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Monday, March 30, 2009

Does icing a sprained or injured ankle help it heal quicker?

I need to know whether i should waste my time icing it or not.



Yes, because it helps to keep the swelling down, the less swelling there is, the faster it heals.




Icing reduces swelling - so, yes it promotes healing - Why wouldn't you do it? It's not like you're going skiing or roller blading with a sprained ankle! Stay off it - elevate it and put ice on it - 20 minutes every hour for 3-5 days -




when ever an NFL player spains an ankle the first thing thier sideline doctors do is ice it down. what do you think now?


ice it.




Yes it does. Try heating it with a heating pad after for pain management. Best of luck!




it does yes.

Is it possible that a bone can be re-broken without a known large injury?

Ok so I broke my shin about 7 months ago from falling while hiking. It was a clean break but only went halfway through. I wore an aircast for 3 months and went back to the doctor. I could walk on it and everything so he had no need to x-ray again. This past weekend my shin started hurting REEEALLLLY bad again and I had to put my aircast back on to relieve some of the pain (not recommended by doctor). I don remember any major falls but I am pretty clumsy. My leg is swollen and it is excruciatingly painful to walk. I have a very high pain threshold so I still walk. The major pain started Friday in the middle of the nightish. Is there any way that my leg could have re-broke without me realizing it?



I know someone who broke his knee several years ago and thought it was ok then 5, 6 years later it seemed to open up again.No one knows if it's normal for a fracture to do this but apparently it happens sometimes. Yours may just be arthritis that developed in the joint as a result of the injury, but you'll never know unless you see to your doc ASAP.




You might of re injured it without knowing. I would got to the doc. just to make sure and to get an x-ray. Good Luck!

My ears pop a lot when i move my ear i or clean it what is wrong with me?

it feels like a band in my ear and when i pull my ear it stretches and i hear a slight popping sound what is wrong with me plz respond asap im scared!?



This just happened to me.


It's probably just allergies or an ear infection.





Just use ear drops and it should be fixed soon; no worries. :)


Hope it goes away soon!


I know-- it can get really irritating.




Maybe you need to go to the doctor




its best for you to visit your doctor

Finger fracture surgery.... will I.....?

Would I need to wear a hospital gown for a fracture surgery on my finger.. I mean it's nowhere near where they are operating, so would they make me do it?


I'm having a small titanium plate put in to keep the piece of chipped off bone in place in my ring finger.





Some of my friends told me they give you a choice to wear it, though I'm still not sure.


thanks!



Theyre giving you surgery for a fractured finger??? I fractured my hand in boot camp and they gave me pain killers and a cast for my arm that didnt help my hand and told me to get back to training after 2 days. Navy Corpsmen suck

Ok so broke my foot on saturday and its really painfulll but the problem i have is the crutches?

they r killing my hands, iv tryed gloves but thats not working i seriously need some help here any ideas?



I'm sorry you broke your foot and hope it gets well soon.





You may be able to find some rubber pads made especially for hand supports on crutches. I have seen them at some pharmacies that sell things like crutch and walker tips.





Some people wrap them with 3-inch Ace Bandages and tape it in place with adhesive tape and that works reasonably well. I have used crutches before and never did get comfortable walking on them.




I broke 6 bones in my foot and was on crutches for 9 months. They aren't that hard to deal with, and after a while you will get a rubber foot you can attacth to the cast so you can walk properly.





Try using your palms to lean on the handles instead of gripping the crutch handles. If you grip it will make your hands sore.




what i did was got some cotton wool and a bandage then i put the cottin wool on the crutch and wrapped the bandage round it. trust me it works really well and it is so comfortable.




Sounds painful.





If your hands are painful, instead of holding the crutches with your hands you should kind of balance your hands on them. You can also wear gloves as well.




Wrap crepe bandages round the hand held bit on the crutches.




you should get some kind of padding and wrap it around the handle of the crutches, some foam padding is best.

What can i do to occupy myself in hospital?

i am waiting for an ambulance to take me to hospital, i just know i gonna be there ages. anything i can do while i wait?



pretend to be a doctor and get up to mischief, annoy the janitor and other scrubs moments




Take puzzle books ( pencil, rubber, sharpener), mobile phone (and charger), any tapestry or cross-stich you have to keep you occupied. Are we talking overnight? If so, pyjamas, change of underwear, slippers, towel, washbag.




In the hospital? Magazines, books and have someone bring a laptop if you have one. If you mean now, then just rest/relax/rest!!!!


God bless you all ~~!!!!




newsapapers, magazines,books, crossword or sudoku books, ipod . hope u get better soon




Read a book- do a crossword




Puzzle or mobile games. That's what I would do. Or a good book if you have one.




pretend to being very ill

Video showing how to?

Does anyone know where I can find a video that shows how to wrap my shoulder? I tried youtube and got nothing.



