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# Cough–medication may not be taken.<ref> Shmirat Shabbat KiHilchata 34:1,3). </ref> If the cough may be an indication of pneumonia or asthma, medication is permitted. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # Cough–medication may not be taken.<ref> Shmirat Shabbat KiHilchata 34:1,3). </ref> If the cough may be an indication of pneumonia or asthma, medication is permitted. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
===Deodorant=== | |||
#It is permitted to use a spray deodorant on Shabbat. Some say that one shouldn't use an antiperspirant deodorant on Shabbat since it is medicinal.<ref>Rabbi Heinemann quoted by the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/kashrus-kurrents-2019/6238/medicine-on-shabbos-questions-and-answers-from-rav-moshe-heinemann-shlita/ Star-K]</ref> | |||
===Diabetes=== | ===Diabetes=== | ||
# All necessary [[medications]] for diabetes may be taken on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # All necessary [[medications]] for diabetes may be taken on [[Shabbat]]. <ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
===Diarrhea=== | ===Diarrhea=== | ||
# For diarrhea one may not take medication unless one is in severe pain or weak all over. Prune juice or any other food or drink is permitted. A hot water bottle is permitted when one experiences strong pains. <ref> Mishna Brurah 326:19, The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # For diarrhea one may not take medication unless one is in severe pain or weak all over. Prune juice or any other food or drink is permitted. A hot water bottle is permitted when one experiences strong pains. <ref> Mishna Brurah 326:19, The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
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# For a sprain if the patient is not experiencing severe pain, nothing may be done. If the patient is experiencing severe pain, medication may be taken and a massage may be given. A makeshift splint may be applied, provided that no [[Shabbat]] Labors are transgressed. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # For a sprain if the patient is not experiencing severe pain, nothing may be done. If the patient is experiencing severe pain, medication may be taken and a massage may be given. A makeshift splint may be applied, provided that no [[Shabbat]] Labors are transgressed. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
===Stitches=== | ===Stitches=== | ||
# Only a non-Jew is allowed to stitch any wound, even if the stitching is done only for cosmetic reasons. <ref> | # Only a non-Jew is allowed to stitch any wound, even if the stitching is done only for cosmetic reasons.<ref> Minchat Shelomo 2:34-33 and Nishmas Avraham, vol. 4, O.C. 340. See also Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 33, note 26, and 35, note 65-66.</ref> A Jew may place a butterfly bandage or steri-strips to close a simple laceration or cut. Surgical skin closure glue may also be used. <ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt). See [http://www.torah.org/advanced/weekly-halacha/5760/chukas.html].</ref> | ||
===Stopping bleeding=== | ===Stopping bleeding=== | ||
# Pressure may be applied to a cut to stop bleeding. Sucking or [[squeezing]] out blood is prohibited. <ref> [http://www.torah.org/advanced/weekly-halacha/5760/chukas.html Rabbi Doniel Neustadt on Torah.org], Mishna Brurah 328:147 </ref> | # Pressure may be applied to a cut to stop bleeding. Sucking or [[squeezing]] out blood is prohibited. <ref> [http://www.torah.org/advanced/weekly-halacha/5760/chukas.html Rabbi Doniel Neustadt on Torah.org], Mishna Brurah 328:147 </ref> | ||
#It is permitted to remove a thorn slowly so that it won’t cause blood to come out. If it is impossible to remove without blood coming out it is nonetheless permitted to relieve pain.<ref>Machasit Hashekel 328:32 is lenient if it is impossible to avoid since it is only derabbanan and for tzaar it is permitted. Kaf Hachaim 308:96 agrees. However, Shulchan Aruch Harav 308:38, Gedulat Elisha 308:53, and Ben Ish Chai Miketz Shana Sheniya n. 12 are strict if it is a pesik reisha. Tehilah LDovid 328:47 asks why would it be forbidden if it is a pesik reisha since it is only a derabbanan of chavala and for tzaar it is permitted. He rejects the implication otherwise from Tosfot Sanhedrin 85a s.v. vrabbi shimon. Biur Halacha 308:11 s.v. hakotz explained the Magen Avraham like the Shulchan Aruch Harav and cites the Chemed Moshe who is lenient like the Machasit Hashekel. Rav Nevinsal in Byitzchak Yikareh 308:11 that he thinks the opinion of the Chemed Moshe is reasonable. See Leviat Chen who agrees.</ref> | |||
===Strep throat=== | ===Strep throat=== | ||
# For a strep throat all oral [[medications]] may be taken. Even if the infection is no longer present, the prescribed medicine begun on a weekday must be continued until finished. A culture may be taken by a non-Jew. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | # For a strep throat all oral [[medications]] may be taken. Even if the infection is no longer present, the prescribed medicine begun on a weekday must be continued until finished. A culture may be taken by a non-Jew. <Ref> The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)</ref> | ||
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# It is permitted to sprinkle baby powder on those parts of the body which are perspiring. <Ref> Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 34:12 </ref> | # It is permitted to sprinkle baby powder on those parts of the body which are perspiring. <Ref> Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 34:12 </ref> | ||
