Why is there a bandage on my leg?
- Tell me exactly where your pain is concentrated? - asks the doctor.
“Head,” the patient answers.
- Why is there a bandage on your leg?
I once told this joke while visiting friends. They asked me to tell something funny - so I told it. Everyone laughed. Only the elderly man sitting at the table opposite looked at me strangely, thought about it and then, leaning over the table, said:
- So! – the man said sadly and for some reason sighed. Then he thought again.
- I don't understand! - he said after a few minutes. —
I don’t catch the humor here!... Let’s think logically: the patient had a headache, didn’t he?
- But why was the bandage on the leg?
- Cut me - I can’t understand the point of the joke! After all, if a person has a headache, why the hell should he tie his leg?
- Yes, he didn’t tie his leg! - I said. - He tied his head!
He stood up and looked carefully into my eyes.
“Listen,” he said, putting his hand on my shoulder, “is this a really funny joke or are you joking?”
“I don’t know,” I said. - Funny and that's it!
– What other detail?
– Maybe this doctor was Rabinovich? – he asked unexpectedly.
-Who was he in this sense?
- Don't know! Perhaps an Englishman or a Kyrgyz...
“Well, yes,” he nodded understandingly, “if the parents are Kyrgyz, then of course...”
- Well, fine! – I was happy. - Finally, everything is clear to you...
- Best wishes! - I said, put on my coat and went home. At one o'clock in the morning my phone rang.
“They’re calling you about a joke,” his voice was heard on the phone. – I just can’t sleep. This leg can’t get out of my head!... Surely there is humor here?!
- Eat! – I confirmed.
He wasn't even offended.
He looked at me with his bright, clear eyes and muttered:
Then I decided to write a story about him. About a man who wants to decompose the mysterious laws of laughter using a dry multiplication table.
I took my story to the satirical department of one magazine. The editor laughed for a long time.
– Why is there a bandage on the leg?...
I realized that this story was unlikely to be published.
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Bandages for the upper limb. Returning finger bandage. Used for injuries and diseases of the finger, when it is necessary to close the end of the finger (Fig. 22). Bandage width – 5 cm.
on all fingers of the hand (“glove”)
Bandaging begins along the palmar surface from the base of the finger, goes around the end of the finger and runs the bandage along the back side to the base of the finger. After bending, the bandage is carried along a creeping path to the end of the finger and bandaged in spiral rounds towards its base, where it is secured.
Spiral bandage on the finger (Fig. 23). Most hand wraps begin with circular securing strokes of the bandage in the lower third of the forearm just above the wrist. The bandage is passed obliquely along the back of the hand to the end of the finger and, leaving the tip of the finger open, the finger is bandaged in spiral moves to the base. Then the bandage is returned to the forearm through the back of the hand. Bandaging is completed with circular rounds in the lower third of the forearm.
Spiral bandage for all fingers (“glove”) (Fig. 24). It is applied to each finger in the same way as to one finger. Bandaging on the right hand begins with the thumb, on the left hand - with the little finger.
Spica bandage for the thumb (Fig. 25). Used to close the area of the metacarpophalangeal joint and elevate the thumb.
After securing the moves over the wrist, the bandage is led along the back of the hand to the tip of the finger, wrapped around it and again along the back surface to the forearm.
These moves reach the base of the finger and the end of the bandage is secured to the wrist. To cover the entire thumb, the bandage is supplemented with returning rounds.
Cross-shaped bandage on the hand (Fig. 26). Covers the dorsum and palmar surfaces of the hand, except for the fingers, fixes the wrist joint, limiting the range of movements. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Bandaging begins with securing circular tours on the forearm. Then the bandage is passed along the back of the hand onto the palm, around the hand to the base of the second finger. From here, along the back of the hand, the bandage is returned obliquely to the forearm.
To more securely hold the dressing on the hand, cross-shaped moves are supplemented with circular moves of the bandage on the hand. Complete the application of the bandage in circular motions over the wrist.
Returning bandage on the hand (Fig. 27). Used to hold dressing material when all fingers or all parts of the hand are damaged. When applying cotton-gauze pads or gauze napkins to wounds or burn surfaces, it is necessary to leave layers of dressing material between the fingers. Bandage width – 10cm.
Bandaging begins with securing rounds above the wrist, then the bandage is passed along the back of the hand onto the fingers and, with returning strokes, covers the fingers and hand from the back and palm.
After which the bandage is applied in a creeping manner to the fingertips and the hand is bandaged in spiral rounds towards the forearm, where the bandage is completed in circular rounds above the wrist.
Scarf bandage for the hand (Fig. 28). Place the scarf so that its base is located in the lower third of the forearm above the area of the wrist joint. The hand is placed with the palm of the hand on the scarf and the top of the scarf is folded onto the back of the hand. The ends of the scarf are circled several times around the forearm above the wrist and tied.
Spiral bandage on the forearm (Fig. 29). To apply a bandage, use a 10 cm wide bandage. Bandaging begins with circular strengthening rounds in the lower third of the forearm and several ascending spiral rounds. Since the forearm has a cone-shaped shape, a tight fit of the bandage to the surface of the body is ensured by bandaging in the form of spiral tours with bends to the level
Fig.28. Scarf bandage for hand
Fig.30. Converging tortoiseshell bandage
to the elbow joint
upper third of the forearm. To make a bend, hold the lower edge of the bandage with the first finger of your left hand, and with your right hand make a bend towards you 180 degrees.
Rice. 31. Diverging turtle bandage for the elbow joint
Fig. 33. Spiral bandage on the shoulder
The top edge of the bandage becomes the bottom, the bottom - the top. At the next round, the bend of the bandage is repeated. The bandage is fixed with circular bands of bandage in the upper third of the forearm.
Turtle bandage for the elbow joint . In case of injury directly in the area of the elbow joint, a converging turtle bandage is applied. If the injury is located above or below the joint, a divergent turtle bandage is used. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Converging tortoiseshell bandage (Fig. 30). The arm is bent at the elbow joint at an angle of 90 degrees. Bandaging begins in circular strengthening rounds either in the lower third of the shoulder above the elbow joint, or in the upper third of the forearm. Then, using eight-shaped rounds, the dressing material is closed in the area of damage. The passes of the bandage intersect only in the area of the elbow bend. The eight-shaped rounds of the bandage are gradually shifted towards the center of the joint. Finish the bandage with circular tours along the joint line.
Divergent tortoiseshell bandage (Fig. 31). Bandaging begins with circular fastening rounds directly along the line of the joint, then the bandage is alternately applied above and below the elbow bend, covering two-thirds of the previous rounds. All passages intersect along the flexor surface of the elbow joint.
This way the entire joint area is covered. The bandage is finished in circular motions on the shoulder or forearm.
Scarf bandage on the elbow joint (Fig. 32). The scarf is placed under the back surface of the elbow joint so that the base of the scarf is under the forearm, and the top is under the lower third of the shoulder. The ends of the scarf are passed to the front surface of the elbow joint, where they are crossed, circled around the lower third of the shoulder and tied. The top is attached to the crossed ends of the scarf on the back of the shoulder.
