Most patients with perianal abscesses will not need further drainage, but some will develop a fistula, a drainage tract from the anal canal to the skin, and surgery may be necessary. What is the best treatment for perianal abscess? Perianal abscess can sometimes be treated at home with Sitz bathsRead More →
When nerve fibers are broken, the end of the fiber farthest from the brain dies, while the insulation stays intact, leaving empty tubes which used to carry the nerve fibers. The end that is closest to the brain does not die, and after some time may begin to heal. IsRead More →
Treatment Ice. Apply ice packs to your hip every 4 hours for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. … Anti-inflammatory medications. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and prescription pain relievers such as celecoxib (Celebrex) can reduce pain and swelling. … Rest. … Physical therapy.Read More →
Results demonstrated the connection between childhood trauma exposure, high-risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, unprotected sex), chronic illness such as heart disease and cancer, and early death. Why is it so hard to get over childhood trauma? Trauma-induced brain changes, according to a 2013 study, have been linked to a diminished abilityRead More →
Ideally, nothing. Blisters take roughly 7-10 days to heal and usually leave no scar. However, they can become infected if exposed to bacteria. If you don’t pop a blister, it remains a sterile environment, virtually eliminating any risks of infection. When is it OK to pop a blister? Do notRead More →
A bone spur repair is surgery to remove a bone spur, a bony growth that forms on normal bone. Your doctor will make one or more small cuts near the bone spur. These cuts are called incisions. Then the doctor will use small tools to remove the piece of bone.Read More →
Advance therapy with gentle AROM of the wrist and gentle opposition and flexion/extension exercises to the thumb. Continue elbow and shoulder exercises. Remove the short-arm cast at 6 weeks if the fracture appears to be radiographically healed. Use a wrist splint for protection. What happens to untreated scaphoid fracture? IfRead More →
Hezekiah was reassured that his own lifetime would see peace and security. According to Isaiah, Hezekiah lived another 15 years after praying to God. His son and successor, Manasseh, was born during this time: he was 12 years of age when he succeeded Hezekiah. What is the significance of HezekiahRead More →
If your retina has detached, you’ll need surgery to repair it, preferably within days of a diagnosis. The type of surgery your surgeon recommends will depend on several factors, including how severe the detachment is. Can retinal detachment be permanent? Any surgery has risks; however, an untreated retinal detachment willRead More →
There are times when leaving a wound uncovered could be the right choice. For example, some small cuts that are unlikely to be rubbed by your clothes or become dirty can be left without a covering. Once a wound has started to heal and has scabbed over, you might alsoRead More →