Question 1

how do you soothe muacles?

Accepted Answer

Modalities: Many different techniques exist to treat muscle aches.  Some most common home remedies include: (1) ice (immediately after injury or exertion) in the form of an ice pack, ice bath, or ice massage (2) heat, like a hot pack, heating pad, hot tub/bath, heat patch (3) compression, such as support stockings or garments & (4) massage, using hands, vibrating massager, foam roller, or trigger point stick.

Question 2

how to soothe/eliminate my cold fast?

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Symptom relief only.: Tips: sore throat – gargle with warm salt water (1/2 tsp salt in 8 oz of water). Get strep test/culture if very sore. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect ; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey ; a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea..  Fever/ pain – Acetaminophen / nsaid’s  rest!

Question 3

what are the best ways to soothe a colicky baby?

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First make sure that: nothing physical is wrong:hunger,dirty diaper,gas,pain elsewhere.If it's not, try swaddling, try white noise(record a vacuum cleaner running, ocean waves, other soothing noises),soft music,holding,rocking. Unfortunately, the same solution doesn't work for every baby,but just remember,colic isn't forever.Babies can sense your stress.Sometimes you just have to walk out of the room for a few minutes.

Question 4

i'm in so much pain right now, how can i soothe it?

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Very little info?: If your pain is musculoskeletal in nature - tyleonol or nsaid's may be helpful. Please give more details about the severity & type of pain, as well as location for a more accurate answer. You can clarify and re-ask question.

Question 5

how can i soothe my hangnail?

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Soaks: It needs to be properly clipped. To soothe the pain , soak your nail several times per day in a mixture of 1 cup of water to 1 teaspoon of  epsom salt.

Question 6

what can i do to soothe this toothache?

Accepted Answer

Toothache: See your dentist asap to determine the cause and make a diagnosis. In the interim , if you have no contraindications, over the counter Ibuprofen is more effective for dental discomfort that tylenol (acetaminophen).

Question 7

what can be done to soothe stuffy noses?

Accepted Answer

Nasal saline: If it's temporary, to unstuff use oxymetazoline - an over the counter nasal spray or Pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine tabs.

If you just want soothing or you need long term use then nasal saline washes are the best.

Question 8

how can you soothe an annoying toothache?

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See your Dentist: The best thing to do is to see  your dentist before it becomes very annoying and does not allow you to sleep.

Question 9

what is the best way to soothe a sunburn?

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Not much: Apply moisturizing lotions to keep it from drying, and this will help some. Aloe is considered helpful by some.
If you have actual blistering, then this is a second degree burn, and should be treated with an antibiotic cream-neosporin- until it heals.

Question 10

what can i do to soothe my baby's sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Cool compresses: Unfortunately once the baby is sunburned the damage is done,  cool compresses may help with initial discomfort as well as tylenol (acetaminophen).  Moisturizers and or aloe can soothe the healing process.

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