Spiral shoulder bandage (Fig. 33.). The shoulder area is covered with a regular spiral bandage or a spiral bandage with kinks. A bandage 10–14 cm wide is used. In the upper parts of the shoulder, to prevent the bandage from slipping, bandaging can be completed with rounds of a spica bandage.
Shoulder scarf (Fig. 34). The scarf is placed on the outer side surface of the shoulder. The top of the scarf is directed towards the neck. The ends of the scarf are drawn around the shoulder, crossed, brought to the outer surface of the shoulder and tied.
To prevent the bandage from slipping, the top of the scarf is secured with a loop of cord, a bandage or a second scarf passed through the opposite armpit.
Rice. 35. Spica bandage
on the shoulder joint area:
a, b – ascending; c, d – descending
to the axillary area
on the shoulder joint area
Spica bandage for the shoulder joint. Used to hold dressing material on wounds in the shoulder joint and adjacent areas. The crossover of the bandage is performed directly over the dressing material covering the wound.
The width of the bandage is 10-14 cm. On the left shoulder joint the bandage is bandaged from left to right, on the right shoulder joint - from right to left, that is, the spica bandage is bandaged in the direction of the side of the injury.
There are ascending and descending spica bandages for the shoulder joint area.
Ascending spica bandage (Fig. 35 a, b). Bandaging begins with circular fastening rounds in the upper part of the shoulder, then the bandage is applied to the shoulder girdle and along the back to the axillary region of the opposite side. Next, the bandage moves along the front side of the chest to the front surface of the shoulder, along the outer surface around the shoulder into the axillary fossa, with a transition to the outer surface of the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle. Then the rounds of the bandage are repeated with an upward shift of one third or half the width of the bandage. Bandaging is completed with circular tours around the chest.
Descending spica bandage (Fig. 35 c, d). Apply in reverse order. The end of the bandage is fixed in circular passages around the chest, then from the axillary region of the healthy side, the bandage is lifted along the front surface of the chest to the shoulder girdle on the injured side, bended around it along the back surface and through the axillary region brought to the front surface of the shoulder girdle. After which the bandage is moved along the back to the axillary region of the healthy side. Each subsequent figure-of-eight move is repeated slightly lower than the previous one. Bandaging is completed with circular tours around the chest.
Spica bandage for the axillary region (Fig. 36). To reliably hold the dressing material on the wound in the axillary region, the spica bandage is supplemented with special rounds of bandage through the healthy shoulder girdle. It is recommended to cover the dressing material in the area of injury with a layer of cotton wool, which extends beyond the armpit area and partially covers the upper part of the chest.
The width of the bandage is 10-14cm. The bandage begins with two circular rounds in the lower third of the shoulder, then several moves of an ascending spica-shaped bandage are made and an additional oblique move is made along the back through the shoulder girdle of the healthy side and the chest into the damaged axillary region. Then a circular stroke is made, covering the chest and holding a layer of cotton wool. Additional oblique and circular moves of the bandage are alternated several times. Bandaging is completed with rounds of a spica bandage and circular rounds on the chest.
Scarf bandage on the shoulder joint area (Fig. 37). The medical scarf is folded with a tie and the middle is brought into the axillary fossa, the ends of the bandage are crossed over the shoulder joint, passed along the front and back surfaces of the chest and tied in the axillary region of the healthy side.
for hanging the upper limb
Scarf bandage for hanging the upper limb (Fig. 38). Used to support the injured upper limb after applying a soft bandage or transport immobilization bandage.
The injured arm is bent at the elbow joint at a right angle. An unfolded scarf is placed under the forearm so that the base of the scarf runs along the axis of the body, its middle is slightly above the forearm, and the top is behind and above the elbow joint. The upper end of the scarf is placed on the healthy shoulder girdle. The lower end is placed on the shoulder girdle of the damaged side, covering the forearm in front with the lower smaller part of the scarf. The ends of the scarf are tied with a knot above the shoulder girdle. The top of the scarf is wrapped around the elbow joint and secured with a pin to the front of the bandage.
Deso bandage (Fig. 39). It is used for temporary immobilization of the injured arm in case of clavicle fractures by bandaging it to the body.
The width of the bandage is 10-14 cm. Bandaging is always carried out towards the injured arm. If the bandage is applied to the left hand, bandage in the direction from left to right (bandage head in the right hand), on the right hand - from right to left (bandage head in the left hand).
Before starting bandaging, place a roll of compressed gray non-absorbent cotton wool wrapped in a piece of wide bandage or gauze into the axillary fossa of the damaged side. A roller is inserted to eliminate the lengthwise displacement of clavicle fragments. The injured arm is bent at the elbow joint at a right angle, pressed to the body and the shoulder is bandaged to the chest with circular rounds (1), which are applied below the level of the cushion located in the axillary region on the side of the injury. Next, from the axillary region of the healthy side, the bandage is led obliquely upward along the front surface of the chest to the shoulder girdle of the damaged side (2), where the bandage should pass through the central fragment of the clavicle closer to the lateral surface of the neck. Then the bandage is moved down along the back of the shoulder under the middle third of the forearm. Having covered the forearm, the bandage is continued along the chest to the axillary region of the healthy side (3) and along the back obliquely upward to the shoulder girdle of the damaged side, where the bandage is again passed through the central fragment of the clavicle closer to the lateral surface of the neck, after which the bandage is carried down along the front surface shoulder under the elbow (4). From under the elbow, the bandage is led in an oblique direction through the back into the axillary region of the uninjured side. The described moves of the bandage are repeated several times, forming a bandage that provides reliable immobilization of the upper limb. The bandage is secured in a circular motion over the shoulder and chest.
Bandages for the lower limb. Returning bandage on the toes. Used for diseases and injuries of the toes. Bandage width 3-5 cm.
The bandage is usually used to hold the dressing material on the wounds of 1 toe and rarely to cover the other toes, which are usually bandaged along with the entire foot.
The bandage starts from the plantar surface of the base of the finger, covers the tip of the finger and runs the bandage along its back surface to the base. Make a bend and creep the bandage to the tip of the finger. Then they bandage it with spiral rounds to the base, where the bandage is fixed.
Fig.41. Spica bandage for the big toe
Spiral bandage on the first toe (Fig. 40). The width of the bandage is 3-5 cm. Usually only one thumb is bandaged separately. It is recommended to begin bandaging with strengthening circular tours in the lower third of the shin above the ankles. Then the bandage is passed through the dorsum of the foot to the nail phalanx of 1 finger. From here, spiral rounds are used to cover the entire toe to the base and again through the back of the foot the bandage is returned to the lower leg, where the bandage is finished with fixing circular rounds.
Spica bandage on the first toe (Fig. 41). The width of the bandage is 3-5 cm. Like all spica bandages, the spica bandage for the first toe is bandaged in the direction of the injury. On the left foot the bandage is applied from left to right, on the right foot - from right to left.
Bandaging begins with strengthening circular tours in the lower third of the shin above the ankles. Then the bandage is carried from the inner ankle to the back of the foot to its outer surface and along the plantar surface to the inner edge of the nail phalanx of the first toe. After a circular turn on the first toe, the bandage is moved along the dorsum of the foot to its outer edge and the bandage is moved in a circular turn through the plantar surface to the outer ankle.
