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Physical pain is a part of life. We all experience it, whether a scrape on the knee or a broken bone, receptors in our bodies sent pain signals all the way from our extremities to our brains. Here you might ask and answer questions about unexplained pain, what it could mean, and what to do about it.

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Why has your left hand started tingling and gone numb?

First of all who are you talking to, and second it would ether be one of these reason's, 1.) whacked it against something, or squished it, 2.) the hand was to cold, or lost all circulation in the blood, o r3.) that person has a problem with that hand or in their brain causing it to shake.

Which medication is used to deaden pain?

The medications that block pain are often called pain relievers. They can be as simple as aspirin or ibuprofen. Other pain relievers are prescribed by your doctor and they can even include opiates.

What is the best mattress to decrease back pain?

A Tempurpedic mattress, with a pillow top. This mattress is expensive, but it is wonderful. Go test one out in a mattress store. You have a 30 day free trial of this mattress. It is different type of mattress, so you will have to get used to it. Once you lay in it, your body is absorbed into the material. This type of mattress was invented by NASA. If it is good enough for space use, you can rest assure, you will enjoy it.

I agree. I have a Tempurpedic mattress and never wake up with a sore back even if I go to sleep with one. A pillow top is not necessarily needed. I do not have one and mine is great. Not only is the mattress more expensive but it will also last you for 20-30 years and never needs to be flipped. It will take a few weeks to "break in" the bed for maximum comfort but believe me...once you sleep on one...you will know why you bought it. I bought mine from Haverty's Furniture and got 0% interest on the life of the purchase and shopped for the best price and they matched it (best of both worlds).

Wrong, wrong, wrong! Memory foam mattresses are NOT for everyone, nor are they cure for lower back pain. There are numerous other choices out there that can, and will likely cure your back pain without breaking the bank. Our backs need push back support; do your homework and you'll find better choices than the very expensive and problematic Tempurpedic mattresses.

What is most important in your choice of mattress when suffering back pain (or not!) is that your back gets the support it needs, and you find the mattress comfortable. It is paramount that you try the mattress before you buy one. You will get support from a mattress that moulds to your body shape, it does not have to be from a memory foam product, although memory foam is very good at this. Latex foam is a very similar product but with a few different properties. Equally beneficial is a pocket sprung system where individual springs respond differently to your body weight and so contours to your back shape giving you the support. Combinations of memory foam or latex with pocket springs is also a very popular option, with many people prefering the springy feel as opposed to the sand like feel of full block foam. What is most important is that you are supported - so no rock hard beds, and you like the feel of the bed, and beds are one of those things where you tend to get what you pay for, as the quality of the manufacture and materials is reflected in the price.

Why do i have Pain around the ear and salivary gland?

It could more than likely be an ear infection or a strain in the muscles near the ear and mouth, but if the pain persists and/or you experience other symptoms, contact your physician right away.

Where can you obtain information on rib pain?

Chest pain is a serious condition that requires medical attention. Current information on chest pain should be obtained from your medical provider since they have current information on causes and concerns.

You've had pain in mid-lower back for a few months with a sharp stabbing pain down your right leg and you've found a lump on the left side of your spine in the middle of your back what could it be?

Sharp stabbing pain means nerve compression, and in the area you're referring to it means a herniated disk How far down your right leg the pain goes (the pain is following the nerve down the leg) will determine just which disk is herniated.

If it goes down the length of your leg to your heel, it's in the lower lumbar region, generally in the L4/5/S1 area. If the pain goes down the side of the spine, around the waist, around the hip and outer thigh, then across the thigh and stops just inside the knee, then the disk compression is at L3 or L4. Each spinal nerve pathway can be traced by the pain being caused by the disk herniation - the pathway involved will tell you which nerve / disk/s are involved.

