Question 1

i twisted my ankles, what should i do?

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RICE: Rest (stay off it, possibly use crutches for a while), Ice, Compression (wear an ankle brace or an ACE wrap), Elevation (Keep the ankle/ankles elevated instead of dangling down all the time.  If you twisted it/them really badly, you might need to be checked out to make sure you didn't rip a tendon or even get a fracture.  Once you are feeling better, do ankle strengthening exercises.

Question 2

i think i twisted my ankle?

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Twisted thinking....: If you only "think" you sprained it, then it is probably a minor sprain at best. Apply an ice pack for a while to reduce the swelling or potential swelling. Reduce your activity for a few days and seek medical advice if the ankle is worse than you "think".

Question 3

how concerned should i be if i twisted my ankle?

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Depends: If you cannot walk on it and it is greatly swollen and multicolored then I would have it seen ASAP

Question 4

what is a twisted appendix?

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Torsion: That might refer to an appendix which has twisted and become gangrenous.

Question 5

whenever i twist my upper body, my lribs make a noise?

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Synovial fluid: I have heard the same sound coming from my costosternal joints (where the ribs meet the breastbone) when i twist my torso. This sound has the same cause as popping sounds heard from other joints, such as the knuckles, elbows, or knees. The synovial fluid within the joint space shifts abruptly, creating that sound. It is of no clinical significance.

Question 6

how can the spermatic cord get twisted in the first place?

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Here are some ...: " spermatic cord" would refer to the site along inguinal region. If so, such testicular twist occurs on its way of natural descent due to lack of fixation so it's extravaginal and almost exclusively in antenatal / neonatal period with incomplete testicular descent. Clinically, we see testicular twisting more commonly in teenagers around their puberty/adolescence, around age 12-18, but maybe in any

Question 7

why can't i lift, bend or twist for 2 months after kyphoplasty.

Accepted Answer

Healing: The area of fracture needs that time to heal.

Question 8

how can i find if my spermatic cord is twisted? what are the symptoms?

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See answer: Testicular torsion related to twisting of the spermatic cord is usually a very acute condition associated with fairly sudden onset of significant testicular pain and swelling often associated with abdominal discomfort, nausea, and affected testicle riding higher in scrotum. Most commonly occurs ages 12-16 and less likely as one ages. A doppler ultrasound is the imaging test of choice.

Question 9

can you tell me how the spermatic cord get twisted in the first place?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: " spermatic cord" would refer to the site along inguinal region. If so, such testicular twist occurs on its way of natural descent due to lack of fixation so it's extravaginal and almost exclusively in antenatal / neonatal period with incomplete testicular descent. Clinically, we see testicular twisting more commonly in teenagers around their puberty/adolescence, around age 12-18, but maybe in any

Question 10

last night my dad said that he felt a poke in his right twist. is it ok and why
thanks?

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More information: It appears the pain was brief and self limited however more information is required in order to answer your question. A person with brief wrist pain may benefit from wrist stretches and avoiding overuse of muscles (i.e. typing on keyboard or texting on phone all day). Advised to have  inbox consultation to determine next best steps.

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I twisted my ankles, what should i do?

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What is a twisted appendix?

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Whenever i twist my upper body, my lribs make a noise?

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How can the spermatic cord get twisted in the first place?

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Why can't i lift, bend or twist for 2 months after kyphoplasty.

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How can i find if my spermatic cord is twisted? what are the symptoms?

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Can you tell me how the spermatic cord get twisted in the first place?

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Last night my dad said that he felt a poke in his right twist. is it ok and why thanks?

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