Posts by Hannah Williams5

hiddenridge12 said:Before you go that route, though... try applying a thick layer of Ichthammol ointment. It might just pop on its own.

Oh sure, or it’ll just spread across your entire body, bringing along systemic inflammation, cellulitis, and about a hundred other complications.
Run for the hills or get out of there!

Sophia Chavez15 said:The only thing I had within reach was that lotion with 1% Clindamycin...
I only used it once... I won't touch it again. 😳

"Deep" isn't quite the right word, but... there's just so much fluid draining from it, that's what I meant... it's constantly weeping. It’s not just some superficial scrape that turned red with a bit of blood (like the one I got on my elbow). My entire knee feels hot to the touch... jeez, what have I done to myself...

So: hydrogen peroxide and then cover it with gauze? And wrap it up?

Thanks so much! 🙂

A 1% Clindamycin alcohol tincture is designed for treating facial acne, not for open wounds!
If the wound is deep, did it not even occur to you to see a doctor? Now that the knee is red and hot, I assume it's painful and your mobility is limited. Look, everything you just described are textbook symptoms of an infection.
I should also mention that right under the skin in front of the patella lies the prepatellar bursa, which—if the wound is indeed deep—you likely punctured. That fluid you're seeing could very easily be synovial fluid leaking from the bursa.
Without getting too bogged down in the medical specifics, I believe it is high time you head to an urgent care clinic or an ER to have that wound professionally cleaned. Ideally, you should have gone immediately after the injury occurred, but better late than even later.
That is my advice; you can take it or leave it.

placidotter8 said:I’ve masturbated plenty of times, but nothing actually comes out after I climax.
You mentioned you started seeing results around age 12 or 13, so does that mean I'm not exactly outside the realm of normal?????
What are your thoughts???????

Have you even bothered to read any of the posts above yours?
We already gave you a perfectly clear answer: you're still young, and everything will settle into place when the timing is right.
What more do you want from us? It's not like you're trying to start a family right now...

Joshua Hill9 said:... Here's the deal: my wife and I are currently in New York City, and she just discovered this lump today. I wanted to get her to a clinic right away, but she’s digging her heels in because we’re flying back home to the States this Saturday, and she insists on seeing her own doctor once we're back. Does anyone have any idea what this might be? We were thinking maybe it's just from all the walking we did before we arrived (we've been on our feet for 10 days), but she thinks it might just be a subcutaneous cyst since it isn't hurting at all. Please, if anyone knows what this could be, let me know.
Thanks!

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In any case, this looks like something that requires surgical intervention—an incision.
Regardless of how it formed, it's likely an inflamed atheroma, a furuncle, or some other similar issue. A dermatologist isn't going to do much with this at this stage.
Go straight to a surgeon...🙂

shadowdriver38 said:So, I had a pretty nasty accident today and ended up slicing my chin open.
I had to get four stitches. The doctors told me to head back for a follow-up this Monday.
Does anyone know how long it usually takes before they pull the stitches out, or how many more checkups I'll need to sit through?
If you have any insight, I’d really appreciate it—I've got some upcoming plans I'm trying to work around. 🙂

Facial stitches usually come out anywhere from day 5 to day 7. So, there's your timeline for planning.
Watch your step next time.😉

You’ve managed to pick up one of those incredibly common injuries known as an ankle sprain—or, if you want to get technical, a *dystorsio articulationis talocruralis*.
Honestly, you're overthinking this entire situation in your post. It’s a banal, run-of-the-mill injury. If you had actually bothered to see a doctor instead of playing philosopher, you would have learned that the standard protocol is resting with your leg elevated, applying ice packs, and using an elastic bandage if you absolutely must walk at all.
That lack of mobility you're experiencing is perfectly normal due to the edema—the swelling.
And no, you haven't broken anything. You simply stretched the ligaments in your ankle; that’s exactly why it’s swollen and why you can't move it properly. If you had actually fractured something, even the ligaments, there is no way you could even stand on that foot.
If you stick to the treatment I just laid out, you should be more or less back on your feet in about two weeks.

placidotter8 said:I'm 14 years old and I haven't experienced ejaculation yet. Is this normal???
please...

