Hyphema involves bleeding into the front eye chamber. Any form of blunt trauma to the eye can lead to bleeding in the anterior chamber of the eye between the cornea and the iris. What are the indications? An individual with hyphema might have a recent eye injury, feel pain in the affected eye and have […]
A lightning strike injury is one of the top weather-related causes of death. Most victims who are injured or died by a lightning strike occur outdoor while engaging in recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, boating or playing sports. Types of lightning strikes A lightning strike injury can occur in various ways such as: Direct
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Human bites can range from minor to severe. Depending on the severity of the wound, it can be managed at home or necessitates medical attention in the nearest emergency department. Minor human bites For minor cases of human bites, it usually results to bruising or only scrapes the upper skin layer. In such cases, care
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Hypoglycemia can be managed at home. It is vital that you are familiar on how to properly care for the condition at home and how it is managed medically. Self-care at home Always bear in mind that a glucose monitor is used to check the blood sugar level while at home. The testing for the
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Facial fractures involve any injury that results to damaged bones in the face. Various scenarios can result to facial fractures. Vehicular accidents, falls, sports injuries and assaults are the usual causes for the injury, but gunshot wounds and stabbings are also counted as well. Remember that you should be concerned when it comes to other
A broken elbow can occur in various ways. It can be due to overuse or an acute traumatic event such as a fall or direct strike on the body part. Some of the usual events that results to a broken elbow include the following: Falling backward in which the individual tries to break the fall
Cyanide poisoning is considered as a life-threatening condition. As a rare but potentially dangerous poison, it works by causing inability of the body to utilize oxygen. It is important to note that the cyanide compounds that are dangerous include hydrogen cyanide gas as well as potassium cyanide, crystalline solids and sodium cyanide. What are the
The Shigella bacteria can trigger a diarrheal condition that can develop among children. There are 4 species of Shigella bacteria that have been identified as capable of infecting the lining of the intestines. Remember that these bacterial conditions are highly contagious. Shigella infections spread via feces of infected individuals, especially in families and day care
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Various insects can cause an insect sting allergy among sensitive individuals. These insects include hornets, honeybees, wasps, bumble bees, fire ants and yellow jackets. Not all individuals are allergic to the venom of stinging insects. Among those who are not allergic, the venom only triggers itchiness, redness and mild swelling and pain at the bite
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Acute metatarsal fractures can be categorized as either displaced or non-displaced. It can also be open or closed injuries. The open type is usually brought about by significant trauma such as in vehicular accidents. In most cases, the 5th metatarsal bone is usually fractured. It might be damaged at different areas along its length dependent
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