what to do for hand swelling from a slammed car door?

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What can I do additonal for swelling on an infected thumb nail and how long should I give antibiotics before having it drained? My son slammed his thumb into a car door. After about a week the soarness went away, but the nail bed was damage. Soon after

Answer 1

Xray: The first thing to find out is whether you broke any bones, so get your hand xrayed. If it's just bruised, there's not much you can do except apply ice until the swelling goes down, then baby it until it heals.

Answer 2

Yes: Yes, though it's a hassle and can get uncomfortable. If you're going to be pumping regularly, you probably want an electric pump.

Answer 3

Yes: Absolutely! i used the technique of manual expression for both of my children and it was awesome. Most people who hear this think the concept seems very strange, however i found hand expression to be more efficient for me than a breast pump. Check out this video from stanford on the technique: http://newborns.Stanford.Edu/breastfeeding/handexpression.Html.

Answer 4

Not all folks get it: Only about 80% of people are sensitive to the irritant effects of urushiol, the chemical in the resin of these plants that binds to the skin and causes that darn, itchy rash so many of us know. That means your kids are part of the "lucky 20" - the 20% or so of folks who can roll around in poison ivy or oak and walk away with nary an itch.

Answer 5

Allergy takes time: No one reacts to poison ivy or poison oak with the very first exposure. This requires repeated exposure over time. To develop a skin allergy one must become sensitized to the irritant known as an allergen. Thinner skin seems more prone to react. Yet everyone reacts on a different time table. That is why many claim not to be allergic to poison ivy--they have just not reached their magic number yet!

Answer 6

Split question??: Your question can be interpreted several ways and other answers cover the basics. We often see the palm side of the hand or fingers not break out when the rest of the body or back of the hand will. Some suggest the thickened skin of the palm (or soles of the feet) is resistant to the chemical that triggers the rash. That has been my personal experience with pi.

Answer 7

No: Unfortunately, we now know that second-hand smoke is unsafe for everyone, pregnant or not! it is safe to say that avoiding second-hand smoke while pregnant is wise - avoid smoky cars, bars and restaurants. However, the message here is not to imply that one exposure will cause permanent damage to your baby. In the long run, the best idea is to avoid exposure as much as you can.

Answer 8

No: Home is the main place i suggest that pregnant women tell friends/family to "take it outside" if people smoke they not only make themselves unhealthy (affecting financially those who depend on them) but also sicken pregnant women and predispose the babies to be smaller both before and after birth. If smokers want to be part of the life of families they say they love they should stop smoking asap!

Answer 9

Pinched nerve: Pinched nerve at the wrist (carpal tunnel syndrome) is a common cause for such symptoms. However other causes of peripheral neuropathy should be considered and ruled out by history, physical exam and some blood tests. Diabetes, thyroid disease and some medications are common causes. I suggest you discuss with your pcp.

Answer 10

Nerve compression.: Numbness and tingling in the hands is usually caused by nerve compression. The nerve can be compressed in the neck, the extremity or both. Your symptoms are consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome (cts). Cts is due to median nerve compression at the wrist, causing numbness/tingling in the thumb, index, long and 1/2 of the ring finger. Cubital tunnel syndrome affects the other fingers in the hand.

Answer 11

Yes: Just as it retains its bones and blood vessels the donor skin remains. Therefore the hand will retain the same fingerprints.

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