i have numbness in my left hand between little and and ring fingers. tingling in the cushion of hand on same side. about 4 weeks now. what should i do? ignore it?

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Just had left shoulder total replacement 3 and ago, now my pinky and ring fingers are numb, tingling and my hands and wrist really hurts a lot. Why?

Answer 1

Nerve impingement: These are symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome where thickened wrist ligaments, from repetitive motions and activities, pinch nerves going into your hand. A hand surgeon diagnoses,advises and treats. Options are wearing a splint, injection of corticosteroid,physical therapy or surgery .

Answer 2

Yes: Herpes viruses come in two flavors- HSV i and HSV ii. Either virus can occur on the lips or in the genitalia.

Answer 3

No: No, not typically. The virus that causes genital herpes is usually herpes simplex virus type II while the virus that causes cold sores is usually herpes simplex virus type i. I say usually because it is possible that the virus goes from the mouth to the genital area and vice versa with contact with an active lesion.

Answer 4

No: In general, the virus that causes cold sores is hsv-1. The virus that cause genital herpes is hsv-2. Both viruses are part of the same herpes family but are classified as different "sub-types", meaning we can distinguish between them in a lab. Either subtype can cause cold sores or genital herpes, but in general, hsv-1 causes cold sores and hsv-2 causes genital herpes.

Answer 5

Yes: Oral herpes (cold sores) and genital herpes are both caused by herpes simplex virus. Oral infections are usually caused by the type 1 virus strain, and genital infections by the type 2 strain. However, these are equal opportunity viruses so the usually oral type 1 strain can cause herpes in the genital location, and the usually type 2 genital strain can cause oral herpes.

Answer 6

Yes and no: They are closely related but you can't get genital herpes from an oral sore under normal circumstances.

Answer 7

Herpes Transmission: Herpes simplex virus (hsv) has two types: type i generally infects the mouth and produces "fever blisters". Type ii more commonly is genital. However, performing oral sex on someone infected with hsv i or ii can result in oral herpes. There are blood tests that can quickly determine if you've been infected with either strain. Antivirals help to reduce shedding and infection.

Answer 8

After 2 years of age: Pacifiers may be soothing to infants who have a very strong sucking instinct. By two years of age this instinct should be extinguished and the pacifier may start causing deformity of the palate and teeth.

Answer 9

No: While this is a contagious illness, not all infants will contract it when they are exposed. The longer a baby is in close contact with an ill child the greater the likelihood of becoming infected. This illness is easily spread by respiratory droplets from nasal and oral secrections. Similar symptoms may begin in 48-72 hrs after exposure.

Answer 10

No: As with any exposure to virtually any infection ever, the one exposed does not always get sick, including infants. Many factors come into play, including the degree of exposure and the competence of the immune system of the one exposed. With many infections, symptoms become apparent within 2-4 days of the exposure. If you are concerned about your baby's health, let your pediatrician know.

Answer 11

Some do not get sick: Some people who are exposed to hand-foot-mouth disease do not show ill symptoms. These people (called "carriers") may have the virus and be contagious for a while, so they can pass the virus to another person. Generally, doctors do not recommend isolating "carriers" of h-f-m disease from the community, because it is hard to determine who the carriers are or how long a carrier stays contagious.

Answer 12

Yes, sort of.....: Your frequent hand washing will help prevent you from spreading e. Coli to others. Your risk of contracting e. Coli, however, is dependent on the foods you consume and the hygiene of those who prepared your food.

Answer 13

It helps.: Hand washing helps prevent almost any infection, and it is a very simple and painless thing to do. It might not be as helpful vs. Ecoli from tainted food if it is ingested, but it sure helps clean off any that is not ingested, as well as helping stop person to person transmission. It helps to wash countertops when handling uncooked food for e.Coli and salmonella, etc..

Answer 14

No: Usually the seasonal influenza refers to respiratory infection or lung infection while stomach flu refers to virus that specializes in the gastrointestinal tract that usually leads to diarrhea or nausea or vomiting.

Answer 15

No: Seasonal influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness characterized by fever, body aches, cough as the primary symptoms. Stomach flu, sometimes known as gastroenteritis, is diarrhea and vomiting. The flu shot will not protect you from stomach flu, but will reduce the liklihood of you catching influenza or reduce its severity. Great question! this is a common misconception.

Answer 16

Atarax (hydroxyzine): Atarax (hydroxyzine) does not cause itching rather, stopping the drug causes the suppressed itch to come out once again.

Answer 17

Atarax (hydroxyzine) lessens itch: More likely the itching was there while taking the atarax, (hydroxyzine) but as an antihistamine it was covering up the itch. When it was stopped the itching became evident.

i have numbness in my left hand between little and and ring fingers. tingling in the cushion of hand on same side. about 4 weeks now. what should i do? ignore it?

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