The only way to get the disk to retract back into the membrane (disk wall) and to lower the inflammation is bedrest and anti-inflammatories. At some point you may get to a stage where the disk won't go back and you'll require surgery to fix it. It's best that you avoid that by doing whatever is necessary to treat your problem and prevent yourself from getting there. Trust me - after 3 major spinal operations myself, it's something you don't want to deal with.

The only way to determine for sure the extent of the disk damage, a diagnosis and long term treatment plan is to see a Neurosurgeon and get MRI's or a CT taken. Stay away from Orthopedists - Bone doctors don't do well with nerve problems.

There are different treatments and therapies, but the most widely used is either an Epidural (local steroid injection to the affected disk area) or a Facet injection (targeted steroid injection to the specific disk compressing the nerve causing the problem). If after 2 weeks and 2 injections nothing has changed, that's when they start talking (and you should start listening) about surgery.

Something you should consider if you haven't already is to see about getting Disability Insurance. Prior to my 2nd spinal surgery, I had taken off so much sick leave and annual leave that I was taking leave without pay. After I got to the point I couldn't walk, I had to stop working., It took almost a year for my Disability package to go through, and during that time we had to file for Bankruptcy. It was too hard for me to get Disability Insurance before it got bad, but you might be able to.

Just a thought. Find out the extent of your problems first, then worry the long term implications. But be prepared - usually it takes a week or even a month on your back to get well depending on how bad the disk herniates. And remember that once it herniates, the disk membrane will always be weak in that spot, so the only thing you can do is prevent it from herniating again in the future. Make sure you do whatever is necessary to ensure that happens.

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Is peppermint good for stomach pain?

Yes, peppermint is good for upset stomachs, especially peppermint tea. It has also been found to help with gas, getting rid of bad breath, nasal and respiratory congestion, nausea and headache, relief from stress and helps to ease irritable bowel syndrome. Peppermint also has a tendency to be cooling in nature and is therefore used to help get rid of or reduce fever.

What is no aspirin pain reliever?

Acetaminophen, best known by the Tylenol brand--may cause serious liver damage!

N-Saids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs include Ibuprofen, Naproxen (Motrin, Aleve, etc) and may result in GI bleeding if overused.

Can you still undergo surgery if you have a toothache?

Yes if you have a toothache can they still do sergury inside your mouth?

Why does your bottom hurt?

If you're a female it could be your period.

What does it mean when the left side of your stomach hurts?

It means that your baby is on your left side, no more, no less. Don't worry.

Can kidney stones make the top of your leg hurt?

No, kidney stone in left kidney will not hurt your left leg.It has no concern with your leg.

Your body is aching all over and you have a really bad head what could be the possible reasons for this?

los of things: getting bashed up, getting it over the head multiple times with a baseball bat, a brain tuma, falling over and hitting your head, brain hemerage, internal bleeding in your brain, a comleatly cracked skull..

Identify this pill Small round white with R 35 imprinted?

The pill you're referring to is a 2mg dose of Clonazepam (generic version of Klonopin), which is a Benzodiazepine family drug. It is in the same family as Diazepam, which is more commonly known as Valium.

Clonazepam is generally prescribed for seizures/panic attacks, but such drugs are also used in experimental form for pain control. It is up to the patient to determine if it is effective or not on pain, though it will most likely make you drowsy.

What diet is best for knee pain?

try to rest it for as much time as you can. Its normal to go walking. If its a long walk, take 5 min rests in between. when you get home put cold ice on it. then later put hot gel. The Best thing is to buy a kneepad. they will help ALOT. Even after your knee stops hurting, wear it for a while. But also go see a Doctor. My grandpa is a doctor .Also exercise it every night. move it lightly to the side and straight. Get better!

What helps back pain?

I found sitting in the correct posture when at work or when driving can help alleviate back pain. Your body really wants to be in the correct balanced position so when it is out of balance you get pain.

What is cramps in the anus?

leftover corn when your done with a big hefty meal. It is also because your S**T might be a little on the LARGE side.