Get some ace banage and a close friend


have them wrap it for you just alternate wrapping it around the arm and the chest


get a couple of ace bandage rolls


the ace bandage has instructions

Dang Nabbit i Broke/Sprained/Collapsed my back?

my horse (rico) has been under 24 hour surveillence in my room for the past 2 weeks and i keep it in the bed with some blankets on it. the horse seems miserable and hasen't used the restroom(so to speak, bow movement or urination) in the past 5 days. so i figured the horse needed a shower which was located upstairs, so i sling the horse over my shoulders make it too the steps and i go up 10 steps out of 30 and my back just completely gives way and i feel a sharp pain and i yelled out (OOOOOOUUUUCCCCHHHHHHH!!!) and dropped the horse down a flight of steps busting a hole in the wall and i tumbled down with it. since then i have tried to pull the horse out of the wall where it has been lodged for 3 days, but finally i called up some freinds and we were able to take the horse from said wall. now i have yet to do to the doctor but from what i can describe i can walk, but when i bend down it is agonizing pain, also when i sit down its agonizing pain, i can walk and lay down





what does that sound like? a break, sprain or collapsed back



Collapsed sense of humour followed by a deflated brain.

I have had a horrible headache in the back of my skull for 3 1/2 wks, what could be the cause?

I don't have insurance right now because I lost my job and can't afford it. I've had a horrible throbbing headache at the base of my skull that I can't seem to get rid of. Sometimes it hurts so bad that I can't walk around or move too quickly. Which makes it difficult since I have a toddler to take care of. I've also noticed some tenderness and pain on my jaw right below my ear lobes. Has anyone experienced this and be willing to share with me how the pain was resolved? I've tried aspirin, excedrin tension headache and migraine headache, cold compress and nothing seems to help. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.



i hate to worry you but maybe you should go to doctor? usually headaches are either migrane or muscle tension, neither would last for this long. so if it is neither of these it may be cancer or some form of tumour :/ please go and get it looked at just incase. Good luck and all the best xx




You should seriously go get this checked out! Most headaches do only last a few days to maybe a week, but if it's last this long you should get it checked out-there could be a major problem going on in your brain.




I would find the nearest charity type hospital or free clinic and get there. This could be something major and having a toddler, it is nothing to play around with.




Try the County hospital. They have programs for people with no insurance. Air fresheners can give you a headache.

Why does my jaw pop and it hurts?

After a couple of months of having braces, my right jaw has been popping. I only have braces in my upper row. Do you think its because of jaw misalignment and that I should also get it on my bottom row also to correct it?



when your jaw pops it slides on and off your disc in your jaw. it can lead to tmj. I have tmj and have chronic pain from it. I would watch avoid chewing gum or anything similiar to it. TMJ is very painful, ask your dentist about it, he/she can give you a visual of what actually happens when the popping occurs...my dentist did.




braces shouldn't affect your actual joint unless you're chewing differently. Really, there isn't much you can do. My jaw pops like crazy, it started when I hit puberty. It doesn't hurt anything, but it's a bit annoying. Fun party trick, though, popping my jaw around and watching people wince.




I wonder if your jaw in dislocated?




you might have TMJ its a syndrome. Talk to your orthodontist for more information. I hope it goes away.




You could have TMJ. I would see the orthodonist or dentist ASAP.

ITS AN EMERGENCY!!! PLEASE TELL ME HOW DO I MAKE MY FINGER STOP BLEEDING?

i was cutting something with a knife and the knife slipped and i cut the side of the tip of my finger half way through, so it its bleeding, i do not need stitches but it is very pain full and a good amount of blood is coming out,PLEASE HELP ME



Wrap a wet clean wash rag around the tip of the finger and squeeze it to apply pressure to the area that is bleeding. Hold it until the bleeding stops and then put a bandage and neosporin on it




First thing you do, and this is very important...





Don't type out a question on Yahoo Answers. That's the leading cause of cut finger related exsanguination for people who die from it. Trust me.





It's important then to pry open the wound to see if you can see bone. 'cause that'd be cool. After the pain nearly causes you to black out you're going to want to drink something. Lemonade. If you don't have any make some and fast. Use real lemons. Not the powder mix. Don't cop out. You only live once darnit and fresh lemonade is delicious. Oh, when you're cutting the knife do it fast and carelessly. You don't have time to pay attention where your fingers are. You're bleeding from a knife wound after all.





Then after you enjoy some lemonade apply pressure to your knife wound(s) and wrap it. Close the wound to stop the bleeding. Meat mends itself so just mash it together. But first, dump peroxide in it to kill any bacteria. It'll foam and sting like a son of a ***** but maybe you shouldn't be cleaving into yourself like an over zealous goth kid.





Maintain pressure on it for a day or so. It should stop.




It'll bleed like hell since you cut your finger...the finger is filled with little blood vessels, so it'll bleed A LOT. (trust me) you'll just have to deal with the pain and apply pressure on the wound and raise it up (just keep your arm up, not below your waist).




