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First Aid Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the cause. Common symptoms are: * Pain and/or swelling in or around the eye(s). * The eyes burn, are dry, and/or itch. Causes For Eye Injuries * A physical blow to the eye. * Harsh chemicals. * A foreign body is stuck in the eye. […]
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Eye Conditions Persons who use computer video display terminals (VDTs) at work and/or at home may notice eyestrain. Signs & Symptoms * Eye discomfort or irritation. This includes dry, red, and/or watery eyes. * Eye fatigue. * Having a hard time focusing. * Back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches may also occur. Causes The cause
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First Aid Signs & Symptoms Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness. It can last from seconds to 30 minutes. Just before fainting, a person may feel a sense of dread, feel dizzy, see spots, and have nausea. If a person falls and can’t remember the fall itself, he or she has fainted. An unconscious
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Dry mouth is an abnormal dryness of the mucus membranes in the mouth. This happens when there isn’t enough saliva or the composition of the saliva changes. Dry mouth is common in the elderly. Signs & Symptoms * Dry, parched feeling in the mouth * Lack of saliva * Problems with
Skin Conditions The skin naturally becomes drier with age. The body produces less oil and moisture. The skin also becomes thinner and less elastic. Signs & Symptoms * Itchy skin. The skin can be red from scratching it. * Chapped skin * Skin that cracks, peels, and/or flakes Causes, Risk Factors & Care * Aging
Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Itchy skin. The skin can be red from scratching it. * Chapped skin. * Skin cracks, peels, and/or flakes. Causes * Aging. The body naturally produces less oil and moisture. * Cold winter weather. Dry air or heat. * Washing the skin often. Using harsh skin products. * Chronic
Skin Conditions Dandruff is harmless. But it can be annoying to have white flecks accumulate on the clothes on your back and shoulders. Dandruff (or seborrheic dermatitis, in medical terms) affects the scalp and eyebrows – areas of the skin where oil glands are most active – leaving them oily and flaky. Unchecked, dandruff can
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First Aid Dehydration is when the body loses too much water and needed minerals (electrolytes). Signs & Symptoms For Severe Dehydration * Severe thirst (sometimes). * Sunken and dry eyes. Tearless eyes. (Infants may not show this sign.) * Dry mouth, tongue, and lips. * No urine or a low amount of urine that is
Brain & Nervous System Dementias are brain diseases. They result in a decline of all areas of mental ability. This includes learning, memory, problem solving, behaviors, and language. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of most forms of dementia usually appear slowly over time. However, with a certain form, multi- infarct dementia, the onset of symptoms can
Dental & Mouth Concerns If you dread going to the dentist, ask about anxiety-reducing techniques you can use to help stay calm and relaxed. Some effective strategies follow. * Tell your dentist how you feel. Some dentists are trained in helping anxious patients overcome fear of dental procedures. * Ask if you can listen to
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