Ask Doctor Cory: for parents and teachers.Dear Dr. Cory: Why do the blood vessels Blood vessels Tubular channels for blood transport, of which there are three principal types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. Only the larger arteries and veins in the body bear distinct names. in your eyes pop? Does it come from stress or vomiting? When the blood vessels pop, why are they so big? I like your answers to the questions. Katelynn Minch Waukesha, Wisconsin Waukesha [ˈwɑkəˌʃɑ] is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha CountyGR6, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2000 census, Waukesha had a total population of 64,826. Dear Katelynn: Your eyeballs are covered with tiny little blood vessels that constantly help to feed the eyes. Sometimes after a small injury to the eye or as the result of a cough, sneeze sneeze, involuntary violent expiration of air through the nose and mouth. It results from stimulation of the nervous system in the nose, causing sudden contraction of the muscles of expiration. or vomiting, one of these blood vessels will break. The sudden appearance of a red blob against the white of the eye looks scary, but it is usually harmless. However, if the eye also hurts, you should see your eye doctor (ophthalmologist ophthalmologist /oph·thal·mol·o·gist/ (of?thal-mol´ah-jist) a physician who specializes in ophthalmology. oph·thal·mol·o·gist n. A physician who specializes in ophthalmology. ) right away. Like a bruise, the blood is usually resorbed within two weeks. A cold, clean washcloth over the eye just after the bleeding begins can help to prevent further bleeding. Sometimes the blood vessels break if an adult has high blood pressure, is on certain medications, or has a bleeding disorder Bleeding disorder Problems in the clotting mechanism of the blood. Mentioned in: Lithotripsy bleeding disorder Coagulopathy, see there . For these reasons, if this type of bleeding happens again, the person should see his doctor for a complete exam. Dear Dr. Cory: Why do we get germs in our mouth? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. Dashe e-mail letter Dear Dashe: We get germs in our mouth by putting unclean things in it, such as pencils, unwashed hands, food that hasn't been cleaned, or by breathing in air droplets after someone has coughed or sneezed. Do you know that your mouth is one of the most unclean parts of your body? Millions of bacteria hang out in your mouth. They like to cling to Verb 1. cling to - hold firmly, usually with one's hands; "She clutched my arm when she got scared" hold close, hold tight, clutch hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of the sticky plaque that collects on your teeth. So brush your teeth well at least twice a day to keep the plaque and bacteria down. Chew on this! To remove plaque and prevent tooth decay Tooth Decay Definition Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. , we should brush our teeth for at least two minutes. However, few people, including children, spend the time that they should brushing their teeth. Certain areas of the teeth, such as the inside and back surfaces, are also more difficult to reach. Results of a recent study from the New Jersey School of Dentistry Noun 1. school of dentistry - a graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry dental school grad school, graduate school - a school in a university offering study leading to degrees beyond the bachelor's degree show that the 60-Second Time Machine power toothbrush, when compared with a manual toothbrush and another popular power toothbrush, did as well and, in some cases, an even better job of brushing in one minute than the others did in two minutes. The dual brush heads remove plaque from all six surfaces of the teeth at once and cut brushing time down to 60 seconds. Sincerely, Cory SerVaas, M.D. |
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