Home Remedies: Just jammed your finger? - Mayo Clinic News …
WEBApr 7, 2017 · 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 […]
Mayo Clinic Q and A: How to avoid an ankle injury
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Daily stretching of the calf muscle helps to combat the imbalance at the ankle joint and could help prevent ankle injuries altogether. Treatment for ankle injuries may depend on the severity of the issue. Certainly for a sprain, self-care measures and over-the-counter pain medications may be all you need, but a medical evaluation might be ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Symptoms of a Broken Finger Can Be Subtle
WEBMay 3, 2016 · 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. A long delay between the time of …
Could Pain in the Finger Joints Be a Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
WEBAug 20, 2010 · Pain in the finger joints is a classic initial symptom of this disease. If it is, indeed, rheumatoid arthritis, you have many effective treatment choices, including cortisone injections. There is no single test or symptom that confirms rheumatoid arthritis. Your doctor diagnoses this disease based largely on your medical history and a clinical ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: A hand surgeon’s advice about knuckle cracking
WEBJun 27, 2017 · Nearly half of us crack our knuckles, and some do it a lot. "There's a term called habitual knuckle crackers," says Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon. "They crack, on average, more than five times a day.”. Dr. Kakar explains that tribonucleation is the process of creating bubbles within the synovial fluid in our finger joints.
What Can Fingernails Reveal About Health? - Mayo Clinic News …
WEBNov 18, 2011 · Answer: It's true. Your fingernails are a window to your health. Some nail changes are natural. But others can signal health concerns, especially changes in nail color and growth patterns. Your nails are part of your skin. They are made up of layers of the protein keratin and grow from beneath the base of the nail under your cuticle.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tailbone pain often goes away without …
WEBAug 9, 2019 · Numerous situations can result in tailbone pain. It is often the result of an injury due to a trauma during childbirth or a fall. Tailbone pain sometimes can arise after sitting on a hard surface for a long time, or sitting on an ill-fitting or jouncing seat.
Treating skin abrasions known as “raspberries” - Mayo Clinic News ...
WEBMay 9, 2017 · Dr. Mann’s tips for treating skin abrasions are: Clean and wash your hands. Caring for the wound with hands covered in everyday bacteria will increase the likelihood of an infection later on. Rinse and clean the abrasion. Hold the affected area under lukewarm tap water for a couple of minutes. Do not aggressively scrub the wound.
Is Bruising Easily Normal or Does It Signal a Bigger, Underlying ...
WEBDec 23, 2011 · I am 54 and in excellent health. Answer: Bruising easily can be normal in some people and becomes more common as we age. But bruising easily may also signal an underlying medical problem. You probably should have this problem evaluated by your primary care doctor, especially if the bruising developed recently or has become more frequent or more ...
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
WEBAug 15, 2018 · These tips can help you avoid athlete's foot or ease the symptoms if infection occurs: Treat your feet. Try over-the-counter antifungual creams or a drying powder two to three times a day until the rash disappears. Keep your feet dry, especially between your toes. Go barefoot to let your feet air out …