As you get older, a gel inside your eye — called vitreous gel — can shrink. It can slowly detach (pull away) from your retina. That’s the nerve layer in the back of your eye that helps you focus on the images you see. Vision problems caused by PVD usuallyRead More →
The majority (85% to 90%) of young patients recover in three to six months with proper treatment. Is spondylolysis permanent? Spondylolysis occurs when a problem in the spine causes a small crack, or fracture, between two vertebrae (the bones in the spine). Spondylolysis causes back pain but is treatable, usuallyRead More →
Hydrocortisone 1 percent cream. … Treatments to avoid. How long do blistered lips take to heal? A blister or cold sore on your lip may take up to two weeks to fully heal. Symptoms normally begin with a tingling, itching or burning sensation. It later develops into a blister, mayRead More →
How do I prevent pinched nerves? Once treated, a pinched nerve will likely go away unless the same body tissues press against the affected nerve again. Chronic compression may lead to permanent nerve damage, so it’s important to help take preventive measures when you can. How do you get aRead More →
If there’s a perforation, air will bubble up through your nose. It is more likely a sinus infection. Our sinus cavities are very close to our tooth roots and can sometimes radiate pain into your teeth. It can also cause burning and drainage. How serious is a perforated sinus? SinusRead More →
First, you should firmly press a cloth to the area to help control the bleeding. If there is pain and swelling, wrap the cloth around some ice. If it’s a deep cut and you need to stop your tongue from bleeding, try rinsing (not drinking) your mouth with 1 partRead More →
It takes about 3 to 4 months for your biceps muscle to heal. You may be able to do easier daily activities in 2 to 3 weeks, as long as you don’t use your injured arm. Can a bicep strain heal on its own? Will a bicep tendon heal itself?Read More →
Rest. Rest is vital to healing tendon injuries. … Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) … Ice. … Physical therapy. … Pendulum stretches. … Wall walks. … Steroid injections. … Non-surgical treatments. Should you stretch your arm if you have tendonitis? Someone with proximal biceps tendonitis needs to rest the arm andRead More →
Partial tears: Also called incomplete tears, the damage experienced by the tendon does not sever it completely. Complete tears: More commonly referred to as a full-thickness tear, this injury entirely separates the tendon from the bone. Basically, it creates a hole in the tendon. How long does it take forRead More →
The key is to ensure that the hematoma is not older than 48 hours. In most cases, the hematoma can be drained with a large needle without any complications. Follow up of patients is recommended to ensure that there is no infection and the hematoma has resolved. How do youRead More →