A sprain refers to any injury that affects the ligament, which occurs as a result of abnormal or excessive forces being applied around a joint. The knee, wrist and ankles are the body parts that are highly affected by this problem. Some of the symptoms of sprain include: Swelling Bruising Joint instability Tenderness and Loss […]
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We have constantly heard of the saying that “what you don’t know won’t hurt you,” but there are just things that we ought to know. Without knowledge of several facts or ideas, things can simply go awry. Say for example you were at a picnic on a faraway place and the nearest hospital or medical
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Teething occurs in babies when the baby teeth begin to emerge from the gums. This causes the baby’s gums to get irritated and inflamed. Teething occurs during the age of 6 months to 2 years. If your child is experiencing teething he or she may show signs of teething such as an increased desire to
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Seeing a person faint or collapse can cause anyone to panic, especially if you have no first aid training or background in emergency care. After all, it’s not every day you see and provide care to someone who faints. One thing you need to remember when someone faints is to stay calm and relaxed. Avoid
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Usually battery ingestion cases involve swallowing button batteries that are tiny and round, often used in hearing aids and watches. This poison emergency is covered in St Mark James first aid and CPR training. The material posted on this page is for information purposes. To learn more enrol in a class. Children usually swallow button
A yeast infection refers to a fungal disease caused by the fungus, Candida, which may affect several parts of the body. The disease typically affects warm, moist areas of the body—for example, the mouth and the vagina. Both male and female partners can be affected. One of the most common signs and symptoms of the
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Fire is one of the disasters that pose the greatest threats to health and safety. Canadian volunteers respond to at least five disasters every day and majority of these emergencies involve fire. According to statistics, eight people die each week in Canada due to fire with house fires accounting for 73 percent of these deaths. No
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The most common type of pain complaint relates to headaches. Headaches are often minor and can be treated with pain relieving medications, however, care should be taken if an unexplained headache occurs or is accompanied by other conditions as it may be an underlying cause of another disorder. Causes Stress and overwork Tension Straining the
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An injury that can damage or kill skin cells due to exposure to heat, fire, chemicals or electricity is called a burn. The severity of the burn is based on three factors: the depth of the burn, the area of the burn and the location of the burn. Severity of the burns increases if the
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Issue: Will you be capable of going over some fundamental measures for managing patients with convulsions? We help with youth with autism and many of the children experience convulsions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Affected individuals of seizures may be put into two unique categories. Convulsions can take place once in a lifetime which
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