The blood needs to clot. Rinse it with soap and water then put a hand towel or gauze on it and let it start its process!




Neosporin and a bandaid...

Why do i get headaches when i sleep in sometimes?

like and it ain't just me....my parents say they get this too...does everone get this? and what causes it?



According to a recent study, about 1 in 13 people suffer from chronic waking headaches.





In the study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, approximately 7.6 percent of the 18,980 who participated in a phone questionnaire reported that they had experienced chronic morning headache for about four years. Rates were high among women and people between the ages of 45 and 64.





Chronic morning headaches are usually associated with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, in which people stop breathing many times throughout the night, teeth grinding and periodic limb movements. And the bed partners of snorers are known to wake with a headache. But the study found that the headaches were most strongly linked to anxiety and depression.





There is also evidence that sleeping too long can cause a little dehydration because of how many hours you're down without anything to drink and since dehydration is linked to headaches, that kind of backs the theory.




drink more water, eat a balanced diet with small frequent meals, and healthy snacks, keep a headache diary, and see your doctor.

Is there something wrong with my hands?

My fingers and hands hurt often and sometimes my hands shake...





I have been popping my knuckles since I was little, and I know, people say this does not lead to arthritis, but can someone tell me why my hands shake so often?(Sometimes when I'm writing, or holding a paper, ect).





And why my fingers/hands ache so much? I'm sixteen years old, and it has been happening for awhile now. Is there something I can do to help it?





Thanks in advance!



Exercise and massage your arms fingers and hands often


Holding a pencil hard for log hours can cause muscle strain and block circulation .....





Change your habits and everything will be fine . Blood needs to circulate to carry oxygen , , help it get around . with movement and massage, add that to you list before finger cracking!




I think you should see an osteopath as soon as possible

Lower right stomach pain?

I have a pain on the lower right side of my stomach. i don't really think it's appendicitis because it doesn't hurt when i push on it or let go, and it's really low, almost where your thigh meets your abdomen.





what could it be? last night and slightly this morning, i had pain going straight up and down on my right side of the abdomen, almost in the position of where your large intestine would be.





this pain hasn't been going on for a long time, maybe an hour or so. it hasn't gotten worse. thanks!



Could be appendix or if you have eaten anything that causes gas like lots of dairy it could just be plain ol gas pain.




you should see a doctor you migth have pulled something they will probably take some x-rays of that area and tell you whats wrong.




That area is your sternum...amd pain there is actually normal. It comes and goes. You are fine!!!




I think you should see a doctor.




call your doctor for advice -Yahoo is not the proper forum.

What

I was lifting a box it was kind of heavy and I felt something in my elbow


move sort of cracking, but no sound and now it hurts if I move it a certain way.



You could have a small fracture... it sounds like you should get it checked out by a doctor. :(




maybe a fracture or a bruise see a doctor

Question about a deep cut?

i cut my finger deep on the knuckle like around 3 weeks ago and they put steri strips on it. the cut is semi closed and it still hurts..why??





thankssss:]<3



Wounds which occur on joints have a tendency to reopen. Every time that you bend that knuckle it tears the healing tissues a little. You may need to splint the joint with a chopped down popsicle stick (or something like that) in order to immobilize it for a few days. It should be much better within a week if you can keep it still. I hope you feel better soon.




It opened up not allowing it to heal completely, you should of had sutures. Too late now.Soak it off and on in some real warm salt water and Keep some neosporin on it at nt., with a ban aide on it so you don't stain anything.




You shold really go back to you'r doctor..........ame thing happened to me. i am in 5 grade.I did that in music class

Bad Ankle Pain... what is it?

I was playing hockey today and just as I was running out of the changing rooms, I slipped off a little step and my ankle went to one side; it hurt like mad! Whilst I was playing, it didn't seem to hurt so bad... but now it hurts like crazy and I'm not even moving it plus I can't walk on it without severe pain. The thing is, it's not very swollen at all... what could this be?!





Thanks, Clare.



Claire it seems to me that you have a sprained ankle get a tea towel with some ice in it and wrap it round the ankle or get a frozen bag of peas and rest it against the ankle this will help alot.





Painkillers will ease the pain, but before you take them make sure you check that you are not allergic to anything in them and that you take the right dosage for your age. You could ask a parent.





I am not a medical professional and this is only my opinion the best advice you can get is from your doctor which i think you should go and see if things dont improve.




You probably pulled a ligament. However, it is always advisable to get anything like this checked out with an x-ray as it is the only thing that will tell you what is going on. Sounds like you might not have the right trainers on; they need to be supportive around the ankle and most good shoe shops will be able to tell what sort of tread you have by getting your imprint on a special machine. You would be surprised at the different emphasis individuals put on the various parts of their feet while running and or walking. If you can afford it, you can buy special trainers to suit your style of walking or simply buy gel inserts to correct the trainers/shoes you have already got. Believe me, it is worth getting the proper shoes, especially if you are going to be doing a lot of exercise.




