General Health Care - October 2006

I fell out of my dad's semi and I think I broke my toe. Has anyone ever broke your toe and what did you do?

2006-10-27 02:07:32 · 15 answers · asked by tina 2 in Injuries

2006-10-27 01:59:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

As I said it feels like they tore the back of my throat. Now it looks like there is a large flap of skin along with my tonsils back there. Forgive my saying but it feels like a big loogy. Can some one help me?

2006-10-27 01:55:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I I had a migraine all day yesterday and this morning woke up with really bad neck ache i can not shift, any suggestions, please ?

2006-10-27 01:48:28 · 9 answers · asked by princess 3 in Pain & Pain Management

I've cut my finger off, its only the tip of the little one, just after the last joint. I hate hospitals can I sow in on at home, will superglue work? I have a small metal rod and a drill, I was going to drill up the bone and insert the rod and glue it there. My wife is just washing the rod now so it'll be clean. A rapid response would be really appreciated.

2006-10-27 01:38:35 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

I banged my head really hard getting into my car last thursday and almost knocked myself out. Though there is no mark on my forehead at all, it is still really painful to touch and for the past week I have been feeling faint, dizzy, nauseus, stiff in my neck, and have had a splitting headache despite munching pain killers. Is this concussion? Should I see a doctor? How long will it last? It's driving me nuts, I feel drunk all the time. Any advice?

2006-10-27 01:38:24 · 18 answers · asked by zweebob 2 in Injuries

hi, yesterday in gymnastics i twisted my hand and landed on it, and since then my little finger and all the way down the side of my hand and to about half way up arm really hurts, but i can move my fingers except i can't my little finger all the way without it giving me a shooting pain. it doesn't hurt at the top of my finger but on my knuckles and my arm. i don't think i've broken it but i don't know if i have just strained it or something like that? well thanks for your replys if you post one :)

2006-10-27 01:37:50 · 9 answers · asked by kammy r 2 in Injuries

You know that annoying feeling like your back is in a twist and you can make it crack by turning around? But you can't make it crack? I have that right now for the past 4 days. And it's bugging me. It's mostly on my lower back. I'd like to blame my bed, but I've had it for 3 years now.

2006-10-27 00:26:34 · 12 answers · asked by Mean-Streak 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-27 00:02:51 · 8 answers · asked by Tannas 3 in Injuries

my son has a broken tibia and fibula he doesnt have a plaster cast but rods and pins inside. this happened 5 days ago and is feeling weak and tearful today although he can get up and walk around he is in pain anyone had similar

2006-10-26 23:56:12 · 10 answers · asked by quornandwafflesagain 4 in Injuries

I have flourosis which is a condition caused by too much flouride in your water, that causes your teeth to discolor and decay. (I'm sure you can find pictures with a web search.) If it does this to your teeth (calcium) what does it do to your bones (also calcium)? It has also been shown in studies that flouride can cause many conditions, including arthritis. I have switched to non-flouride toothpaste, and despite claims that flouride whitens your teeth, my teeth are whiter now that I don't use it. I bring this up because new parents especially need to beware of giving their children too much flouride, although it 'probably' is not good for any of us.

2006-10-26 23:13:31 · 3 answers · asked by BSG 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-26 22:08:57 · 3 answers · asked by Sky J 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have tried it. It does seem to help a little. As a nurse I naturally read the ingredients and I will be darned they gave me no clue as to the mechanism of action that would help a headache. Does anybody know the answer to this?

2006-10-26 21:57:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

I had Femur fracture and doctor did IM Nailing with two screws up and two screws down. How much time it takes for a patient like me of 21 years old. How do I find whether the progress is in right direction and what are indications for infection.

