• Facepunch Medical Thread V1 (I don't need a doctor it's not that bad)
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[QUOTE=digigamer17;37973399]No, doesn't hurt.[/QUOTE] Hit it hard with a book. If its a cyst, it will burst (Inside your skin, dont worry about shit spraying out) and then go down on its own. it also makes it harder for it to come back.
Cysts creep me out [sp](I had a tiny one on my groin a few years ago)[/sp] After seeing the many gross/disgusting/gory things on the internet, the thing that has grossed me out the most was a video on youtube of a doctor cutting open a two-inch diameter cyst on a man's back and squeezing all the stuff out. When he was done there was a hole in this man's back at least an inch deep, still oozing yellow clumps of cyst shit. I can't even think about it without cringing.
see, it does disgust me a little, but mostly i can't help thinking how satisfying that would be
i burned myself on a lighter last week and it bulged up into a pus filled thing and now its starting to turn green i thought i should keep it closed to make sure it doesn't get infected, but at this point im not sure if i should just pop it or not?
I've had a persistent problem with my right knee for about a year now, it was injured, I went to the hospital and got crutches etc. etc. The problem is now the knee will almost "click" out of function, will become really numb yet painful to move, and then it will just "click" back in to place and it will be perfectly fine. I've been trying to restart my football playing again but it just seems to go out on me after 10 minutes of running. Is there any exercises I could be doing to alleviate the problem?
That sucks, I used to have something similar, but with my jaw randomly popping out instead. [sp]It felt like an invisible boxer knocked me across the face whenever that happened.[/sp] I don't have much, but [URL="http://stronglifts.com/10-tips-to-stop-your-knees-from-popping-and-cracking/"]these tips[/URL] sound pretty solid in improving overall leg/joint health. Also, good luck with your football stuff.
[QUOTE=Autumn;37983876]see, it does disgust me a little, but mostly i can't help thinking how satisfying that would be[/QUOTE] For me, satisfying ends a little before that. Oh the pus. Think of dark yellow toothpaste with huge chunks of rotten milk.
[QUOTE=TheSaladMan;37970540]Now I have a really dull pain in my right side while I'm standing. If I get the sharp pain again I'll probably get it checked out.[/QUOTE] If it persists and becomes incredibly painful for over 10 minutes, you should have it checked as it sounds a lot like Kidney stones. I had them when I was 16 and I still get the pain on and off now 4 years and an operation later. The pain may be one trying to pass from your right kidney to your bladder.
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[QUOTE=Hick2;37984830]I've had a persistent problem with my right knee for about a year now, it was injured, I went to the hospital and got crutches etc. etc. The problem is now the knee will almost "click" out of function, will become really numb yet painful to move, and then it will just "click" back in to place and it will be perfectly fine. I've been trying to restart my football playing again but it just seems to go out on me after 10 minutes of running. Is there any exercises I could be doing to alleviate the problem?[/QUOTE] I have this exact same problem. It's even my right knee. I've had it for about 4 years with no real change. Is it always bent when "popped", and then when you straighten it back out it pops again and works normally? Mine doesn't hurt. It was a little scary the first few times (oh god is this permanent) but now I'm used to it. I realized it was just freaky and didn't really hurt, I guess. I've heard people call it a "trick knee". I spoke to a doctor but he said other than physical therapy or xrays and expensive stuff there wasn't much to do about it. I don't play sports so it doesn't really matter much I guess.
So over the past few days i have had these strange red spots, everywhere. They are really itchy and sore, and we have no idea what it is. Chicken pox is ruled out as i have a natural immunity to it. [URL="http://imgur.com/bb0JE"]http://imgur.com/bb0JE[/URL] and a close up of a spot [URL="http://i.imgur.com/0Vuw5.jpg"]http://i.imgur.com/0Vuw5.jpg[/URL]
[QUOTE=WingedAssailant;38191719]So over the past few days i have had these strange red spots, everywhere. They are really itchy and sore, and we have no idea what it is. Chicken pox is ruled out as i have a natural immunity to it. [URL="http://imgur.com/bb0JE"]http://imgur.com/bb0JE[/URL] and a close up of a spot [URL="http://i.imgur.com/0Vuw5.jpg"]http://i.imgur.com/0Vuw5.jpg[/URL][/QUOTE] Hmmm. Bed bugs?