Sounds like just a tweek, if it was broken you would'nt have been able to play. Put it in hot water, then ice water and repeat 5 times and apply some deep heat on it and it will be fine in a day or so : )




Sounds like you've sprained it. Rest it, keep it up and put ice on it. Depending on how badly you've sprained it, it could take a couple of weeks to heal




sounds like you've torn your ligaments, i did it last month. doesn't hurt that bad at the start but afterwards its really bad. it takes 6 - 8 weeks to heal




X- ray will tell ?

How do you know when a fart is going to be silent?

you don't know if they are going to be silent or not, when you feel one coming on, walk away and let it out in the bathroom or somewhere you can release it in private.




You're never sure if a fart will be silent. Even if you ease it out very gently, you could still be fooled. I personally prefer mine to be loud.




are you serious? out of all the questions u could have asked, this is what come to mind lol thats funny




You don't know...until it comes out.


haha

I have a pain in my chest...any help?

last might when i was sleeping i was cold and this morning my chest was hurting.



don't worry it is just a simple cold in your chest. put a hot water bottle on the are which it hurts and have a really hot bath.


that you help.


give it about a week and you should be as right as rain.

How long does it take to heal?

i was outside playing today and i got a cut thats maybe a little under 1/4 of a inch. i went to my friends house and cleaned it up and got a bandage on it but no adults know about it. i dont really wana tell my parents since there OVER protective and would prolly never let me out again if they knew. i was wondering what i should do in order for it to heal fast. right now i got some toilet paper on it and i wrapped that part of my leg in a bandage. i really need help here. and suggestions??



A cut heals by blood platelets forming a scab to protect the internal body from outside infectants the time it takes for your cut to heal can not be determined by anyone else than you. Everyone heals at a different rate, i can cut my self deep one day and the next morning the cut will already have a scab and new skin forming , in two days its completely healed. Just five it time and make sure it isn't infected.




you should use medicine on it sorry i don't no any names of medicine are there.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Can obese people take more damage than a normal-sized healthier person? Like a bullet, for instance?

Actually, an obese will take much less damage than a healthy person. For example, when a obese person is shot in the leg they will only lose 13 HP, but a healthy person will lose 36 HP!




Why would you wonder that? I hope you don't have a grudge against an obese person and staking them out. I figure that they would substain damage just like any other person cause fat is not metal thick. Geeeezzzz




Theoretically, the layers of fat would probably provide minimal protection, but in a realistic setting, that would most likely never save them from anything, especially not bullets.




i don't think so, esp if their shot by like an assault rifle or other heavy weapons... It just doesn't matter, anything hit by them pretty much gets ripped apart.




it depends on the stregnth of the person...

Brownish and pinkish spotting?

January 13th I started my period and last my normal 5 days and usually get my period on the same day of every month unless its a day early or a day late.





February 28th I started my period which was late and last 3 days which is irregular





March 13 I thought I started my period but it was a pinkish and brownish color and lasted 3 days


Day 1 - it was pinkish and brownish color only when i wiped my self (no spotting on my underwear)


Day 2 - woke up and went to the restroom and wiped myself and heavy blood so put on a pad, later that day i went to the restroom and no sign of spotting on the pad


Day 3 - finally it was gone by in a couple of hours from waking up.





March 24 i got brownish spotting again but not too bad


and as for today i took a pregnancy test which came out negative


Also for the past couple of days Ie been feeling tired and been having back aches and on my right side next to my collarbone it starts giving me sharp pains once in a while and also been having wierd different cramping like if im getting my period but when i go check theres nothing there.


What can all this be?



You need to go to your ob/gyn asap!!

Question for men (sexual)?

I just wanna know the truth...Do guys really like it when girls get real wet for them? I know most people will want to put that they like it somewhere in between but that's not my question. Do you guys prefer a girl that gets really wet or really dry?



I think really really wet is sexy. It means the woman is very sexually stimulated. Good for her. Better for me.




Really dry is terrible. I'm definitely a fan of the really wet. It makes you feel like you're doing something very right that your partner is so into it. Though yes... huge wet spots on the bedsheets are bothersome, its worth it knowing she was enjoying it that much.




My girl gets really wet, like staining the sheets wet. I like it, I don't have to worry about lubrication and I have an irrefutable sign that she's turned on. I think it's sexy.





besides, if you're worried about sex stains you can wash the sheets.




i like it when women get wet down there. that means that they are turned on by me. plus it makes it easier for me to enter her and also it makes it more comfortable for her too.




Trust me hun..guy's don't like dry what so ever but too wet can cause over lubrication issues which reduces pleasure for both.




Wet is hot! If it is not wet that means I am not doing something right.




wet of course! If she is too dry it will hurt you both. You would then need some lube.




wet




not getting your bed wet but wet enough where its enjoyable :)




Wet is soooo sexy! It turns me on when I se my woman all wet for me!

