Question 1

i have a large lump under the skin between my buttcheeks about the size of my palm. it's very painful and hurts to sit. how can i soothe this?

Accepted Answer

Exam/surgery: you may have a gluteal abscess or an infected sebaceous cyst. Please seek immediate medical attention. You may need to have this mass opened to drain out pus and infection. You most likely will need a bacterial culture followed by antibiotic therapy.

Question 2

how do you soothe muacles?

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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 3

what helps soothe a burnt tongue?

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How did you burn it: If you burned you tongue on hot foods, this will heal in a couple of days. Could be a sensitivity to certain foods or chemical additives in foods or toothpaste. If this is from an unknown cause itis important to have your tongue looked and by an oral surgeon and find out why this happened.

Question 4

how could i soothe the pain in my foot?

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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 5

how should you soothe a tummy ache?

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Depends: It really depends on the cause.  See your doctor.  He/she will help make the diagnosis and recommend a treatment.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

how can you soothe an annoying toothache?

Accepted Answer

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.

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