A road rash is an abrasion due to a fall or brushing against rough surfaces while riding a biking or motorcycle. The friction produced causes the uppermost layer of the skin to peel away. The wound looks raw, reddened, bloody and inflamed. The area is painful for several days. Sometimes, the depth of the rash […]
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Swelling is the enlargement of skin, organs and other body parts. It is caused by accumulation of fluid in the tissues. It can also result from rapid increase in weight over some time. Swelling can develop in all areas of the body or generalized or localized to a specific region. Swelling occurs because of an
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A rattlesnake bite can occur among those who spend time outdoors. Rattlesnakes are large and venomous snakes. A most distinctive feature of these species is the rattle. A A rattlesnake bite has hemotoxic elements which can damage tissue, affects the circulatory system by destroying the blood cells and tissues of skin and result to internal
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A human bite wound happens because of incidental or purposeful injury and high risk for infection. Most injuries caused by a human bite involve the hands and has high risk of infection than those in other areas of the body. The bites can transmit hepatitis C, hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus, tuberculosis, syphilis, actinomycosis and
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A facial laceration is a cut or tear in the skin when struck by a rounded or penetrating object, falls, assault, vehicular accidents and sports accidents. Generally, a facial laceration can involve the nerve and blood vessels and can compromise the skin and soft tissues. The injury can be simple or complex. A complex laceration
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Drowning in children can happen as quickly as 20 seconds, even in water that is only 2 inches deep. Most drowning or near-drowning cases in children usually happen in backyard pools, inflatable pools and bath tubs. In addition, natural bodies of water, toilets and drainage areas are also places where drowning can also happen. Signs
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Nosebleeds involves damage in the blood vessels in the nose. Nosebleeds can be caused by drying of the nasal membranes and picking of the nose. This can be prevented by proper lubrication of the nasal passages. Children between ages 2-10 years old are usually prone to nosebleeds caused by falling or injuries while running or
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Seizures in children happen when the brain functions abnormally that results to changes in attention, movement and level of awareness. Generally, different types of seizures can happen that affect different areas of the brain and can be localized which affects only an area in the body or widespread. Seizures in newborns are different than the
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A subungual hematoma involves bleeding beneath the fingernail or toenail typically caused by a crush injury. Generally, it causes severe agonizing pain as blood accumulates under the nail. Furthermore, subungual hematoma can be caused by slamming the door of a car or house door on a finger, dropping a heavy object such as dumbell on
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A snake bite is characterized by 2 puncture wounds from the fangs of a snake. Sometimes, poisoning can occur from the bite which depends on the type of snake, affected area of the body, amount of venom injected and the health of the person. Snake bites can be dangerous among children. Snakes that usually deliver
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