Is it abnormal to to ejaculate over a cup of sperm at a time?

i have been having this problem for years and the doctors cant explain why i ejaculate 10 times the average man, have any thoughts? please my sexual relationship with my girlfriend is suffering.



a whole cup? you are not cumming you are erupting, you need to be in porn if you could do that




My god if I could ejaculate that much my wife would be pregnant by now. We've been trying for little while and don't know whether or not it's worked. If your girlfriend is suffering don't do it inside her. I would suggest going to a sperm bank. there's always demand for quality sperm. It could be because you have overly large testicles, if you don't want kids you could get prosthetic testes put in place of your real ones and freeze some sperm in a holding facility for later in life.




suffering or drowning. wow! that's impressive. it's definitely not normal but i'm sure you could get a great job in porn. i'm not making fun of you, i just don't know what to say. probably shouldn't have said anything but its a fascinating question if you stop and think about it. good luck with that.




That must be one hell of an orgasm! What's your secret dude?





That's something to be proud of! I don't understand why you relationship would be suffering, unless you're scared about getting her pregnant.




For a male homosapien yes it is....but for a horse or bull pretty normal.




your full of s h it




so..... who are u jacking off ?

UGHH I WANNA GO BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

ive been absent this week since omnday i have a temp and i went to the doctor everything is fine but i wanna go back to school i am missing so much work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



so whats the question??? but i think ik wat u mean :D





at my school u can call in and have them put togther all your work and have sum1 piic it up 4 u

COULD I BE PREGNANT PLEASE HELP!!!?

Ok here's my time line


Last Period:march 1 09


My Cycle:30 days


Ovulated:13-18


has sex:13-22


started cramping:8dpo


days till next period:6


Symptoms:cramping all over my abdomen


clear stretchy mucus


my breast's are sore


nausea





My Question : could i be pregnant


PS i cant take a test yet i am not due till the 31



possibility does exist try first response it should tell you 5 days before you miss period. Hope you get your heart's desire.




Its a possibility for you to be pregnant. If you have had unprotected sex once or even more its possible. But the symptoms could also be PMS. So i would see a doctor when you can but dont worry.




I doubt you are. Test can't even show until a few weeks.. And worrying might even cause you to skip a period so just calm down and you'll be fine.




You could be pregnant, but you're going to have to wait and test to find out for sure.

Could that last glazed donut be the reason why I can no longer cross my legs?

You know that you can't put a glazed donut between your legs around a cop and expect to cross them. You will suffocate your poor husband.




Lets think of this in athletic terms (Since this is the type of thing you should be focusing on until you can cross your legs again)





In a game of doubles tennis, if team A and team B are at matchpoint, and player 1 on team A got many points for that team, but then team B wins because player 1 missed a return, would you blame player 1 for the loss? player 1 pushed the situation over the edge, but missing one return at the beginning of the game doesn't cause you to lose. Its the accumulation of everything bad.





and that must be a lot of donuts....




It is more likely to be the last one and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that and the one before that.




NO. it couldnt be the donut. I want to hope its not the donut. I love glazed donuts! Lets blame it on....(thinking).....the chair your sitting in! yeah lets blame that darn chair for being too small! Lol..Dont worry about it im sure you still look great! Have a good one!




No, I would hope it's someone else's "Glazed Donut" Face!





sorry couldn't help myself....




fo sho. No doubt about it.





Try low-fat yogurt in the morning.





Or an apple or banana or an orange.





Or a granola bar.. *low sugar - or less processed*




You are fibbing again. Didn't you say that your husband said you have toothpicks for legs? I won't repeat the rest.




There are so many places we could go with this, but I can't bring myself to do it.




depends where you put that last glazed donut! ;-)




in truth i never want you to cross your legs. lol




Huh?




thats part of it




yes u obese monster




AH HAH!!!! thats the reason u dont get any from hubby. he cant find the wet spot!! ;)

Home remedies for Diarrhea?

Okay my 4year old son has the runs. I called the doctor and he said its not diarrhea unless he does it more than 20 times a day. hes only done it twice in the last hour and 3 times last nite. So what can I give him to seattle his stomach. Am already trying the BRAT diet but its not working.I started the diet last nite.



Hi, Jen


A home remedy I learned is to take a potato, peel the skin off and boil it down for about 20-30 minutes. Scoop out a cup full of the broth and allow him to drink it. This should help settle an upset stomach, good luck!




Peppermint tea is great for stomach and intestinal complaints. I also have used ginger(the same as in your spice cabinet or get a piece of ginger root at the produce dept of your grocery store) for mild problems. Or just give him some saltine crackers.




