General Health Care - September 2006

My son has severe nosebleeds and I have been told that they could cauterize his nose to help stop it. The only thing that I have been doing to try and curb these is to keep his nose moist by putting vaseline inside his nostrils. Are there any other alternatives or is this the only thing that might really help him?

2006-09-10 17:09:14 · 15 answers · asked by angel83074 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 17:03:55 · 11 answers · asked by D M 2 in Other - General Health Care

i lifted a heavy box and i've had a pain in the sides of my lower back, the butt area specifically for about 6 weeks, i've went for chiro treatment and he recommended stretches, but the pain always comes back it seems as though i pulled a muscle on both sides, and its very stiff and sensitive sometimes, and they say its a muscle strain, any idea on how long this condition can last or what is the best treatment, some people recommended physiotherapy but i'm not sure if it can make things worse or not? Any suggestions for treatment, or how long this will last, i'm only 27 and never have been hurt like this ever,thanks so much for your help

2006-09-10 16:56:43 · 9 answers · asked by Butter 3 in Injuries

2006-09-10 16:34:40 · 6 answers · asked by ANGEL B 1 in Other - General Health Care

I injured my arm in the area of my elbow at work about 7 weeks ago and have been off work since. I finally got an MRI done about 2 weeks ago which showed 2 muscle tears, considerable edema and a hematoma. None of this seems to be getting much better. The hematoma is still rather large, pain is persistent and now the bone just below my elbow seems almost bowed out and the skin over this section of bones appears very light, it's almost as though the bone is protruding. I keep being told by the primary care doctors that I need to see an orthopedist, but workers comp has yet to authorize it. I have been given no instructions on how to care for this injury, nor have I been given an estimate of healing time. There was no opinion on why the bone suddenly looks and feels the way it does either. Also, what might an orthopedic doctor do to treat injuries like this? Any clue, anyone?Thanks!

2006-09-10 16:33:20 · 1 answers · asked by Ribbons 3 in Injuries

My hand, especially, is becoming more and more numb. If I "shake it out" and keep my arm extended downward, everything's ok. Any ideas of what's going on? I have a doc appt. in 2 weeks.

2006-09-10 16:25:29 · 4 answers · asked by hopefulmaiden 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 16:18:55 · 12 answers · asked by hihi 3 in Other - General Health Care

My daughter was hit on the foot, just below her big toe, with a horseshoe. It is extremely swollen, painful & bruised. I am sure it is broken. Does she need to go to the ER or can she wait until tomorrow and go to the doctor? It is also very cold and pale at the site of the injury. The remainder of her foot and her toes are normal in color.

2006-09-10 16:18:45 · 23 answers · asked by DeanaD 1 in Injuries

i wont get salmonella or anything right?

2006-09-10 16:12:30 · 12 answers · asked by Hi My Name is 2 in Other - General Health Care

I want to know opinions about people who used spermicide to avoid pregnacy...or if used spermicide plus condoms to avoid it? is it effective with or without a condom?

2006-09-10 15:53:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

I need detailed explanation, or a place to have free internet access to patient positioning in the OR.
Thank you for your help!

2006-09-10 15:43:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

how it contribute to the preservation of environment tothe society and health?

2006-09-10 15:29:31 · 1 answers · asked by nhess 1 in Other - General Health Care

my back is killing me, i have scoliosis and every now and then i somehow do something to my back to irritate it. what can i do to get my back to stop hurting for at least for the time being?

2006-09-10 15:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Scarlet5 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I have seen several doctors, physical therapist, takin x rays and had many blood test. The pain is in my lower left side around my hip. When you press on it, you cant feel the pain.. but when im walking i can feel it, same when im bent over. It feels like a dull pain, like someone is hammering into my bone. I asked the doctor if it could be arthritus, but they all said no. I cant stand the pain, it comes randomly... but atleast once a month. Its gets so bad to the point where i cant bend over, and if i do, i need help getting up. Im only 19! not overweight and not overly active. Any advice would be a great help!

