any adivce but **** yeah! way to be a freak! im getting a dope face tat this summer!

I agree with the above answers expescially Wendy. Get a second opinion- or go the the ER immediatly. Wouldnt want to end up with a split tounge and the tip died and tell off. That would look sick (in the bad way lol) Either way badass for getting it down and u gotta lucky g/f!! Good luck, I hope you can figure out the problem and get it fixed.

I got my nosed pierced. How do I slow down bleeding of my nose like 2 days later?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.001-08:00

I got my nosed pierced two days ago and if i touch it AT ALL it will bleed alot and im not a nose bleeder at all. And i have to go to soccer and i dont want it to be bleeding all over the place. What can I do to slow or stop the bleeding?
Answer:
If it starts to bleed try placing ice indirectly on the area. This will constrict the blood vessels a slow or stop the bleeding. If you are having any pain do not take asprin or ibuprophen. They will both thin your blood and promote more bleeding.

better see a doctor

I prefer tattoos!!

Sometimes when you puncture the skin (to put various nuts/bolts/hardware in your body) it bleeds. I might recommend you go see a doctor. You may need to double-check to see if you have an infection that *could* lead to you losing your nose or worse.Take out the nose ring (which is ugly, anyway, but none of your friends will tell you that) and put some Neosporin and band-aid over the hole

If it still bleeds after 2 days, the piercer did a bad job. Sounds like he pierced through a vein. If you don't want to go to the doctor, go back to the piercer. He's probably had to deal with this stuff before.
I does not sound like it is infected.

I got my nose pierced about a month ago and I dont know how to change it out. help! (its a screw)?

2009-11-07T06:40:00.000-08:00

Answer:
If it's only a month old you may not want to try to change it just yet. They usually take a couple of months to heal. They take longer than ears. If you take it out too soon you may not be able to put it back in. Only do it if you're sure it has healed. If you are sure then try to bend back your nostril first to see the shape of the ring before trying anything. Once you get a look to learn exactly what the shape is and how it's put in, pull the ring up by the ball and then bend it over so that the ball and stem are basically laying flat against your nose. You may have to try bending it a few directions before you find the right one. When you have it in the right direction it should easily slide so that the ball and stem laying flat against your nose. Once you have it laying flat against your nose if you look in your nostril the rest of the srew part should look like an unfinished circle inside your nose.
Then slowly pull it out while gently curving it or almost like you are rolling it along the curve of the screw, and off the front or side of your nose (depending on where it is located). Good luck.

they are the ones that stay in ,aren't they!!

look in a mirror and turn your nostril a little inside out ,with the other hand can unscrew it.
you just need a little practice.

I got my ears pierced about a year ago and i recently changed my ear ring then theirs a bump what should i do?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.002-08:00

my ear starts to hurt that's when i noticed that the bump was there many people told me to put a warm rag on the ear where the bump is formed at so it can go down but i feel as if thats not going to work because the bump is hard and i would want more opinions from other that have experienced this matter or knows anything cause i rather not go to a doctor im scared of needles and i would'nt want no needle touching my ear
Answer:
are you wearing fake earrings? Some people are allergic to anything that isn't real silver or real gold. Those bumps are a sign of infection so try different earrings and make sure you clean your ears really well

happens 2 me all the time when i buy new earing
mine just goes away on its own and its not that notice-able'

It might just be a small infection- I get those all the time. Sometimes there is little or no redness, just a bump and it hurts to have earings in for awhile. My solution, taking earing out for about a week- clean ears thouroughly each day, and most importantly CLEAN YOUR EARINGS BEFORE AND AFTER YOU TAKE THEM OUT. Hope that helps :]

I got my cartilage pierced but its gotten infected.do i have to take the earring out for it to get better?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.001-08:00

I got my cartilage pierced like a couple of days ago prob. more and it has gotten infected not bad but its getting there is there ne thing i can do to get it better w/o letting it grow up??
Answer:
yes you need to take the earring out and clean the site - bacteria are killed by your body's immune system, but the bacteria can live on the metal surface out of reach and just keep spreading back to your ear - clean your ear and then clean the earring with alcohol or betadine. good luck and hopefully it doesn't close over.

yes leave the ring out and use cream based disinfect

yup, take it out or your ear will swell and develope a big boil looking bump... I had an earring in my top left , ooooh it hurt so bad, i took it out cleaned it with peroxide and never put that earring back in,,,, some peoples ears are more sensitve than others in that area

Sorry but, you have to take it out. It will feel better in hours! I had mine done and after 4 months it was still sensitive and then it got infected. I took the earring out and by the next day I could sleep on that side again and it was healing quickly. I got a bump in both sides of my ear and I can still feel it. Take it out so you can stop worrying about it! I know it looks cute but, you need to be healthy!

You should stop using the cleaner that the earing place gave you (if they did). It helped when my ears were infected, but I never used it again and used hydrogen peroxide, and its so much better.

I got my 2th ear peircing last week...?

2009-11-07T06:39:00.000-08:00

And now the peircing on my left hurts like he lllllllll whenever I try to turn it or clean it. I think it's because it is too tight. The other one is fine.Should I try to take it out to make it looser, or would I not be able to get it back in after I took it out..?
Answer:
Whatever you do,don't take it out.
It will always be the problem ear.
I did this once,took out the earring,and eventually had to let it close,
cause it was always a problem putting the erring into the ear.
Turn it around,or loosen the back.
Just don't take it out.
It has to heal properly.

If its been awhile since you had it done take it out.If not clean it with and try to loosen it also.But it could be infected so it it gets swollen or real red with pus coming out you probaly need to call or see a doctor.Good luck

Take it out then go back and get a new one or just dont get one at all

do you have a fever? look at your peircing. is there any pus? you might have an infection. make sure you talk to your doctor to rule that out. :)

I got jumped (beat up) by six girls, i think i might have a concusion?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.003-08:00

My entire head is swollen and when i like lean over i can feel aton of blood just rushing to my head , what does that mean?stupid immature girls.
Answer:
Go to a doctor. Hope you feel better soon.

You need to go to the hospital immediately. Get off the computer and head to the hospital right away.

not sure =you should be in emergency to get x-rays done =hopefully nothing was crushed on your skull

It means you need to go the hospital as soon as possible.

Go to the hospital and be checked. This site is not to give advice on something as serious as this.

It means you need to see a Dr.

Get to the doctor it may be very serious

go to the emergency room ASAP

damn, i'm so sorry! you really should go to a doctor. hope you feel better!

u must rush to the hospital as soon as possible...get an x-ray done to ur head.may be u have some internal injury.dont take it normally...go to the hospital now.

i know you heard this 10 times but you need to go to the hospital NOW!!
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Go to the hospital, it might be more serious than you think. And for those "stupid girls" you should go to the police and report them

have someone drive you to the er NOW! you need to have xrays.You might have to stay in the hospital this is real life threaten so go now

I got into a fight last year,and i got my knee hurt...How can i recover quicker during a fight?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.002-08:00

I got into a fight with a kid last year,he was around my height.Ive always had problems with my knees and the rest of my body below my knee line.Im pretty healthy,not great looking,i dont eat that great but i am healthy.
What i really wanna know is,do you know a way to recover from a knee injury during a fight,so that i dont have to back down?
Answer:
Put your weight and stance on the OTHER knee. Use it as the pivot point for your swing. Work out on Nautilus equipment - it gives you a lot of support for weak joints- and strengthen that knee. You need it to walk as well as to fight.
As far as the other folks saying don't get into fights: He's a KID and it's possible that he's being harassed folks. If that's true kid go ahead and smack the **** out of those meanies. But don't start it yourself ok?

This is an easy one. Don't get into fights. It doesn't prove anything or settle anything. It only causes problems, either yours or someone elses.

don't get in fights it's not that hard

That was pretty sound advice from the other person about avoiding fights, but since you seem destined to continue this, I would say bandage up both knees very well, it seems to be your week spot. You can always surrender before going down. ever try that?