Each subsequent round of the bandage on the first finger moves upward in relation to the previous one, thus forming an ascending spica-shaped bandage.
Returning bandage on the peripheral parts of the foot. Used for diseases and injuries of the peripheral parts of the foot and fingers. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Each finger is covered with a dressing separately, or all fingers together with gauze pads between them. Then they begin to bandage the foot. Circular strengthening tours are applied to the midfoot. After that, using longitudinal returning tours from the plantar surface of the foot through the tips of the toes to the dorsum and back, the entire width of the foot is covered. The bandage is carried along a creeping path to the tips of the fingers, from where the foot is bandaged in spiral rounds to the middle. The bandage on the foot usually does not hold well, so it is recommended to finish the bandage with strengthening figure-eight rounds around the ankle joint with fixing circular rounds above the ankles.
Returning bandage for the entire foot (Fig. 42). It is used for foot injuries when it is necessary to cover the entire foot, including the toes. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Bandaging begins with circular fixing rounds in the lower third of the shin above the ankles. Then the bandage is transferred to the foot, from the side of the inner ankle on the right foot and from the outside ankle on the left, and several circular strokes are applied along the lateral surface of the foot to the first toe, from it back along the opposite lateral surface of the foot to the heel. From the heel, the bandage is carried in a creeping motion to the tips of the fingers and the foot is bandaged in spiral moves in the direction of the lower third of the lower leg. In the area of the ankle joint, the technique of applying a bandage to the heel area is used (Fig. 44). Finish the bandage with circular rounds above the ankles.
Rice. 43. Cross-shaped (eight-shaped) bandage on the foot
Fig.44. Heel bandage
Fig.45 . Spica bandage on the foot
Cross-shaped (eight-shaped) bandage on the foot (Fig. 43). Allows you to securely fix the ankle joint in case of ligament damage and some diseases of the joint. Bandage width – 10 cm.
The foot is placed in a position at right angles to the lower leg. Bandaging begins with circular fixing rounds in the lower third of the shin above the ankles. Then the bandage is moved obliquely along the dorsum of the ankle joint to the lateral surface of the foot (to the outer surface of the left foot and to the inner surface of the right foot). Perform a circular motion around the foot. Next, from the opposite side surface of the foot along its back, they cross the previous course of the bandage obliquely upward and return to the lower leg. Again, perform a circular move over the ankles and repeat the eight-shaped moves of the bandage 5-6 times to create reliable fixation of the ankle joint. The bandage ends in circular motions on the shins above the ankles.
Bandage on the heel area (tortoiseshell type) (Fig. 44). Used to completely cover the heel area like a divergent tortoiseshell bandage. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Bandaging begins with circular fixing rounds on the shins above the ankles. Then the bandage is applied obliquely down the back surface to the ankle joint. The first circular tour is applied through the most protruding part of the heel and the dorsum of the ankle joint and circular strokes are added to it above and below the first one. However, in this case, there is a loose fit of the bandage to the surface of the foot. To avoid this, the bandages are strengthened with an additional oblique move of the bandage, running from the back surface of the ankle joint down and anteriorly to the outer lateral surface of the foot. Then, along the plantar surface, the bandage is moved to the inner edge of the foot and the diverging rounds of the tortoiseshell bandage continue to be applied. The bandage ends in circular circles in the lower third of the shin above the ankles.
Spica-shaped ascending bandage on the foot (Fig. 45). It is used to reliably hold dressing material on the dorsal and plantar surfaces for injuries and diseases of the foot. The toes remain uncovered. Bandage width – 10 cm.
Bandaging begins with circular fixing rounds through the most protruding part of the heel and the back surface of the ankle joint. Then, from the heel, the bandage is moved along the outer surface of the right foot (on the left foot - along the inner surface), obliquely along the back surface to the base of the first toe (on the left foot - to the base of the fifth toe). Make a full circle around the foot and return the bandage to the back surface at the base of the fifth toe (on the left foot - at the base of the first toe). Along the back of the foot, they cross the previous round and return to the heel area on the opposite side. Going around the heel from behind, repeat the described eight-shaped rounds of the bandage, gradually shifting them towards the ankle joint. The bandage ends in circular circles in the lower third of the shin above the ankles.
Foot bandages. There are scarves that cover the entire foot, heel area and ankle joint.
There is such a joke. A patient comes to the doctor. The patient's leg is bandaged.
- Sorry, I probably didn’t understand... What was wrong with the patient?
- Why is there a bandage on your leg?
- Strange! – the man said and got up from the table.
He went to the window and smoked for a long time, looking thoughtfully into the darkness. I drank tea.
After a while he moved away from the window and, sitting down next to me, said quietly:
- How did the bandage end up on your leg?!
- Well, let's go out! – he suddenly said decisively. - We need to talk!
We went out into the hallway.
– I think it’s funny! - I said.
- Where is the humor in this?
– Maybe you missed some detail?
- Well, let's say the patient was one-legged?
– If we consider it possible that the bandage really slipped, then, crawling over the entire body, it should have captured both legs!... Or it was a one-legged invalid...
- No! – I resolutely rejected this proposal. – The patient was not disabled!
“Then how did the bandage end up on your leg?”
- She slipped! – I whispered. He wiped away the cold sweat.
- In what sense?! – I didn’t understand.
- Well, in what sense can you be Rabinovich?... In a funny sense...
“No,” I snapped. – In this sense, he was not Rabinovich.
– Because his father was Kyrgyz and his mother was Kyrgyz!
“It’s not clear to me what was hurting the patient!”
- Well. So I understand... I’m not a fool! I’m educated... I told my wife a joke - she laughs. I don’t understand why he’s laughing... Is this, by chance, not the answer of the Armenian radio?
“Then I just don’t know what to do,” he whined. He called me the next evening.
“I consulted with experts,” he said. - Everyone claims that the bandage could not have slipped!
- Well, to hell with her! - I shouted. – I couldn’t do that, I couldn’t! What do you want from me?!
“I want to look into this matter,” he said angrily. – For me this is a matter of principle! I am in a responsible job. I have to be witty!…
I hung up.
After that, he called me on the phone for several days and even came home.
I swore, was indignant, drove him away - all to no avail.
- Understand, this is necessary for me... I often travel abroad... I must have a sense of humor...
- What an oak tree! - said the editor. - Do such things really exist?
“They happen,” I said. - I saw it myself.
“Well, we’ll print,” said the editor.
Then he hugged me and, leaning close to my ear, quietly asked:
– Well, you’ll tell me in confidence: what was really hurting the patient?!
“Head,” I said barely audibly.
A condition in which a toenail or fingernail comes away from a finger is called onycholysis. This manifestation not only has an unaesthetic appearance, but also causes quite a lot of discomfort to a person, so if you encounter a similar phenomenon, be sure to consult a doctor to determine the cause of the disease and prescribe effective treatment.
Unfortunately, absolutely anyone can encounter a disease in which the toenail separates from the finger, even women who are accustomed to being attentive to their appearance and health. Moreover, onycholysis damage occurs very unexpectedly, and the disease itself develops quite quickly.
A void forms at the point where the nail plate departs from the bed, and the nail itself begins to change its color, lose its shine and deteriorate.
