A lubricated, gloved index finger is inserted into the rectum and the hardened stool is gently broken up using a scissoring motion. The finger is then moved in a circular manner, bent slightly and removed, extracting stool with it. This maneuver is repeated until the rectum is cleared of hardenedRead More →
One kind is a comminuted fracture. This injury happens when your bone breaks into three or more pieces. Fractures can be open or closed. If your skin breaks open from the wound, doctors call it a comminuted open or compound fracture. If your skin doesn’t break, you have a comminutedRead More →
Earwax. Everyone has earwax, but some people have more than others. If it builds up, it can block the ear and cause hearing problems as well as balance issues. Can cleaning your ears help with vertigo? The crystals in your ear have nothing to do with how clean your earsRead More →
Enemas work by getting fluid into your intestines so it can soften up your stool and help it pass. How long does it take for an enema to soften stool? An enema will take up to an hour to work in total but will typically start taking effect after 5Read More →
An impacted fracture, also called a buckle fracture, is a break where the ends are driven into each other. This is often seen with children’s arm fractures. How do you know if a fracture is displaced? Fractures can be placed into two general categories: displaced or nondisplaced. In a nondisplacedRead More →