I got injured around the knee area. and my knee is swollen (fat) what are some ways to reduce the swollen knee

2009-11-07T06:38:00.001-08:00

its fine in the morning but when i start walking on it later on it gets swollen. my knee is injured
Answer:
ice

Keep your leg elevated as much as possible and keep applying ice to it. Stay off of your feet as much as possible.

cold ice packs...make sure there's a barrier like a towel inbetween the skin and the ice. try to stay off it more, the more your agravate it the longer and harder it's going to be to have it heal...

The first thing you need to do is ICE. Ice on for 15 minutes, ice off for 15 minutes. Never apply heat to onset of injury for at least 72 hours. After 72 hours, you can alternate heat and ice. I find that frozen peas really conform to the injured area quite well and they work great!Stay off your knee and keep it elevated. Keep a pillow underneath it when you sleep if possible. Injuries will only get worse if you strain them more. The more you move, the more you'll tear the tissue surrounding the knee. Hope that helps:o)
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RICE,..stands for ,,,,,rest..ice...compression.. ...elevation
also, take an aspirin or two.....

its going to sound weird.but it works. what you need to do is take vegetable oil (any one will do) and spread it on your knee.then get a wash cloth and put it under hot water...take the washcloth and place it on your knee.keep it on until it gets cold...place it under hot water again ( remember to drain it out)...repeat this for 1/2 hour..it should lower the swelling

ice it for about 15-30 minutes a day and then heat it if you want its your choice. Keep your knee above your heart as much as possible don't put any weight on it or do anything that causes it pain.Once the swelling goes down then if can if you want to try to walk on it but if it still hurts to walk I would stop or do not do it very often.But you still want to excercise it and stretch it or it will take longer to heal you have to feel pain before you feel relief hope I helped.

I got hurt playing basketball, should I go to the dentist or wait and see if it gets better?

2009-11-07T06:38:00.000-08:00

this guy hit my in my chin 2 days ago, my mouth hurts less now, at first I couldn't 1 side but now I can, but I can't close it properly, and I can't chew food well either.
Answer:
Well, if I were you, I'd see a dentist. I once had a brick smash into my hip playing basketball, and I never went to a Doctor. To this day it still hurts a little to sleep on it's side :(

Go to your dentist and let him tell you what's up. It could possibly get worse and take longer to heal. Good luck to you.

i would go and see a dentist that way if something is wrong they can tell you..if not then your good and checked it out. good luck hope it gets better

call your dds as soon as possible, you might have fractured your jaw or displaced it. this is nothing to play around with. you need to have a panorex taken (x-ray), it will show your jaw and all of your teeth..it does not hurt and takes a couple of seconds. good luck to you

You should act like a man and stop being a pusssy (jk). Besides, you'll have bigger things to worry about when I send my army of fighting muskrats after you.

I got hit in my eye and i have a blood clog in my eye what can I do to get the red out?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.003-08:00

Answer:
It will have to go away on its own. The body will absorb it.

Nothing, it will go away on it's own. You may want to call or see an eye doctor...if that would make you feel better.

Try rinsing it out with cold water for a few minutes, then it should return to normal.

Time will cure.but meantime let the eye 'rest' as much as possible...minimal reading, TV (and computer), etc., and keep out of strong sunlight.
And keep away from knuckle sandwiches!

I got elbowed pretty hard in the forehead - could I have a mild concussion?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.002-08:00

I have a wicked headache ever since and my vision is a bit blurry. I guess one really can't do much about it afterward.
Answer:
The same thing once happened to my mom. She ended up in the hospital, there was only a 50/50 % survival. She pulled through, but the left side of her body doesn't work. My advice; GET IT CHECKED!

Any hit to any part of the head can cause a concussion, seek medical attention asap

Yes, it is very possible, DO NOT try to sleep, if you do you could go into a comma, unless your doctor says to, you should get medical attention, very soon!

Yes it is quite possible. You should go to the doctor. Also, see if your eyes respond to light, thats one of the best ways to tell, although, as I said, you should still go to the doc.

Signs of a concussion usually do include headache, blurred vision and even nausea or vomiting. It is always a good idea to have a doctor check you out after a head injury, especially if you are having problems. In reference to your last line, it's better safe than sorry, and you don't want to let something go to long.

I got drunk and knocked someone out but I don't remember.?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.001-08:00

I kinda feel bad but he beat up my brother last month when he was drunk as well, what do I say to the guy when I see him. 2 of his buddies jumped on me and held me down until he woke up when he finally came to they all ran off.
Answer:
you are on a road to destruction . get off. your drinking is out of control. get some help before it is too late.
Rehab and soon before you get hurt, kill or hurt or kill someone.
Channel your energy into positive past time.. you could had very easily gone to jail or had the crap beaten out of you by his friends... you and your brother both are in a bad place.
Take a good look at the homeless drunks or drug addicts on the street.
You are headed that way with out a lifestyle change..fast
it ages you, and can caused alcohol dementia, heart problems, liver disorders, affects all the major organs of the body.
impairs judgment. contributes to depression.
One day you might have children. They listen to what you do not what you say.
Poverty.
drunk driving fines and court dates are expensive.
get some help before it is to late.
Be a victor not a victim. God bless take care.
Sometimes the truth hurts but it is love.
I am a mom, I don't know you but i care about you!
Don't throw your life away, it is the only one you have.

If you see him and he doesn't run the other direction, the least you can do is apologize.It sounds like you should probably give up drinking, since you have now beaten up two guys. Maybe get some help in that area.

That sucks was he your friend? Alot of things happen when you drink that you wish you could take back the next day. Most of which you can't if he is a buddy give him a call he is probably upset about the whole thing. I had a buddy of mine do this to me back in Feb. I have not heard from him since, I got to tell you it sucks. Give him a call, remember you hit him.

Nice alibi, but it will never stand up in court. Without an argument, the plantiff will easily get you. But if it's just your brother, maybe he won't sue.

Hi this kind of crap happens all the time when people are drunk, If this is a isolated thing I would say it will blow over and just say your sorry , If you dont remember things alot when you drink I would say STOP before you wake up in jail and dont remember, my guess would be he dont remember much either. But you have to realize if you would beat up your brother you might kill another.

I got burned with fireworks.?

2009-11-07T06:37:00.000-08:00

we were shooting bottle rockets and a spark flew back and hit my right below my eye...there was a little black thing on my bottom eyelashes witch someone removed but it still hurts...i iced it and it didnt really help, i cleaned it with burn meds.still hurts...what do i do?
Answer:
if you're having trouble with your vision or it's the eye itself that's hurting (not the area around it like your cheekbone or temple) then i would report to the nearest emergency room. burns in the eyes can be very severe and you could suffer permanent vision damage or loss if not treated properly.if you just burned the outside of your eye (the skin below your bottom eyelash) then treat it and watch it closely for changes. burns are painful (even minor ones) and they will be for several days after the intial incident.-wash it well with cool water and mild soap
-apply a small amount of aloe vera gel (you can put it in the fridge before use-the coolness will help soothe the burning sensation)
-keep it covered with a bandaid to prevent germs from getting to it.once scabbed over-you can apply a thin layer of vitamin e oil to prevent scarring.signs of infection that require a trip to the dr within 24 hours are-increased redness or swelling to burn site
-the burn area is more painful or tender to touch
-the burn begins to drain liquid that is green or yellowish brown in color
-you begin to run a fever of 100.5 or higherhope you feel better soon!!

you should go to a doctor to get it checked.. if your not sure you need to
it can get infected or something
but just for your safety tell your parents
to take you to the doctor
take care!

You actually need to go to the emergency room as you may have burned your cornea..loss of eyesight etc. I would not wait go tonight...

You probably just burned it pretty bad. I've gotten burns from fuse pieces on my hands that have hurt for about a day. Sometimes they burn deep, and you feel it. Others aren't as bad and the pain goes away fairly soon. If your eye is hurting then you should def. see a doctor, but if it's just the skin, then you'll be fine. It will heal up (to where it dosen't hurt) in a day.

