First Aid First Aid Safety Steps 1. LOOK around. Is it safe to help? If not, call 9-1-1, have someone else call, or seek medical help. If it is safe to help, stay calm and go to step 2. 2. CHECK for a response. * Gently tap the person. Ask, “Are you okay?” Ask loudly. […]
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First Aid A fishhook can nick or cut the skin, get stuck in the skin near its surface, or get deeply embedded in the skin. First aid treats most fishhook accidents. Questions to Ask Self-Care / First Aid For a Fishhook Deeply Embedded in the Skin * Put ice or cold water on the wound
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Flatulence is passing gas through the anus. For the average adult, this happens about 6 to 20 times a day. Signs & Symptoms * Pressure or discomfort in the lower abdomen or anal area. * Passing gas. A foul odor occurs sometimes. Causes Gas is caused by swallowing air and digesting
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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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Mild to severe ear pain. * Feeling of fullness or discomfort in the ears. * Tugging at the ear and restlessness in young children. * Ear pain. * Some hearing loss. * Blood or other discharge from the ear (especially after sticking an object in the
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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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions Earwax coats and protects the lining of the ear canal. It filters dust and helps keep the ears clean. Normally, earwax is soft and drains by itself. Sometimes it hardens and forms a plug. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms of earwax buildup are: * Blocked or plugged feeling in
Women’s Health Fainting is a brief loss of consciousness. It can last from seconds to 30 minutes. Signs & Symptoms Just before fainting, a person may feel a sense of dread and feel dizzy. She may see spots and have nausea. Her face may turn pale, she could go into a cold sweat, and she
Student Health Five to 10 million adolescent girls and women have an eating disorder. About 1 million males do. The 3 most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. These eating disorders are a coping mechanism. They result in an obsession with food and/or weight; anxiety around eating; guilt; and
Women’s Health Common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. People who have these conditions are obsessed with food and/or body weight. Eating disorders are a way to cope. They are serious health problems and are more common in females than in males. Signs & Symptoms Anorexia Nervosa * Loss of
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