Question 1

how can you treat a knife wound?

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More info needed: A knife wound could be as simple as grazing your finger, in this case local pressure till bleeding stops, ensuring your up to date on tetnus, ensuring that it was clean environment, assessing amount of damage done, and if any concern warrants, and/or problems stopping bleeding, dirty wound, numbness etc, seek immediate medical attention.  Any stabbing hold pressure, call 911, get to er.

Question 2

what are the tests for knife wound?

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Where?: Where is the knife wound? Usually a doctor's physical examination is sufficient, examination of nerve feeling and muscle function at the site if involving an extremity. Examination of the depth of the wound depending on location. Sometimes blood tests, and sometimes direct surgical exploration in the operating room is indicated.

Question 3

why would you cut your skin with a knife?

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Not normal!: Self-injury (cutting or burning) is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, anger and frustration. It is usually done on impulse and may accompany a variety of mental illnesses, such as depression, eating disorders and borderline personality disorder. It is therefore important to seek help.

Question 4

what do i do if i got stabbed with a knife?

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See a DOCTOR!: In general, stab wounds need evaluation and treatment by a physician. If you can't get to a doctor immediately, or at least on the way there, apply direct pressure to the wound to control bleeding. Don't try to remove the weapon if it's stuck. If you can't walk or have no one to help you, call 911 immediately. The sooner you reach treatment the better!

Question 5

could i survive a knife stab through the aorta?

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Through the: Actual aorta - very unlikely. If you are having
thoughts about killing yourself,  get seen at the nearest emergency room now. Have a friend or relative drive you or call 911 for emergency services for transport. You can call the national suicide hotlines 24/7 at 1-800-suicide (1-800-784-2433) or 1-800-273 – talk (1-800-273-8255) for support.

Question 6

is it possible to get tetanus from a knife cut?

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Potentially: If it has been over 10 years since your last tetanus shot or you don't know know when you had your last tetanus shot -  it would be time for another one.

Question 7

what is the meaning of "clasp-knife spasticity"?

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Involuntary tightness: This occurs with certain types of strokes, and with spinal cord injuries. Involuntary tightening of the flexor muscles, with intermittent gear as you try to passively straighten a muscle out or extended from the flex position.

Question 8

please help! what is the gamma knife procedure like?

Accepted Answer

Radiation to tumor: Stereotactic radiosurgery (srs) is precisely focused radiation beams to treat tumors and other abnormal growths in the brain, spinal column and other body sites.Delivers high doses of radiation to  tumor with minimal exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Specialists  monitor doses to avoid the risk of radiation overexposure.No incision iminimizing   infection or bleeding without gen anesthesia.

Question 9

what can cause a sharp knife-like pain in your anus?

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Anal fissure: An anal fissure can cause a very sharp pain in the anus.  See your doctor

Question 10

how long should it take a major knife wound to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends on…: Size & depth of wound, amount of internal damage, location of wound, whether blood supply to area was compromised, individual healing patterns, presence of comorbid conditions like diabetes, infection, smoker. Surgeon that treated wound should be best source for healing time estimate.

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