I got braces and my teeth really hurt. What should I take to help the pain?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.003-08:00

This is the second time I got braces. Recently, I got only my top braces on, and didn't get the bottom ones on until today. I've been taking Ibeprofen and it is NOT HELPING! I was thinking maybe Advil Liquid gels?? I'm open for any suggestions! P.S. I'm only 14 so nothing too strong. Thanks so much for all who help. I just want to eat again!
Answer:
***if u r in serious pain use advil or tylenol but dont over do it.
my friend just got braces last week and overdid it with the advil and fainted first day or 2 ur teeth may be a little sensitive so stick with eating soup, pasta, ice cream, milkshakes, bananas, jello, pudding, beans, toast-soft foods***avoid straws!every night use Peroxyl mouthwash for like a week to keep ur gums storng from cuts and use dental wax and rubber coverups so u wont get blisters, they hurt a little but arent that bad. avoid sleeping on ur side, try to keep ur head straight up for a couple of daysevery morning and every night use the Peroxyl mouthwash again for 2 weeks then after that just use ACT mouthwash to keep ur teeth and gum s healthy. get some Super floss, made for braces-i sugest elictrical toothbrushes they keep ur mouth cleanerdont worry-trust me- i have had my braces on for almost 4 years, i am gettin em off on July 3-my friend says it acutally hurts more to get em off so yea-Nati

yeah, its normal for ur teeth to hurt after braces, but after like a week, it will start to get better and ull be able to eat. yeah, just take advil and tough it out. ^^good luck, from a friend who had braces too

Try Excedrin. It's a mixture of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine.Cold works too. Ice, Ice Water, Ice Cream, etc.

All you can do besides advil is just tough it out. I know, it sucks, but after a few days the pain will calm down and you will be able eat solids again. Believe the straight teeth will be worth your wait. ;)

My friend once said that taking soluble aspirin helped him a lot. What he do: He took two aspirin and let it rest in his mouth for a few seconds and swallow it. I know it tastes awful but if it helped him, I'm sure you would do anything for the pain.Hope this helps you too.

A couple of benidryl does the trick ;D I had the same problem. It get's better, too. May I suggest eating mashed potatoes for a while %26lt;3

Advil is always a sure bet... any time you get them tightened or get new rubberbands (or actually use them), make sure to take some because those rubberbands will definitely cause pain. It ain't that bad... I had braces for 5 years- so wear those rubberbands, cuz I didn't for about 3 and thats why I had them so long. Gewd lawk

have your parents call the orthodontist so that you can get something stronger. the doctor will be available 24/7.

Advil works great but try chewing sugarless gum it hurst for a little bit but them it won't hurt any more after the gum get softer and it somehow lostens up and makes it easier to chew harder food also try gargling salt water (i don't know why but it works)

Marijuana.

I got bit?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.002-08:00

I got bit by something. It's red around it then white, then there's the actual bite. What do you think it is. It happened in the pool.
Answer:
Did it hurt when it bit you? If not, it isn't a bee/wasp/hornet.
If it was, scrape the stinger out with a credit card [ pulling it out with tweezers actually injects more venom ].
Wash with soap and water, rinse well, and check it frequently.
If it spreads or swells rapidly, go to urgent care.
Otherwise, put antibiotic ointment and a bandaid over it.
Check it frequently tomorrow, too; and go to the doc if it looks worse.
[ My guess - spider bite: they don't hurt until later, and they turn lovely colors ].

Could be a spider or snake, go to the Dr.

it was me

It may have been a water spider or bug of some sort. Best Bet- See a doctor!

It could be anything. Keep an eye on it--if it looks like a bulls-eye or you run a fever, call your doctor.

It sounds like a tick bite

probably a fire ant or some other pinching ant.

Maybe a wasp, or bee floating in the water. Try applying ice and put some ointment on it. If it gets worst within an hour after the bite, go to Urgent Care.

Sounds like a spider or a wasp, I suggest you try cleaning it out immediately, scrap the stinger if a wasp, put some ice on it to ease the swelling, then going to the doctor if it gets worse!

ouch. it was probably a wasp, but if it's huge, it may be a hornet. put ice on it, and if you see a stinger, try to scrape it away with a stiff piece of paper. DO NOT USE TWEEZERS! they can end up squeezing more of the poison into your body than there already is. when i say poison tho, don't panic. the stuff just makes the bite mark swell and get really sore. after icing, put calamine lotion on it, and that will take away the sting. good luck, the same thing has happened to me!!

dont know try putting cortizone on it

it sounds like you got stung by a bee. lol. I think you would have known had you been bitten by a snake, seeing as their big and everything. If it is a bee sting, you can mix equal parts baking soda, and water together, into a paste and put it on the sting. That will take the burning away. Keep an eye on it though, some people are allergic to bee stings. It could also be a spider bite, though the way you describe it, sounds like a bee sting to me.

Go to the doctor it could be a bad diese.

I got bit!?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.001-08:00

My boyfriend and I got alil' freaky in the woods if you know what I mean..and i got mosquito bites all over my hips and ******! he does to lol. help!
Answer:
Well at least you had fun first...wink! The best creme I've used is called "Aveeno" and it works wonders fast for stings and bites...feel better... ;)

Benadryl gel applied directly to the bites, or any other over the counter anti-itch cream will work.

AfterBite is ammonia based rub, it draws the itch out immediately, otherwise try straight ammonia on a cotton ball.

Any over-the-counter itch/bite cream will help you here, especially those with hydrocortisone.Lidocaine jelly also works very well. Taking a little diphenhydramine could keep some of the inflammation down. I would recommend taking a shower clean the skin and remove any potential irritants. In the future, you may want to bring a can of bug repellent.

I got bit by something and my knee really hurts now. It seems like the bite generates heat, too; what to do?

2009-11-07T06:36:00.000-08:00

Answer:
I will answer as a nurse who has worked at an emergent care clinic.
Depending on how long you have had the bite, how large it is, and what you got bit by, I would reccommend you go to an emergent care clinic or your family physician's office.
If you just got the bite, it looks small, like a typical bug bite (pencil eraser size, mostly red) put hydrocortizone ointment on it and try your best not to scratch it.
If you have had the bite a couple days, it seems to be getting bigger, it looks like a large pimple it could be an MRSA infection that will need to be treated right away. These often resemble large bug bites and are VERY serious if left untreated (the infection can get into the blood and cause you to become septic, or it can devistate a nearby joint or bone). Please do not "pop" the bite if it has a white head, this will only spread the infection to other parts of your skin and your loved ones.

The bite is infected. See a doctor as it might be a bad spider bite. These can be serious. A bite should go away in 1 day, if you've had it longer ~ see a doctor ASAP

Go to the Doctor, it maybe infected.

I would watch the bite mark. was it a spider or do u know? If it starts to form a pimple then u see it gettin dark its a brown recluse and those kill tissue u will need to go to a Dr and get it cleaned out and put on antibiotics. I have seen people get fingers amputated cause of them. good Luck

I had something like that. I thought I had a spider bite, it looked kind of like a mosquito bite. But over the course of a day it got more swollen, red and hard. It started to hurt, and the pain got much worse. It was also hot to the touch. Eventually I got a fever. Thats when I called my Dr. He told me to come in right away. I thought it was just an infected spider bite. All of those symptoms are signs of infection.But as another answer said, it was MRSA. Its a Staph infection that causes an abcess. I had to have it cut open and drained and get a shot of antibiotics. It was really bad, and it may not have been so bad if I had gone to the doctor a day earlier.You should go to the Dr.

I got bit by a snake...?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.002-08:00

i got bit by a water moccasin and i know there posinous but nothing happend, no swelling, no pain (except the bite, that hurt) or anything?
Answer:
Either you were lucky (about 40% of all people bitten by venomous snakes are not injected with venom) or you were not bitten by a water moccasin. My guess is you were mistaken as to the snake that bit you. Are your bite marks two neat pinhole punctures or more elongated? The former would indicate a water moccasin, the latter some other type of snake.

http://www.edkuniversity.com/bite.html...I would go get help if I was you... you might not feel anything now, but the toxins in your body could cause damage later.

