2006-06-13 21:52:49 · 9 answers · asked by politicalghettogirl 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
By applying pressure to the inured area - say by pressing, squeezing or sucking it, you block the nerve passage temporarily and 'trick' your brain into thinking it doesn't hurt.
2006-06-13 21:58:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My theory, and it's just a theory, is that the warmth/ moistness of a mouth, plus slight suction will actually numb it a little. We're mammals, and look what a cat or dog will do if they're hurt. They lick and nibble at the wound, so it's not just us, might just be a mammalian response.
2006-06-13 21:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by Abbigail 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, it is to stimulate blood flow to bring nutrients that will repair any cellualr damage
2006-06-13 21:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by epo1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a premodial means of comfort
2006-06-13 23:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by Basil P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a natural instict to "lick your wounds"
2006-06-15 09:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer is in your question.It is "instinct"
2006-06-13 21:59:12 · answer #6 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to suck the blood?, so u won't lose it?,atleast, if u're bleeding
2006-06-13 21:54:11 · answer #7 · answered by Tetsumy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a reflex simply.
2006-06-17 21:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
coz it hurtz!!!!
2006-06-13 21:55:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