A deep paper cut happens when a piece of paper or other thin and sharp material slices the skin. Paper cuts can also be caused by other thin and stiff materials. A loose sheet of paper is too soft to cut the skin, but it can be thin as the edge of a razor and […]
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Colles fracture is a break in the wrist near the hand or the distal area of the wrist. It usually occurs after a fall on an outstretched hand. Symptoms of Colles fracture Wrist pain Bruising at the wrist Swelling Tingling and numbness of the fingers Deformity of the hand and wrist The fingers become pale
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Insulin shock happens anytime when there is an imbalance between the insulin in the system, the amount food being eaten and the level of physical activities. A person with high risk of insulin shock is a diabetic. Those who are diagnosed with diabetes who are dependent on insulin take injection during the day to manage
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A pulled chest muscle is caused by excessive stretching and tearing of muscle fibers that leads to chest pain, bruising and inflammation when it becomes severe. Pectoralis major and pectoralis minor are two muscles found in the pectoral girdle. Straining these muscles will result to chest pain and difficulties in performing regular activities such as
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A rug burn is a type of first degree burn caused by friction of the body with fibers of rugs, carpet or another abrasive surface. When there is friction between the body and the rug, it causes a mild amount of heat and it is the most common type of friction burn. Large rug burns
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A first-degree burn is an injury to the tissues due to direct contact or exposure to thermal heat such as fire, steam, hot liquids and objects, electrical, chemical and radiation sources. Remember that burns can cause severe pain. Minor or superficial burns can be treated at home. The most common type of burn is the
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A stab wound is a form of penetrating trauma to the skin caused by a knife or similar pointed objects. A stab wound can also be caused by pens, ice picks, broken bottles and even dress hangers. A stab wound requires immediate action to control the bleeding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi861kMrMzk Treatment Call for emergency assistance as soon
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A black eye is frequently caused by an injury to the face or the head that result to the accumulation of blood and other bodily fluids in the space around the eye. The dark discoloration and swelling of a black eye is sometimes called a “shiner”. Most cases of black eyes are considered as minor
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A bronchospasm is tight contraction of the bronchial muscle which causes narrowing of the bronchi and becomes worse when the mucous membrane is swollen and inflamed. Sticky mucus coming from the bronchial glands can cause obstruction in the bronchi and can be difficult to force out when coughing. Bronchospasm is a common characteristic of asthma
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A dislocated knuckle joint is a condition where the bones of the finger moves apart and the ends of the bones are not aligned. Knuckles are joints in the fingers that can be seen when clenching the hand and making a fist. It can be dislocated by hitting them on hard surfaces such as punching
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