Go see a doctor immediately, or even better: contact Poison Control Center.

.you would know by now if it was poisonous.

Don't take a chance. See a doctor. This is your life.

I got a sunburn yesterday its very painful is it o.k to go in the evening sun?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.001-08:00

is more sun bad for my sunburn
Answer:
Sunburn puts you at risk for skin cancer in a few years. To go out in the sun again while you are burned is insanity. It would be painful in the short run and very, very harmful in the long run. Take some aspirin, which helps lessen the effects of sunburn and put aloe on your burn. Next time use a sunscreen. Ever see someone who has had skin cancer cut off? They are not pretty scars.

What the HELL is evening Sun? Yes it is bad to go back in the Sun with a bad Sunburn are you a RETARD? Have you ever heard of Suncreen? Do you live in a Bubble?

Will most likly feel uncomfortable. Get pure Aloe Jell and coat the area, well. Absorbed by the skin, cools the burn. Natures remedy.,

there's actually a new medicine lotion stuff out for sunburn. It's called Cool Aloe I.C.E by Hawaiian tropic. It's kind of a blue green color and has bubbles and looks kind of like hairgel (i had to put it on my poor boyfriend last week because he skipped the sunscreen and got burned really bad at work and looked like Lobster Boy). But if you can't find that, perhaps you could use ice or some kind of cold cream (i used to use Noxema) or something with Aloe on your burn and then wear A LOT of sunblock next time you go outside.

wear a spf 50 to protect yourself an vinager will take out the sting an make you smell funny

GREETINGS, the evening sun is just as potent and capable of a burn as afternoon or morning. It's not ok to go in the sun unless you want sun poisoning or a 2nd degree burn and going to the hospital. Swimming is ok in the shade. I would use sunscreen in the future, with a burn already you are more at risk for skin cancer as the upper layer of skin is already damaged. ICE is an aloe, lidocaine product sold by most places (Walmart, drugstores), it will help ease the pain.

I got a sunburn on my face and today Its completely swollen, is there anything I can use to heel it ?

2009-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

Can you recamend something to put on it? Besides ice?
Answer:
If you have swelling, you have toxins in your body from the burn. It's important to drink lots of water to wash the toxins out. You need to drink a coffee-mug size amount of water every hour. You should see results in 18-24 hours.Take Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) every four hours. You can also put aloe vera gel on it, look for an ingredient that ends in "caine" such as Lidocaine or Benzocaine. It will help relieve the soreness.Good luck!

take some ibuprofen (motrin/advil) to help with the swelling. aloe may soothe the burn (places like whole foods sell aloe with out alcohol in it) stay out of the sun! and wait it out...

noxema works pretty well on sunburn

Aloe vera (a plant if you have it) or lotion should take out the sting, swelling, and heal it pretty fast.

Aspirin will help the swelling as will aloe and taking vitamin E supplements will help the process along and they're cheap and easy to find at your pharmacy

LOL, time heals all things.

go get aloe Vera and put it all over Ur face
i got sunburned once and it hurts huh?
i got some aloe Vera to put on my face and it healed in 4 days!
i still put on aloe Vera because the aloe Vera makes my skin soft and smooth!
well good luck to ya!

I truly would not mess around with blisters, you could have serious third degree burns, so be careful not to avoid medical help early. This method may not help to heal, but it sure helps take out the heat. It stinks a bit, but I found great results. Try 3 parts cold (ice cold if you can stand it) water, 1 part vinegar, moisten a soft cloth and lay it over the burned area. When your cloth gets warm, wet it again, repeat until the V/water is not cold enough to help draw out the heat. I also keep aloe Vera gel in the fridge.

Ouch! Okay, your first goal is to calm down the swelling and cool the skin down. Take Ibuprofin. That will help the discomfort and swelling. Now, when you burn the skin continues to stay warm. I like to hop in the shower and turn on cool water for a few minutes. You should also definitely ice, covered in a small towel, or wet a towel wring it out and place it in the freezer for twenty minutes or so. Apply regularly every half hour. Aloe is great, too! It helps heal and cool the skin. Glob it on and stand in front of a fan. Even better if its in the fridge. It will be about a few days or so until you are healed. And just a few days it will tan and then peel. Let it peel off naturally, you can scar if you pick it off. I don't know what you use on your skin but be sure not use anything with retinol, salicylic, glycolic, or lactic acids. No masks, or enzyme masks, no scrubs. Cetaphil cleanser is great. Or just use something that wont irritate your skin. Be gentle. Good luck!

I got a sunburn my skin feels hot but then I get these tingling chill feelings too?

2009-11-07T06:34:00.003-08:00

I'm using aloe vera rub,
does the chills mean I'm cold or hot, I'm indoors, its night, should I put on more layers or less layers?
Answer:
sounds like sun poisonUse aloe vera or noxema,take some advil or the like, not tylenol... and try to rest...watch for blisters/freckles...

thats called sunburn.

thats what happens. use aloe vera gel it should help wit the burns

your body is trying to cool itself off. if you can take regular Bayer (or generic) aspirin, take two and drink lots of water. not enough water to make you sick, but to keep your body hydrated. if you feel comfortable sleeping naked with a sheet on top of you do so. good idea to keep the aloe on the skin. good luck

I got a stung by a yellow jacket on the wrist and its swelling pretty bad need to know what to about his issue

2009-11-07T06:34:00.002-08:00

i already took some benadryl so what about the swelling!!
Answer:
go to the hospital and get an anaphylactic shot. I got stung when i was little and i had to get a shot.

continue taking the Benedryl as directed. apply Benedryl cream to the site. if the swelling persists or worsens, go to an urgent care.

GO TO THE DR! YOU COULD GO INTO SHOCK OR SOMETHING

had the same thing happen to me last summer, its not very fun... mine got to be about 3 tiimes the size it should.. benadryl is good, keep ice on it for the swelling, and try when you sleep, or are laying down, try to keep your arm elevated.. if you dont have trouble breathiing, and the swelling stays pretty localized, you will be fine, however if you do have trouble breathing, seek medical attention

The swelling is your body's natural defense system. Get some ice on it and get some rest the swelling will subside. Unless you are allergic to them, that could be lethal.

GO TO THE DOCTOR OR THE HOSPITAL TO GET A MEDICINE/CREME! YOU CAN USE NEOSPORIN AND BACITRACIN!put ice on it and rest!

Some people are allergic to the toxin. Play it safe and go to the ER. While rare, people have trouble breathing and sometimes die.

the benadryl should help. give it 30 mins, if your wrist doesn't improve or gets worse then go to walk-in or ER. also use ice to help constrict the blood vessels to help reduce the swelling.

take a knife and scrape the stinger out-it will keep injecting toxins -visit your local ambulance service-they will treat you -with anti-beesting medication-or get to the hospital -beware of anaphylactic reaction

You may be having an allergic reaction. If you think it is just typical swelling and you don't have shortness of breath or other symptoms that are not normal, try putting ice on it. Also, wet tobacco helps to take the sting and swelling out. Look to see if the stinger is still in your wrist, If it is take a credit card and scrape the area until you remove the stinger. Then try all of the above. Benadryl anointment can help take the sting out too.

I always mix up some water with dirt and put the mud patty on the sting ,it only takes about five minutes and the pain goes away leave it on for ten to fifteen minutes to make sure the stinger is out.Works every time.

I got a email about this Tape a penny on it for 15 - 20 minutes then the swelling is suppose to go down...Good Luck

Try applying a little bit of ice. if that doesn't seem to take the swelling away go to the doctor or the ER if you have to. Swelling like that usually indicates a serious reaction to the bite/sting and if you let it go untreated it could lead to aniphilactic shock. The doctor will probably just give you a quick shot and some care instructions and set you on your way... granted an at ER it may take longer than it sounds. Good Luck.

