What to do if someone cuts their finger off It is surprisingly common for people to accidentally cut off part of their fingers, most often by shutting their hand in a slamming door or window or catching their fingers in a hinge or other moving part. If you know the most appropriate, immediate first aid […]
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Sufferers from Raynaud’s, which affects blood circulation, can now take a one-minute test to get support and advice. February is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) – the UK’s only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Raynaud’s phenomenon – is inviting people who might be affected to take […]
Most people know that Raynaud’s affects fingers and toes, but the circulatory disorder can also cause painful nipples, as one female medic found out when she started breast feeding. I started suffering from painful hands and feet during cold snaps in my late teens and early 20s, but despite the fact I was studying medicine, […]