[QUOTE=ultra_bright;38191748]Hmmm. Bed bugs?[/QUOTE] was unaware they were in australia, do you know any way to stop them from itching?
[QUOTE=WingedAssailant;38191769]was unaware they were in australia, do you know any way to stop them from itching?[/QUOTE] Try pouring gallons of calamine lotion all over your back. That usually does the trick for me.
So for the past month and a half I've been getting a persistent pain in my lower back, right on my spine. It hurts to bend my back too far or to twist it. Also makes it annoying to try and find a comfortable sleeping position. I was hoping it would go away on its own, but that doesn't seem to be happening.
So.. I've had the flu for the past week or so, and over the last three days I've had a nasty headache which goes every now and then, but mostly stays, but that's not the problem. (I assume it's sinus problems) I went to the toilet after waking up this morning, and my pee was a weird creamy pink color, like a strawberry milkshake (couldn't think of anything else!). I could see it go down the side of the toilet, slowly, not as fast as you would expect, which is weird.. like it was thick, and it slowly turned orange, the pee in the water was a dark brown color and had a bunch of foam (bubbles?) above it. What is wrong with me? I've had no pains apart from the headache, which I took a bunch of codeine for, if that could be the issue. I also ate some delicious chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce last night. edit: I've peed again since I made this post and everything was normal, if it happens again I'll worry.
I just got back from the doctor, apparently I have eczema on my foreskin (right on the fucking head too). He prescribed me Elocon and just said to use it twice a day until its gone away - but he didn't really tell me anything like how much to use (sparingly or quite a bit) or how long I should continue using it before I should go back if it hasn't worked (everywhere on the internet says not to use it for prolonged periods of time). I'll head back in or get proper advice in the next couple of days, but if anyone here has similar I'd appreciate a bit more information about it.
[QUOTE=Danta7;38040350]I have this exact same problem. It's even my right knee. I've had it for about 4 years with no real change. Is it always bent when "popped", and then when you straighten it back out it pops again and works normally? Mine doesn't hurt. It was a little scary the first few times (oh god is this permanent) but now I'm used to it. I realized it was just freaky and didn't really hurt, I guess. I've heard people call it a "trick knee". I spoke to a doctor but he said other than physical therapy or xrays and expensive stuff there wasn't much to do about it. I don't play sports so it doesn't really matter much I guess.[/QUOTE] I had this a year ago. Knee would make this popping sound when bending it. However while doing PE, my knee just completely noped and made the keecap physically move onto the outer side of my leg. Dude that feeling of two bones in your leg moving freely around whi,e trying not to make the kneecsp fall onto the back of the leg was weird. The bottom part of my leg was twisted 90 degrees. Get it checked out before something happens. I apparently had loose knee joints so that the kneecap moves freely around with barely anything holding it in place. Got permanent damage from it because I didn't visit a doctor in time, you don't want this.
I've got a lump on the side of my head that's hard and sore to the touch, I know I haven't bumped it or anything so it's not that. I think perhaps a pimple or something. Any ideas?
Best and preferably cheap way to get rid of fairly heavy ache?
This may be a bit sketchy, but I noticed today this penny-sized lump in my groin area, kind of between where my leg starts and my crotch. It's not really visible, but you can definitely feel it. I'm not terribly worried, but do you guys have any ideas as to what it could be?