Cut a raw white potato and place it on the sting and it will pull the poison out. And for swelling wet a paper towel and put meat tenderizer on the sting.

Wet tobacco out of a cigarette. Apply for about 15 minutes and then take a benedryl along with a topical hydrocortizone AKA anti-itch skin cream.

If the swelling gets bad enough you might want to go to the ER. If you have any trouble breathing I'd call 911.If the swelling gets past a certain point they may need to do something to keep the skin from rupturing. I react badly to stings as well. You also might want to talk to your doc about getting an Epi-Pen

Put some ice in a plastic zip lock bag then in a wet wash cloth ice it down. Have someone drive you to the hospital because if you are having an alergic reaction then the Dr. may order medication for you that you may not be able to drive on, and they always ask do you have a driver first. If not, that may prolong your stay. My husband who is in the military is alergic to bee and wasp stings he has to carry a pre-filled siringe and they taught him to give himself an emergency injection (Not the same as a regular injection) You need to to be careful this could be life threating.

Same thing happened to me last summer, except I got stung by a carpenter bee... depending on how much your wrist is swelling, you might be allergic to stings. If it gets so swelled that you're *really* worried about it, go see a doctor. For now, keep taking the Benadryl. To keep the swelling down, apply an ice pack for ten minutes, then tightly wrap an ace bandage (you know, those stretchy cloth ones) around your wrist for half an hour. Repeat this a few times (ice, then wrap). If it's still pretty swelled when you go to sleep, keep the bandage wrapped around it as you sleep (remember to keep it wrapped tightly, but not so tightly that you cut off blood flow!). If you need to go out (to the grocery store or something), keep the bandage on. Using this process, the swelling should go down and be completely gone within a few days.And as a few other people already said - if you have any trouble breathing, call 911!

I got a small drop of super glue in my eye what is the best treatment for that?

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Answer:
Eyelid
In the event that eyelids are stuck together or bonded to the eyeball, wash thoroughly with warm water and apply a gauze patch. The eye will open without further action within 1-4 days. To our knowledge there has never been a documented case of adhesive in the eye causing permanent damage. Do not try to force eyes open.Eyeball
The adhesive will attach itself to the eye protein and will disassociate from it over time, usually within several hours. Periods of weeping and double vision may be experienced until clearance is achieved. Use of a warmed 3% sodium bicarbonate solution to wash eyes repeatedly may assist in aiding more rapid removal of the adhesive.

Flush with tap water now while a friend calls poision control. Continue to flush your eye until you get further information

get straight to the ER. This is your eye,it is not something to muck around with. GO NOW

The ER! Flush with water until you get there. Good luck.btw, how did glue get into your eye?

OMG TAKE YOUR INDEX FINGER AND THUMB AND PULL YOUR EYE OUT, WASH IT, THEN PLACE IT BACK IN WOW SUPER GLUE!!....
P.S THAT鈥橲 IF IT鈥橲 A GLASS EYE OF COURSE

I got a second degree burn on my left foot April 21,2007 and it itch REALLY bad.what could stop the intense i?

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I was making boilied eggs on april 21,07 and when I went to take the pot away the water spilled on my foot and it's almost completely healed up, but now I have this Very irritating itch that won't go away. what kinda lotion,creme, or anything could I use?outta ALL the products out there. I've tried putting lotion on it but it does not help.and this is REALLY IRRITATING the hell outtta me and it won't go away-so someone please help me and FAST.
Answer:
well second degree burns are notorious for there after effects. for the itching, the only thing i would suggest if the burn is pretty much well healed, you can try hydrocortison cream, but thats pretty much it. sorry.
Good luck! : )

hmmm ice works for me sometimes,its funny april 21 is my brithday i guess it was a bad day because it was bad for me to. sorry that happend.

You must have had a second degree burn. By this time it should have healed. It's over ten weeks ago. The itch may be coming from the top layer of the new skin. Suggest you leave nature to do its job. Use some aloe vera or similar and maybe a cool saline bath. If the itching persists I suggest you have a work with a dermatologist.

Use Claramile Lotion and apply it directly to the place that it itches.

cold water is the best first aid when you burn yourself - 20 minutes under the tap is ideal. NEVER ice or vinegar or milk or butter or mustard or toothpaste or sunscreen or semen or vaseline or tomatoes or vanilla extract or yogurt or sour cream or egg white or lavender oil or cocoa butter or salt or tea or potato or shaving cream- not until the skin is fully healed! ignore anyone who advises any of these!i would advise that you cover the burnt area with sterile paraffin wax or aqueous cream bp. (check the links below and see if you can find a local equivalent)cover the burnt area in paraffin wax after cleaning and removing any burst blisters - these are just sites of infection and will take longer to heal. wash and reapply every 4-6 hours - cover with cling wrap if you wish to cover with clothes - this will stop your clothes getting covered with paraffin and maintains the burn.cling wrap alone is ok if you can't get hold of any paraffin. it also acts as a protective artificial skin - helping retain moisture and protect from further damage and pain. cling wrap is cheap and clean off the roll. in Australia ambulances often use this when someone has been burnt. - please note that cling wrap isn't always practical, like on your face.paraffin creates a seal stopping water leaving the body and reduces pain as it protects sensitised nerves. the paraffin imitates the natural oils secreted by the skin. skin cells are better able to multiply and regenerate with this treatment. pain is also helped. make sure you buy plenty of this paraffin - as the burn heals switch to aqueous cream bp.(aqueous cream has a bunch of paraffin in it plus some moisturisers - look out for stuff that also contains sorbolene or glycerine as these help also). following this regime definitely will help your sunburn heal faster and peel less. aloe is good coz it remoisturises but that moisture can be quickly lost as the skin can't contain fluids- this is a function of healthy skin.so put aloe on, and then the paraffin on over the top as long as there is no broken skin this works great. if there is broken skin leave out the aloe - just paraffin.long term treatment to prevent scarring or loss of function due to contractures(as skin heals it can tighten reducing how much you can move - a skin graft is necessary to repair this). daily moisturiser, daily stretches - talk to a physio, pressure bandages like tubigrip, massaging the scar. this all reduce/flatten the scar and minimise the need for further treatment/surgery. http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...http://www.pharmacyonline.com.au/david-c...hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...finally if you are really worried go to a hospital that has a burns unit or plastic surgeons.

I got a really bad sunburn about 6 months ago and.?

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I can still feel it!
I was in the sun for around 5 hours in a 40 degree day in and out of water, (i know, I know) im stupid. But enough of that ok.
I was bad! I had it half way down my back, burnt up the side of my left leg and mildly on the face, I couldn't walk on my leg for about a week, and my back was like leather and blistered badly I had to sleep on a t-towl at night so it wouldn't dampen the bed.
6 months later it's all gone, but at times after a shower my back feels all dry and cracked, but its not if you know what i mean?
This feeling dosn't last long but should I be feeling this?
So is there any nerve damage there?
or is it all phycological because it was so bad?
Please help and best answer gets 10 points.
Thanks.
Answer:
When you take a shower use just warm water and not real hot, once you dry off have bf or hubby condition your back with a nice lotion that has moisturizer in it. Your skin was damaged by the sunburn and probably is still tender...this will help it heal. As far as the rest of this summer goes make sure if you go swimming or are on beach that you use a sun block on your shoulders and back. Try not to expose the skin to more damage. Part of it may be just psychological but why not it won't hurt to keep your back moisturized plus you will enjoy it when your bf or hubby is taken care of you.LOL We all need that once in awhile.

dry and cracked just means you have dry skin. has nothing to do with the sun burn

Try using a body scrub a couple of times a week, and apply a good quality body lotion after each shower or bath.The skin will be very badly dehydrated.Good luck

you should use a moisterizing lotion after each shower. you probably burnt the second layer of your skin and it will take a while for it to heal. hope you feel better soon.

you could try a product called aqueous cream. its a great moisturiser and is used very often to treat a burn during the recovery period. nerve damage is a possibility as is psychological. have someone else run a piece of ice over your skin - this may help testing any loss of sensation. http://www.doorone.com.au/xgs-aqueous_cr...best of luck, hope this helps - let me know how you go and what similar brands/alternatives are available in your area email if you still have questions - send photos
feedingthedogcustard@hotmail.c...

