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Q: 28/m
About a week ago I pinched a girl on the buns in a parking lot because I thought it was an old friend of mine. Well, it wasn't! So she turned around, put one hand on my shoulder to hold me still, cocked her other arm back and said: "I hope it was worth it". Then she punched me right in the mouth....and HARD!!!! She knocked out my 2 front teeth!! Asked me if I learned my lesson and I said: "Yes ma'am".
Do you think I deserved it? The worse part about it is that I had to go home and explain it to my wife. Now, not only do I have to go without for 6 months, I have to make her breakfast in bed every morning for 6 months!! Do you think I have it coming just for pinching another girl on the bottom??
To be straight forward. You damn right deserved it. I mean, if you are going to be pinching someone's butt, make sure it is the right person! But gosh, that must have hurt. Oo.
And your wife has a right. Ahem. She is "your" wife.
Suck it up. You're a man. 6 months is really nothing- you did it, live up to it.

Q: I was sitting in the car after helping someone move and I noticed my finger hurt...


its my Ring finger on my left hand and at the Middle Knuckle the finger turns to the right and is a little Swollen!!!
Ils only a sharp pain when I touch the Knuckle.....I can abend it and theres A very Dull pain!

No Bruising!

What is wrong?!?!?!?!

Thanks
It could be many things. A fracture in your bone, sprain or a dislocation (bone comes out of its socket) and any of those can be pretty bad if it is untreated. Go to the doctor and get a xray and I don't think there is any other possible solution except going to the doctor. Also if it is any sort of fracture or dislocation of the bone and the doctor places your finger between two metal pieces or something along that line (I have no idea what it is called) be sure to bend your fingers from time to time- if you let it be stiff during that period- your bones will not be able to bend anymore or it will end up in an awkward position. I mean, your finger bone will be able to bend forward but probably not backwards. However, just ask your doctor if that is possible- just in case she/he advises you not to in certain conditions.

Q: A few days ago I had a hard fall outside. I was wearing shorts and now I have some bad cuts/scrapes and wounds on my shin. They're not bad enough I have to go to the hospital or anything. But they're really ugly and now I can't wear skirts/shorts because it looks icky. What things can I do to make it heal really fast? Anything in particular?
When you first got the scrape, you washed the area with rubbing alchol right? If you didn't, you should because it kills the bacteria that may form in the area since it is opened. Cover the area with a bandage but occassionally remove it and let it breath for a while (take off the bandage at night.) Because if you don't- the wound won't heal (as fast) because with the bandage on- there is moisture and a scab can't form since there is moisture. A bandage will only protect the wound from getting infected but it will make the wound become harder to heal. So remove the bandage at night and let your skin breath so the scab can form.

The scab is something that forms to protect the injuried skin. Underneath the scab- new skin cells are forming. The scab will eventually fall off when your new layer of skin is complete.

Q: I have a toothache, only when I chew on the tooth. If i press on a certain part of the tooth, it hurts. I've come to the conclusion that I have a cavity forming. Is there any way to treat it before it turns into something big? I despise the dentist.
There really isn't anything you can do about it besides going to the dentist. (xD I hate the dentist too, when he turns the light on you- it just freaks me out) Go visit the dentist but before your visit try avoiding any additional damage to your tooth such as eating candy or sweetened drinks. If you have to- remember to rinse and brush your teeth.

Q: i woke up this morning with a stiff neck and it hurts really bad. i cant move but head to the left at all or it kills. what can i do to help this!? i need all the help i can get, thanks.
If you didn't injury your neck before it is probably okay. Nothing to worry about. It usually goes away in a couple of days.

I think it is mainly due to when you sleep, you slept the wrong way. That is why your neck is stiff because the muscles and tendons there are strained. It is just like when you work out and put excessive pressure on your legs and arms- the next day they'll feel sore. But in this case- you neck is tired out from being in the wrong position through the entire night.

Q: Okay so sometimes every once in a while I get these pains in my wrist. And it switches back and forth to each wrist. And it gets to the point where I cant bend it without EXTREME pain so I have to wear a write brace. I know I should go to the doctor but at the moment it isnt possible.
Does anyone know what it could be that is causing this ?
Please help :]
We can't really say unless we are doctors and we are able to look at your wrist but I think you might have a hairline fracture or sprained wrist. The hairlike fracture might just be a thin crack line in your bone and of course you can't see it. Best to get an xray. If it is not possible just try placing an ice pack on it- compress it- rest- and elevate the area when it really hurts. Like the previous user said- it might just be arthritis, however get an xray just to make sure. You don't want it to have a closed fracture or anything.

Q: i had my head slam into a desk...don't ask and now i have this big knot right between my neck and the line of my head.anyone know how to get it less swolen/red/sore! it hurts so bad i can barley move my head back!!!
it needs to go away in a couple of days! lol thanks though!
My best suggestion is go see the doctor right away. Injuries around the neck is not a funny thing and it has to be taken very seriously.

Sure the pain and reddness might go away in a couple of days if you apply ice or take medicine, but that doesn't mean you are completely healed. It might come back in a couple of years and you'll be in bigger trouble.

Go see the doctor and get a xray if you consider the injury really bad. See if any bones are mislocated (which I doubt because you'll see it.) You're probably not going to be paralyzed (though I can't say because I am not a doctor) but it is best to make sure.

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I'm a sophomore in High School. Of course, I am not a superb advice giver but I can have my voice heard in topics. However, like everyone else, I have my own problems. But I feel that if everyone can just express their true feelings to one another, problems can be solved easily. So if you ever have a question or a remark to make, simply say it. I don't mind at all. I'm sure even if you make insults at me, you probably have a reason to and I'll just approach it the same way I approach things in life.

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