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Hi Can You Please Explain Why A Cut Itches

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Posted on Sat, 6 Jul 2019
Question: hi can you please explain why a cut itches
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
hi can you please explain why a cut itches
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Normal healing process

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

In skin breakage, the cells of the skin attach together and contract to pull it shut, thus creating mechanical stress which activated the itch nerves.
Also, the itch nerve fibers can also be irritated by chemicals around the cut/wound, thus intensifying the itching.

Unless there is bleeding, redness, or change in color and severe skin irritation (which are signs of infection), there is nothing to worry about as it is part of the healing process.

In order to reduce itching you may use calamine lotion on the area.

I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if you have further questions.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Normal healing process

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

In skin breakage, the cells of the skin attach together and contract to pull it shut, thus creating mechanical stress which activated the itch nerves.
Also, the itch nerve fibers can also be irritated by chemicals around the cut/wound, thus intensifying the itching.

Unless there is bleeding, redness, or change in color and severe skin irritation (which are signs of infection), there is nothing to worry about as it is part of the healing process.

In order to reduce itching you may use calamine lotion on the area.

I hope this answers your question satisfactorily. Let me know if you have further questions.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (8 hours later)
Can u please explain when cracking the knuckles please what happens
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Can u please explain when cracking the knuckles please what happens
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (4 minutes later)
Once in a while I have fluid getting released down there is this normal I’m 39 years old
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Once in a while I have fluid getting released down there is this normal I’m 39 years old
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (32 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explanation provided

Detailed Answer:
The joints contain fluid, which is called synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant. When cracking your knuckles, the joint capsule is stretched and nitrogen gas is rapidly and temporarily released as bubbles. After the gases return to the synovial fluid, cracking is possible again.

Cracking your knuckles is not harmful and does not cause inflammation of the joints or arthritis.

It is not possible to feel the fluid getting released in your knuckles, but it may be a subjective sensation.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Explanation provided

Detailed Answer:
The joints contain fluid, which is called synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant. When cracking your knuckles, the joint capsule is stretched and nitrogen gas is rapidly and temporarily released as bubbles. After the gases return to the synovial fluid, cracking is possible again.

Cracking your knuckles is not harmful and does not cause inflammation of the joints or arthritis.

It is not possible to feel the fluid getting released in your knuckles, but it may be a subjective sensation.

I hope this answers your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (2 days later)
I heard it rubs the bones togeather
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
I heard it rubs the bones togeather
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Not true

Detailed Answer:
That is what was believed to be the reason, but not proven scientifically to be true.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Not true

Detailed Answer:
That is what was believed to be the reason, but not proven scientifically to be true.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (17 hours later)
When u get chicken winsha non breaded is it good to eat
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
When u get chicken winsha non breaded is it good to eat
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (6 minutes later)
I mean no breaded
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
I mean no breaded
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please clarify your question

Detailed Answer:
Not sure what you mean. Could you please clarify?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Please clarify your question

Detailed Answer:
Not sure what you mean. Could you please clarify?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (25 hours later)
Like when u get chicken wings not breaded what’s it mean doesn’t clog arties
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Like when u get chicken wings not breaded what’s it mean doesn’t clog arties
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
What happens if u don’t floss the teeth what can happen trying my best can I die???
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
What happens if u don’t floss the teeth what can happen trying my best can I die???
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please see the explanation below

Detailed Answer:

Eating non-breaded chicken wings is not associated with any health hazard if cooked properly and not consumed in excessive amounts.

Failing to floss your teeth may result in faster tooth decay, which may lead to infection and eventually to tooth loss. A tooth infection, only if left untreated, can be potentially life-threatening in case the infection moves to the bone and blood.

I hope I have answered your questions.

Take care


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Please see the explanation below

Detailed Answer:

Eating non-breaded chicken wings is not associated with any health hazard if cooked properly and not consumed in excessive amounts.

Failing to floss your teeth may result in faster tooth decay, which may lead to infection and eventually to tooth loss. A tooth infection, only if left untreated, can be potentially life-threatening in case the infection moves to the bone and blood.

I hope I have answered your questions.

Take care


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (1 hour later)
When u say at life threanting like get sick I’ve been taking blood test recently leke a few moths ago it’s now mal
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
When u say at life threanting like get sick I’ve been taking blood test recently leke a few moths ago it’s now mal
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
So when the tooth infected it would hurt all the time
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Follow up: Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
So when the tooth infected it would hurt all the time
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please read below

Detailed Answer:
Not all tooth infections are life-threatening. Only a few, and only if left untreated for a long time.

If your blood test was normal then there is nothing to worry about.
If you have tooth pain, please see a dentist.

Take care


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Answered by Dr. Ornela Ademovi (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Please read below

Detailed Answer:
Not all tooth infections are life-threatening. Only a few, and only if left untreated for a long time.

If your blood test was normal then there is nothing to worry about.
If you have tooth pain, please see a dentist.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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