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Hemorrhoid On Touching The Ankle
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Bottle in shower fell on foot and broke the vein, skin. What to do?
Ice and pressure: First step would be to clean the torn skin with alcohol and apply pressure to the vein to stop any bleeding. Second step would be to apply a topical antibacterial agent such as Bacitracin or triple antibiotic. I am not a fan of neosporin. Third step would be to cover the injured area followed by a pressure dressing such as an ace bandage and finally ice to the area. ...Read more
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Enlargement or distension of the veins lining the anal canal, which can ...Read more
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Egg-sized lump on forearm 1.5" from wrist, I think on the tendon extending from the thumb. Very painful, what should I do?
Depends: Probable Ganglion cyst. Go to a Hand doctor for evaluation and treatment. Hope the pain resolves soon. ...Read more
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Huge bump on the side of heel on the right foot that keeps growing. Excruciating pain even from socks touching it. Not a wart, tried treatments. Help?
Get in.: This needs to be evaluated to make sure you get the proper treatment. Get in to see a podiatrist. Take care. ...Read more
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Is a wrist brace useful on a badly sprained wrist? And how should brusing on the back of the hand on the finger bone taken care of? Buddy taping mabye
Perhaps: First of all I would recommend an x-ray to see if anything is broken. If no break, brace might be useful for the sprain. Buddy taping is useful for finger injury ...Read more
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Daughter rolled ankle inwards(soccer)says it feels like there is a crack on outside of ankle under the ball on the outside of foot,growth plate maybe?
Get an Xray: Go to your doctor. An Xray needs to be done to rule out fracture. Even if the Xray is normal, she probably still needs to be splinted and have a follow up in a week. Growth plate injuries don't always show up on Xray. Your doctor can do a complete exam and get whatever tests are necessary. Hope this helps! ...Read more
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There are 2 painful, deep red-purple bumps on the ball of my foot near the smallest toe, and 1 on the inside arch toward the heel. What could it be?
Need more info: Hard to say for sure without a complete history and examination. See the podiatrist! could be a bruise or a swollen vessel, but if there was no associated trauma, could have been a vessel that popped or a growth. Have it checked! ...Read more
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Can I get an hiv/std from sitting on a banana boat, mybikini was moving to the side from the movement exposing my private area and anus on the surface?
Unlikely: Most of the STD organisms and HIV do not survive on surfaces and it is unlikely that you contract any STD this way, I would not worried! ...Read more
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Open skin on my nose.. Can putting an ice cube on it relieve the redness?
Relief: Sure. But first i'd figure out why the open skin. Acne? ...Read more
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I have pain on the outside of the wrist when twisting it like a corkscrew (in either direction). Tendonitis?
Possible: Tendinitis is a possibility. Overuse is another option. If no history of trauma or a visible bump (ganglion cyst), then the two options described are most likely ones. Recommend avoid offending activities. Using a wrist splint may help rest the painful spot. Anti-inflammatory meds - ibuprofen/naproxe, topical rubs voltaren/flector patch may be tried. Icing should help as well. ...Read more
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I have heel pain on the bottom after accidentally stepping on plastic object. No break in skin, no bleeding, color normal. Pain to put pressure on it.
Stone bruise: Sounds like bruising which should improve in a few weeks. If worsens or does not resolve by that time, please visit your primary care physician or podiatrist. If no allergy, liver or kidney disease, you may take Advil or Aleve (naproxen) to help with pain, and apply ice pack with skin protection of a towel. ...Read more
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After running on the treadmill the other day, the outside of my pinky toe hurts.Wearing shoe is sensitive on toe, but no pain without shoe.
Bursitis : At the interphalangeal joint. This is why when you wear a shoe it hurts as the shoe rubs on the inflammed spot. Try soaking your foot in warm water and epsom salt to reduce the inflammation. Don't wear tight shoes. ...Read more
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Rolled ankle outwards, loud popping, cannot place any pressure on the top of foot, can walk on foot flat footed, turned red, swelling, no bruising, ?
See below: Need to see a podiatrist for evaluation and x-ray to make sure you have not created a fracture or torn ligament. ...Read more
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Can a hair line fracture on the ankle heal on its own by being immobilized?
Yes : If immobilized properly. See specialist for proper diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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I've had an on and off again sore throat with small bumps on the soft patella on the side that is sore. Today the bumps are across the soft patella.
Chronic Throat infec: I think you mean palate, if you have recurrent problem have it examined, cultured and treat the infection if any and also rule out other problems like malignancy. ...Read more
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Ganglion cyst on top of the wrist, what to do?
If bothering you: See a surgeon and get it removed , is simple low risk out patient procedure, speak to your family doctor. ...Read more
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Ankle pain when I rotate/walk on my foot. Inside of ankle painful to touch.?
Ankle pain: Medial ankle pain can be caused by numerous conditions. 1. Small fracture ( stress) medial mallelous 2. Tarsal tunnel syndrome 3. Tendon tear in tarsal canal just to list a few..... I would recommend you see a doctor and get an exam with x-ray and possible mri. ...Read more
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What causes a swollen & painful ankle/foot WITHOUT any injury? Also discoloration/bruising on the inside ankle. Very hard to put any weight on it
Pain without injury: There can be many different reasons for pain and swelling to an area without trauma. Some common reasons are infection, tendonitis, gout, joint inflammation and reaction to an insect bite. I recommend being seen in person or virtually for a proper work-up, diagnosis and treatment plan. If you have a fever, pain out of proportion or see red streaking you will need immediate treatment. ...Read more
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Hit on right heel by shopping cart foot bent under cart heard a pop in my plantar fascia now pain bottom of foot & Achilles tendon what to do?
Start Now.: By the sound of it, likely a fascia injury and possibly some involvement with the Achilles tendon. These are initially treated in the RICE fashion.(rest, ice, compression and elevation) This will help with the swelling and pain. Avoid bearing weight on the foot until it can be examined and the true extent of the injury can be determined. Use Crutches until you can see a foot and ankle specialist. ...Read more
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I'm having hemorrhoid Surgery and I don't won't to be in pain I'm scared when I broke my ankle and got screws and plates pain so bad pain medication did not work for about 3 weeks it thedeicing started with a P I'm scared I don't want to feel pain like t
Discuss with surgeon: Might I recommend Sitz baths. When I was in practice I charged $10.00 for the hemorroidectomy and $1000.00 / day to rent the Sitz bath :) Also Fentynl lolly pops and Duragesic patches are very effective. Also, take Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and DSS to keep the stools soft. Begin 5-7 days before surgery ...Read more
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