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pain in lower left back sharp

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Back pain left side: Need musculoskeletal exam. Two major structures that commonly cause this-1) iliolumbar ligament or 2)attachment of major extensor muscle ( quadratus lumborum)  at sacrum ( enthesiopathies)3) myotonic point in overused muscle. Usually localized. May respond massage, manipulation or needling. Common cause is rotating lower back during lift or abnormal position while working. Physical therapists.

Question 2

when should kids be able to share?

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3 years: Starting at age 3 years children begin to learn the concept of sharing.  This continues to evolve unless you are a gen xer, .

Question 3

do crosswords really keep people sharp?

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For crosswords, yes: My point being that the more you do crossword puzzles, the better you will get at them. For example, the new york times puzzle gets progressively harder daily, the easiest on monday, most difficult sunday. If you do them regularly, monday becomes easier, tuesday goes from difficult to easy, etc. There is little proof that this improvement sharpens other areas of cognition.

Question 4

what is this sharp pinching pain due to?

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Not enough info.: You haven't provided adequate information to answer this question. Please re-ask question and supply appropriate details.

Question 5

i have avery sharp paid on my right side?

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More info needed: Sharp side where? Please provide more info when writing questions, but do seek medical advice about the pain you are concerned about.

Question 6

i stepped on a sharp tack.. what can i do?

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Take it out!: (if you haven't already) and clean the area very well with soap & water.  If you've had a tetanus booster within 10 years, you're ok for that, but watch for signs of infection: redness, pain, swelling, pus, odor.  If you think you're getting an infection, go to your doctor right away.

If you're a diabetic or have poor circulation, see a podiatrist immediately.

Question 7

if you know anything about dsm please share?

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DSM: The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders is sort of a bible for psychiatrist and psychologists. It lists each major mental disorder and the criteria for each.

Question 8

internal scaring causing pain while ovoulating?

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Ovulation: That is highly unlikely. Pain may be real. But ovulation causing such pain is not the likely cause. Perhaps you could use this question to explore with us more descriptive or symptoms of what your pain is like.

Question 9

what is the best way to keep a cut from scaring?

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Depends: 1) get stitches if needed 2) good wound care - keep it from getting infected - wash twice a day with soap and water and cover with thin film of antibiotic ointment 3) after it heals -- plenty of sunscreen so it doesn't pigment differently from the rest of your skin 4) vitamin E may help - you can buy the gel caps and break it open and rub it in once a day.

Question 10

what are the medicinal effects of shark fin soup?

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Toxins: Shark fin soup, made from the cartilaginous pectoral & dorsal fins of shark,  has been in use since at least the ming dynasty in china. It is used medicinally in china to lower cholesterol & to combat cancer & heart disease but it's benefits are controversial. There is a  health risk in ingesting shark fins. It is a predator fish with of high levels of bmaa (neurotoxin), arsenic & methylmercury.

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