Question 1

whats the best and easiest way to tear an acl on purpose?

Accepted Answer

: I hesitate to guess why you would want to do this, and this is not a "how to" forum for self-harm. Your question is inappropriate here. Please consider seeking counseling.

Question 2

what causes a wound to weep?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: Not a lot of information from your question. Going to presume the weeping is clear liquid in which case it's likely that the wound is near a swollen limb such as a venous ulcer of the leg. Need to control the swelling with a compressive bandage to affect healing.

Question 3

how many people die every year from the regular flu as compared to from gunshot wounds in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Deaths, Flu vs Guns: The CDC estimates 36,000 deaths per year due to the flu, although the exact number will vary greatly from year to year depending on the severity of the season.  In 2007 (most recent data I could find), there were 31,224 gun related deaths in the US.

Question 4

how long does it take a babys circumcision to heal? after my son has his circumcision, how long will it take the wound to heal?

Accepted Answer

About a week: Most circumcisions will heal in about a week, depending on the method used. Those done with a plastabell  often take a few days longer.

Question 5

whats a residual meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

See below: A meniscus is a structure that is made of cartilage and serves as a cushion between two bones.  The knee has two: one medial and one lateral.  Sometimes they can tear through degeneration or injury.  The term residual means that there is “still” a tear; suggesting a persistent tear.  This term can be used if someone has had prior surgery, or even if they have had a previous mri to compare to.

Question 6

what can i expect if i tear?

Accepted Answer

Sore bottom: Small tears are very common, especially with a first baby.  Most women require a few stitches.  Larger tears may require stitches in the muscles of the pelvic floor or around the anus.  These repairs heal very quickly and by the 6 week postpartum visit they typically look good as new.  You may need stool softeners if you have a large tear and expect a sore bottom for a few days to a few weeks.

Question 7

how are bullet wounds treated?

Accepted Answer

Depends where: The bullet entered, the caliber and proximity the injured person was to the weapon.  A bullet wound to the head is treated differently than one to the neck, chest, abdomen, or extremity.

Question 8

what is aqueous humour?is it tear?

Accepted Answer

Aqueous humor: It is the fluid  in front of the lens. Not tears.

Question 9

do wounds that weep need to be bandaged?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All open wounds need to be dressed with an appropriate dressing.  You may need a wound specialist to determine the cause of the weeping.  This has a bearing on the type of dressing used as well as ancillary treatments.

Question 10

i had stiches removed and the wound reopened.

Accepted Answer

Sorry to: hear that..It will have to heal ?by secondary" means (Gradual "filling in") thus leaving (usually) a prominent scar!  REPORT THIS TO THE PRACTITIONER who put in the stitches Cover the wound with a DRY STERILE DRESSING!....Hope this is helpful

Dr Z

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How many people die every year from the regular flu as compared to from gunshot wounds in the u.s.?

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How long does it take a babys circumcision to heal? after my son has his circumcision, how long will it take the wound to heal?

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Whats a residual meniscus tear?

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What can i expect if i tear?

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How are bullet wounds treated?

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What is aqueous humour?is it tear?

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I had stiches removed and the wound reopened.

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