Mayo Clinic Q and A: Symptoms of a Broken Finger Can Be Subtle
2016年5月3日 · The most obvious symptoms of a broken finger are deformity of the finger or being unable to move it. However, as in your son’s situation, the symptoms can be more subtle, and swelling may be the main complaint. Pain, tenderness, bruising, stiffness or numbness also can signal a broken finger.
Home Remedies: Just jammed your finger? - Mayo Clinic News …
2017年4月7日 · A jammed finger is typically a sprain to the joint or knuckle, of the finger. There may also be a small fracture or dislocation of the joint. The injury can be extremely painful, and the joint usually becomes swollen. A jammed finger is a common sports injury. For example, your fingertip receives the full impact […]
Is Bruising Easily Normal or Does It Signal a Bigger, Underlying ...
2011年12月23日 · Bruises form when small blood vessels, called capillaries, near the skin's surface are broken by the force of injury or impact. When this happens, blood leaks out of the vessels and shows up as a bright or dark red, purple or black mark on the skin. Eventually, the body reabsorbs the blood, and the mark disappears.
Mayo Clinic Minute: A hand surgeon’s advice about knuckle cracking
2017年6月27日 · Dr. Kakar explains that tribonucleation is the process of creating bubbles within the synovial fluid in our finger joints. The sound we call cracking is actually those bubbles bursting. "You’re breaking those bubbles up – just like bubble wrap," Dr. Kakar explains. "You’re pressing them, and then the bubbles are bursting."
Home Remedies: Immediate first aid for a fracture
2018年2月21日 · A fracture is a broken bone. It requires medical attention. If the broken bone is the result of major trauma or injury, call 911 or your local emergency number. Also call for emergency help if: The person is unresponsive, isn't breathing or isn't moving. Begin CPR if there's no breathing or heartbeat. There is heavy bleeding.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-Care Can Strengthen Weak Fingernails
2016年4月9日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My fingernails are thin, and they tear and split easily. Is there anything I can do to make them stronger? ANSWER: Weak fingernails often can be strengthened with some basic self-care steps. If you try those techniques and you don’t see any improvement after about a month, though, consider talking to your […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Recovery after surgery for carpal tunnel …
2019年4月30日 · It controls the sensations you feel on the palm side of your thumb and fingers, except the little finger. Carpal tunnel syndrome often causes numbness and tingling in the hand and arm. Surgery to treat it involves relieving pressure on the median nerve by cutting the ligament that crosses over it.
What Complications Can Come From a Rib Fracture?
ROCHESTER, Minn. — October 22, 2012. Rib fractures are one of the most common bone breaks in older adults. While there's no direct treatment for fractured ribs that remain in alignment, medical care is still important to avoid serious complications, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Rib fractures can result from […]
Though Uncommon, Broken Bones Can Lead to Fat Embolism …
2011年5月20日 · In addition to broken bones, other causes of FES can include the trauma associated with total joint replacement of the hip and knee, and procedures that affect the central section of long bones that contain bone marrow (intramedullary canal), such as certain bone grafting procedures and some types of leg-length correction operations.
Home Remedies: 4 steps to stop a nosebleed - Mayo Clinic News …
2018年9月26日 · Most nosebleeds aren't serious and will stop on their own or by following self-care steps. Seek emergency medical care if nosebleeds: Follow an injury, such as a car accident Involve a greater than expected amount of blood Interfere with breathing Last longer than 30 minutes even with compression Occur in children younger than age 2 Don't […]