Iritis that’s caused by an injury usually goes away within 1 or 2 weeks. Other cases may take weeks or months to clear up. If a bacteria or virus causes your iritis, it will go away after you treat the infection. Should I be worried about iritis? Iritis can leadRead More →
Hemorrhoids are rarely dangerous. If the symptoms don’t go away in a week or if you have bleeding, see your doctor to make sure you don’t have a more serious condition. Can hemorrhoids become life threatening? Although generally a nuisance, hemorrhoids can cause life-threatening infections or bleeding. Unfortunately, because ofRead More →
If a mild yeast infection is left untreated, it may go away on its own in a few days. More severe yeast infections could take up to 2 weeks to clear without treatment. If your infection is causing painful and uncomfortable symptoms for more than 3 days, you should seekRead More →
Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe The individual lesions can be treated, but the virus is virulent and exists beyond the visible borders of the lesions. Lesions can recur frequently. How long does papilloma take to go away? Depending on the type of HPV that you have, the virus can lingerRead More →
When to see a doctor Continuous redness or swelling around the joint accompanied by fever or chills. These may be signs of an infection. A rapid increase in pain, or sudden inability to move a joint. No relief after a few days of home self-care. How can you tell theRead More →
If diagnosed early, acute paronychia without obvious abscess can be treated nonsurgically. If soft tissue swelling is present without fluctuance, the infection may resolve with warm soaks 3-4 times daily. What is the fastest way to get rid of paronychia? If you have acute paronychia, soaking the infected nail inRead More →
After each treatment, checking the hair and combing with a nit comb to remove nits and lice every 2–3 days may decrease the chance of self–reinfestation. Continue to check for 2–3 weeks to be sure all lice and nits are gone. Can head lice just disappear? Expected Duration. Head liceRead More →
All lipomas in the upper extremities measuring larger than 5 cm in a single dimension should be surgically removed due to malignant potential. Are lipomas easy to remove? First, lipomas are usually easy to remove with just a local anesthetic, an incision, a half hour’s time with a surgeon andRead More →
Uterine sarcomas, which develop in the muscle tissue of the uterus (the myometrium). This type is rare, but is also the most aggressive form of uterine cancer. Does uterine cancer usually spread? In general, uterine cancer can metastasize to the rectum or bladder. Other areas where it may spread includeRead More →
How can you care for yourself at home? Put ice or a cold pack on your hand for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. … Follow the cast care instructions your doctor gives you. … Take pain medicines exactly as directed. Prop up your hand on pillows when youRead More →