I got a prescription for Drysol from my dr but I don't know how to use it!?

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My dr put me on meds that raise my body temp so then to counter act the sweating he gave me a prescription for drysol. I just picked it up and am confused on how to use it. It says not to use any other deodorants or antiperspirants while using this. Does that mean only while its on or not ever? He said it would help w/my newly found smelly problem but I am concerned that it isn't going to. HELP!
Answer:
all you do is squeeze the bottle, and put the liquis that comes oout on your armpiots. and you only use deoderant when you DONT have it on.

the pharmacy can provide you with an information handout on the medication but here is one online for that medication
http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-9891-dry...

maybe you should call the doctor and ask him/her how you are supposed to use it.

I got a painful muscle spasm, aka charlie horse, this morning around 6 am.?

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It was in my left calf muscle and my muscle still hurts. Been hurting all day. Do you think it could have done any damage? Should I see a doctor?
Answer:
Have you tried stretching? I have gotten a lot of those spasms, always during the night, and they do hurt for more than one day sometimes. I find that stretching helps, and I also eat foods with potassium in them, like bananas, when I am having issues with that. They seem to help them stop, and if I am sure to eat them several times a week, they prevent the spasms.

I've done that a million times. More as I get older... maybe you're at the age when it starts... I started having that around my mid 20's.

try rubbing some icy hot on it, soak in a hot tub or hot bath for a bit and try streching it out gently. I get them a lot, and they usually go away on their own with icy hot and gentle streching after a couple days and the first day is the hardest. If it doesn't get better within 2 days, I'd see a doc about it.

Ouch, I hate those... I had 1 that bad before. It stopped hurting after a couple days. Just a muscle strain. If its still really bad after a few days though, you might want to think about seeing a doctor.

You are low on Potassium. A good thing to eat is Bananas. The have a lot of potassium in them. I

I've heard that when you get those, it might be because of a lack of potassium. Try eating more bananas or taking a supplement. I wouldn't worry too much about the pain. Sometimes those can be very painful. I know that I've had a few actually wake me up out of a deep sleep. If the pain persists after a day, you might want to call your doctor, but I doubt that it will. Hope this helps you. :)

You probably need Vitamin B6.A Yahoo search for "restless leg syndrome" + "Vitamin B6" should tell you much more.

I got a deep cut on the joint of my thumb 8 months ago, and it has started hurting. Should I be worried?

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I got cut on a piece of broken glass, and it went in pretty deep. I did not recieve stitches, and it seemed to be healing fine. However, a few days ago, it started itching, and now it hurts a little bit. There is also a bump in the centre of the scar tissue that wasn't there before. Should I be concerned, or is it still healing, even though it has been 8 months? The scar is about one centimetre long, and fairly thick.
Answer:
thats what i would say is possible. glass is still in there trying to come up. perhaps u should see a doc. dont want a staph infection

If there is a bit of itching and there is some reddness around the cut, it may be infected. Some minor swelling may or may not be present also. Going on the thought that there may be a small piece of glass still in it you can try to soak it in a pan of warm water and epsen salts. This may soften the skin of tissue around the cut and bring the glass closer to the surface. When it does, sterilzed a needle by burning it a few seconds with a match or a lighter or pour rubbing alcohol on it and try to loosed the tissue around the bump and until the glass is seen and removed with tweezers. Put neosporin and cover with a band aide twice daily until healed. If your do not have reddness or swelling it may not be infected, but is in the state of natural healing process. Some minor itching is normal as new tissue is being formed and replacing the damaged. Although it may be hard, but try not to bend that joint with the cut.Being that this happened 8 months ago, I would watch for signs of infection as I stated previously.

top or bottom of the thumb? I had a similar injury. I cut my tendon and needed surguery then rehab. You will need to break up the scar tissue to prevent any loss of movement. Massage the area a few times a day with lotion. It's been nearly two years for me and my thumb still hurts and I never gained full function back.

It's a good possibility you may still have glass in there and it could be causing problems. You should have a doctor look at it to be sure.

the same thing happend to me but with plastic pipe i was running and i cut my foot with a dirty pipe the cut was deep and there was dirt and a bit of plastic in it my dad had to soak it in water with some detol in it so soak it in water with detol in it and try to pick it out with a pin or a needle if you cant get it out go to the doctors.

I got a black eye 6 months ago Still slightly swollen..?

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All right about 6 months ago i got a black eye it mostly healed but my left eye si stil slightly swollen...Its a bit annoying and i was just wondering since its been so long does this mean i have permanet eye damage?Theres nothing else wrong its healed and everything its just looks like im glaring half the time
Answer:
Did you go to the doctor?You may have fractured the bone around the eye socket. If that's the case it may take up to a year to heal, but it may never heal exactly the way it was before.Sorry. Just be glad you didn't lose an eye. You could be walking around like a pirate.

I don't really know whats wrong, but I would strongly advise seeing a doctor a.s.a.p

Black eyes usually take a few weeks to heal, so it sounds as if you fractured your cheek bone or your orbital socket. I would recommend seeing a doctor for some preventive xrays just to be on the safe side.

I get.Dizzy?

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Well. sometimes, when i lay down, my head gets dizzy as soon as i close my eyes. this doesnt happan all the time, just every now and then. i am always thinkjng of something before i go to sleep, is it because my mind can not do 3 things at once? idk...is this normal?
Answer:
One common cause is a middle ear infection. The middle ear is responsible for your equilibrium. If as a child you had a lot of ear infections you might be prone to the problem. (Maybe that's why I walk into walls sometimes)

it will happen to me every once and a while. IDK why it happens if you find out e-mail me please cuz i would like to know.

thnk god am not the only one this happens to but mines gets really bad that i end up being sick so like she say if you find out anything let me know thnx.

If this happens occasionally don't worry, we all get it.
If it is regular, beware it could be blood pressure or even worse, get it checked by your Doctor

I get this pain when and while i run...?

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it's this cramp i get in my stomach area. i juss got it today when i had attempted to run long distances. if it matters, it was the left side of my stomach.
i have done my research, and this symptom points to me having muscle strain, but i dont know for sure that's what i have.
today, i started to get this cramp about after running maybe half a mile. i have asked other people and they told me that it could be because you ate right before you ran, but i didn't, and other people tell me that it's my breathing, but i dont think that's it either. so wat is this? and how can i prevent it from happening?
Answer:
i normally get that pain too. I just take the pain and keep running, thats the best thing to do. If you go to the doctor, they'll probably say the same thing.

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KK try a few things.First make sure you are well hydrated
Second, Stretch that area. Raise your arms up and lean back and to the sides and stuff. Make a circle with your arms in the air and stuff. Just make sure you are stretching that part of the stomach..
Finally, try breathing out when your left foot hits the ground, instead of the right. This happens to a lot of people, so dont worry its nothing major lol

I get the worst menstrual cramps! What are some home remedies..?

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to help the cramps go away???
No heating pad around so please dont suggest that.
Answer:
I get terrible ones as well. so bad i feel nauseous and like i cant walk to my living room. Well i usually just lay in bed with a heating pad..they are really not that expensive and like the other people say you can put a wet towel in the microwave. My home remedy is to drink a table spoon of mint extract. It smells wonderful but tastes ooo so very bad. in about 30 minutes that pain is a lot better and i can manage walking. just eat chocolate. i eat chocolate chip granola bars and lots of fruit. except avoid watermelon it just makes your period stronger so does plantain and cantaloupe. Avoid lemonade too. the greatest thing to eat is a frozen banana on a stick not covered in chocolate. you can have chocolate on it but without chocolate you can eat as many without worrying about gaining too much weight. they feel great because tehy are cold and bananas relieve cramps.if you cant get mint extract but mint leaves and boil water and leave the mint leaves in the boiled water and make a tea out of it.

