Symptoms: Bleeding Redness or swelling around cut Pain or irritation at skin surface Causes: Skin is accidentally broken or worn away Result of fall Banging against a hard object Something sharp Treatments: Clean cut with water and soap Use antiseptics on area surrounding the cut Dress wound with topical antibiotic to prevent infection Stop the bleeding by applying clean bandage and pressure Antibiotics if it gets infected When to see a … [Read more...]

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Symptoms Trouble speaking and understanding Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg (most commonly only on one side of the body) Trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden severe headache Vomiting, dizziness, and/or altered consciousness Trouble walking Causes Blockage of the blood supply to part of the brain Types: Ischemic stroke: caused by a blocked artery Hemorrhagic stroke: caused by the leaking or bursting of a blood vessel Transient … [Read more...]

Symptoms Inability to talk Difficulty breathing and/or noisy breathing Squeaky sounds when trying to breathe Weak coughing Skin, lips, or nails turning blue Flushed skin that turns pale or blue Loss of consciousness Hands clutched to throat in universal choking sign Causes Foreign object lodged in the throat or windpipe blocking airflow Frequently a piece of food What can be done at home Back blows Heimlich maneuver This can be performed … [Read more...]

  Symptoms Itching or swelling in the mouth Vomiting, diarrhea, and/or abdominal cramps/pain Hives or eczema Tightening of the throat Trouble breathing and/or anaphylaxis   Causes Exposure to food you are allergic to Overreaction of the body’s immune system to a food trigger   What can be done at home Antihistamines for mild to moderate reactions Use of EpiPen (epinephrine) for severe anaphylaxis … [Read more...]

Symptoms Red or pinkness in one or both eyes Two red or pink eyes could also indicate general irritation of the eyes due to soap or another irritant Discharge (pus) from the infected eye Causes Viruses (most common), bacteria, allergies, chemicals/foreign object in eye, or in newborns a blocked tear duct What can be done at home Apply cold or warm compresses to the eye Clean eyes with wet cloth Use eyedrops to create artificial tears Stop wearing your … [Read more...]

Symptoms High body temp Confusion, agitation, slurring, irritability Nausea and vomiting Rapid breathing Racing heart Headache Treatment Immerse person in cold water (ice bath) Pack person with ice packets or cooling blankets Medications to reduce shivering, such as a muscle relaxant prescribed by doctor When to see a doctor If you have suspected heat stroke call 911 or go to emergency room immediately … [Read more...]

Symptoms Painful swallowing Red and swollen tonsils White bumps in back of throat Swollen and tender lymph nodes in neck Fever Headache Rash sometimes Body aches Sometimes vomiting Treatments Medication prescribed by doctors Antibiotics: TAKE ALL even if symptoms get better Pain relievers such as ibuprofen, advil, motrin, Tylenol When to see a doctor A sore throat with swollen or tender lymph glands Sore throat that persists longer … [Read more...]

Symptoms Fever over 100.4 F or 38C Aching muscles Chills and sweats Headache Dry cough that is persistent Weakness and fatigue Nasal congestion Sore throat Treatments Rest and fluids Pain relievers … [Read more...]

Symptoms Runny or stuffy nose Sore throat Cough Congestion Slight body aches Mild headaches Sneezing Low fever Treatments Pain relievers for sore throat, body aches, or fevers Ibuprofen Tylenol Cough drops/syrups Decongestant nasal spray When to see a doctor  For adults: Fever higher than 101.3 F Fever for 5 or more days Wheezing Extreme sore throat, headache, or sinus … [Read more...]