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I Got Like A Deep Cut Did Not Know This
Question: I got like a deep cut did not know this was at the end of the day back of my leg so I did the best I could do I put antispect ointment with a guaze pad like I put the ointment onthe pad and I put it inthe surface on my leg
I got like a deep cut did not know this was at the end of the day back of my leg so I did the best I could do I put antispect ointment with a guaze pad like I put the ointment onthe pad and I put it inthe surface on my leg
That’s the best I could worries???
That’s the best I could worries???
Gang green?
Gang green?
Brief Answer:
Does not appear infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Fortunately, it does not appear that these abrasions have become infected. The black spot appears to be dried blood. I would just continue to keep the area clean, using soap and water, and you can also put antibiotic ointment on it twice a day. Keep monitoring it for increasing redness, swelling, pain, or pus discharge, in which case you would need antibiotic pills, but from how it looks now, I think it should heal fine.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Does not appear infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Fortunately, it does not appear that these abrasions have become infected. The black spot appears to be dried blood. I would just continue to keep the area clean, using soap and water, and you can also put antibiotic ointment on it twice a day. Keep monitoring it for increasing redness, swelling, pain, or pus discharge, in which case you would need antibiotic pills, but from how it looks now, I think it should heal fine.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Does not appear infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Fortunately, it does not appear that these abrasions have become infected. The black spot appears to be dried blood. I would just continue to keep the area clean, using soap and water, and you can also put antibiotic ointment on it twice a day. Keep monitoring it for increasing redness, swelling, pain, or pus discharge, in which case you would need antibiotic pills, but from how it looks now, I think it should heal fine.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Does not appear infected
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I'm Dr. Branch, thanks for using 'Ask a Doctor'. Fortunately, it does not appear that these abrasions have become infected. The black spot appears to be dried blood. I would just continue to keep the area clean, using soap and water, and you can also put antibiotic ointment on it twice a day. Keep monitoring it for increasing redness, swelling, pain, or pus discharge, in which case you would need antibiotic pills, but from how it looks now, I think it should heal fine.
I hope that helps, please let me know if you have any other questions about that, and I would be glad to discuss it with you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Hi with this virus is pins and needles sympton?? I do take humera every two weeks for pysratic arthritis If I were to get it how about the humera shot lowers my immune system god for bid?
Hi with this virus is pins and needles sympton?? I do take humera every two weeks for pysratic arthritis If I were to get it how about the humera shot lowers my immune system god for bid?
Usually when about due for the shot I do get achy abs maybe pins and needles what do you thibk no temp
Usually when about due for the shot I do get achy abs maybe pins and needles what do you thibk no temp
Brief Answer:
Pins and needles is not a known symptoms of COVID-19
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay, my son was just born yesterday! As for your questions, no, pins and needles is not a known symptom of the COVID-19 virus, though it can be a side effect of Humira (though it would not make sense that this happens before your shot, so there may be another cause). Humira does lower your immune system, so you should be especially careful about protecting yourself from getting the virus, staying out of public places if possible. I would also talk with your rheumatologist about this. But without a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, no, I would not suspect you have the virus at this time.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Pins and needles is not a known symptoms of COVID-19
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay, my son was just born yesterday! As for your questions, no, pins and needles is not a known symptom of the COVID-19 virus, though it can be a side effect of Humira (though it would not make sense that this happens before your shot, so there may be another cause). Humira does lower your immune system, so you should be especially careful about protecting yourself from getting the virus, staying out of public places if possible. I would also talk with your rheumatologist about this. But without a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, no, I would not suspect you have the virus at this time.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Pins and needles is not a known symptoms of COVID-19
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay, my son was just born yesterday! As for your questions, no, pins and needles is not a known symptom of the COVID-19 virus, though it can be a side effect of Humira (though it would not make sense that this happens before your shot, so there may be another cause). Humira does lower your immune system, so you should be especially careful about protecting yourself from getting the virus, staying out of public places if possible. I would also talk with your rheumatologist about this. But without a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, no, I would not suspect you have the virus at this time.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Pins and needles is not a known symptoms of COVID-19
Detailed Answer:
Sorry for the delay, my son was just born yesterday! As for your questions, no, pins and needles is not a known symptom of the COVID-19 virus, though it can be a side effect of Humira (though it would not make sense that this happens before your shot, so there may be another cause). Humira does lower your immune system, so you should be especially careful about protecting yourself from getting the virus, staying out of public places if possible. I would also talk with your rheumatologist about this. But without a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, no, I would not suspect you have the virus at this time.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thsnks
Thsnks
Congrats on your son being born as for the humera how long does it affect the body thanks
Congrats on your son being born as for the humera how long does it affect the body thanks
Brief Answer:
About 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Humira takes about 2 weeks for your body to get rid of half of it, and by that time much of its effect will be decreased. By 1-2 months, I would expect practically all of its effect to be gone.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help.