Here is an traditional Serbian way of treating burns: Apply toothpaste where you got burned,the nasty white stuff won't appear if you do that and it will look like you never even got burned
[QUOTE=Petrussen;37970467]I'm 179cm and 59 kg, whats the best way to gain weight? Eating myself fat is impossible due to my sky high metabolism[/QUOTE] There is no other way, count how many calories you're eating on an average day and I can guarantee it won't be that many. I used to think the same until I realised I was eating less than 2,000 calories a day, thinking I was eating loads because it consisted of snacks. Eat as much as possible and work out (otherwise you'll end up skinny-fat), try drinking weight gain shakes when possible as they have around 500 calories each (but taste bad) and don't forget to eat. You need approx 2,300 calories a day to gain weight with 130g of protein if you're working out too. Log all your calories otherwise you'll end up not eating enough, it will become easier as it becomes routine. Weigh yourself every week and if you aren't gaining then eat more, although it's about right to be gaining 0.5-1lb a week. [editline]3rd November 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=shauntp;38254073]I just got back from the doctor, apparently I have eczema on my foreskin (right on the fucking head too). He prescribed me Elocon and just said to use it twice a day until its gone away - but he didn't really tell me anything like how much to use (sparingly or quite a bit) or how long I should continue using it before I should go back if it hasn't worked (everywhere on the internet says not to use it for prolonged periods of time). I'll head back in or get proper advice in the next couple of days, but if anyone here has similar I'd appreciate a bit more information about it.[/QUOTE] Looking online it just says to apply thinly and shouldn't be used for more than 5 days [editline]3rd November 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=The freeman;38297012]Best and preferably cheap way to get rid of fairly heavy ache?[/QUOTE] What kind of ache? Paracetamol is about 7p a pack
i have a supernumerary testicle.... i'm serious.
so, on the "inside" I guess of my foreskin I have these strange bubbly dots or something that I guess resembles herpes, but I know it isn't because I don't get any symptoms whatsoever. The thing is they just really bother me every time I go to take a piss and I actually saw similar dots or something on my friend's neck. He recently got them surgically removed. He told me that the doctors say thats the only way they go away. Does that mean...?
[QUOTE=BFG9000;38304282]so, on the "inside" I guess of my foreskin I have these strange bubbly dots or something that I guess resembles herpes, but I know it isn't because I don't get any symptoms whatsoever. The thing is they just really bother me every time I go to take a piss and I actually saw similar dots or something on my friend's neck. He recently got them surgically removed. He told me that the doctors say thats the only way they go away. Does that mean...?[/QUOTE] Fordyce spots? [url]http://www.genitalwartsreport.com/wartspictures/fordyce_spots.jpg[/url] nothing to worry about if they are
[QUOTE=matt.ant;38304430]Fordyce spots? [url]http://www.genitalwartsreport.com/wartspictures/fordyce_spots.jpg[/url] nothing to worry about if they are[/QUOTE] While I do have some of those that is not the case. Like I said, its more of a "bubbly" kind of look, almost kind of represents acne but I'm not sure if it is because it comes in clusters.
So I had these weird itchy red dry spots appear around my body over the summer. Turns out they're ringworms. Great. Found some Desenex powder in my medicine cabinet, and have been applying it starting today. Hope they go away.
My left wrist has been giving me problems for the last few years, i have less of a range of motion compared to my right wrist, and it hurts like fuck if i move it too far back. There's a strangely shaped lump on the joint that is attached to the bone in my arm. there's also a gap in the wrist joint there, i'm 17 and i fell on it a few years ago, would this have anything to do with it? It doesn't seem to be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as my fingers aren't numb, i have decent grip, and the only symptom of CT is the wrist pain. I'm seriously hoping it isn't SLAC or anything of the sort. It does affect my ability to play guitar, limited finger flexibility due to the pain. EDIT: I just discovered that if i place my index finger and thumb on my wrist at the palm and back, and squeeze a little, it makes a crunching feeling.
I have this kind of rash/pimples on my legs, and it's apparently on the back of my arms too. Any idea what it is? [img]http://i.imgur.com/fEDgs.jpg[/img]
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