Puncture wounds can be shallow or small but in some cases, they can be deep and large. The treatment for puncture wounds depends on the severity of the wound and the size of the object that created it. Most puncture wounds can be created by pointed objects such as ice picks, wooden sticks and many […]
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A nosebleed or epistaxis can look frightening and uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Children are more prone to nosebleeds than the adults, since it can be due to the irritation of the nasal membrane or from trauma. If an adult gets a nosebleed, it can indicate a severe medical problem. With this in mind,
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It is important that you know how to distinguish the medical symptoms that require calling for emergency assistance. In most cases, victims are often afraid to call, believing that their medical complaints are not severe enough. When trying to decide to call emergency assistance or to go to the emergency department, it is better to
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Fire ants are considered as aggressive insects and capable of biting and stinging, resulting to illness or even death especially if an individual is stung several times or allergic to the sting or bite. There are certain tips that you should be familiar with in order to protect yourself from fire ants and the appropriate
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It is a known fact that bee stings are painful and can be deadly, but this depends if the individual stung is allergic to the bee venom. As a first aid measure, the best way to minimize any reaction to the bee venom is to immediately remove the stinger. In case the individual has an
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During an anaphylaxis, epinephrine can stop the reaction. Always remember that anaphylaxis can be life-threatening if not treated right away and properly, thus epinephrine is the first line of defense. Majority of individuals who suffer from anaphylaxis always carry epinephrine injectors and the most common is EpiPen. An EpiPen is an auto-injector that is already
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The cat-scratch disease or cat-scratch fever is an infection due to a certain type of bacteria that is present in the saliva of cats and can be easily passed on from cats to humans. Based on studies conducted, it is believed that cats can get the bacteria from fleas. This disease is not considered as
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Shellfish allergy is an allergic reaction once an individual eats shellfish. Oftentimes, this type of allergy is only due to certain types of shellfish or to all shellfish. Shellfish typically includes marine creatures that have shells such as crabs, shrimps, lobsters and even octopus and squid. Shellfish allergy can cause mild symptoms such as nasal
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Snake bites are considered as medical emergencies if the snake is venomous. Always remember that snake bites are deadly if they are not treated right away. Children are at high risk for death or serious complications to snake bites due to their smaller bodies. The administration of the right anti-venom can save a life. This
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A jellyfish has transparent body with long finger-like structures called as tentacles. There are stinging cells within these tentacles that can sting if you get to close to them. In some cases, these jellyfish stings can cause serious damage. If you love to spend a lot of time in the water while on vacation, it
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