Chris M. Matsko, MD
Family Medicine Physician
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How to
Clean Your Penis
Not sure how you should be cleaning yourself downstairs? Many people were never taught the proper way to clean their genitals, but it's important to know how in order to avoid odors and irritation. Fortunately, cleaning ...
10+ Ways to Pee in a Cup Right Away
Learn how to make yourself pee fast when you're pressed for timeIt’s time for the pee-in-a-cup test. But now that you’re in the bathroom, it’s like your urge to pee has totally vanished into thin air. What gives? P...
How to
Remove a Splinter Under Your Fingernail
Splinters are “foreign bodies” that have somehow gotten under your skin. Most people have experienced a splinter caused by a tiny piece of wood, but you can also get splinters from metal, glass, and some types of pl...
How to
Induce a Fever
Fevers are part of the human body's natural defences. An increased body temperature can help destroy invading viruses and bacteria, and it may even help regulate the body's metabolism and hormones. Inducing a fever at ho...
How to Get Rid of a Cough in 5 Minutes: Remedies to Calm & Prevent Coughing
Easy ways to stop a coughing fit fast and general advice to help you manage a cough Are you tired of constantly coughing and ready to put an end to it as quickly as possible? Coughs can be caused by anything from illness...
How to
Identify Symptoms of MRSA
MRSA, short for methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus'', is a particular strain of the staphylococcal (staph) group of bacteria that normally reside on the skin. It is often referred to as a superbug, since it is...
How to
Know if You Are Growing Taller
Practically all kids, and some adults for that matter, are eager to grow taller. Unfortunately for them, there is no quick way to increase height. If you’re a kid, you have to be patient; if you’re an adult, you ju...
How to
Get Rid of Inverted Nipples
Inverted nipples, which retract into the breast, can occur in anyone. There are a number of potential causes for this condition: some people are born this way, but some can develop inverted nipples as a result of an unde...
How to
Recognize Signs of Oral Cancer
Oral cancers of the mouth and throat account for about 2% of all cancers diagnosed each year in the U.S. Early detection and timely treatment of oral cancers is important because it greatly increases the chances of survi...
How to
Get Rid of a Writer's Callus
A writer's callus, or writer's bump, is a thick lump of dead skin that forms on the fingers to protect the sensitive skin underneath from the pressure and friction of the pen or pencil rubbing against the skin. They are ...
How to
Treat Jock Itch
Jock itch is most commonly a ringworm (not actually a worm but fungal organisms called dermatophytes) infection known in the medical field as tinea cruris; however, the symptoms may also appear due to a bacterial infecti...
How to Diagnose and Treat Whitlow Symptoms
Best methods for reducing discomfort caused by whitlowWhitlow, also known as herpetic whitlow, is an infection of the fingertip caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). While it can be a rather unpleasant infection to d...
How to
Use a Nebulizer
If you have a medical disease that affects your breathing, such as pneumonia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or respiratory infection, you might need to use a nebulizer.https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/...
How to
Read a Doctor's Prescription
When you get a new prescription from your doctor, you may not be able to decipher what is written on it. Many people blame this on the fact that physicians are notorious for poor handwriting. In most cases, however, you ...
How to
Drink Energy Drinks Safely
Energy drinks have become very popular in recent years among people seeking a mid-day “boost,” a morning “pick-me-up,” or even a (not recommended) means to delay the effects of alcohol consumption. At the same t...
How to
Obtain Autopsy Reports & Results
An autopsy is a post mortem medical procedure performed by a qualified pathologist. Most autopsies take two to four hours and will not interfere with having the body on view at the funeral. Autopsy information can be imp...
How to
Treat a Staph Infection
''Staphylococcus'' bacteria are commonly found on human skin and many surfaces. When the bacteria stays on your skin, it's generally fine; however, if the bacteria enters the skin through a cut, scrape, or bug bite, it c...
How to
Administer Sublingual Medication
Sublingual medications are orally disintegrating or dissolving medications that are administered by being placed under the tongue. These medications are transferred to the bloodstream from the mucous membranes in the mou...
How to
Remove Nits from Hair
Nits are the tiny eggs laid by head lice. While you need to kill the adult bugs to complete a lice treatment, getting rid of all nits (or eggs) is also necessary. Properly removing nits from hair means that the lice eggs...
How to
Use Ear Candles
Every person has earwax, which is also called cerumen. If you have a sense of fullness, discharge from your ear, or have difficulty hearing on occasion, you may need to remove a buildup of wax. There are many different w...
