what is wrong if my finger joint keeps swelling up every 2 to 3 months after being bitten by a cat?

Question

For the last few mornings i've been waking up with a swollen finger or two. In the knuckle joint. By early afternoon the swelling has receded. ?

Answer 1

Maybe its infected.: All human and animal bites are dirty wounds prone to infection because bacteria in the mouth is introduced into the bite wound. Different animals have different types of bacteria, but once they get into the joint they begin to destroy the cartilage which leads to "septic" arthritis. If you have had a bite wound over a jont it is a serious injury that should be evaluated by a trained professional.

Answer 2

Cat bite: Go see your doctor. Recurrent swelling and pain after a cat bite could represent an infection. Other possibilities could include joint, tendon, ligament damage caused by the puncture wound. Inflammatory issues such as synovitis or even arthritis could cause recurrent symptoms as well.

Answer 3

Not just from noises: Cracking a joint moves the parts of the joint, with the cracking noise coming from cartilage surfaces sliding, from movement of a little air-space from one place in the joint to another, or from some other non-traumatic event. A person with no joint pains before or after cracking a joint is probably not damaging the joint. However, making it a frequent habit has uncertain long-term effects.

Answer 4

Depends on Cause: The two most common causes of macular edema are from complications of cataract surgery, and from diabetic retinopathy. In the first case, anti-inflammatory agents are used as the first line of treatment. In the second case, laser and/or intravitreal injections are given to stop leakage from retinal blood vessels. Good systemic control of blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol help also.

Answer 5

Laser welds, retina: The eye surgeon uses a laser to target tiny areas of fluid leakage around the macula. This essentially 'welds' the leaks shut and stops fluid from causing edema.

Answer 6

Eye exam: Most cases of macular edema (or swelling) can be detected by a simple ophthalmoscopic examination.

Answer 7

Ophthalmoscopy: Swelling of the macular area of the retina is detected through the use of an instrument which both illuminates and magnifies the image of this area, preferrably with pupils dilated.

Answer 8

Acetone: Acetone the main ingredient in nail polish remover is the best way to remove iodine from the skin.

Answer 9

Alcohol: Alcohol, soap and water. It will resolve.

Answer 10

Acid: The onions have an acid that drys and etches the skin.

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