Question 1

can i play soccer with a broken pinky toe? two and half weeks ago i broke my toe during a soccer game. the doctor said it was a simple fracture and that i should stay off of it for a while. i've been buddy taping it and staying off of it. the swelling is

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It's : It's not really advisable to play soccer with a broken toe, even if it no longer hurts, and even if it was a "simple" fracture.  Secondary bone healing (which is what you're trying to accomplish) takes 6-8 weeks before the bone is sufficiently healed to not risk re-breaking it.  Constant movement of the bone fragments from soccer while it's trying to heal runs the risk of a delayed union, or even a non-union.  If you develop a non-union, you either live the rest of your life in pain, or have surgery to re-break the toe and fixate the newly broken pieces with a wire for 6-8 weeks, which will cause you more time off the soccer field than you would have been if you refrain from playing for 6-8 weeks.

Also, "buddy" splinting the pinky toe to the adjoining (4th) toe is not a good idea.  The 5th toe moves in a different plane during the gait cycle than the 2nd, 3rd & 4th toes.  The general rule is you can tape a 2nd to a 3rd, or a 3rd to a 4th, or a 2nd to a 3rd and a 4th, but you can't tape a 1st to a 2nd or a 4th to a 5th.

Is there a chance you'll be just fine if you play soccer anyway now?  Sure!  but the risks really aren't worth it.  Put in your time off now, and know you'll be fine forever.

Question 2

can i get rabies from grabbing a trash bag where a raccoon ripped into it with a small cut on my pinky? ( the raccoon got into the trash before 5am and i picked it up at 8am and the cut was almost 24 hours old?

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: This would not be a typical way to get rabies. The raccoon would need to be sick with rabies (unknown at this time) and the saliva would need to be fresh to be an issue. Your cut is likely not open after 24 hours. So, rabies would not be transmitted in the manner described. Best of luck to you!

Question 3

i cut my pinky with a potato peeler and it took a reasonably sized chunk of flesh off. do i need stitches?

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Depends: If the peeler took out a chunk of tissue with no skin edges to bring close enough to stitch then you do not  need stitches. Make sure you are up to date on your tetanus immunization. Clean the wound daily with distilled saline water, apply neosporin and keep it covered. See a doctor if you develop any signs of infection.

Question 4

i was born with bent in pinky fingers and now one hurts badly and they never hurt before. what could be the cause?

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Unrelated: The bent pinky fingers are a genetic trait. You likely have an unrelated injury or process.

Question 5

i had this bump on my pinky then bite it, it bleeds for like 3 minutes but there's no pain at all even when i poured alcohol, now it looks fleshlike with black reddish spot..  why is that?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: there's a good chance that this might be a pyogenic granuloma, which can bleed like you have described. however, I suggest that you be evaluated by a dermatologist to confirm dx and possibly bx/remove. A pic would be helpful.

Question 6

i woke up this morning with what looks like iodine staining on my left had in several spots.  my pinky has slight tingling. (i have been up for 7 hours.) 2nd time this has happened. more spots this time?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: A fungal infection is one possible cause. I would recommend seeing a physician/urgent care soon. If you have additional symptoms such as weakness, facial droop or speech problems, please see the ED.

Question 7

warning signs to watch for with a pinky finger cast?

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Blood flow: Sometime it can get to tight and cut off blood flow. If the finger starts hurting or swelling you should see a doctor righty away. Keep it elevated during the first 24 hours to help with the swelling.

Question 8

how can i deal with the rectal area inritation cause by hemorroid? its burn and itch,,, is pinky looks

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid cream: There are plenty of over the counter creams and suppositories to choose from. It is very important however to have a proper evaluation by your doctor to make sure it is the correct diagnosis. Hope this helps!

Question 9

i picked up a bag of groceries last night and my wrist popped. i have been up all night with it hurting. the pain radiates up my pinky and to my elbow?

Accepted Answer

Injury: Potential ulnar nerve injury, conduction nerve studies are indicated

Question 10

hi. my dad is 57. he has a nagging cough with a numb pinky.what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

No relation betn 2: Nagging cough can be from Asthma,Allergy, exposure to fumes. side effect of  medicines or lingering cough from previous Bronchitis. If he has any heart condition, that can also contribute to cough. If none of above, have him get checked by his doctor to diagnose properly and see if he needs Chest Xray. Trial OTC Guafenesin, Ginger Tea, Turmeric can help meanwhile.
 Numb Pinky -I do not know:-)

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Can i play soccer with a broken pinky toe? two and half weeks ago i broke my toe during a soccer game. the doctor said it was a simple fracture and that i should stay off of it for a while. i've been buddy taping it and staying off of it. the swelling is

A member asked:

Can i get rabies from grabbing a trash bag where a raccoon ripped into it with a small cut on my pinky? ( the raccoon got into the trash before 5am and i picked it up at 8am and the cut was almost 24 hours old?

A member asked:

I cut my pinky with a potato peeler and it took a reasonably sized chunk of flesh off. do i need stitches?

A member asked:

I was born with bent in pinky fingers and now one hurts badly and they never hurt before. what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I had this bump on my pinky then bite it, it bleeds for like 3 minutes but there's no pain at all even when i poured alcohol, now it looks fleshlike with black reddish spot.. why is that?

A member asked:

I woke up this morning with what looks like iodine staining on my left had in several spots. my pinky has slight tingling. (i have been up for 7 hours.) 2nd time this has happened. more spots this time?

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Warning signs to watch for with a pinky finger cast?

A member asked:

How can i deal with the rectal area inritation cause by hemorroid? its burn and itch,,, is pinky looks

A member asked:

I picked up a bag of groceries last night and my wrist popped. i have been up all night with it hurting. the pain radiates up my pinky and to my elbow?

A member asked:

Hi. my dad is 57. he has a nagging cough with a numb pinky.what could this mean?

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