Question 1

i had a wax done,brazilian,bikini,with chocolate,got some kind of skin reaction-redness,swollen,hurts.should i treat it with cortizone (hydrocortisone) or other?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hydrocortisone cream and ice pack will likely reduce the irritation.

Question 2

i hurt my knee about a week ago and now it's red swollen hurts to move certain ways why should i see a doctor

Accepted Answer

Get checked. : Normally injured joints should not be red and painful after a week. You may have a joint infection or bone or ligament injury. Please get it checked as soon as possible.

Question 3

red swollen pimple hurts really bad after i popped it what can i do to self treat?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may visit this site for home treatment of acne:
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-home-treatment
Do not pop pimples, it would make matters worse and lead to bigger scars.
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Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine, if you are under 27 years of age.

Question 4

ingrown hair on vag lip? red, swollen, .and hurts

Accepted Answer

Warm compress : If no signs of infection, fever, puss drainage or band of redness that is getting bigger around it, apply a warm compress to the area a few times a day and this will help well and quickly.   If signs of infection are present or develop, contact your physician or healthcare professional right away.

Question 5

i have 2 big knots in my armpit.they are red,swollen and hurts. and its going to my breast. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Hidradenitis: This is likely and infection of your sweat glands called hydradenitis.

Question 6

im having reaction to miconazole 7 used twice. labia minora and clitoral hood are red, swollen and hurt badly. how do i treat? do i stop miconazole?

Accepted Answer

If you: Believe having a reaction to the medicine stop ASAP and talk to your doctor.  Then decide on an alternative treatment

Question 7

when do you need to seek medical help with mrsa it's red swollen and hurt been kinda sleepy lately and nausea i'm a diabetic sugar been high?

Accepted Answer

ASAP: As a diabetic, you cannot wait to get treated for any infection as you are more prone to quicker progression of the infection irrespective of the type. Call your doctor right away or go to urgent care at least.

Question 8

i'm 8 months pregnant i had sex last night now i have a lot of pressure in my vagina it's red swollen it hurts when i sit down and i saw some blood?

Accepted Answer

Sex injury?: Obviously something inside the vagina was "bumped into" to create an injury. You need to inform your OB MD to make sure that there are no problems with your existing pregnancy and be examined.

Question 9

i shot method in my arm 24 hours ago and missed now its swollen red and hurts bad?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. It is imperative that you see a doctor. Go to the emergency department of a hospital if you do not have access to a doctor.
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Wish you good health!

Question 10

my left inner labia is a bit red and swollen? only hurts when i touch it, what could this be and what are some remedies?

Accepted Answer

Inner labial pain: Generalized redness and swelling here can be due to minor irritation from tight clothing, feminine care products or a mild yeast infection.  Wear comfortable cotton panties and don't use perfumed products near the area.  If there is a whitish discharge, it is safe to apply an OTC yeast treatment for a few days.  Localized swelling that worsens or drains pus must be checked by a doctor promptly.

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I had a wax done,brazilian,bikini,with chocolate,got some kind of skin reaction-redness,swollen,hurts.should i treat it with cortizone (hydrocortisone) or other?

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I hurt my knee about a week ago and now it's red swollen hurts to move certain ways why should i see a doctor

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Red swollen pimple hurts really bad after i popped it what can i do to self treat?

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Ingrown hair on vag lip? red, swollen, .and hurts

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I have 2 big knots in my armpit.they are red,swollen and hurts. and its going to my breast. what is wrong?

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Im having reaction to miconazole 7 used twice. labia minora and clitoral hood are red, swollen and hurt badly. how do i treat? do i stop miconazole?

A member asked:

When do you need to seek medical help with mrsa it's red swollen and hurt been kinda sleepy lately and nausea i'm a diabetic sugar been high?

A member asked:

I'm 8 months pregnant i had sex last night now i have a lot of pressure in my vagina it's red swollen it hurts when i sit down and i saw some blood?

A member asked:

I shot method in my arm 24 hours ago and missed now its swollen red and hurts bad?

A member asked:

My left inner labia is a bit red and swollen? only hurts when i touch it, what could this be and what are some remedies?

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