A hot bath. Other than drugs or a heating pad there isn't much you can do.

youre not supposed to tell us what to answer
heating pads do work and advil

Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Capsules. It's also believed that tons of caffeine in your system makes them worse. Avoid caffiene and heavy foods. If you are overweight, that can also attribute to excrutiating pain.

You may not have a heating pad, but a hot water bottle does the same,or even a hot towel.

Motrin usually helps me, but when you take it it takes a while for it to kick in, and you still feel kinda crappy, but it helps and makes you feel a whole crap load better

Just take a few tylonal, and Go in a hot tub or take a warm bath.Or try one of those pills that control it for 4 months, meaning you won't menstrate for 4 months, and on the 5th month it's been provine to help with cramps

chocolate, extra strength pain killers %26 rolling up in a ball and sleeping. helps me. if its really bad go to your doctor he can give you meds or put you on birth control and make you feel better.

Take ibuprofen or naproxen in prescription strength dose and go soak in a nice warm bath tub and get some exercise.

you could take some midol and put on a large pad and go running or do some exercise. drink lots of water and you should feel back to normal soon.

i get really bad menstrual cramps as well to the point of fainting at times. Anyway, i'd say that the best pain relief i found is MIDOL. it takes the pain away in minutes!

Drinking plenty of fluids and exercise but the exercise is more for when you are not in the mist of the cramps. Heating pad to area and Advil. Hot baths

water bottle's on your stomach works than there's warm baths but for me you should go to one of the small shops that sell organic soap's just rub the soothing and lilac soup on your chest before you go to sleep it relaxes your muscles and gets rid of cramps.

No heating pad? Tie up some raw rice in a towel and microwave it. Then RELAX, do some deep, slow breaths and take a nap. Pamprin is my choice of cramp relievers.

Try sitting in a bath with water as hot as you can stand it without it being painful of course, take ibuprofen too, then try laying in a quiet dark room after.

Well that happened to me yesterday. They were so bad i couldnt walk from my living room to my kitchen. I took a Motrin. Motrin loosens the muscles and stops them from being so tight and so that it loosens the tension on the pain. Also just sit in a comfortable place and occupy yourself. Watch a movie. and just sit down for awhile. They soon stop and go away. Watch something funny to take your mind of the pain. This works. . . also you can eat something healthy like a granola bar and then drink some juice like OJ, Apple etc or water. Dont drink soda that just makes it worse. Hope this helps.

I've always found that keeping busy tends to keep my cramps at bay, but when it doesn't. . .I take Aleve.
And keeping your feet warm helps a lot too. I remember reading somewhere (when I was having bad cramps) that there is a pressure point in your foot that if massaged correctly will help relieve bad menstrual cramps. . . it'll also help to relieve cramps if that same pressure point and surrounding muscle is kept warm.Beyond that, a hot pack on your lower back does wonders :)

If you have a plastic rolling pin that allows you to put hot water in it, they work great for reliving the pain. Also Pamprin works great for all the symptoms.

Fill an empty two litre bottle (pepsi coke whatever) with hot water if you don't have a heating pad. Also, you can use the hottest water available on a towel/ washcloth, and put it, folded up, in a zippy bag.
I had this as a teen.I even threw up every month. I needed to see a doctor but I didn't know that. You should see a doctor. Take yourself to the ER if your parent doesn't "get it." They will treat you. I think. Maybe that's one for another ByeDr.com.

Warm bath, Tylenol

Do you have a microwave? Put a damp towel in a zip-lock bag for 40 seconds and use it as a heating pad. It works just as well. Over the counter pain relievers also work to relieve cramps.as does exercise. Exercise is a great way to help cramping.

to be quite honest with you,i really dont know of any,but wheni was younger,i used to get cramps so bad that i walked hunched over,the only thing that worked halfway decent for me were advil tablets,i took three every four hours and to get relief was to lie down after i took the advils,those were a godsend. try it.!

There are certain kinds of herbal teas that can help against cramps; like black cohosh or corn silk tea. Sometimes you get cramps because you're not getting enough iron. Try eating foods rich in iron around the time of your period, like beets. There are also a few products (in pill or cream form) that contain wild yam , which work pretty well. If you want a quick fix though take an extra strength pain killer, like Neurofen Plus or Dolormin for women; these are both really effective.
Hope you feel better soon.

i agree with the other answer.

I get really dizzy?

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sometimes i get really dizzy for no reason and will almost fall over from feeling so light-headed and disoriented. what could cause this? i am anemic, can that cause it?
Answer:
It could be caused by a drop in blood pressure or inadequate output of blood from the heart. Abnormal heart rhythm. And also anemia. See your doctor at your earliest convenience. Hope you feel better.

anemia can definitely cause that. so can dehydration and lack of proper nutrition. You need to see a doctor.

That might be one of the causes but i would just make a doctors appointment just to be safe

drink lots of water. You may be low in volume. Also keep up the iron pills. gatorade is better than wate if you don't have any trouble with diabetes.

yes, anemia can make you feel weak also conditions like low blood sugar or sinusitis or inner ear infection - i would see and MD

I would strongly suggest seeing a doctor. There are many potential causes of dizziness. Only a Dr. can make an accurate diagnosis. It could be as simple as wax in your ears messing up your equilibrium. Good luck and take care.

Are you drinking enough water? I used to do this a lot too but now that I drink 6-8 glasses a day I don't recall feeling that in quite awhile. Dehydration can cause all sorts of icky feelings, drink up :)

Yes anemia can cause dizziness and another one is Vertigo, this is caused by fluid behind the eardrum. Have a check up with your doctor in case you need proper meds.

sure anemic could cause that. Why are you anemic, are you nutritionally starved? Then start eating well and you won't be dizzy anymore. Or ask your doctor for supplements so you won't overdo your iron intake.Are you a vegetarian? Usually vegetarians have to take multiple vitamins with minerals to make up for the vitamins and all that they are missing in their food. One of the things that has iron in it is meat. So if you're a veterian you're depriving yourself of the iron and can become anemic.

low blood pressure or low blood sugar or corroded artery

I get pressure headaches when it gets hot and muggy, or when its going to rain.?

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What can i do to get rid of them, should I take Tylenol or..
Answer:
Get a job as a weatherperson

Usually these types of headaches are caused by a drop in barametric pressure in the atmosphere. I get them too. I have found that Exedrin Migraine works great for me. They contain caffeine though, so if it is late in the day, extra strength Exedrin or Ibuprofin is a better choice.It works best to take something as soon as you feel the pain coming on.

i dont know how to get rid of them, consult a doctor, but it is most likely caused by a change in barometric (or atmospheric, same thing) pressure

I get them too. It's a pain, but just treat them like you would any other headache. I find that medicine helps reduce it. I had a horrible one for the last couple of days and thankfully last night it rained and now I feel better.

We have treated 15 - 20 yrs cases.
There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine %26H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.Source(s):
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I get numbness when I sleep in arms/legs?e.g If have arms elevatd on chest orsleep on side,arms/legs get numb?

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For the past 2 years or so, when I sleep, and have my arms elevated up slightly, they become numb. Fully numb. Or if I sleep on my side, my body is putting pressure on my legs and arms and they get numb.
Maybe a year ago, when i was with my partner, i was sleeping on my back, %26 his foot was resting on my ankle in the night. I woke up at about 2am %26 my leg and side of body was fully numb. I panicked %26 woke him up and i truly believed that i was paralyed as i could not move it at all. I tryed to move it around slowley by lifting it withmy arms. I think it took over half an hour to get it to un-numb itself. It was scary.
The only way I can sleep ok is on my back with my arms resting by my sides.
I don't know what this could be?.. I think it's related to bad circulation, but i am 27 years old. I have had a lot of stress lately, but dont think that would be the cause.if anyone has same problem and found a reason for it, please let me know, as doctors never take it seriously..
thanks
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I am having this problem as well, but it started when i was studying in australia (not too sure it is the bed there or the stress i had) and that was the first time i encountered such numbness on my arm (usually occurs on my right arm).
After that, when i'm back to Singapore, at times i still felt such serious numbness night.
It's really scary as i can't move, can't feel my arm at all. It's like "dead", i can feel its still attached to my shoulder but beyond it, its just like a piece of "rubber".
Had to take some time, use the other hand to constantly rub it for better blood circulation on that arm.
I used to have numbness feel especially stayed too long in a position but those were mild, needle-pokings and ache feel. At least i can still move my limps or feel that its still "attached" to me.
Not too sure why too, can someone advice us in this?