Among the main symptoms of the disease are:
The toenail can move away from the toe for various reasons, but the main factors causing onycholysis include:
When infected with onycholysis, it is first necessary to establish the cause of the disease and prescribe treatment that will be aimed at eliminating the main factor that led to the problem.
If you notice some of the above symptoms, you should immediately contact a specialist who will conduct a comprehensive examination and be able to establish the correct diagnosis. The course of therapy will differ depending on the reasons that caused the toenail to separate from the toe.
Before the procedure, the legs must be steamed in a bath with the addition of medicinal herbs, after which a thin layer of ointment must be applied directly to the affected area and a bandage or patch applied. After 5 days, the bandage will be removed along with the nail.
You can also remove the nail in a beauty salon using special devices or a laser.
The course of treatment with ointments and creams can be 1-6 months; when using varnishes, this period increases to 12 months.
If there is a lack of vitamins and minerals in the body, treatment will be limited to taking a balanced course of medications. If the level of hormones in the body changes, which leads to damage to the nails and skin, you should take medications that restore hormone levels and metabolism.
In the early stages of onycholysis, you can use traditional treatment methods, which include lubricating the affected area with olive oil and preparing medicinal foot baths.
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The inflammatory process and abscess on the finger are provoked by various pathogens that penetrate the soft tissue. Most often these unpleasant conditions are caused by staphylococci.
An abscess on the finger that causes swelling, redness and purulent inflammation of the periungual fold is called paronychia. When the inflammatory process develops further and spreads to other areas of the finger, they speak of panaritium .
A mild form of finger ulcer, or paronychia, occurs when pathogens enter the skin. During the course of the disease, infiltrative and purulent stages .
Paronychia begins with redness and swelling of the skin around the nail. Then a pain syndrome occurs, the appearance of intercellular fluid containing microbes. As the infiltrate accumulates, a vesicle is formed, the contents of which become purulent.
The following types of paronychia are distinguished:
1 . Paronychia of acute and chronic nature - depending on the duration.
Acute paronychia occurs suddenly and is characterized by severe pain in the area of suppuration. Typically, this type of paronychia is caused by a bacterial infection - Staphylococcus aureus after injury to the upper phalanx (damage to the cuticle).
The chronic form manifests itself gradually : first, the skin around the nail turns red, the finger swells, and pain in this area occurs.
2. Paronychia is superficial (subepidermal) and deep , affecting the thickness of the nail fold near the base of the nail.
These varieties differ in localization and clinical course. With subepidermal paronychia, pus accumulates under the epidermis near the edge of the nail fold.
Panaritium occurs when paronychia is treated incorrectly.
The following varieties are distinguished:
One of the most common causes of inflammation of the finger in the nail area is incorrect performance of pedicure and manicure.
Careless actions can damage the cuticle and provoke an inflammatory process with further accumulation of pus around the nail.
Typically, such inflammation is caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal microorganisms that live on the skin of every person.
The development of the inflammatory process is influenced by certain conditions, such as:
Most cases of felon development occur after injury to the skin on the fingers. Moreover, the inflammatory process can occur even due to minor injuries - abrasions, scratches or splinters, cracks due to the skin being too dry and flaking. An infection penetrates the skin, which gives rise to purulent inflammation. For this reason, even minor wounds should be immediately treated with alcohol-containing solutions or iodine.
Hangnails can also cause inflammation and the formation of pus in the tissues of the finger near the nail.
They arise due to a lack of vitamins in the body or injuries to the skin and are open wounds. They can also become infected and then form an abscess.
An ingrown toenail is also often the cause of inflammation and suppuration of the area around the nail plate.
Inflammation from an ingrown toenail
There are people prone to this problem. The most susceptible to ingrown toenails is the big toe. This is influenced by the special location and size of the periungual fold, as well as the growth of the nail itself.
Also, an incorrectly done pedicure on the feet can contribute to ingrowth: if the corners of the nail plate on both sides are prevented from growing by the periungual ridge, they grow into the soft tissue.
Therefore, it is necessary to properly treat the nail plates during a pedicure:
The first sign of an ingrown nail is pain in the periungual fold near the edge of the nail plate . Then the pain spreads to the entire phalanx. Due to the fact that such sensations are tolerable, most people do not pay much attention to this problem. But then they notice that the skin around the nail is inflamed. If measures are not taken, the situation will become more serious and suppuration will begin around the nail plate.
If an abscess forms, it is better to consult a doctor to avoid complications.
A splinter can cause an abscess under the nail if it gets into this area.
In this area, small splinters are difficult to notice. They are not exposed to mechanical stress, so in such situations a strong inflammatory process develops.
If it is possible to remove the splinter on your own, after removing it, you should use means to relieve inflammation. This way the situation will quickly return to normal. In some cases, removing a splinter may require the help of a doctor.
In most cases, the big toe is affected by paronychia and panaritium; any finger on the hands can become inflamed.
By the damage to several nails at the same time, one can judge the work of the body’s immune forces - its decrease. Also, an inflammatory process on more than two toes may indicate the presence of foot or nail fungus.
But no matter what causes felon, the characteristic symptoms will be:
If you find these signs in yourself, it is better to contact a surgeon to prescribe the correct treatment and avoid complications.
An abscess in an advanced form is very dangerous : the purulent inflammatory process can spread deeper: to the tendons, bone tissue, and finger joint. The finger may partially or completely lose its function.
Moreover, inflammation can affect the hand and forearm.
A severe form of panaritium with concomitant diseases, such as diabetes, can lead to the following complications:
more complicated than nail inflammation
In order to normalize the situation when the first symptoms of an abscess appear on a toe or hand, you should know the rules of first aid, as well as warnings.
What you should not do under any circumstances is to pierce a bubble with pus in order to get rid of it, because in a greater degree of probability, it will not be possible to completely remove all the purulent fluid, and such an effect will not have any effect.
This is quite dangerous - if you insert the needle too deeply, you can provoke blood poisoning and the infection will spread throughout the body, and this is fraught with serious consequences.
What you can do: a warm bath with substances that have anti-inflammatory properties: salt, soap or chamomile decoction. The foot should be immersed in this liquid several times a day, which will significantly reduce the occurrence of unpleasant symptoms. After the procedure, you should blot the limb with a towel, then you are allowed to make an onion compress or use aloe leaves instead.
After three days without improvement or worsening of the situation, self-medication is canceled . This suggests that purulent inflammation has spread to deeper tissues. In such cases, the problem cannot be solved without medical help.
For abscesses on the toe and hand, medications are more effective than traditional methods of treatment.
The solution is applied to a cotton swab and applied to the inflamed area of the finger. If adverse reactions occur, the drug is discontinued.
Treatment can be quite long - from several weeks to several months. In complicated cases, oral antifungal drugs or steroids will be required.
When treating suppuration caused by streptococci or staphylococci, antibacterial drugs are always prescribed.
The greatest effect is observed from drugs of the cephalosporin or penicillin series.
This group of drugs is also prescribed for phlegmon of the hand or finger, if after surgery there are foci of inflammation and pus. In such cases, antibiotics are used to prevent infection of adjacent tissues.
Broad-spectrum drugs for this condition are prescribed in fairly high doses.