===Swelling=== | ===Swelling=== | ||
# It is permitted to press a knife, etc. against the skin to prevent or minimize swelling. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 328:144 </ref> It is permitted to wash or soak the swollen area in water.<ref> Tzitz Eliezer 8:15 (15-12) </ref>It is permitted to place a compress, <ref>The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)writes in order to avoid [[sechitah]] and/or libun, only paper towels or napkins should be used and care should be taken not to squeeze them.</ref> ice (placed in plastic bag) or any frozen item over a swollen area. <ref>Be’er Moshe 1:33-18, Contemporary Questions in Halacha and Hashkafa pg. 144, [http://www.learntorah.com/lt-shiur-details.aspx?id=4985 Rabbi Meyer Yedid]. Rabbi Yedid says that this is because the [[refuah]] cannot be replicated through medicines and therefore wasn't included in the rabbinic enactment against [[refuah]]. | # It is permitted to press a knife, etc. against the skin to prevent or minimize swelling. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 328:144 </ref> | ||
# It is permitted to wash or soak the swollen area in water.<ref> Tzitz Eliezer 8:15 (15-12) </ref> It is permitted to place a compress, <ref>The Weekly Halachah Discussion (Rabbi Doniel Neustadt)writes in order to avoid [[sechitah]] and/or libun, only paper towels or napkins should be used and care should be taken not to squeeze them.</ref> ice (placed in plastic bag) or any frozen item over a swollen area. <ref>Be’er Moshe 1:33-18, Contemporary Questions in Halacha and Hashkafa pg. 144, [http://www.learntorah.com/lt-shiur-details.aspx?id=4985 Rabbi Meyer Yedid]. Rabbi Yedid says that this is because the [[refuah]] cannot be replicated through medicines and therefore wasn't included in the rabbinic enactment against [[refuah]]. See also Shemiras [[Shabbat]] K’hilchasah 35:35 </ref> Some forbid applying an ice pack if it is clearly being done for medicinal reasons.<ref>Rabbi Heinemann cited by the [https://www.star-k.org/articles/kashrus-kurrents/kashrus-kurrents-2019/6238/medicine-on-shabbos-questions-and-answers-from-rav-moshe-heinemann-shlita/ Star-K]. See Shulchan Shlomo 328:37 and Halachos of Refuah on Shabbos p. 29.</ref> | |||
===Toothache=== | ===Toothache=== | ||
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# A doctor who is on call and there is a sick patient under his or her care, some say that the doctor should stay in the hospital or nearby so that the doctor will not have to travel on [[Shabbat]]<ref>Sh”t Igrot Moshe 1:131 and Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 30:26 </ref>, while others are lenient if it will ruin the doctor and his family’s oneg [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata (chap 40 note 71) in name of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach explaining that since there is a mitzvah of oneg [[Shabbat]] one is not obligated to leave one’s home on Friday in order to avoid violation of [[Shabbat]]. For background of this topic [[Brit_Milah#Delayed Milah on Thursday or Friday|see here]]. </ref> | # A doctor who is on call and there is a sick patient under his or her care, some say that the doctor should stay in the hospital or nearby so that the doctor will not have to travel on [[Shabbat]]<ref>Sh”t Igrot Moshe 1:131 and Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata 30:26 </ref>, while others are lenient if it will ruin the doctor and his family’s oneg [[Shabbat]]. <ref>Shemirat [[Shabbat]] KeHilchata (chap 40 note 71) in name of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach explaining that since there is a mitzvah of oneg [[Shabbat]] one is not obligated to leave one’s home on Friday in order to avoid violation of [[Shabbat]]. For background of this topic [[Brit_Milah#Delayed Milah on Thursday or Friday|see here]]. </ref> | ||
# According to many poskim a doctor who was called into the hospital for an emergency can't drive home afterwards.<ref>Even though Igrot Moshe OC 4:80 was lenient, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach in Minchat Shlomo 1:8 was strict. Rav Ovadia Yosef in Chazon Ovadia v. 3 p. 253 is strict. Tzitz Eliezer 21:59 writes that someone who relies on Rav Moshe has what to rely upon.</ref> | # According to many poskim a doctor who was called into the hospital for an emergency can't drive home afterwards.<ref>Even though Igrot Moshe OC 4:80 was lenient, Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach in Minchat Shlomo 1:8 was strict. Rav Ovadia Yosef in Chazon Ovadia v. 3 p. 253 is strict. Tzitz Eliezer 21:59 writes that someone who relies on Rav Moshe has what to rely upon.</ref> | ||
==Public Safety== | |||
#It is permitted to violate any rabbinic prohibition to prevent something dangerous to the public.<Ref>Gemara Shabbat 42a, Shulchan Aruch O.C. 308:18, Mishna Brurah 408:77</ref> | |||
==Related Pages== | ==Related Pages== | ||
# [[Tochen]] ([[grinding]]) | # [[Tochen]] ([[grinding]]) | ||
# [[Brushing Teeth on Shabbat]] | # [[Brushing Teeth on Shabbat]] | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
Halachipedia is very thankful to Rabbi Doniel Neustadt who gave Halachipedia permission to use his valuable article on this topic to improve the Halachipedia page. | Halachipedia is very thankful to Rabbi Doniel Neustadt who gave Halachipedia permission to use his valuable article on this topic to improve the Halachipedia page. | ||