If the diarrhea is caused from a virus, there is nothing you can do but wait for it to pass. Meanwhile giving him plenty of fluids...and the brat diet helps a lot. I've also heard that carrot juice makes poo less runny.




take out the applesauce. that's a myth. lots of crackers and gatorade or some sort of drink that replenishes the body. i would take him to the doctor if it still persists friday.




seven up


sprite


ginger ale


...those three drinks settle the stomach it always works for me





also try having him eat something with a lot of fiber in it like oatmeal


as gross as this sounds...fiber is whats keeps your poop together in solid form




After the diarrhea make him drink gatorade. It read somewhere that it helps with all the liquids and vitamines your lose after you get diarrhea.




I think the BRAT diet takes about 3 days to work, but each day should be better than the day before. Just keep him hydrated and on a light diet.


Good luck




strong tea with sugar ,warm or cold . apples as well it is so good. potato will help boild potatos. plenty of fluids to compensate the fluid he loses.




When I was little, my mom always use to give me bananas when I had diarrhea.




Apple juice and a banana will bind him up. Bread with peanut butter as long as he doesn't have peanut allergy.




poop it all out or change your diet dummy

My braces are extremely painful help?

i cant chew or bite my front teeh hurt like hell when touched. how long will this hell last!!!!. and when will i be able to eat solid foods like chicken. also do you always have to brush right after you eat something even if its small



It will hurt for like a day or 2. I only brushed my teeth like normal when I had my braces. Good luck. You must have just got them. Take tylenol to ease the pain. and ice cream helps too




if you get clove oil (thats safe to eat) or clove leaves and chew on them it will instantly help the pain. better then taking lots of meds that are bad for your kidneys/liver/stomach. Also, try, if you can, to floss in between the braces, I got cavities in between my front teeth when I had braces because I didn't clean under the braces enough.




Mine always hurt for 2-3 days after getting tightened. Just eat soup and mushy foods for a few days. Sugar free popsicles are good. Take Tylenol. That's about all you can do.




Take advil and sleep its a way to help your body heal. After a while your mouth will get used to it.

What happens during a psychiatry phone assesment ?

I am 22 and tomorrow at 1:15... I am getting a phone assesment done by a psychiatriy nurse..what happens ?What will she ask me. I am so nervous. She said it will lasts between 45-60 minutes and I am sooo nervous. What will she ask and how can I be prepared ? It's for anxiety and possible depression ( That's what my GP said )



I had one of these when i first went to my GP for help, though mine only lasted 15 minutes. She will just ask you questions about your depression and anxiety. Nothing to worry about i promise at the end she should arrange an appointment to see her or she may decide to refer you to the local community mental health team for further help. Just be honest and if you are feeling uncomfortable on the phone then tell her that so she knows what sets off your anxiety. I told my nurse i felt very uncomfortable, maybe that is why it only lasted 15 minutes!!


Good luck




They just want some background information.





Things such as:


- how you're feeling right now


- what your symptoms are like


- what you think might be causing the anxiety/depression


- what your sleep patterns are (do you sleep well, and how long)


- which medications you're taking if any


- have you felt suicidal (I hope not!)





They'll also probably ask questions about your family history, since depression is thought to sometimes have a genetic connection.





It's nothing to be worried or nervous about - they won't ask any "embarrassing" questions or do anything that would make you feel uneasy. They do need to know about you, so they can correctly diagnose and treat you as well as they can.





It'll be over before you know it :-)




The person will probably want to know what you're having problems with. They may ask if you ever feel like you want to hurt yourself or someone else. You may be asked if you have any kind of support system, for example friends, family, a therapist...etc. You may be asked if you see or hear things that are not really there. Good Luck with your assessment. I am glad you are taking good care of yourself.


Best Wishes.

WHAT THE F*!$ IS WRONG?

my left arm has always been stronger than my right one.im 14 right now and am on a workout plan BUT FOR SOME REASON MY LEFT SIDE OF MY BODY(shoulder,bicep,chest)IS BIGGER AND STRONGER THAN MY RIGHT SIDE!!!!!!!!!!!ive only been working out for 3 weeks but still,isnt that strange? is this some kind of disorder or am i over reacting JUST TELL ME WHATS WRONG????????????



Are u using free weights (dumbells)? If so, you might be using one half more as a stabilizer when you're lifting which would be uninvertently you are actually working one side of your body more then the other. Try paying attention to your form, making sure you do full extensions cause you can build half muscles. My right is stronger then my left but that's because I'm right handed so I use my right more often then my left in every day activities which can strengthen one side more then the other. If that's the case for you try using your other arm/leg whatever more often for doing things (other then writing) if you can.




usually your dominant side is stronger.





is it very obvious that its bigger? if not i wouldnt worry about it, like the first answer said one half of your body is slightly bigger than then other.





for instance i have rings i can only wear on my left hand because they just dont fit on my dominant right hand.




one half of your body will always be more stronger than the other half.