These are antibiotics such as Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Cloxacillin, Erythromycin, Methicillin, Chloramphenicol . For local exposure, the affected area is pierced with a penicillin solution containing novocaine. The dosage is determined by the doctor individually.
If conservative treatment was started late and did not bring results, complications arise that can only be eliminated through surgery.
To do this, drainage of purulent fluid is performed under local anesthesia . If the skin in the area of the abscess has acquired a white or yellow color, local anesthesia is not performed, since this sign indicates damage to the nerve fibers.
Surgical options:
After a day after the operation, the finger is dipped in a warm solution with the addition of potassium permanganate, the rubber gasket is changed and left for another day.
If the purulent inflammatory process ceases, the rubber strip is no longer used, and a bandage with ointment is applied to the wound surface.
For faster healing of incisions and to prevent secondary infection, a course of antibiotics and antiseptics is prescribed.
Treatment of nail and subcutaneous panaritium at home is possible only at the onset of the disease and under the close supervision of a doctor. If there is no effect from ointments, baths and the signs of the disease intensify, the only way to get rid of purulent inflammation will be surgery.
Treatment in the clinic can be carried out for such types of panaritium as subcutaneous, cutaneous and nail. When purulent inflammation spreads to joints, tendons and bone tissue, the patient is referred
Herpes infection on toe
to the surgical department of the hospital.
If there are blisters on the inflamed finger or toe , filled with clear liquid or mixed with pus and blood, the cause of panaritium is most likely caused by herpes pathogens.
Most often, herpes infection on the fingers occurs in children , but such blisters are also present on other parts of the body - in the mouth, on the lips.
If you suspect herpes inflammation of the finger, treatment should be carried out as follows:
1. Apply Acyclovir ointment to the inflamed area for a week. After this treatment, the skin will return to normal in 1 or 2 weeks.
2. A bandage can be applied to the site of inflammation in order to reduce the risk of the herpes infection spreading to healthy parts of the body, especially the mucous membranes.
If the use of the ointment does not bring results and the inflammatory process only intensifies, you need to make an appointment with a doctor to choose further treatment tactics.
Traditional methods are effective only at the initial stage of inflammation and abscess on the toes and hands.
To obtain the product you will need 200 ml of boiling water and 1 spoon of dry raw materials. The grass is poured into a container with liquid and left for a while. A cotton swab is soaked in the cooled infusion and applied to the affected area and fixed.
Bath with potassium permanganate
The amount of potassium permanganate should be such that the liquid acquires a pale pink color. The finger with the abscess is dipped into this solution, after a while it is removed, blotted with a towel and ointment is applied to the affected area, followed by a bandage.
A compress with onions is a fairly effective remedy in the treatment of panaritium. In order to prepare it, you need to take ? grate part of the onion on a coarse grater and place on cheesecloth to form a layer 1 cm thick.
The compress is applied to the finger, covered with a film, and then secured with a bandage. You should keep such a compress on the affected area for 2 hours, then take a bath with soda and salt and replace the onion mass with fresh one.
This alternation should be carried out 2 times a day. If there is no effect within 3 days, consult a doctor.
You need to watch your child’s fingers especially carefully, since children, more often than adults, have the habit of biting their nails and tearing off hangnails, which can lead to an inflammatory process on the hands.
If a red spot appears near a child’s fingernail, you should immediately smear it with iodine solution . You can also apply a cotton pad soaked in calendula tincture. Lotions will also help. This is necessary to stop the inflammatory process at the very beginning of its development.
If an abscess appears, you should never try to treat it yourself or pierce it with a needle. The best solution would be to consult a doctor, he will carry out the necessary manipulations. Since in children the inflammatory process and the formation of pus occurs very quickly , surgical treatment is usually used.
The main preventive measure for such conditions is to avoid damage and injury to the skin on the fingers: bruises, cuts.
It is also important to maintain daily foot hygiene . More information about paronychia can be found in the video.
Using the services of a professional pedicurist will protect you from improper treatment of the nail plates and its consequences: damage to the skin, ingrown nails and inflammation.
Wearing comfortable shoes will also eliminate these unpleasant situations.
Treatment of chronic diseases that can cause inflammation of the toes is also important. Diabetes requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. Increasing immunity will strengthen the body and activate forces to fight infections.
Why do boils occur? In medicine, this problem is called panaritium or paronychia, and is interpreted as an inflammatory process that can occur both inside the body tissues and outside, near the surface of the skin. Inflammation is caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria; there are several sources of their entry from the external environment into the body:
Weakened immunity of the body is an environment with excellent conditions for the accumulation of harmful bacteria, as a result of their proliferation - tissue abscess with the formation of a purulent cavity. The above reasons are beneficial for the formation of abscesses on the arm or leg.
Paronychia of the toes also occurs from wearing tight shoes made of poor quality materials. The disease can affect one (most often the thumb) finger or several. It is not difficult to identify the disease based on the following signs:
What to do and how to effectively resist the sore is described below.
In order to cure a damaged toe, first of all, it is necessary to identify the cause of the disease and eliminate the possibility of repeated exposure. Taking into account the severity of the abscess and the personal characteristics of the body, resort to one of the forms of treatment.
If your finger is too swollen, it’s time to resort to medication. Ointment and antibiotics are the main methods of conservative therapy. Using these means, there is no need to open the abscess, which is not recommended to do on your own.
Several compression treatment options:
Using antibiotics at home is a more radical way to treat an abscess on the finger. It is not recommended to take antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription, since these drugs are prescribed in case of deep damage to the epidermal layer. Only a specialist should assess the balance between the possible risks of side effects and the benefits obtained from the medicine. Most often, paronychia is treated with Amoxiclav, Ciprofloxacin or Levofloxacin.
Also, internal antibacterial therapy is not suitable for everyone, and is not advisable during pregnancy or if a baby has a toe.
If abscesses occur in a baby, it is better to resort to traditional medicine; its treatment methods are equally effective and safe for adults and children. Compresses made from baked onions, which accelerate the maturation of the abscess, will also be safe for the baby. After the blister of pus bursts, the wound site can be treated with iodine or a new sterile bandage with aloe pulp can be used.
The easiest way is warm baths and lotions based on various natural ingredients:
Another folk remedy for the treatment of panaritium in adults and children: honey cakes. Honey relieves inflammation well and also promotes the release of pus from the abscess. To prepare a compress, you need to mix flower honey and sifted flour in equal quantities, then grind into a homogeneous mass. Fix the resulting cakes on the sore spot and change them twice a day.
To maintain the health of your skin and fingernails, there are a number of simple rules that will significantly reduce the risk of abscesses:
The most common reason for a sore finger near the nail is the presence of hangnails near it. This is dead skin that must be removed using special scissors or tweezers. If this is not done, the skin will break off, tear or cling, forming wounds and lesions where bacteria and infections can enter.
The next common cause is ingrown toenails. This usually happens from inept or inappropriate nail care, or when the nail plate is injured as a result of sports activities or work. The nail begins to grow into the skin near it, forming lesions on the fingers, which is a direct path to infection.
Also, incipient inflammation and abscesses on the fingers and toes can be due to the active proliferation of bacteria such as staphylococci. But they appear only when wounds appear, especially in the cuticle area. These could be cuts, scrapes or splinters. Therefore, it is very important to maintain hand and foot hygiene to prevent bacteria from entering.
