General Health Care - December 2006

I smashed my pinky finger about 2 months ago pretty good. It turned black (dark red from blood) but stayed attached for 2 months. There was a healthy portion going long ways on it, so it didn't fall off at first. But there was a big lump in 1 part, so i trimmed it down. After I trimmed it down, i realized it was basically hollow where the dried blood had been. I tried to leave it alone but seeing that I could pick the blood out made me anxious to do so. i ended up cutting the 'dead' part of my nail off totally and getting out the dried blood. But now 80% of my fingernail is gone and there is only a slightly tougher layer of skin where it used to be. I have a small bit of new nail that had grown in for the first 2 months, but what should i do with the rest of my nail? What can I do to make it grow faster/stronger? Is there any chance of infection even though there is absolutely no area that is broken open any more? Should I trim off the healthy part so it doesn't get snagged?

2006-12-15 01:06:57 · 8 answers · asked by s10blazed96 2 in Injuries

I've been having some mild headaches in the last year or so, so I thought I'd get my eyes tested seeing as I haven't in about 15 years, just in case. I was sure there was nothing wrong with my vision at all, and the optometrist told me that I was right, I actually have perfect vision - but I need glasses apparently, because the muscles in my eyes have to work harder because they turn in or out naturally, I forget which one... I have to say I'm really surprised as I thought glasses were only for poor vision - does anyone know anything about this?

2006-12-15 01:02:14 · 4 answers · asked by S 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-15 00:57:10 · 1 answers · asked by Suednim 3 in Pain & Pain Management

There are coffee and donuts in the break room for all of you!

2006-12-15 00:29:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

This is driving me crazy. Am I lacking some sort of vitamin(s)?

2006-12-14 23:39:00 · 8 answers · asked by gentle understanding 4 in Injuries

question says it all really. I took some paracetamol this morning but now need to start taking ibuprofen, how long do i need to wait before i can take the ibuprofen?

2006-12-14 23:12:51 · 6 answers · asked by Johnno 2 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-14 23:05:30 · 0 answers · asked by Suednim 3 in Pain & Pain Management

(from a Health & Safety angle - avoiding an accident that would immediately prevent one being able to work, even if only for a short time. Ideally a job where there is almost no chance at all of having an accident).

2006-12-14 21:26:39 · 27 answers · asked by White_Clothes_Scare_Me 2 in Injuries

i accidentaly swallowed a staple a few seconds ago. what is gonna happen?

2006-12-14 21:11:52 · 4 answers · asked by Planet Mika. 2 in First Aid

2006-12-14 21:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by muellersfuddy 1 in Other - General Health Care

the other day my friends 1 yr old baby fell off the bed an got stuck between the bed an a hot radaitor. her left arm an leg an tummy got burnt can a radiator really do this much damage because the baby is in a burns unit now an a dont know what to believe. i would like some good advice on this question thanks...

2006-12-14 20:50:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in First Aid

How do you deal with it or how did you cure it? Any tips?

Mine is morning insomnia - No problem getting to sleep but am waking up only 3-5 hours later and can't get back to sleep. It is starting to affect my work because I can't concentrate or handle difficult jobs and my relationships because I am getting irritable and moody.

Sleeping pills helped for a while but think I am immune to them now

2006-12-14 20:24:52 · 18 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 19:34:56 · 23 answers · asked by nunya 3 in Other - General Health Care

My new year's resolution is finally to cure myself of backpain that i received about 5 years ago skateboarding. I have gone to physiotherapy and chiro and they don't help. Yoga is alright but not the full solution. What can I do to fix it. I'm a regular surfer and it helps when I'm in the water but early in the morning I'm really stiff in my lower back.

2006-12-14 19:03:11 · 13 answers · asked by gotham158 3 in Pain & Pain Management

2006-12-14 19:02:00 · 3 answers · asked by sunitaanand 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 19:00:21 · 2 answers · asked by sunitaanand 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 18:17:34 · 12 answers · asked by Cheers 2 in Other - General Health Care

when you don't eat, the food you should have eaten will be replaced by air, & it is air that will eventually get into your brain? This in turn will get you “crazy” just like the homeless, penniless people on the streets?
I want to know the adverse effects on the brain, if any.

2006-12-14 18:12:57 · 6 answers · asked by jiaredinie 2 in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 18:01:01 · 6 answers · asked by esha26 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Since this morn i have had what started out as a headache and slightly blurred vision, now the pain is just in the right side of my head and whenever i stand up it throbs an absolutely kills. i have tried painkillers and they have done nothing. please help?

2006-12-14 17:53:26 · 1 answers · asked by Onie 4 in Pain & Pain Management

Last night it was late and I was working on somethings on the computer.All of a sudden I felt compelled to sleep.I really didn't want to but felt like I should .I laid down and my mind was fully alert and I thought why should I go to sleep.The next thing I knew my wife was waking me up while getting ready for bed .It was very late.I woke up and my chest felt as though It was vibrating,nothing to do with my heart just the muscles in my chest .I got up and still felt a little groggy and then went back to sleep and slep well during the night.I have anxiety and depression and wonder if that has anything to do with it.Also I have just been recovering from a virus that I seem to be almost over.I was just wondering if this has ever happened to anyone else?

2006-12-14 17:52:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 17:43:31 · 2 answers · asked by Joe - 2 in Other - General Health Care

is it bad?
what is it?
what could i do?

2006-12-14 17:26:51 · 4 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in First Aid

2006-12-14 17:21:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

2006-12-14 17:20:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Injuries

Two days ago I ran into a metal pole and injured my head. I didn't pass out but I have had a headache ever since. As I live in Japan at the moment the hospital costs are expensive so I don't want to get it checked out unless I have too. Does it matter and will my headaches go away as they are rather annoying.

2006-12-14 17:07:18 · 10 answers · asked by SR13 6 in Injuries

2006-12-14 17:06:44 · 3 answers · asked by yaya 1 in Pain & Pain Management

I have a really bad sore thoat, and i would like to know the best way to soothe and heal it. Any suggestions?

2006-12-14 16:45:57 · 12 answers · asked by The_Pink_One 2 in Pain & Pain Management

Anyone??? And what do you do about it? Besides weed.

2006-12-14 16:25:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - General Health Care

2006-12-14 16:24:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management