I have a irregular periods from the starting.but after marriage it

And now last month It stayed more than 15 days and now its bleeding from last 28th Feb '09.Earlier doctor prescribed me to take DOULTON for harmone imbalance for 6 months but, the month i dropped medicine the problem again starts.I tested Thyroid ,diabetes all are normal but Ultrasound of my ovaries says the the symptoms of PCOD(poly cystic ovarian disease).I have a tremendous weight gain after marriage.From last 2 years I am not having kids but I am planning to have next year.But for PC OD,I don't want to see allopathic doctor,this time I went to Homeopathic doctor and says it is curable.



I was very irregular when I was single and started at a very young age but after marriage it's gotten very regular. I can definately tell you that the weight gain affects our cycle, I'm over weight myself, I've already gained 50 after marriage BUT as soon as I lose 10lbs, every things starts getting back to normal immediately. Start trying to lose and stabalizing your period as of now, so when you start trying for babies, you don't have trouble. Good luck.

What do you think... tanning bed or laying out in the sun?

If you want to acheive a tan fast without tan lines, then I'd go to the tanning bed. If you just want to relax for a few hours, then I'd lay out in the sun. Tanning beds may be bad for the skin, but so is the sun. So it all depends. I go to the tanning bed 3-4 times a week. It helps when I'm wearing a bathing suit so I don't get tan lines, and it also makes me look a lot healthier so I'm not so pale. So if you're willing to take the risk, then I'd say use the tanning bed. You only live once.




sunlight.





i go to a tanning bed and it damages your skin, though i have been going every day which is why is makes me itchy. & it irritates your skin..





too much sunlight does the same thing though.





tanning beds with one visit of 10 minutes is like sitting in the sun for 3/4 hours though.





so tanning beds are way better for the tan but way worse for the risks and what can happen.




Tip: Be as specific and detailed as you can. Use any personal experience or knowledge you might have.





You can use research to help support your answer.





I suggest laying out inside the sun.




sunlight


it isn't as damaging and it is fun.


you can listen to music and aren't all cramped inside




Sunlight

How do I know if I have carpal tunnel?

I'm 15 years old and when I put my makeup on in the morning, or when I am typing on the computer, I get this very uncomfortable feeling in my wrists and I can feel it in my arms. I have to stop frequently and stretch my arms, twist my wrists, and message them for a minute. It is driving me crazy! Is it something to go to the doctor for or can I do something at home to prevent it?





Thanks



Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms


- Sleep interruption from numb hands and tingling fingers


- Waking up -- Numbness in Hand at Night and Pain in Wrist


- Hand Pain and or Wrist Pain


- Weakness in Hand and Wrist - loss of hand muscles


- Pain Radiating up the Forearm


- Poor Circulation, Hands falling asleep


- Cold Hands - Forearms warm


- Loss of Hand Grip Strength


- Loss of Feeling Sensation in Fingers & Thumb


- Dropping Objects - Forks - Glasses - Pen - etc.


- Numbness in Fingers or Tingling - Index, Middle & Ring Finger


- Numbness in Thumb


- Loss of fine motor skills in hands


- Clumsiness in Hands


- Aching Shoulders and Neck





Treatments:





Quick breaks, stretching, aspirin or other over-the-counter NSAIDs ?such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others) ?may relieve your symptoms temporarily.





You might also want to try wearing a wrist splint at night and avoid sleeping on your hands to help ease the pain or numbness in your wrists and hands. The splint should be snug but not tight. If pain, numbness or weakness recurs and persists, see your doctor.




Your hands will hurt, especially in the joint of the thumb where it connects with the wrist. From there, it can ache all the way up to the shoulder. If you are working on a job or have medical insurance, it's best to get it fixed because computers are a part of almost every job and computers will give you carpal tunnel quicker than anything else.




Massage it everyday. it can be from the way you type on the computer and youre stressing your forearm & wrists. I keep my arms very relax and just use my hands for typing. My forearms used to hurt a lot from playing tennis and typing that stresses your arms. I never went to a doctor I only rubbed it. And the doctor is always good to see




Everyone has a carpal tunnel.


Now if your hands hurt, tingle or get numb could be possible to have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Will I stay same weight if I do this?

I'm not going to lie- I'm a girl with an appetite. I love food. I see the weight starting to creep up on me. So now I'm working out very hard so that I can eat all I want and still stay the same weight.





Do you think this will work?



Yeah! If You Balance It Out Though.


By Portioning What You Eat. And You Will Be Fine :)




As you get older, your metabolism will continue to slow down. With this mind set, you are gona be fat later in life.


Working your *** off to stay the same...that is kinda stupid. Not to be mean....but why not eat better, work out...and improve yourself? Just my thought. If you're happy the way you are...do what ya want




haha im the same way! I think it will work for you. I play tennis so it keeps me in shape. But if i didn't play a sport, i would be obese.




Absolutely. I'm the same way. I eat 3,000 calories per day, I just work out.