So, let’s summarize why the finger most often breaks out near the nail on the hand (toe):
You can find out whether a finger is really getting sore on your foot or hand by the following signs:
At the first signs and pain, it is necessary to take action. It is best to start with a visit to a surgeon. If this opportunity is not provided, there are some tips on how to treat an abscess on the finger, if we are talking about the initial degree of inflammation.
What to do if your finger breaks out and gives you no rest? A very famous folk method is to use a baked onion. This method has been known for a long time and was used even in very advanced cases, when there was extensive inflammation, suppuration, which resulted in damage to the nail.
So, take a small onion and place it in the oven along with the peel at 200 degrees for a quarter of an hour. If the onion has become soft, cut it into several pieces and apply to the abscess. As a rule, one procedure is enough for the abscess to burst and pus to come out. If necessary, you can repeat it.
If your toe turns blue, what should you do? This is usually due to injury, wearing uncomfortable tight shoes, or due to other mechanical stress on the finger and nail. If you are sure that you did not hit your finger, then perhaps the reason lies deeper, for example, poor circulation or blood stagnation due to heart failure. In this case, you should not hesitate, but immediately seek advice from a qualified specialist. An ointment recipe that has helped more than one generation will help with injuries and bruises of the finger and nail. Grind a clove of garlic, onion and aloe leaf. Add them to a pre-prepared and heated mixture of honey, baby soap, melted lard and sunflower oil. Apply the frozen mass to the blue finger.
You can cure an abscess on your toe near the nail and speed up its maturation with the help of bread crumb. Soak a piece of wheat bread in warm milk and apply it to the affected area overnight.
I suffer from severe pain when my finger breaks, what should I do in this case? There is one quick folk method. Just dip your finger in a container of kerosene. Keep it there until the pinching begins. Be sure to rinse it afterwards. After this procedure, the pain subsides, redness and swelling disappear. But the skin may come off, so anoint your finger with vegetable oil or nourishing cream to quickly restore the skin.
Remember that even the most effective and recommended folk recipes have contraindications.
Dear readers, if you have a large accumulation of pus at the site of the abscess, do not try to open it yourself or rub it vigorously; consult a surgeon as soon as possible to prevent blood poisoning. Treat yourself kindly, be attentive and do not tolerate pain.
The condition in which the finger near the nail festers is called felon in medicine. This disease rarely occurs out of nowhere. Most often, a finger abscess occurs in the following situations:
The most common cause of nail inflammation is considered to be an incorrectly done pedicure. When the cuticle is damaged by careless actions, pus accumulates around the nail plate. After a careless pedicure, an inflammatory process forms, which, if left untreated, leads to the appearance of an abscess near the finger. Essentially, a panaritium is an abscess of the tissue around the nail. The infectious agents are usually the familiar streptococci and staphylococci - microorganisms that live on the skin of every person. Another common cause of pus is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet.
Often, an abscess on the toe occurs when the body's defenses are reduced. Systemic connective tissue diseases, metabolic disorders, oncology - all this can lead to the development of panaritium. What to do if your finger is swollen and festered in the nail area?
Most often, this disease affects the big toe. Damage to several nail plates at once indicates a pronounced decrease in immunity against the background of serious chronic diseases. A fungal infection can also cause inflammation of two or more toenails. The symptoms of the disease are typical, and even a person without medical education can easily recognize a formed abscess:
Tip: Found an abscess on your finger? Consult a doctor!
Many people try to treat finger inflammation at home, wasting valuable time. Is it possible to do this? In no case! Attempts to cure felon with folk remedies often lead to dire consequences. If you are concerned about a nail abscess after a pedicure, consult a qualified doctor. The doctor will not only prescribe you medications to relieve pain and swelling, but will also take a pus test. Sowing the discharge from the finger will make it possible to accurately identify the pathogen and prescribe the most effective treatment for panaritium.
If inflammation of the nail plate is not cured in time, you can get many problems. Inadequate and untimely treatment of an abscess leads to the spread of infection to the deeper layers of the skin. The pus penetrates the muscles and ligaments, and eventually the situation ends with the entire finger being affected. Even experienced surgeons are not always able to save a finger from infection. Amputation of the phalanx or the entire finger may be the only method to stop the spread of the process.
Advice: your finger is swollen or there is severe pain near the nail? Don't delay your visit to the doctor!
What should you do if your nail is so swollen that you can’t move your finger? Of course, the first thing you need to do is get an appointment with a surgeon. If it is late at night or you find yourself far from civilization, you can try to relieve pain and swelling on your own. Remember that any measures at home are temporary and only help remove unpleasant symptoms, but do not completely eliminate panaritium.
What to do if these methods do not help and the nail becomes even more inflamed? Under no circumstances try to open the abscess and remove the pus yourself! Panaritium should be treated by a qualified surgeon in a sterile operating room. You can find help both at the clinic and at the emergency room. Don't forget to tell your doctor how you tried to treat your finger at home - this may influence the choice of treatment method for panaritium.
Surgical treatment of an abscess on the finger is performed under local anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin near the nail, after which the accumulated pus is removed. During the procedure, dead tissue is cut out. Usually the nail needs to be removed as well. If the nail bed is not affected by the pathological process, over time a new nail plate will form on the finger. Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs are injected into the resulting cavity. After all manipulations are completed, a sterile bandage is applied to the wound.
Further treatment of felon consists of daily dressings and treating the finger with antiseptic drugs. If necessary, remove newly formed pus. It is necessary to treat the nail in this way for 5 to 7 days. Treatment for panaritium of the big toe may take a little longer due to the characteristics of the blood supply and innervation of this area.
What to do if a child’s toes are inflamed? How to treat a baby who is crying in pain? First of all, it is worth remembering that treatment at home is out of the question. The spread of infection in a child occurs very quickly, and time should not be wasted trying to remove pus with the help of medicinal plants. This is especially true for children under one year of age, whose immune system is not yet fully formed. You can relieve pain with a warm solution of soda or potassium permanganate, after which you should immediately take the child to the hospital. Treatment of felon in children is usually surgical. Opening the source of infection and removing pus is no different from a similar procedure in adults.
Knowing that treating nail inflammation is not so easy, each person will try to take all measures to prevent this situation from happening again. What should you do to keep your nails healthy?
Do not forget about the available methods of increasing general immunity. Regular physical activity, a balanced diet and giving up bad habits will strengthen the body and reduce the risk of nail infection. In winter, it won't hurt to take multivitamins. When the first symptoms of panaritium appear, you should consult a doctor.
Treatment of an abscess at the infiltration stage involves drug intervention. Antibacterial - novocaine blockade is prescribed for immunodeficiency or diabetes mellitus. Minor inflammation can be eliminated at home. A large abscess should be shown to a doctor. Baths are taken with a water temperature of 38°C. The foot is immersed in the liquid for 15-20 minutes. Treatment is repeated 4 times a day. The main thing is to wipe the limb dry after the procedure.
After the purulent capsule breaks through, antiseptics are used first. They minimize the consequences. Iodine preparations - effective nail treatment:
It is important to keep the wound and surrounding skin clean. In addition to iodine, they use:
The use of ointments is the next step in conservative treatment. The abscess near the nail should be covered with a thin layer of the drug. Be sure to apply a sterile dressing. The basic products of therapy are: Vishnevsky ointment, Levomikol, ichthyol ointment. It needs to be treated locally.
