Question 1

its been 4 days since my colonoscopy why does my anus still hurts.i can't sit or walk its so painful, i am constantly on heating pad its only help ?

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Rectal pain: There are a couple of possibilities. One could be irritation of your hemorrhoids and/or an anal fissure from the prep or scope itself. Warm tub soaks and over the counter anal cream with 1% Hydrocortisone  up inside twice a day for 7 days should help. If that doesn't suffice or if it gets worse, see your doctor.

Question 2

i noticed a small dot mark on my chest. in 10 days it has grown to @ an inch,is raised, hard to the touch, very red and red around it. its extremely painful. it doesnt have a head. using warm compresses and heating pad. what else can i do?

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: Although you do not see the head or an entry mark, insect bite seems consistent with your description but a boil can't be ruled out. You have done the right thing, apply warm compress several times a day, take tylenol or advil for pain if needed. If the redness extends further and you have fever or chill, you should go to urgent care for the correct diagnosis because antibiotic may be required.

Question 3

i've used deep pain relief cream an heating pad an lower back still tight an very painful any suggestions? i also have taken anti inflammatory med's .

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You're getting: Younger . Suggest to your dr to consider giving u muscle relaxers and/or opioids usual causes of back pain are muscle strain &ddd/degenerative disc disease/ arthritis of the spine.Though the name sounds dreadful, fear not! people don't die from it. Continue with what u r doing.Maintain good posture, massage and physical therapy may help if it worsens, x-ray and/or MRI of the spine may b warranted.

Question 4

will a heating pad help with a bloated stomach?

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Maybe but...: There are lots of reasons for abdominal discomfort &amp; bloating, &amp; not all of them are due to the gynecologic tract. Even "functional" syndromes may be present without underlying "disease." however partial sbo due to metabolic &amp; inflammatory conditions nearby (like an untreated infection of the urinary tract) must be considered &amp; addressed. Check with doctor for examination &amp; treatment options.

Question 5

can a heating pad help shrink a 7.5 cm ovarian cyst? any other remedies to naturally shrink an ovarian cyst? also, can it shrink much within one week?

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No: A heating pad can help with the discomfort from an ovarian cyst but will not help shrink it. They can shrink some or rupture and go away completely in 1 week, can remain unchanged or can even grow in that time. That is the reason that follow-up is recommended. Hope this helps.

Question 6

what sleeping positions along with use of a heating pad help get rid of menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

Cramping: Try placing the heating pad down and positioning your lower abdomen on top of it

Question 7

what would you do if you have a netlike rach but you don't use heating pad or anything? what could it be

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Livedo reticularis: Netlike rash (livedo reticularis) could be a normal variant with cold exposure. In this case it disappears once skin is warmed up. If it is a persistent skin pattern, some investigation & possibly a skin biopsy are needed. Livedo is a vascular pattern, meaning there is some inflammation of blood vessels, which can be seen in lupus, vasculitis, certain meds & others. Please see dermatologist.

Question 8

will i sleep better on a heating pad?

Accepted Answer

There are risks: Sleeping pads can cause burns if you fall asleep on them. Of course they help with muscle aches but they can cause harm so i would not recommend them for sleeping.

Question 9

it okay to use heating pad at 34 weeks

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends where you are using it.  If  you are using it on you back or leg or arm that is okay. Not on your abdomen.

Question 10

can a heating pad promote implantation?

Accepted Answer

No: No studies have shown that a heating pad can improve implantation.

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Its been 4 days since my colonoscopy why does my anus still hurts.i can't sit or walk its so painful, i am constantly on heating pad its only help ?

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I noticed a small dot mark on my chest. in 10 days it has grown to @ an inch,is raised, hard to the touch, very red and red around it. its extremely painful. it doesnt have a head. using warm compresses and heating pad. what else can i do?

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I've used deep pain relief cream an heating pad an lower back still tight an very painful any suggestions? i also have taken anti inflammatory med's .

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Will a heating pad help with a bloated stomach?

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Can a heating pad help shrink a 7.5 cm ovarian cyst? any other remedies to naturally shrink an ovarian cyst? also, can it shrink much within one week?

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What sleeping positions along with use of a heating pad help get rid of menstrual cramps?

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What would you do if you have a netlike rach but you don't use heating pad or anything? what could it be

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