2006-10-26 21:51:20 · 2 answers · asked by seybiomed 2 in Injuries

I have an odd neck pain, its in my front neck, unlike most neck pains. I dont have any chest pain, or shoulder/back pain, or numbness or anything like that. I just get this occasional, sudden, and very painful kink in my neck, on both sides of my throat and wind pipe.. does anyone have any idea whats causing this? It generally happens when i lay down, or slouch. but its happend while standing too. but it lasts for 5-30seconds then goes away. Any Ideas?

2006-10-26 21:42:21 · 2 answers · asked by hooked_ona_8SecondRide 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I just took mine. Im waiting for it to work so I can hit the sack. ::()

2006-10-26 21:25:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

he is having back surgery in 7 hours laminectomy! im so nervious im a reck! please help!

2006-10-26 21:24:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-10-26 21:16:58 · 5 answers · asked by zack s 2 in Injuries

i had ear surgery about 4 months ago and they used dissolvable stitches. almost all the stitches have dissolved except for a tiny piece that is poking out of my ear. it's hardly noticeable but i can feel the stitch when i touch it. can i just leave it alone or should i have it taken out?

2006-10-26 20:40:16 · 4 answers · asked by california dude 1 in Injuries

my buddy accidently punched a stud in the wall, and busted up his hand, he's never broken a bone so he doesn't konw how it feels, but his thumb hurts whenever he touches it, and he cant squeeze his hand that well... it was swollen on top of his hand but its going down, and his only pain in inside the palm of his hand? what should he do cause he doesnt have health insurance ot go to the hospital!

2006-10-26 20:02:54 · 2 answers · asked by frank_the_tank15 3 in Injuries

I was playing football with my mates and me and my mate accidentdely ran into each other.. well i put his force all into my left leg(thigh).. And it hurts so bad i can't even walk properly...

Do u reckon I fractured my thigh bones or strained my muscles..
It's swollen and bruised..
It dosnt hurt that bad if i don't put any pressure..
But kills if i touch it

I'll go to the doctors tomorrow i just want to know if it is serious,,
I am 15yrs old, Male

2006-10-26 19:32:55 · 2 answers · asked by HJ 1 in Injuries

I get around 9-10 hours of sleep a night, but i feel tired and drained when i wake up. Why this is happening? What can i do to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go?

2006-10-26 19:19:40 · 9 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-26 18:45:21 · 9 answers · asked by lickem1 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-10-26 18:24:42 · 5 answers · asked by potential tourist 2 in Pain & Pain Management

I got my belly button pierced at home safely, and it was doing fine, until I had to replace the jewelry because it was uncomfortable.
Ever since I replaced it with a smaller sterling silver ring it has been getting redder and redder. I made sure to strerilze the ring and the area around my belly button first.

At first I was only using anti bacterial soap. It was only a little pink then.

Then when I realized I was getting an infection I tried hydrogen peroxide.

I then moved to seasalt, because a friend told me it worked. Ever since I started using the sea salt, the piercing has started pussing and bleeding. I also have red bumps inside my belly button.

I also use bactine, antibacterial soap, and neosporin.

Is it possible that I am using too much seasalt, or my body is having an alergic reaction to something? What is the best way to cure this infection??

2006-10-26 17:40:20 · 14 answers · asked by venomfrogg 1 in First Aid

2006-10-26 17:30:49 · 7 answers · asked by jus wannano 1 in Injuries

2006-10-26 17:29:44 · 9 answers · asked by Lou 2 in Injuries

do people get paralized by getting hit on a muscle or a bone. I just want to now what damages would you get from muscle injuries. by the way whats a muscle spasm?

2006-10-26 17:29:09 · 8 answers · asked by Leonardo DiCaprio 1 in Injuries

2006-10-26 17:21:18 · 2 answers · asked by Banner W 1 in Pain & Pain Management

My big toe is numb, not 100%, I can feel pressure but thats it, its been that way for @ 1 week. I have worn the same shoes for 3 months. I do a lot of hiking, but this has never happened before. Its really aggrevating!!

2006-10-26 17:10:09 · 14 answers · asked by gonzomars 2 in Other - General Health Care