In addition to antiseptic formulas, antibiotic ointments are used:
If the abscess near the nail continues to bother, the capsule does not rupture, they resort to surgical intervention.
Suppuration caused by staphylococcus is difficult to treat with antibiotics. Antibacterial therapy is ineffective. The surgeon has to treat the abscess. The operation is performed under local anesthesia. The source of inflammation is opened, and dead tissue of the nail plate is excised. The postoperative wound is drained. To avoid infectious complications, the affected finger is treated using pulsating jet, ultrasound, and vacuum methods.
Clinical effectiveness is secured by film-forming aerosols:
An abscess can be treated with laser therapy. The advantages of a highly modern method are the minimization of unpleasant sensations. The technology gives a cosmetic effect: there are no scars left. It is assumed that it is possible to treat the nail without deformation. The technique assumes:
Cryotherapy is the best accompanying method of surgery. The main means of recovery: cold and rest. A decrease in the sensitivity of nerve endings on the finger and the release of dopamine make painful procedures easily tolerated. The effect is carried out until numbness appears, which quickly passes, and a feeling of warmth appears. Cooling is carried out 5 times after cleaning the wound. The course of rehabilitation procedures is several times a day for about 20 minutes. The abscess is eliminated with liquid nitrogen.
The initial stage of the disease requires treatment with alternative methods. In addition to tinctures of calendula, eucalyptus, and hawthorn, healers recommend a number of anti-inflammatory procedures. Baths help treat your finger:
Compresses help treat abscesses in between water procedures. Complete sterility of dressing materials is required. The procedure is carried out before bedtime. Weak fixation bandage. Inflammations on the legs are treated with furatsilin solution.
If you experience sudden pain attacks, the temperature rises, and the inflammation does not subside, immediate intervention by a medical specialist is required. Self-medication procedures should be stopped!
Serious problems begin with minor injuries, treatment of the abscess confirms this. Minimizing the consequences is the main goal of prevention. To avoid sepsis, curvature of the nail plate, and inflammation, precautions should be followed. They sound like this:
Orthopedists advise avoiding tight shoes. The foot should not be compressed, the big toe can move freely. The presence of an antibacterial insole will stop the development of pathogenic microflora. Microcirculation of air is ensured by natural materials. Taking care of your feet becomes part of prevention.
A wide selection of drugs and techniques does not replace medical consultations. The problem of delayed diagnosis may well lead to surgery on the finger and will serve as the beginning of the development of arthritis or thrombophlebitis. The wait-and-see approach forces you to endure the pain until the last minute. Sometimes it's too late.
Long-term conservative treatment should show positive dynamics. If this does not happen, then the resistance of microorganisms requires a surgical approach. A small incision under local anesthesia or a major operation depends on the degree of neglect. First my finger gets sore. Then my leg breaks out.
After opening the purulent capsule, the choice again arises: how to rehabilitate? Traditional medicine or pharmaceuticals? The main thing is that you do not have to re-treat the abscess. Both categories are suitable for restoration. The main thing is complete sterility of the wound and the tissue around it.
New generation antiseptics or cabbage leaves - let your doctor advise. Examining the finger, he recommends a course of recovery and prevention. The measures are aimed at strengthening the immune system, restoring and scarring tissue. Then the choice of physiotherapy. It is important to understand the treatment regimen for such an insidious infectious phenomenon as an abscess. The information will help you decide.
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...In summer you want to be attractive from head to toe. By the way, it is at this time of year that there are special requirements for ladies’ legs. Open shoes and sandals make you take care of your feet even more carefully than in winter. Manicurist and pedicurist Olga Abrosimova tells how to do this correctly in the summer and what products to use. The most common problems we face in the summer:...
...How to do it correctly in the summer, and what products to use, says manicurist and pedicurist Olga Abrosimova. The most common problems we face in the summer: dry skin, excessive sweating, calluses and corns. Let's talk about each one in order. Dry skin on the feet In summer, the skin on the feet is even drier than in winter. This is explained simply: we mostly wear shoes on bare feet, so the skin becomes very chapped. This causes peeling and itching of the skin on the leg...
...In addition to walking, any rhythmic exercise - running, swimming, cycling and skiing - helps strengthen veins. Those who are forced to spend most of the day on their feet are most susceptible to varicose veins. In moments of rest, it is useful for them to sit with their feet on the table. This position reduces the load on the veins and facilitates the outflow of blood. While the visible part of the disease is limited only to thin mesh-webs on the skin, you can do a massage. Gently, gently and always use a moisturizer so as not to create new bruises. First of all, stroke and knead the upper part of the leg in the direction from the knee to the groin. Then the shin, starting from the bottom, and behind it each finger separately. From toes upward, rub the outer surface of the foot. Then in a circular motion...
...You should not hunch over, tense your shoulders or cross your legs. All this creates obstacles to blood flow. Every hour or two you need to take breaks to stretch your legs. Of course, the best way is to walk. But, as a last resort, you can move them while sitting on a chair. For example, stretching out your legs, twist and swing your feet in different directions. Place your feet on the floor and, raising your heels, stand on tiptoes. Then, leaning on your heels, pull your toes towards you. 15-20 times, alternately step with each foot from heel to toe. The appearance of the first harbingers of an impending disease requires a more picky attitude towards shoes. It should be as comfortable as possible. Neither high heels nor flat soles are equally suitable here. So you have to choose something average...
Well, don’t push me into medicine, please. Inflammation on the middle finger. Not much. But it’s inconvenient to type and generally hurts. I think it's called felon, basically around the nail in a circle. Swollen and red. And hot. And the pad of my finger hurts. What can you anoint to relieve inflammation, huh?
I understand that it is not needed in this forum, but here they will answer faster. I severely cut my finger and cut off almost half of the pad. I stopped the bleeding by applying a bandage below. now what to do. whether to bandage or not. smear something with something. you need to wash off the blood clot. I'm somehow confused.
She was vaccinated against rabies, bitten hard, they gave her a pill, the question is, her finger was very swollen. When a homeless woman bites, they give injections, and when do they give their own? Can’t transmit any infection, like tetanus? she walks with us
...If you want to know what problems your son or daughter will have to face, look at your hands! By the way, you can take this into account, and when the child grows up (about school age), you can start feeding the nails with the necessary substances in advance. Then, by the age when your child - especially a young lady - wants to get a real manicure, the nails will be strong and healthy. Pay attention to the skin too. If the baby’s nails are dry and thin, the nails will be the same - thin and flaky. The main part of the nail consists of a protein substance - keratin. It is very resistant to acids, alkalis, and temperature changes. There is also a lot of calcium in the nail plate, the amount of which in the nail increases with age. Prisu...