Hold on just a second.
Before we go any further, let's establish some basic definitions so we are actually speaking the same language.
Ejaculacija is the release of semen during male climax, which is intrinsically linked to orgasm. I assume you understand what I mean by that. It is important to note that an orgasm—for both men and women—can be achieved through masturbation, independent of sexual intercourse. Since you are far too young to be engaging in sexual intercourse, you can still reach orgasm, and consequently, ejakulacija, through masturbation. Given that you are only 14, if you aren't experiencing ejakulacija during orgasm, there is absolutely no reason to panic; you are still very young, and everything will develop naturally when the time is right.
To be honest, your phrasing "experienced ejakulacija" is a bit clunky and slightly ambiguous. Perhaps you are actually referring to nocturnal emissions, or "wet dreams," which is the involuntary release of semen during sleep? Keep in mind that those don't happen to everyone, and that is perfectly fine too.
I hope this provides some clarity. If you have further questions, feel free to ask.

Trust me when I say you really don't want to hear my take on this...🙄

rowdypanther9 said:My brother just got his blood work back a few days ago. Everything came back within the normal range except for his total bilirubin, which hit 61. His S-ALP is at 40, and his S-Potassium is 3.8—which is a slight deviation from the norm.
Can anyone tell me what the next steps should be?

First off, why was he even getting these tests done in the first place? What kind of health issues is he dealing with?

swiftwolf15 said:I'm trying to figure out how long this kind of thing typically lasts. I heard it might clear up in three to five days... but mine has been dragging on for two weeks already😢.

The absolute bottom line here is that you have to stick to the prescribed diet without deviation.
If you aren't seeing any actual improvement despite following those rules to the letter, you need to go see an infectious disease specialist immediately.

vividwalker10 said:So, I've been dealing with a hip dislocation since basically day one, plus a few surgeries back when I was just a kid... and now here I am again, facing hip surgery and getting my legs aligned down to the millimeter. But hey, life happens, right? Recovery is a total grind, so I’m planning to head to the Spa to recuperate. My insurance coverage expires at the end of the month, so I'm trying to get my ducks in a row early. Thanks for any info you guys can toss my way!

Your registration status doesn't have anything to do with your disability status (unless there's some sort of discount involved, though I can't say for sure). You can always get your placard later on, which is what actually grants you the toll exemptions.

Look, disability isn't exactly my area of expertise, but from what I can see, you definitely qualify for some kind of coverage. You likely fractured your femoral neck, but that’s secondary to the process itself right now.
What actually matters is how you navigate the bureaucracy: your primary care physician needs to fill out the referral forms to get you in front of the disability evaluation board. To make that application stick, you'll need medical reports and assessments from the specialist who performed your surgery—likely a trauma surgeon or an orthopedist—as well as a formal evaluation and opinion from a physiatrist following your physical therapy and rehab (which I assume took place at a specialized Spa).
Here's the deal: based on the specific details in those specialist reports and your application, the disability board determines your percentage of disability or physical impairment.
Unfortunately, these boards are often staffed by all sorts of questionable characters (just look at the scandals where officials ended up in federal prison after auditing veteran disability claims).
In short, if you want to start fighting for the benefits you deserve, your first stop should be your family doctor.

dustytinker11 said:I had some urine tests done. Everything looks fine except for glucose, which showed up. My doctor told me it’s nothing to worry about since everything else is normal. He suggested I get my blood sugar checked. Has anyone dealt with this? Is this something urgent that can't wait, because right now, I just don't have the capacity to go run more tests.