Yeah it sounds like bad circulation. It's not serious. Don't worry I'm sure the doctors know what they're talking about.

I am a heart patient, and i have experienced the same symptoms you are describing.To the best of my knowledge the numbness e.t.c. is caused by poor circulation.If you have been having this problem for two years you need to see a heart doctor really bad, asap,
Best Wishes

I have the same problems, but I was in a car incident. I found out that I got severe whiplash to my neck, and my arms and legs get numb alway while sleeping. Ask your general practitioner doctor ASAP for an appointment with a specialist neurologist doctor, and request for a MRI x-ray and find out your problems. I had to get to major surgeries to my neck and back to release the nerve damages in my cervicals and lumbars.

I get major headaches, when i press at nape of neck the pain goes away. shuld i be concerned?

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I dont get headaches often, but when i do the pain is tremendous. I often rub my neck and feel huge knots all over. When i press a certain point where the spine meets the skull my headache pain virtually disappears until i stop pressing on that spot. I just need to know what i should do about my pain. do i go to a chiropracter or go get a massage? please help me!! Thanks
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The only concern I would have is the place you are pressing. From the description it sounds like you are pressing on the brain stem which is at the base of the head. Talk to your doctor, it may just be stress related, but you can never be sure especially if this is new. There are headaches called tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines, and stress induced migraines. You may just need to relax and see a chiro or get a massage. I know that I treat several clients that suffer from stress headaches and muscle related migraines. Call your doctor and ask for a check-up just to make sure that everything is OK.

Keep rubbing your neck, maybe you need to stimulate some extra flow.

This seems like stress related pain and knotts. Go to a chiro... Hope you feel better!

i would recommend an osteopath... they deal with bones AND the muscles surrounding them... it sounds like your discs are out of place. good luck.

I would speak to your doctor about who would be best to see.Its confusing as both are effective, however until the exact trigger is determined you shouldnt see one over the other. Talk to your doc.

I would definitely try a chiropractor. But make sure and get a recommendation. Some of them are dangerous.

Have someone Judo Chop you right in that place and the effect will last longer.

thats normal dude your fine itz totally just growing pains u get them from stress and junk,and that spot just eases it out,it should go away with a lil age^-^!
well,peace and hope it leaves soon.

It's not a good sign, but then again it could just be an agitated nerve for sleeping wrong or something. Anyways, I would go see a doctor/chiropractor just to be on the safe side.

There is no medicine for H/A OR MIGRAINE. Not only these but for almost all painful diseases. Hence they become chronic.
Acidity, excessive wind, cold , heat, sour food and sinusitis, constipation, intestinal inflammation;
Blockage in the flow of Vital Energy are their causes. None of them can be treated with medicine. Our 100% success in treating migraine %26H/A confirms it.
Acupuncture is the best treatment. I can treat it with naturopathy and YOG, but how can you manage pl see.
Avoid late sleeping if possible;spicy, sour, stale bakery foods and alcohole.
Sweet foods, sweet fruits, milk, rice and good sleep will help you.
But you try one herbal remedy- two drops of drumstick leaves' juice in opposite nostril if one side pains and both nostrils if full H/A will give you rescue. Betel leaf helps but it isvery strong.
If it is acute pl search a painful point 3-6 mm behind your thumb nail and press it, H/A will disappear within 30 seconds.
You are doing is also acupressure. That is GB20 point on both sides.Source(s):
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I get lower back pain on and off and i have been told have flat feet waiting to go to hospital to see someone?

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been waiting 3 weeks now and am still in pain on and off,my job means i am on my feet alot.retail that is.what should i do to help reduces the pain in my foot and lower back. i also have a pain in my right leg it come from the foot to the knee, painful if touched, what could that be?, hope to get a letter soon to go and have my feet look at .at hospital, taking along time tho.can anyone help?
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With shoes you get what you pay for. I am on my feet alot (own a take out restaurant) and cheap shoes will equal pain every day of the week. Poor foot support can cause pain in the legs, knees, hips, and back. Not sure why you need a letter and have to go to the hospital though - do you not have a podiatrist (foot surgeon/specialist) in your area? If you do, make an appt. If the letter you are talking about is a "referral" for your health insurance company then call your doctor back and tell them you need the referral now because you are in pain. It should never take more than a week for a referral and in cases where the patient is in pain, the referral should be done on the spot. The podiatrist can take a mold of your feet and make custom inserts to be worn in your shoes to provide the proper support. In the meantime you can try some of the ones available at your local cvs/walgreens/other drug store. Dr. Schols dynastep provide good support.

I wonder if a visit to a chiropodist or a chiropractor would help in the meantime you probably need arch supports these could be fitted in an hour .

For your lower back leaning forward and holding for 5 to 10 seconds then straighten up and repeat. Do this 4 to 5 times a day and you'll stretch you lower back mucsle out which will help relieve the pain. Please remember when you lean forward to try and touch your hands to the floor do not bounce go straight down as far as you can and hold. Bouncing while stretching is not good.

If you had flat feet, your legs and muscles in your legs would hurt, not your lower back. Believe me, I have to wear special supports in my shoes or eventually I would be unable to walk and would be forced to get surgery. I am due in August to get casted for more. I would suggest visiting your local podiatrist if you have pains in your legs.

I had something similar. It turned out the best treatment was a combination of physio pilates stretches and either get padded soles or supports for your shoes! Dont wear flats or high heels but get a slightly raised heel?Do you also get any hip pain?Sciaitica may be making your back pain worse?You probably need a referral to a good physio rather than hospital unless your doctor cant get xrays in his surgery?

My son has the same problem, when he eventually saw the orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital he was told to wear orthopaedic insoles in his shoes which you can buy in Boots they are expensive (about 拢20) but they have worked miracles on my sons feet and straightened his pelvis! His back is far less painful now and he can walk upright instead of hunched over!!

Try to sit down intermittently during your working hours. You could also take a posture that best soothes you while at work. When you eventually get to see your GP ask you want MRI of your lumbo-sacral spine in case you have a slipped disc!

I get pain in my lower back due to a problem with my legs,but long story short, I have fallen arches which was also affecting how my leg worked, so I got some arch supports, you can get the ones that slip in your shoes, or ones that sit on your foot.Your best bet to to go too a shop that sells running shoes etc, theres one somewhere around London that will actually check how you want run etc and give you a set of shoes that are best ballanced for you.

Hi having flat feet is not the problem with the pain in your legs. If you are standing on your feet the whole day what kind of shoes are you wearing? Go to a really good shoe store and buy some walking shoes. They are very comfortable and will help with the pain in your legs. Have you thought of going to a chiropractor and having an adjustment done? They can help with all parts of your body since all the nerves in your body stem from your spine.

Your arches are probably falling flat and radiating up your legs to your back. Been there and done that.Call around to shoe stores and find one that sells a hard molded arch support to insert into your shoes. I did this 10 years ago when I had your problems. They cost $50.00 but are machine washable and go into all of your enclosed shoes. You will notice improvement very shortly. I am still wearing the same ones. Mine are hard with a fabric surface. They go from the heal to just behind the toes. My feet a 100 percent healed. I go barefooted a lot and wear flat sandals but my inserts stay in my running shoes.Give it a try, it is much cheaper than the Doctor. and meds.