2006-09-10 15:21:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I hurt my finger, apparently, this summer. it was slightly swollen in the middle part of the digit. it hasnt stopped being sore and swollen, on a daily basis - bad in the morning, better by evening. Just today I realized that it is the only finger that will NOT pop when i try to crack my knuckles. Did i do something to the joint, or what?

2006-09-10 15:20:56 · 5 answers · asked by thejesslife 1 in Injuries

My wifes son age 5 will have surgery on them and I was wondering if he can fly a week later?

2006-09-10 14:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by nilafied 3 in Other - General Health Care

If you were to say yes that they should provide healthcare what arguments can you make in support of it.

2006-09-10 14:48:24 · 5 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 14:45:59 · 4 answers · asked by Nancy M 1 in Injuries

I saw on here where someone asked this same question a while back and someone answered to use 2 or 3 drops of vinegar. Will this work?

2006-09-10 14:41:05 · 5 answers · asked by ArkyGirl 3 in Other - General Health Care

I'm a naturally tense person and I also suffer from migraines. For the past few months, neck pain has also worked its way in with and in between the migraines. I've been to a general practitioner and a neurologist and all they could give me was some muscle relaxers that don't really do anything (we've already ruled out their being regular tension headaches). I'm scheduled for a CT scan next month, but in the meantime is there any sort of routine/technique that can subside the pain (besides Vikadin and Vikaprofin) before we can get a more accurate diagnosis?

2006-09-10 13:48:21 · 9 answers · asked by Kenzi 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-10 13:47:23 · 7 answers · asked by bkosova2002 1 in Other - General Health Care

Hey everyone, I am sorry to be so graphic, but I just have to ask this. Thursday, I noticed that I had a bump on my buttock. Well, it was almost blister like, so dumb me decided to bust it. Well, I was fine after that, but the next day (Friday), I noticed it was somewhat sore. It wasn't too bad or painful, just uncomfortable. Well, as the weekend has progressed, things have gotten sooo much worse...it has gotten to the point where I cannot sit on my butt. It's almost kinda funny, but right now, I am on my knees typing this question. I've also pretty much lost my appetite. This thing is very painful and stressful. I have to go to the doctor first thing tomorrow morning, and I am just praying they give me something that will immediately decrease the pain. I could kick myself for waiting so long. Anyway, the wound is now very very painful and sore. Also, I noticed a yellow discharge coming from the wound. Does this sound like a sign of infection? Do you think i'll get a shot?

2006-09-10 13:37:12 · 20 answers · asked by LadyBug 1 in Injuries

I need tips to get to sleep at night i cant sleep and have not been able to get to get to sleep for nights on end it takes me hours to fall asleep ...

2006-09-10 13:35:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 13:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by irish_zombie 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 13:22:53 · 25 answers · asked by pepper 1 in Other - General Health Care

She doesn't have any other symptoms like fever or anything, but the rash seems to have gotten worse and it's incredibly itchy. She's putting pure aloe on it but it's not really helping. Her soap isn't scented or anything, and she can't figure out what else would be causing the irritation, because she hasnt' changed her routine or the products she uses, and this has never happened before.

She never gets rashes or breaks out so this is highly unusual. Anybody had something like that happen to them before? She does work out regularly and so she works up a sweat, but she's been using this deoderant for quite a long time so it would be odd to think that all of a sudden this deoderant would be the cause of the problem..

2006-09-10 13:17:11 · 6 answers · asked by devilish6_6_6angel 2 in Other - General Health Care

my husband decided yesterday to quit smoking. i started today. its sooo hard!! ive got a bad headache and the shakes. any suggestions to help me get through it?

2006-09-10 13:16:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

Its on my left hand on my pinky only

I can move my pinky like normal

it can feel stuff but still has that little numb feeling in it

What can i do to treat this w/o going to the doctors or having surgery because im freakin scared to get surgery.

What can i do to treat it and what can i do to prevent it?

does this mean i cant workout or do normal stuff anymore?

Please give me some good information

no silly answers, u wanna fcuk around go do it in the entertainment section.

2006-09-10 13:05:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-09-10 13:00:32 · 11 answers · asked by huggang 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-10 12:49:57 · 1 answers · asked by chuBBz 2 in Other - General Health Care