How can i stay awake for huge periods of time?

i dont really want to sleep. how can i go for days on end without it. and dont tell me i shouldnt and that u need at least 8 hours of sleep a night. dont believe in it.



Keep yourself busy and don't just sit there doing nothing. Coffee and fresh air also helps!!! But why would you want to stay awake for days you will look proper rough!!!!




you really shouldn't ...


you are harming your self and you'll be the looser


the human body needs rest and sleep for your health


they said that you've to sleep at least 8 hrs


but I think from 5 hrs it's okay ..


DON'T TRY TO BE AWAKE FOR DAYS




u can drink energy drinks or do something active that wont make u wanna stop or just stand up and watch tv or go on the computer for a long time or read a book that isnt boring or drink coffee




if you eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise & rest, then it's time to see your doctor to rule out a medical cause.




Well, you do.





But, there is always Meth and Cocaine.








Loser.

My throat is swolen what can help?

it hurts quite bad ive been hyped up on pain killers for the past 2 weekish. it feels like my tonsils are actualy swolen. i have no insurance so i cant go get any doct pills. but is there ny thing cheap at like walmart or meijers that can help???? or even home remidys???


thanks 5 to best answer



Sometime honey can help as it coats the throat. You could try "honey and linctus" its a syrup which can be bought over the counter which is good for soothing. Trying taking some paracetamol to help any fever you might have, and some ibuprofen to help the swelling round your tonsils. If you spot any white lumps on your tonsils, then i really would advise that you see a doctor, as this would be a obvious indication of tonsilits, which, left untreated, can cause permanent damage to the tonsils, and some cases, needs surgery if the infection is bad. (Because I live in the UK I cant help much with the insurance problem as in the UK we have a National Health Service - so treatment is completely free) Hope this helps, good luck!




I have found that when my tonsils play up that a salt water solution as a gargle works well. I do this 3 or 4 times a day and also 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of honey to be swallowed slowly helps to lubircate the throat lining and calms the swelling. and ofcourse lots of water too.




Hot steam like in a hot shower or hot tea. Keep away from things that will make you congested like things with a lot of sugar like soda or coffee or orange juice or milk. Drink hot tea or hot cocoa.

Light period and bloating?

I've been exercising a lot, but I suddenly gained a lot of weight b/c of my period, only my period only lasted like two days before it quit, and even before that it was light enough so taht I didn't even need a pad.





Is this normal when exercising? I've also been extremely bloated. My jeans fit the same and everything, but I feel fatter.





And I'm not pregnant because I'm a virgin okay?











How long before the bloating goes away? Does refined sugary products cause water weight?



its isnt really that normal for your period to be very light while exercising... have you recently changed your diet to lose weight?? cause that could be it





midol always helps me for the bloating.





and yes and sugar/carbs hold water weight... that is why its best to eat those in moderation

People

Do most people have asthma attacks in cold weather of the hot weather?



Both. I have had asthma since I was 5 years old, over 45 years now. It did subside for a few years and just recently has returned. Wood burning stove (green wood is very bad) is what set mine off this time, and the pollution in another place was the last time, so it is just not weather that does this. Many people get sicker in the spring with the pollens flying about and again in the fall with dry leaves, plants ect. falling around us. I was just put on singular for the first time, always used ventolin before and still do. Advair is supposed to be good, but it didn't help me this time. Bottom line, if you are asthmatic carry your medicine with you, but always use your daily recommended medicine. An asthma attack can be fatal and can happen at any time with no good reason. Take care and good mental health




While there is not a perfect weather climate for people with asthma, there are certainly types of weather that may cause problems, including extremely hot or cold temperatures, windy conditions, and changes in the humidity or barometric pressure.


Because asthma sufferers have reactive airways, the airways in their lungs respond when they come into contact with certain stimuli. Unfortunately for people with asthma, common weather conditions can provide a number of these stimuli. One of the most important of these is cold weather. This is especially true for those with exercise-induced asthma. Fortunately, cold weather exposure alone rarely causes asthma deaths. More commonly, cold weather intensifies the airway sensitivity started by a cold or other trigger.




people can have asthma attacks whenever. like me i have them hot weather and cold weather. hope i have helped

Extremely Tight Muscle?

Sometimes when i sleep my calf muscle will get really tight and i will move it in a way that would flex it and it gets stuck in that position and is very very very painful. I will sit silently screaming for probably a minute until it stops being so extremely tight. All it does is get really tight but to the point. Is this normal? Whats going on?





I play sports at night and could be possibly going to bed still warm if that would have any effect



No.


You will need to do some stretching of the foot, achilles tendon & calf & most leg muscles Over time this will prevent this nasty spasm.


The corner of an ice pack will work as a very effective acupressure tool for trigger / acupressure points (sore spots size of marble)




i agree with digital. you have to stretch it. i know it hurts (i worked out yesterday and my legs are killin me) but stretching it will help alot. also drink water and make sure you get some potassium in ya. it helps alot. hope i helped. : )