Sprain - usually happens around a joint Symptoms Pain Swelling Bruising Limited movement around joint Can’t put weight on joint or use it normally Feeling of popping when injured Causes Walking or running on uneven surface Twisting or pivoting suddenly Falling and landing on joint Injuries from contact sports Treatment RICE: Rest: stop exercise or physical activity and don’t put weight on affected area Ice: put ice on injury for 20 … [Read more...]

Symptoms Line under skin Usually on hands or feet Pain around area of splinter Redness or swelling Treatment Wash your hands and area around the splinter with warm soap and water Sterilize tweezers by boiling them If splinter is sticking out of skin, just grab the end with the tweezers and gently pull it out If its under the skin completely, scrape away the skin with a needle until some of the splinter is exposed, then gently remove it with tweezers Wash the … [Read more...]

Arthritis Pay attention to early symptoms of arthritis Symptoms Joint Pain Stiffness Swelling Redness Decreased range of motion Causes: Osteoarthritis Wear and tear damage of joint cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Body’s immune system attacks the lining of the joints capsule Diagnosis: Doctor will check your joints for swelling, redness, and warmth Laboratory Tests: Blood, Urine, and Joint Fluid Analysis Imaging: … [Read more...]

Symptoms Sores or bumps on genitals or in the oral or rectal area Painful or burning urination Discharge from the penis Unusual or odd smelling vaginal discharge Unusual vaginal bleeding Pain during sex Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread Lower abdominal pain Fever Rash over the trunk, hands or feet Causes Bacteria (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia) Parasites (trichomoniasis) Viruses (human … [Read more...]

Symptoms Missed period Tender, swollen breasts Nausea with or without vomiting Increased urination Fatigue Moodiness Bloating Light spotting Cramping Food aversions Constipation Nasal congestion Safe medications Muscle pain and headaches: use cold compress or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or pain relievers (ibuprofen (motrin or advil)) Constipation: metamucil, colace, citracel, milk of magnesia, dulcolax Indigestion and Heartburn: tums, maalox, … [Read more...]

Call doctor if Child is younger than 6 months Has a fever Has rash that oozes, swollen or wet (signs of infection) Does not get better in two days starts to peel Has hives Has bruises not from injury Find the reason jewelry diaper rash, soaps, pets Clean the skin with mild soap and rinse with warm water Put wet cloth on rash to ease pain and itching Trim child’s fingers to avoid scratching … [Read more...]

Symptoms: Blisters Pain Peeling skin Red skin Shock Swelling White or charred skin Causes: Fire Hot liquid or steam Hot metal or other objects Electrical current Radiation Sunlight or other UV radiation Chemicals Treatments: Depends on location and severity of burns Minor burns can be treated at home Cool the burn with cool water or a cool compress, don’t apply ice to burn as it causes further damage to the tissue Remove ring … [Read more...]

Spider: Symptoms: Black widow Slight swelling and faint red marks Intense pain and stiffness Severe abdominal pain or cramping Chills, fever and nausea Brown recluse: Mild pain at first Redness and intense pain Deep blue or purple area around the bite, may develop red ring around it Most spiders Minor swelling Inflammation Itching White ring around bite Causes: Spiders are provoked Treatment: Black widow: Wash … [Read more...]

Symptoms: Headache Loss of memory Confusion Loss of consciousness Dizziness Ringing in the ears Nausea Vomiting Slurred speech Delayed response to questions Appearing dazed Fatigue Trouble concentrating Sensitivity to light and noise   Causes: Blow to the head Sports Car accidents Being violently shaken Treatments: Rest (physically and mentally) Pain relievers Avoid visual and sensory stimuli No physical … [Read more...]

Symptoms: Acute: Sudden severe pain Swelling Cannot place weight on leg, knee, ankle or foot Joint is tender Mobility of joint is not as good Bone or joint is visibly out of place Chronic: Pain when you play or exercise Dull ache when you rest Swelling Causes: Accidents Poor training practices Improper gear Being out of condition Not warming up or stretching before you play or exercise Treatments: RICE (rest, ice, … [Read more...]