Article: When you initially call the vet, they might advise flushing the area with cold water or applying ice. Icing the area regularly for 48 hours can help relieve pain and inflammation. Applying ice is recommended for edemas and other forms of swelling due to an injury or infection. Consult the vet if your horse doesn't show signs of improvement within 1 to 2 days. If it is possible to wrap the area, do so using a clean bandage that has been soaked in warm water and a generous amount of Epsom salt. Keep the wrap in place for 20 minutes. After you remove the wrap, dry the area thoroughly. The Epsom salt helps draw out the excess fluid in the area. Allergic reactions to bites are common and relatively easy to treat. Clean the area with a saline or iodine solution at least once a day, and remove any crusty or scaly deposits. Have the vet recommend a corticosteroid cream and apply it to the affected area as directed. If the vet advises, keep the area bandaged. Change the dressing and apply ointment at least once a day, or according to the vet's instructions. To prevent bug bites, use an insect repellent labeled for horses. Spray it on all areas of your horse's body 2 to 3 times a day. Chronic progressive lymphedema (CPL) is a disease caused by lymph and circulatory system issues. Keep your horse clean and dry, especially its lower limbs, and blow-dry the lower limbs when they become wet. Ensure it gets daily exercise, which will help prevent fluid from building up in its lower limbs. If your horse is heavily feathered (or has thick hair around its feet), keep it trimmed short. Symptoms of CPL include skin infections, skin thickening, edema, and abscesses that primarily affect the lower limbs. CPL is a chronic disease and is common in heavily feathered horses. It's more serious than insect bites or minor injuries, but proper management can prevent it from becoming severe.
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Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes every 3 to 4 hours, if the vet approves. Wrap the area with a clean Epsom salt bandage. Clean the area and apply ointment for edemas caused by insect bites. Manage CPL with routine skin care and exercise.
Article: Adhere the backing with pieces of tape or with a hand clamp to prevent any run-off. Make sure it is pressed tight against the bottom of the hole. Scrap cardboard works best since it can easily be removed when you're finished. Hold the plastic rod 12 inch (13mm) above the hole. Use the welder on the end of the plastic rod to melt the plastic into the hole. Once the hole is filled, turn off the welder and let the plastic solidify. Keep your hands away from the heating end of the plastic welder to avoid burns. Find a rod that closely resembles the color of the plastic you're fixing. Heat the end of the plastic rod with a plastic welder. Start spiralling the rod along the bottom of the hole so it is pressed against the backing. Layer the plastic until it lays flush with the top edge of the hole. Hold the plastic welder 12 inch (13mm) away from the rod. You want it to be malleable, but not for it to melt completely. Once the hole is filled with the plastic, use a hot soldering iron to cut the end. Rub the edge of the iron across the top of the filled hole to smooth it out and to fuse the top of the plug. Do not leave a depression in the plug, since this could compromise its strength and integrity. It only takes a few minutes for the plastic to solidify. Once it is cool to the touch, use a file or sandpaper to smooth out plastic and make it flush. If you want to get rid of any file markings, hold the plastic welder just above the area to smooth it out. Cut away any large pieces that are too big to file with a small razor blade.
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Attach a cardboard backing to the hole. Melt a plastic welding rod with a welder into smaller holes. Wrap a heated plastic rod into a spiral inside a larger hole. Use a soldering iron to trim the rod and smooth the hole. Let the plastic cool for five minutes before filing it.
Article: Some people need a support system before taking the next step and actually seeing a doctor for depression. Before you choose to see the doctor you may want to consider if you want to involve someone else to come with you or be supporting you and rooting for you to get well. If you are a religious person, you may want to talk to your pastor or clergyman to gain the strength to get help. If you have a close family member or friend who has dealt with depression, you might get support by asking him to attend the appointment with you. You may be comforted by the presence of someone who has experienced something similar to what you are going through. Before you make an appointment, consider how you might bring up the subject of your depression and how you will feel. If the thought scares you, and you don't have someone to go with you for support, you might think about choosing a different doctor to talk to about your depression. Understand that your primary care doctor isn't the only choice. Some people may have more regular visits or feel more comfortable with other doctors, such as a gynecologist/obstetrician or a cardiologist. You can always talk to this physician about your symptoms and then she can refer you to a mental health specialist. In an emergency situation, an ER doctor or hospital mental health professional can provide support and give you information on where to seek help when you leave the hospital. Other professionals or places where you may be able to find help include clinical social workers, a counselor at a community mental health center, University- or medical school-affiliated programs, state hospital outpatient clinics, family service/social agencies, private clinics and facilities, employee assistance programs, or local medical and/or psychiatric societies. After you choose which doctor you want to talk with about your depression, think about your goals for the visit. What would you most like to accomplish from seeing your doctor? Be sure that your expectations are reasonable. Choose one or two small, realistic goals for the visit. For example, going with the goal to get a diagnosis and stop the symptoms is huge and unlikely to be reached in a week. However, going with the objective to let your doctor know about your symptoms and learn more about depression is realistic and likely to be met.
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Figure out if you want to involve someone else first. Think about the rapport you have with your doctors. Manage your expectations.