What would cause sharp pains that radiate down arm after a shoulder injury?

If the pain radiates to the fingers (typically the ring and pinky fingers) and can be felt down the nerve path (typical of sharp pains) from the shoulder down the arm, then the problem is likely in the Cervical spine and not the shoulder. Few people realize that the nerves which control the arms run from the cervical spine through the shoulder and into the arms and hands.

The problem feels like it's a pinched nerve in the shoulder, but the pain radiates down the nerve path, usually on the outside of the bicep then down the inner part of the arm to the hand. You usually don't feel much, if anything, in the neck unless the disk injury is severe enough.

The only way to determine a cervical disk problem is to see a Neurosurgeon, and imaging of the cervical spine (CT or MRI) are taken. This is a problem they deal with every day, and most can tell just by looking at you without an exam if the injury is severe enough. It's important not to waste any time either - left untreated or undiagnosed, the problem will cause increasing pain to the point where your fingers will begin to go numb and the use of the arm is severely restricted within a matter of weeks. Limiting physical activity is important as well, as further injury can cause permanent damage.

If the problem is disk related, the pain is usually constant and severe to the point where most people find it difficult to deal with. It can be helped with anti-inflammatories, but until it's diagnosed by MRI or CT it's only a temporary option. It's important also to never ask for pain meds directly, and to see a nerve specialist as opposed to an Orthopedist, Osteopath, or similar doctor. Asking for pain meds can get you labeled as a "drug seeker", and if so tagged you'll find it impossible to get an accurate diagnosis.

When does pain from biliary colic usually occur?

This pain generally occurs at night and can last from a few minutes to several hours.

If you get pain on the left side of the body what does that mean?

It means you could have backed up stool.Or your food is backed up and its not passing through right.

Is ice a good treatment for pain in the ankle?

Cooling the tissues helps reduce blood flow by causing the local vessels to contract. This results in reduction in pain due to the numbing action of the ice, as well as through prevention of excessive swelling. Care should be taken to not immerse the ankle in ice-water, as this can result in frostbite or similar damage over a period time. Ice should not come in direct contact with the skin. After 24 to 48 hours, ice will no longer be effective in treating the sprain and should be avoided. Pain from a sprain can generally be managed with over-the-counter analgesics, specifically NSAIDS, such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen Sodium. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will work well for people who may be hypersensitive or allergic to NSAIDS. Be sure to follow manufacturer's dosage instructions and see your physician if the pain lasts more than three days or gets worse. It is also important to only ice for 15-20 minutes at a time. Leaving the ice on an injured area too long will cause more swelling instead of reducing the swelling. The body thinks that area is freezing and brings more blood flow to the area to protect it.

How do you calm a toothache?

It may sound abseloutely ridiculous but if it really, really bad you can call and emergency dentist and get the help you seek immediately!

If it's not to bad and you just want a temporary option you could try it "the old fashioned way" just get a bit of brandy, whiskey or port and rub it on your tooth, it might not taste nice but it really does work! You can also buy temporary fillings or dentistry kits from your local supermarket, If it's bad enough I would arrange an apt at the dentist, it might not be the cheapest option but You will need a check-up at some point anyway

I hope this helps!!

How many grams in 100ml?

If you refer to 100 ml of water, the answer is 100 grams. (Not exactly, but OK for most practical purposes.) If you're referring to denser stuff like honey or syrup, the weight will be somewhat greater (depending on its density). Wine, vinegar, that kind of fluid would be like water - vegetable oil or melted butter would be somewhat lighter. As a long time cook, I assure you you'd need an excellent sense of taste to discern the difference - so, 100 ml = 100g

What is the icd 9 code for perineal pain?

The closest I am finding is 789.07, which is under "other symptoms involving abdomen and pelvis", "abdominal pain", "unspecified", "generalized", since no specific area was specified as to where the flank pain is located.