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Can you die from swallowing someones finger nail
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steve Springeranswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
Whoever He is...Yes: I would think this is something to take a look at urgently. Image to the right is a swallowed coin....And can cause some major problems in the right ... Read More
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4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Post nasal drip: You have a post nasal drip probably due to alleegies or a sinus infection that are responsible for your symptoms.Take an antihistamine duch as Allegra... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Sliced? Are you : Bleeding? If your bleeding you must stop bleeding...Sliced or tore? If sliced i would see a doctor to examine extent of injury, need for tetanus shot ... Read More
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4.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Unknown: It could be a large number of things. See your doctor.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jefferson Chenanswered
Neurosurgery 36 years experience
Probably not: Nail cancer is very unusual. Is the line on all of the nails? If such is the case and depending on the appearance, it may suggest a metabolic abnormal... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Su Fairchildanswered
Integrative Medicine 26 years experience
Both?: My opinion is that it may be multi factorial.
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Daniel Quonanswered
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 44 years experience
Very carefully: If you are unable to remove the fingernail yourself, see your dentist and have him or her remove it for you.
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 30 years experience
Carefully : Trim the remaining attached piece apply an antibiotic and bandaid. If you are afraid to do this, see a dermatologist.
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Jacksonanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Keep dry: Keep nail unit clean and dry.
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5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Onycholysis: Most common causes are trauma (tapping long fingernails on keyboard), frequent exposure to water, & harsh chemicals (nail polish remover). Certain dis... Read More
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