About 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Humira takes about 2 weeks for your body to get rid of half of it, and by that time much of its effect will be decreased. By 1-2 months, I would expect practically all of its effect to be gone.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
About 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Humira takes about 2 weeks for your body to get rid of half of it, and by that time much of its effect will be decreased. By 1-2 months, I would expect practically all of its effect to be gone.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help.
About 2 weeks
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Humira takes about 2 weeks for your body to get rid of half of it, and by that time much of its effect will be decreased. By 1-2 months, I would expect practically all of its effect to be gone.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
But I dont underatand when taking the shot why does it lower the immune system or is that a side affect or it could
But I dont underatand when taking the shot why does it lower the immune system or is that a side affect or it could
Been cracking my left hand a lot and everytine I make make a fist like exercise it’s feels like a small rubber band like it’s tight? Is this from cracking my left hand a lot it’s a habit it’s contionus!
Been cracking my left hand a lot and everytine I make make a fist like exercise it’s feels like a small rubber band like it’s tight? Is this from cracking my left hand a lot it’s a habit it’s contionus!
M y right hand I crack to not as much as the left hand or is the weather
M y right hand I crack to not as much as the left hand or is the weather
Brief Answer:
This is how Humira works
Detailed Answer:
Your psoriatic arthritis is caused by your immune system attacking your joints, and so the Humira works by interfering with the immune system. This can be a difficult balance between the benefit of protecting your joints and skin and relieving the pain, with the risks of getting infections from the decreased immune system.
It's hard to say what could be causing your hand tightness, though cracking your knuckles would not usually cause this sensation. How long have you felt this? Is it always there or does it come and go?
This is how Humira works
Detailed Answer:
Your psoriatic arthritis is caused by your immune system attacking your joints, and so the Humira works by interfering with the immune system. This can be a difficult balance between the benefit of protecting your joints and skin and relieving the pain, with the risks of getting infections from the decreased immune system.
It's hard to say what could be causing your hand tightness, though cracking your knuckles would not usually cause this sensation. How long have you felt this? Is it always there or does it come and go?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
This is how Humira works
Detailed Answer:
Your psoriatic arthritis is caused by your immune system attacking your joints, and so the Humira works by interfering with the immune system. This can be a difficult balance between the benefit of protecting your joints and skin and relieving the pain, with the risks of getting infections from the decreased immune system.
It's hard to say what could be causing your hand tightness, though cracking your knuckles would not usually cause this sensation. How long have you felt this? Is it always there or does it come and go?
This is how Humira works
Detailed Answer:
Your psoriatic arthritis is caused by your immune system attacking your joints, and so the Humira works by interfering with the immune system. This can be a difficult balance between the benefit of protecting your joints and skin and relieving the pain, with the risks of getting infections from the decreased immune system.
It's hard to say what could be causing your hand tightness, though cracking your knuckles would not usually cause this sensation. How long have you felt this? Is it always there or does it come and go?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
With the hand my right hand cracking that specific Hand tightness and loss of strength opening a garage bottle I think it there and goes
With the hand my right hand cracking that specific Hand tightness and loss of strength opening a garage bottle I think it there and goes
Brief Answer:
May be a nerve problem
Detailed Answer:
Especially with the loss of strength, I would wonder whether there was a nerve problem to the hand, which could be caused by something like carpel tunnel syndrome, or even from a pinched nerve in your neck. You will likely need to have a doctor examine your hand, and if there is definitely loss of strength, some further nerve studies will likely need to be done.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
May be a nerve problem
Detailed Answer:
Especially with the loss of strength, I would wonder whether there was a nerve problem to the hand, which could be caused by something like carpel tunnel syndrome, or even from a pinched nerve in your neck. You will likely need to have a doctor examine your hand, and if there is definitely loss of strength, some further nerve studies will likely need to be done.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
May be a nerve problem
Detailed Answer:
Especially with the loss of strength, I would wonder whether there was a nerve problem to the hand, which could be caused by something like carpel tunnel syndrome, or even from a pinched nerve in your neck. You will likely need to have a doctor examine your hand, and if there is definitely loss of strength, some further nerve studies will likely need to be done.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
May be a nerve problem
Detailed Answer:
Especially with the loss of strength, I would wonder whether there was a nerve problem to the hand, which could be caused by something like carpel tunnel syndrome, or even from a pinched nerve in your neck. You will likely need to have a doctor examine your hand, and if there is definitely loss of strength, some further nerve studies will likely need to be done.