Finding glucose in your urine is not okay. Period.

rowdymaker172 said:Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice here.
About a week ago, my knees started swelling slightly—they felt warm to the touch—and I had this intermittent itching all over my body, though there was no visible redness. The swelling subsided after a few days, but the itching just won't quit. My doctor sent me for blood work and a urinalysis. Iron levels were at 6; hemoglobin, hematocrit, MCV, MCH, and MCHC were all below the lower limit. Anemia. My urine came back clean, no bacteria. However, according to the biochemistry lab results, everything looks fine except for my Immunoglobulin E (IgE), which is sitting at 799 (normal is up to 100). My skin is still incredibly itchy, especially when pressure is applied. My doctor prescribed iron supplements and some Renitall for my stomach, and today, after seeing the labs, she added Aerius tablets.
I assume those are meant to soothe the itching. What I really want to know is how to bring that IgE level down and how to actually get rid of this itch. We’re heading to the coast in two days, and I really don't want my vacation spent scratching myself and feeling miserable.
I haven't had any allergies in the past, and I can't pinpoint what might be triggering this reaction.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Best regards,

Go get allergy testing done; you're clearly reacting to something.

velvetjackal14 said:everything in my bloodwork looks fine except for this:
hematocrit: 0.346 (0.354-0.450)
MCHC: 353 (304-345) and
PT(INR): 1.05 (2.00-3.50)—this one is for coagulation while the first two are hematology results.

To put it simply, MCHC represents the average concentration of hemoglobin within your red blood cells.
PT refers to prothrombin time, and INR is just the shorthand for the international normalized ratio. You can dig into the specifics right here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prothrombin_time

There is really no reason to panic; these numbers are all within a reasonable range and don't show any major red flags.
Regarding that PT(INR) reading of 1.05 (2.00-3.50)—those figures in the parentheses are the target ranges typically expected for patients currently on anticoagulant therapy.

Kevin Bailey2 said:Someone tell me...
Is it actually possible to feel this weirdly drained from dry indoor air? Like, can low humidity really cause an insane loss of energy, oxygen deprivation, or that kind of weakness where you can barely stay on your feet?

I don't buy the "dry air" theory, but dehydration? That’s a whole different story.😉

Redness, swelling, intense pain, and localized heat radiating from the area.
This is what you're looking at once it hits the abscess stage:
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swiftridge90 said:I already have a pretty good idea because the pain is constant, though it's actually subsided a bit lately, which is a relief. I don't understand why they call it chronic... I developed some inflammation back in March, and since then I've had two X-rays and that MSCT scan. My primary care physician told me she’s never seen such bad sinus imaging in her life! Aside from my nose constantly running due to allergies, I haven't really had issues before, it's just this recent pain.
Well, this report is actually great news. I was bracing myself for them to mention cysts (since two showed up on the X-ray) or some kind of metal plate at the base of my nose, so I thought maybe I was special or had been abducted by aliens. 😂
So, there is absolutely nothing mentioned about metal or cysts, right?
I know I sound silly for not being able to interpret this myself, but here we are. 😵

A standard X-ray can be deceptive because it's a two-dimensional image; shadows from different tissues overlap. That metallic shadow you saw was likely just the shadow from dental implants overlapping (superimposing) over the nasal root in the projection. An MSCT is essentially a 2D technique that software converts into 3D, making it far more detailed and reliable.
The MSCT shows no unusual or dangerous abnormalities. As for the chronic sinusitis, it's likely either a complication from your allergies or purely allergic in nature. Regardless, you'll need to see an ENT specialist.

Exactly. When you're dealing with "seasoned" drinkers, the primary factor becomes how much their liver has already been primed. If those enzymes have been constantly induced by regular consumption, then total body mass doesn't carry nearly as much weight as people think. To put it in perspective: a 130-pound guy might actually process alcohol more efficiently than a 200-pound guy if he’s "trained" for it, if you know what I mean.

gentlehound9 said:My brilliant sister ended up at the hospital because of this growth on her foot. They checked her out and told her she needs surgery, but she didn't even bother asking what was actually wrong with her.
The report says "hygroma pedis sin."
Does anyone have a clue what that actually means?
I tried searching for it online, but honestly, Google hasn't been any help at all.
Thanks in advance.

We've already discussed ganglions on this forum before—do a little digging.