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  I might have been shocked by 220 volts for a split second, will it get worse overtime.?

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  Any damage is only done whilst you are connected to the electricity supply and receiving the shock.  Provided the shock didn't affect your heart (which you'd know about very quickly) you have nothing to worry about afterwards.

  Remember though to ALWAYS switch off AND remove the plug from the socket before opening any electrical device.

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  What causes bad back pain at the waistline?

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  I hurt my upper back and now I’m having headaches and dizziness? Should I go to the ER?

  I hurt my upper neck-back area c7-t2 area in my spine. My neck feels tight and I’ve had dizziness and a sense of confusion. I’ve had this pain for 3 days and been icing my back in hopes that it would help With pain. I can’t sleep, I have pressure in my head and pain in my neck. Everytime I have ever gone to the ER about anything they tell me I’m fine and send me home (NOT REGARDING MY NECK AS I HAVENT BEEN SEEN YET). It doesn’t feel fine. I am thinking of going to the emergency room but I don’t know if I will be taken serious. I don’t have a primary care doctor and don’t get insurance until the first. I’m also feeling a bit confused at times, tingling in my arms from time to time and tired... if anyone here is licensed does this warrant a trip to the ER? 

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  Gunshot or Stab Wound?

  Would it be more likely for you to die from a stab wound, or a gunshot wound?

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  How can I stop accidentally putting weight on my badly sprained ankle?

  I have a bad sprained ankle that I’ve had for over almost 2 months because I’m dizzy on crutches. I keep almost falling while getting in or out of chairs resulting in putting weight on my bad ankle in order not to fall. This delays recovery over and over again making it swollen again. I’m unable to get a wheelchair or anything due to not having insurance or money. I have to get up a lot during the day because I have no one to take care of me. I have to get everything myself. This makes me accidentally stepping on it at a high risk every single day. What can I do to protect me from putting weight on it? Cushioning doesn’t seem to do much. If I put any weight on it at all, it hurts terrible and gets swollen again. I wish I could just stay in bed all day with it up, but I can’t. Have to eat, drink and use the bathroom. I dont know what to do here. I fear it will never get better like this. 

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  I found a bruise on my Upper thigh I’ve had it there for a few days but I don’t think I ever hit myself there what can this be?

  The bruise is a thickish line it’s fairly long 

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  Prostate Pain? Advice! ?

  Hello,

  Not sure what to do.  In the past I have had shooting pains up my rectum area which is apparently common in men.  No big deal it was never that often.  

  However the last day or two it's been really sore down there. I feel like im passing gas well peeing normal.  

  However tonight I've been having lots of movement down there and farting,  but not getting out all the fart If that makes sense? 

  Anyways if I push against my very low stomach almost around my bladder I will get a sharp shooting pain up my ****.  

  I'm pretty worried.  I always have a sensitive tummy but the shooting pain is quite scary.  

  I thought it was just excess gas, or I've got cancer and I'm done for.  No blood at all nothing it's just the strange shooting pain? 

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  I work at a restaurant and constantly battle with sharp heel pain that ibuprofen won't even always fix. advice? ?

  I don't want to become a pain pill junkie 

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  If your snorkeling and get 'the bends' can you wiggle the bubbles out of your body? or are they in there for life?

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  You won't dive deep enough while snorkelling to get the bends and no, you can't 'wiggle the bubbles out of your body'. You'll need a decompression chamber to remove the dissolved gases from your blood. Not even a really, really big fart will help. 

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  Is Oxycodone safe for me? ?

  I just had ACL and meniscus surgery on Friday morning. I’ve been taking two pills (5MG) each of Oxycodone every 4-6 hours. I’m 23 years old and the only health problem I have is GURD (acid reflux). My family and doctors don’t really give me a straight answer about Oxycodone and I just want someone to tell me I’ll be okay taking it. I have really bad anxiety about taking it and don’t want anything bad to happen from taking it. It is helping my pain Really well But I don’t want to risk any bigger problems. Thank you 

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  i took a drag of my vape and i think it leaked down my throat as liquid instead of smoke will i die?

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  I work in a shop and i was lifting heavy palettes up onto shelves against my chest and now i have pain in my chest? what have i done? ?

  is it a pulled muscle will i be ok

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  How do I know if a wasp has stung me in the eye?

  I went on a walk earlier and a wasp flew at my eye for a split second and then moved off.

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  My BP is 129 over 84 is that good?

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  CNA here, 120 over 80 is the average,  your BP looks great  :)

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  I dislocated my shoulder, but it went back into place. Should I still go to the doctor?

  I dislocated my shoulder 24 hours ago and it went back into place but now I’m having extreme pain in my shoulder, arm, neck, and ribs. I wasn’t sure if this was just soreness or a reason to see a doctor. I really don’t want to go to a doctor right now if not needed, but if there could be problems I will go. Has anyone had experience with this or knows the correct steps to take? 

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  I woke up with an injured shoulder?

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  I'd see an orthopedic surgeon if I were you. They specialize in bones and joints and would be able to provide the most help.

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  Has anybody had stomach pain so bad they started to vomit?

  has anyone had stomach pain so bad they threw up? It seems like every time I eat something greasy my stomach hurts sooooo bad it feels like i’m going to pass out or die . Sometimes it doesnt have to be a greasy food my stomach almost hurts after EVERY single meal . these stomach pains are OUTRAGEOUS... what in the hell could this be ? 

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  Another bad summer cramp lol?

  I had to go to the hospital again to get IVs, yesterday after a cramp in left leg..

  The screams were so loud, the cops were called for me by the neighbors...

  They said it was the kind of scream in pain that you hear in war movies.

  I was screaming in pain and couldn't move at all... Anywhere on my body..

  From a cramp in only my left leg..

  😆

  4 AnswersPain & Pain Management7 days ago
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  My left buttock has been aching for the last two days.  Any idea what it could be? ?

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  Could be sciatica pain.  Try going to YouTube and looking for physical therapy exercises for sciatica and try those... they are all stretches, essentially.  If you get some relief that would be great!  

  Bob and Brad Physical Therapists on YouTube have a lot of great advice/videos.

  5 AnswersPain & Pain Management1 week ago
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  Very Bad migraine right now!?

  My head is hurting a lot I’m so much in pain!

  My sister took my blood pressures and this is what it reads but I don’t understand if it’s serious or not please help me?

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