Clinically, chilblains appears as erythema and swelling with "doughy" nodules and plaques. Pain, burning, or pruritus may be present Frequently affected areas include tip of the nose, pinnas, fingers, and toes;
Use your fingers to pick up small objects like coins or marbles. Use Joint Protection Strategies Joint protection strategies are ways you can adjust how you use your hands during daily activities to put less stress on your joints. They can help decrease achiness and pain as well as decrease ...
Swelling: increased fluid inside the knee joint restricts movement. Find out how to reduce knee swelling to regain knee ROM Pain: when pain is bad, it can stop us wanting to move the knee Stiffness: knee stiffness is a common problem where there is a loss of end range flexion and/or ex...
A sitz bath refers to sitting in a few inches of warm water three times a day for 15 to 20 minutes. Taking a sitz bath may help decrease the inflammation of hemorrhoids. Drying off the anal area completely after each sitz bath is important for minimizing moisture that irritates the skin s...
and airflow decreases or stops. This often leads to a decrease in the level of oxygen in the blood. As a result, sleep becomes more fragmented and arousal more frequent. The events are referred to as obstructive hypopneas (reduced breathing) or apneas (absent breathing), and the condition ...
knee. This keeps your foot completely off the ground. The scooter is on wheels so it is easy to move around. You can control the direction it moves with handlebars, and you propel it with your good foot. These knee scooter or knee walkers come in a variety of styles.…show more ...
They might chew through their tongues or bite their fingers until they bleed. Babies don't understand directions, so you can't just tell them not to bite so hard. Some parents find it makes sense to remove the child's teeth -- once the child's adult teeth grow in, he'll be old ...
Tunnel Syndrome:Carpal tunnel syndrome is the result of pressure and swelling in the median nerve. This pressure and swelling reduce the circulation of blood in your hand, causing numbness in your fingers and thumb. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and/or weakness in your hands and fingers....
So, what are the signs that you are retaining water in the body? The first thing most people notice is the obvious signs of swelling in extremities, such as swollen ankles and fingers. You might find that your shoes are a bit tight or your rings are more restrictive than normal. You co...
Of course, another way to potentially address hives caused by anxiety is to reduce anxiety. Though this isn’t always possible, engaging in some healthy coping mechanisms for this feeling could potentially decrease the intensity of distress associated with your rash. ...