...Meeting with jambs... For most young researchers, such an encounter ends in tears (the nail and the skin around it are a very painful place), nevertheless, the kids continue to stick their fingers into all the door cracks. For some reason, most often it affects the middle finger of the right hand and the ring finger of the left hand. Toenails often suffer from heavy objects dropped on them. The subungual hemorrhage that appears on the pinched finger slowly moves towards the edge of the nail as it grows. If the hematoma is serious, the nail may come off entirely. If the injury is serious, to reduce pain, immediately cover your finger with ice or place it under a stream of very cold water. Then you need to do cold lotions. And here…
Virgo, I found a white groove on my big toe under the nail and a yellowish ball at the end of the nail. it looked as if he had driven a splinter under his nail when he was crawling. At home, all the floors are patched, I can’t imagine where I got hurt: (I took a needle and opened it up, I thought about getting a splinter, but I didn’t find it there. Maybe I just didn’t see it. In the end it released pus. The next day, the groove became even whiter and the entire edge of the nail was already in pus - if you pierce it, it will leak out. There is some kind of bug sitting there: (the baby is restless, did not sleep well...
How to distinguish a wart from other skin formations? And how to cure warts?
...The most common type of wart is called “common wart” (lat. “verucae vulgaris”). These are small (1–10 mm) round skin growths of yellowish-gray or brownish-brown color. As the wart grows, the surface may become rough and uneven. Common warts form on the back of the hands, on the fingers and on the soles of the feet. The main type of warts that form on the plantar surface of the foot are plantar warts (Latin “verucae plantaris”). They appear predominantly in those areas of the foot that experience increased pressure. Plantar warts are dense, hard formations slightly raised above the skin with irregular…
...Sprained Finger Remove any rings or jewelry from the injured finger. Tape the injured finger to another finger. Place a cold pack on the bruised area (an ice pack wrapped in a napkin) for 20 minutes. Take a pain reliever (paracetamol or ibuprofen) at an age-appropriate dose. Suspected fracture or dislocation of a finger Remove any rings or jewelry from the injured finger. Tape the injured finger to another finger. Place a cold pack on the bruised area (an ice pack wrapped in a napkin) for 20 minutes. Take a pain reliever (paracetamol or ibuprofen) at an age-appropriate dose. Superficial cuts Press...
...Curl your left toes and press them to the floor. You should feel the front thigh muscles stretch, then relax them. Repeat the same exercise on the other leg. 3. Interlace of fingers Sit on a chair, place your left leg on your right knee. Interlace the fingers of your right hand with the toes of your left foot to separate them. Try to spread your toes as wide as possible. Hold this position, then repeat the exercise with the other leg (and arm). 4. “Victory” stretch Lie on your back a few centimeters from the wall, spread your arms to the sides. Spread your legs along the wall in a V shape. Gently stretch your inner thigh muscles. Then r...
...And the joint hurts so much that you want to howl... Damn “fan”. This problem is familiar to many women. The cause of foot deformation is transverse flatfoot, or loosening of the forefoot. The human foot is an amazing “device” consisting of many bones connected by ligaments and tendons. Ideally, the metatarsals, which connect to the phalanges of the toes, should be parallel, in this position they are held by ligaments. But in practice, the bones usually fan out. The metatarsal bone, to which the big toe is “attached,” deviates from the rest, and after it the tendon begins to change its direction, pulling the toe; As a result, the head of the metatarsal bone moves and begins to protrude outward. What happens next is not difficult to guess. With this place...
The hairstyle can be slightly disheveled, and the hair roots can be a little darker. Clothes can be simple and discreet, the face completely devoid of makeup. Decorations can also be anything. The purse can be a canvas bag or a small shiny envelope.
...But what are these unpleasant cracks on the foot between the toes and why does the nail turn yellow? Take a closer look. Maybe it's a fungus? It starts small. A parasitic fungus that has settled on the skin can poison the life of anyone. And the fungus that has settled on the skin of the foot and nails causes especially a lot of trouble and grief. Women who have become victims of such a fungus are primarily concerned with the external side of the issue - cracking, flaky skin, yellow spots...
...They are also able to survive the “attack” of disinfectants that are usually used in public places, and as a result they pose a constant threat to our health. In beach sand, fungi remain viable for months. And it would seem, where else can you walk barefoot if not on the beach?! This is exactly what you don’t need to do - there are slippers for visiting beaches and swimming pools. But most often (up to 65% of cases), infection occurs within the family circle. After all, you can become infected through direct contact with a sick person, through the shoes and clothes that he wears, as well as through household items, be it a rug in the bathroom, a shared towel, nail scissors, etc. Pieces of but...
They say they don't argue with facts. Fact: flat feet to one degree or another are observed in 80% of the entire world population.
Where the skin is near the side of the nail (My daughter is 3 weeks old. We’ve been struggling for three days now. I went to the surgeon on the first day as soon as I noticed redness. He cut the side of the nail with sterile scissors, a little pus came out. He promised that by the evening of the next day the redness would go away and everything will drag on. He ordered me to apply iodine. However, today (the third day already) a little pus was still coming out in the morning, however, as prescribed by another surgeon, I constantly make bandages with levomekol + moisten them in 10% salt solution. Question, actually , was…
Or rather the seam. Will peroxide burn it?
Since birth, my son (now 3.5 years old) has had ingrown toenails on his big toes (this is the structure of the nail, or something). I try to remove it on time, but the corners still get inflamed regularly. And now - the nail is no longer there, but everything around is swollen and painful. What to anoint with? Usually I either apply levomikol or put streptocide under the patch. It goes away, but... We tried to apply aloe vera and stuff like that, but somehow without results. Maybe there is another solution? Yesterday my finger was quite swollen, I want...
on the thumb of the dad of a themed child! Help! What to do? we attached the nail in place with adhesive tape…. Has anyone encountered this?
I don't know what's going on. Either this is a postpartum phenomenon, or the consequences of a pedicure done on the eve of giving birth, but my toes do not stop festering. When I was doing a pedicure, the girl told me that my nails were growing in (.), which I had never had, and began to say that - remove it in the corners, cutting the nails on the sides (which, also, no one has done before). Now I have a new entertainment: before I have time to heal one nail, the second one swells... I sleep with peroxide...
Naturally, during pregnancy, it is the legs that bear a lot of load - they need to bear the weight of the expectant mother, who grows with the baby. This leads to various kinds of problems: fatigue, swelling, protruding veins, sweating, not to mention calluses and cracks. And you also have to remember about hair removal!
...The course of treatment is from 3 to 15 baths, depending on the condition. Bath of milkweed tincture. Place 100-150 g of milkweed in a bucket of boiling water and leave until the water temperature reaches 36-37 °C. Take a bath before bed, and then put on socks. Sometimes, cracks may appear under the toes, which are distressing because they are extremely painful. Such cracks heal well if they are simply lubricated with vegetable oil. Calluses and Corns One of the most common foot problems is the appearance of calluses and corns. To avoid them, you need to choose the right shoes, but if they do appear, take weekly baths according to the following recipe. Soap and soda...
Girls, yesterday on Friday afternoon, out of the blue, my big toe started to hurt. It hurts to step on. It hurts below, approximately where the bend is, but the soft tissues seem to hurt. Looks like it's swollen a little. It hurts to touch and step on. On Monday I will go to the surgeon (to him, yes, I need to.). In the meantime, calm down, please. What could it be. Who had this? It's very scary. The leg was not hit or pinched. My feet used to freeze, but they get cold every winter. Well, we also got wet a couple of times recently, when...