Question 1

sophie has a water bubble in her ear, and she can't seem to get it out. she claims it may be from swimming. home remedies aren't helping.

Accepted Answer

Tip: 1. DO NOT use a cotton swab to dry the ear. 2. Tilt head to the side with the plugged ear. 3 Pull ear lobe downward to allow the water to drain out. 4 Hold a blow-dryer a few inches from plugged ear to dry ear.

Question 2

what is a locking episode?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There is no such medical term as locking episode. If it is related to a joint, it would mean the inability to move it for a period of time due to either a muscle spasm or some impaired mechanics related to the joint disease.

Question 3

how do you stop loving someone?

Accepted Answer

50 ways to leave : Tough question, reminds me of a old song..50 ways to leave your lover.  There r many people who engage in destructive behaviors to themselves or others, such as drinking, acting out, etc.  The pain of losing love or pepole in life is evidence of your capacity to love - i ecnourage people to consider themselves lucky that they can love, and since they can, the pain will fade and u will love again.

Question 4

what can cause my back to lock up?

Accepted Answer

Lots: Muscles, nerves, tendons, discs.
Depends on your physical shape, stretching, tone, and any abnormalities underlying.

Question 5

what is the word when forefingers lock?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger: This occurs when there is swelling of the tendon of the muscle that moves the finger.  This snags in the pulley through which the tendon runs and can prevent with some pain, the full motion.  By elevating the limb, you can reduce the swelling and get the area to move through the pulley.  Of course if the locking of the forefingers is with a partner - then this is probably love.

Question 6

what to do about my pill loving boyfriend?

Accepted Answer

Educate yourself: First and foremost, understand totally that there is nothing that you can do to stop another person's substance abuse. Then do whatever seems right. Hopefully you live in a country where you can choose who you love. This is not a problem that solves himself. Do what you need to.

Question 7

is lovesick something to be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

Lovesick: It could result in depression, anxiety or insomnia. How you cope with it matters. You might want to see a psychotherapist if you feel it's necesary.

Question 8

when will the country be reopened from lock down?

Accepted Answer

No one knows : No one knows the date, but once the health officials are reasonably confident that there are no new cases of Covid in your area, the lockdown will be lifted.  This will probably be a "regional" thing as opposed to the entire country reopening the same day.  States that have been relatively unaffected will open first, and then other states will slowly follow. Heavily infected areas will open last..

Question 9

my son licked on a battery that had the acid coming out what do i do?

Accepted Answer

ER: If he has any pain or new symptoms, bring to er immediately.

Question 10

can i rely on a syphilys test after 100+ days after exposure or how can it be diagnosed different?

Accepted Answer

: 100 days is sufficient time to account for the window period. If the test is negative you did not get syphilis from the episode 100 days ago.
Get HPV, Flu and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

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Sophie has a water bubble in her ear, and she can't seem to get it out. she claims it may be from swimming. home remedies aren't helping.

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What is a locking episode?

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How do you stop loving someone?

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What can cause my back to lock up?

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What is the word when forefingers lock?

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What to do about my pill loving boyfriend?

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Is lovesick something to be concerned about?

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When will the country be reopened from lock down?

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My son licked on a battery that had the acid coming out what do i do?

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Can i rely on a syphilys test after 100+ days after exposure or how can it be diagnosed different?

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