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Doctors
Doctors are medical practitioners whose primary role is to promote, maintain or restore health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of injuries or diseases. Those who specialize in certain diseases, patients, or treatment methods are called specialist medical practitioners.
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What should you do if you get your cast wet?
well i never had a cast so cant tell details that's is why you put bubble wrap around it if you got it wet now you know what to do. when it gets wet deal with the pain.
*I recently got my cast off after having it been wet from the bath and it was fine because I followed a few simple steps I looked up.
1. Try and dry with a towel or cloth as much of the wetness as you can
2. Get a hairdryer and set it to cool. You'll want to blow this down your cast to dry the soft material on the inside which is prone to infection (being so sweaty and moist)
3. If it doesn't seem to be drying consult your local doctor as they may have some advice, in some cases it may just be down to you going down to the hospital and getting your cast refitted.
The only real worry is the smell which will probably get quite bad if you just leave it as infection is quite rare but CAN still happen.
**I've gotten a total of six surgeries, and after each one I needed a cast. I've accidentally gotten four of them wet. My doctors at Children's Hospital Boston told me that no matter how small, if the wetness doesn't go away in an hour and you feel like a soggy sneaker to go back to your hospital and get a new cast. I've only had small incisions(up until currently), but they can easily get infected if your cast is wet. Especially if you've had it on for a while and it's already starting to get dirty and gross.
The tree steps above work well, but I suggest no matter what consulting your doctor's office and see what they want you to do. Different injuries call for different measures. I can tell you that if you've had a surgery they'll want your cast to be refitted.
Why couldn't surgeon Cahrles Richard Drew donate his own blood?
Segregation lasws in 1941 prohibited it---he was black
How does a wound from a gun shot kill people?
A wound due to a gunshot may cause death by one of three means- First, disrupting the Central Nervous system so that control over breathing and circulation is stopped. This could be the result of a wound to the brain or spinal cord. Second, by loss of blood that causes the brain. heart. or lungs to stop functioning. A bullet wound to the heart, or cutting a major blood vessel would cause this type of injury. Third, a delayed effect is the potential of infection caused by a bullet that carries bacteria into the body.
What kind of doctor treats periods?
Your Family Doctor can talk to you about any medical condition. If he or she feels that it is necessary you can be referred to a specialist for further diagnosis and treatment of your condition. In this case, the doctor who treats periods and all other aspects of the female reproductive system is called a Gynaecologist.
How much does a radiologist earn in India?
he earns about 5,000 rupees per month or 60,000 per year at starting. salary increases rapidly and one with 20 years experience can earn even upto 5,500 rupees per month
Is there a central database of patient history that all doctors can see?
I think it's a priviledged communication between a doctor and a patient. It will be confined to hospital records only. Hope it helps.
Who is a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Specialist in DC area?
Rheumatologists are the specialists that diagnose and treat lupus. You can find one by going to www.rheumatology.org. Click on find a member>by location>click your state>click box for MEMBERS PROVIDING PATIENT CARE>select your city.
How do I find a plastic surgeon familiar with Dunnigan's lipomatosis in the United States?
You may want to contact NORD(National Order Of Rare Diseases).They should be able to provide you with info on this subject. cmf3225
Gastroenterology is the study of the digestive tract from beginning (mouth and esophagus) to the end (rectum and anus), and all organs and tissues in-between.
Gastroenterology also includes the liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and biliary tree, but this is a sub-speciality commonly referred to as Hepatology.
A gastroenterologist doctor diagnoses, treats and prevents many different digestive conditions and diseases including common ones such as indigestion, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and hemorrhoids, as well as other more serious cases such as colon cancer, Crohn's Disease and Diverticulitis. A GI doctor is the one who performs common preventive procedures including colon cancer screening for middle-aged men, and hemorrhoid removal for older patients.
Where can you find doctors to perscribe desoxyn?
Because of its high abuse potential many doctors are reluctant to perscribe it. If it is the appropriate medication, a doctor will give it. So the answer depends on what the patient wants or needs it for.
Is there an Upper age limit for doctors?
No, there are some who are 75+. As long as they are sharp and able to work/think I should think there would no problem.
How much college debt does a psychiatrist have?
$250,000 on average, that's not including debt from your undergrad school.
What mental disorders does arsenicum album treat?
Arsenicum album is a useful remedy for mental disorders with symptoms of melancholy, irritation, intense anxiety, and restlessness.
What is a painful erection that last more than 4 hours?
Just exactly that. An erection that doesn't go down and most likely just gets harder. That gets painful after a while.
Why would your cardiologist ask you how many pillows you sleep on?
This might be an indication of how poor your heart is functioning. This question is seeking to answer for something called orthopnea, which is shortness of breath with the change in body position. If positive, this may be a sign of pulmonary edema/effusion, which is fluid in the lungs/chest cavity. When a person with this condition sits up, the fluid would collect at the bottom of the chest cavity and he/she can breath easier, so these patients cannot sleep comfortably while laying flat.
Do nurses have harder work than doctors?
Nurse definitely work harder but doctors have more responsibility. It's not fair to compare because both have different kind of tasks.
What is Doctors Without Borders and their achievements?
A group of people who travel around the world trying to fill in the gaps normal medicine cannot fill in various countries, often third world countries that lack doctors and technologies. They got the Nobel Peace Prize!
What will happen if you pass out at the doctors office?
When I passed out in the doctor's office, I woke up in the hospital.
What does k in penicillin k stand for?
k stands for potassium...its complexed with penicillin....mainly added with phenoxymethylpenicillin.so that a potassium sparing diuretic need not be used.
Do i need Doctors permission to travel?
It's not so much permission that you may need as advice and warnings on any health concerns specific to the area you're traveling to. That is, ask your doctor if he or she knows of any frequent illnesses reported by travelers to that region. You may actually need a vaccine or prescription before eating indigenous species of flora or fauna or drinking the water, as natives of the region may have built up immunities by living there that you haven't.
