Question 1

can i contract diseases through a stick hole in my finger?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Infection and disease are both a concern.

Question 2

i accidentally pierced my finger while sewing, is it possible to catch any diseases?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not common: Any time there's a break in the skin, whether from a paper cut, bug bite, or small puncture, there is a chance for infection.  Pain, redness, warmth, and swelling can be signs of an infection.

Question 3

if someone who had a cut on their finger prepares your food could you get diseases from that food if blood accidentally gets in the given food?

Accepted Answer

Almost impossible: It's rare for bacteria and viruses to be in someone's blood. There are rare exceptions like Hep B and HIV; however, even if blood containing those microbes got in your food,eating it wouldn't cause you to get infected. Those microbes need to get into your blood, not your stomach (where acid and enzymes would kill them). If you had an open cut in your mouth perhaps you could get it but so unlikely!

Question 4

a person was wettening her fingers before turning pages of my book. can i get any kind of disease including oral bacterias if i touch on the same places of the page?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Specifically if you do not do the same. Regular hygiene and washing your hands should take care of the possible germ load on your fingers. And that applies to any other activity specifically before eating.

Question 5

could raynaud's disease be only in index fingers?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Raynaud's phenomenon is due to spasm of blood vessels supplying the fingers and toes. Finger symptoms usually involve all fingers. People vary in the symptoms they get with any disorder, so it is possible that a person could have symptoms in only index fingers. There may be malformations in the arteries going to the index fingers. A primary care or rheumatology doctor can help figure things out.

Question 6

hello i touched a blood sugar reader today that had blood on it and i have cuts on my fingers from tuesday any chance any diseases could be transmitte?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Theoretically yes since an infectious disease could be present in the blood.  However, the quantity is so low that statistically the chance of contracting something is low (but not zero).

Question 7

are stubby fingers a sign of an autoimmune disease?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a sign that you have likely inherited them from one or both of your parents.

Question 8

what to do if i have severe raynaud's disease and in the winter i wear really, really big gloves but my fingers still turn white/purple/blue?

Accepted Answer

See details: Certain meds are very helpful. Start with a calcium channel blocker, usually nifedipine. See a rheumatologist.

Question 9

i inserted a lollipop that i was eating in my anus for fun while masturbating and then my finger (i washed my finger) can this cause any disease?

Accepted Answer

Sex play: No. There is no disease caused by exposure to a lollipop.

Question 10

accidentally stuck my finger with a boutonnire pin and caused my finger to bleed. any chance of me contracting a disease from this? have tetanus shot

Accepted Answer

Low risk: The risk is very low. If it becomes very red, swollen, and painful see a Dr.

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A person was wettening her fingers before turning pages of my book. can i get any kind of disease including oral bacterias if i touch on the same places of the page?

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Could raynaud's disease be only in index fingers?

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Hello i touched a blood sugar reader today that had blood on it and i have cuts on my fingers from tuesday any chance any diseases could be transmitte?

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Are stubby fingers a sign of an autoimmune disease?

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What to do if i have severe raynaud's disease and in the winter i wear really, really big gloves but my fingers still turn white/purple/blue?

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I inserted a lollipop that i was eating in my anus for fun while masturbating and then my finger (i washed my finger) can this cause any disease?

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Accidentally stuck my finger with a boutonnire pin and caused my finger to bleed. any chance of me contracting a disease from this? have tetanus shot

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