Please let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help any way I can.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
But been cracking that hand u dong think it has anything do it with it
But been cracking that hand u dong think it has anything do it with it
That’s first choice tunnel maybe it please explain that thanks
That’s first choice tunnel maybe it please explain that thanks
Brief Answer:
Cracking knuckles does not usually cause this problem
Detailed Answer:
Cracking knuckles would not be expected to cause the symptoms you are describing. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the canal that the nerves to your hand go through becomes narrow and presses on those nerves. Typically patients first notice numbness and tingling in the thumb, 2nd and 3rd digits (pointer finger and middle finger). This can eventually progress to weakness in the hand. Symptoms from carpel tunnel syndrome usually occur when flexing or extending the wrist, such as driving, typing, or holding a phone.
Cracking knuckles does not usually cause this problem
Detailed Answer:
Cracking knuckles would not be expected to cause the symptoms you are describing. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the canal that the nerves to your hand go through becomes narrow and presses on those nerves. Typically patients first notice numbness and tingling in the thumb, 2nd and 3rd digits (pointer finger and middle finger). This can eventually progress to weakness in the hand. Symptoms from carpel tunnel syndrome usually occur when flexing or extending the wrist, such as driving, typing, or holding a phone.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Cracking knuckles does not usually cause this problem
Detailed Answer:
Cracking knuckles would not be expected to cause the symptoms you are describing. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the canal that the nerves to your hand go through becomes narrow and presses on those nerves. Typically patients first notice numbness and tingling in the thumb, 2nd and 3rd digits (pointer finger and middle finger). This can eventually progress to weakness in the hand. Symptoms from carpel tunnel syndrome usually occur when flexing or extending the wrist, such as driving, typing, or holding a phone.
Cracking knuckles does not usually cause this problem
Detailed Answer:
Cracking knuckles would not be expected to cause the symptoms you are describing. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the canal that the nerves to your hand go through becomes narrow and presses on those nerves. Typically patients first notice numbness and tingling in the thumb, 2nd and 3rd digits (pointer finger and middle finger). This can eventually progress to weakness in the hand. Symptoms from carpel tunnel syndrome usually occur when flexing or extending the wrist, such as driving, typing, or holding a phone.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I got it like a pinched nerve but I’m holding on my right hand though left hand like it hurts
I got it like a pinched nerve but I’m holding on my right hand though left hand like it hurts
When someone has a hernia can it be when u are picking up something from a bin and try to reach for towels ??
When someone has a hernia can it be when u are picking up something from a bin and try to reach for towels ??
Brief Answer:
Hernia can be worsened with lifting
Detailed Answer:
For your hand, it is hard to say what is causing this without an examination and further testing.
Yes, a hernia can occur or worsen with lifting heavy objects, reaching for something may also make it worse or more noticeable as well. There are different types of hernias that occur at different locations, but they all share that characteristic of being worsened with increasing intrabdominal pressure.
Hernia can be worsened with lifting
Detailed Answer:
For your hand, it is hard to say what is causing this without an examination and further testing.
Yes, a hernia can occur or worsen with lifting heavy objects, reaching for something may also make it worse or more noticeable as well. There are different types of hernias that occur at different locations, but they all share that characteristic of being worsened with increasing intrabdominal pressure.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Hernia can be worsened with lifting
Detailed Answer:
For your hand, it is hard to say what is causing this without an examination and further testing.
Yes, a hernia can occur or worsen with lifting heavy objects, reaching for something may also make it worse or more noticeable as well. There are different types of hernias that occur at different locations, but they all share that characteristic of being worsened with increasing intrabdominal pressure.
Hernia can be worsened with lifting
Detailed Answer:
For your hand, it is hard to say what is causing this without an examination and further testing.
Yes, a hernia can occur or worsen with lifting heavy objects, reaching for something may also make it worse or more noticeable as well. There are different types of hernias that occur at different locations, but they all share that characteristic of being worsened with increasing intrabdominal pressure.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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