Question 1

what is the definition or description of: injuries and wounds?

Accepted Answer

Wounds: Woumds or injuries are damage to the normal continuity of cells, tissue, or intercellular substance that disrupts the body's functions and or  homeostasis, (regulation of a constant environment). These then stillage a cascade of events to resume normal function called the wound healing cascade. This is a complicated set of events that can be disrupted at various stages to delay healing of wounds.

Question 2

are there any good over-the-counter treatments for injuries and wounds?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 3

what are common signs of a rotator cuff tear or injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain and difficulty: Pain with the ability to raise the arm can be a tear that is incomplete. Inability to move the shoulder might be a significant tear

Question 4

what is a likely sign that i have a retinal tear?

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Flashes and floaters: The warning signs for a retinal tear are flashes of light (like a streak of lightening) and a sudden increase in floaters.  This needs to be checked as tears are, relatively, easily treated, retinal detachments are much more involved.  Untreated tears can become detachments.

Question 5

what food should i eat or what food should i avoid after injury? i have wounds all over my body and stitches too.

Accepted Answer

High protein diet: A high protein diet will help in healing the injuries. This may be a combination of fish, chicken and other meats; beans and you may even wish to use protein supplements. Go easy on carbohydrates and saturated fats.

Question 6

what are the signs of a lisfranc injury?

Accepted Answer

See below: Pain, swelling, difficulty walking

Question 7

how to know if i have a rotator cuff injury/tear?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff tears: are common in people older than 50 -60.  If you have a history of trauma, Weakness in your shoulder and pain, especially night pain then odds are you have a rotator cuff tear.  Evaluation by an orthopedist or sports medicine doc will confirm the diagnosis typically by exam and MRI. Surgery is the primary treatment of Rotator Cuff tears .

Question 8

what are some signs of having a ribcage injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain over the area: Rib injuries cause pain and tenderness over the area that has been injured. It is usually very focused and can sometimes make it difficult to breathe due to the pain.

Question 9

what can help make self injury wounds heal faster?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy: Hopefully, the self injury wounds are not an ongoing event. The affected person will seek professional mental health treatment asap. Making sure the person is healthy otherwise, getting rest ; eating a well-balanced diet is essential. The wounds should be kept clean and attended to daily if they are severe ; followed by the appropriate medical provider as needed.

Question 10

what are the signs you have a mcl injury?

Accepted Answer

Several: Mcl injury is a planting, cutting injury. Most people experience a "pop" pain swelling and gradual stiffness over the next several hours. Mcl injuries can be associated with injury to the meniscus and other ligament injuries. Ice, elevate and maintain motion the best you can.  A mild injury should loosen up in a few days to weeks. More severe injuries take longer and rarely surgery. Get it checked.

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