How to Diagnose Measles
Measles should be diagnosed by a doctor, and cases need to be reported to the local board of health. This disease has very distinct symptoms, which usually appear in two stages, so a preliminary...
View ArticleHow to Recover From a Hip Fracture
Hip fractures can be serious and usually require surgery, but the surgical procedures are typically quite effective. How well and quickly you recover depends largely on your overall health and level of...
View ArticleHow to Calm an Upset Stomach Naturally
Indigestion, stress and the flu can all cause an upset stomach, but there are plenty of natural home remedies and foods that can provide relief. Here are some of the more common cures to get you...
View ArticleHow to Care for Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, or piles, develop when anal and rectal veins become swollen because of straining or prolonged sitting. They may cause inflammation, pain or rectal bleeding. Hemorrhoids can be internal,...
View ArticleHow to Recover From Foot Surgery
Follow these basic guidelines after foot surgery to decrease complications and speed recovery. Give yourself plenty of time to prop up your feet and rest.
View ArticleHow to Prepare for an X-ray
Different X-rays require different preparations. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when planning for your radiological test.
View ArticleHow to Treat Foot Cramps in Adults
Foot cramps indicate stress, fatigue or structural problems with the foot. An occasional cramp is not cause for concern, but chronic pain should be investigated by a doctor.
View ArticleHow to Treat Blisters
Blisters are common injuries in the outdoors, but if these pop on their own and are not taken care of, they can become infected. Use the following steps to minimize the chance of infection.
View ArticleHow to Treat a Small Cut or Scrape
However small the "owie," it can still hurt quite a lot (like the notoriously painful paper cut), and it requires your attention to avoid any risk of infection. When you've got a small cut or light...
View ArticleHow to Prepare for Hip Replacement Surgery
You've been advised to have hip surgery. Before the surgery you want to find out as much as you can about the procedure and what to expect in the post-operation phase of the hip replacement. Your...
View ArticleHow to Recognize the Symptoms of Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a disease that affects your respiratory system. There are two types of bronchitis-acute and chronic. You may observe common indications in both the types though in chronic bronchitis, the...
View ArticleHow to Help a Scar Heal
A scar is the way our skin heals itself, but it doesn't always disappear over time. Because scar tissue isn't identical to the rest of your skin, it stand out. If your scar isn't a badge of honor and...
View ArticleHow to Treat Lower Back Pain
Four out of five Americans develop lower back pain. Lower back pain can be caused by many factors such as strain, bad posture, slipped discs and a previous injury. With a little time and effort you can...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Sliver
Slivers may be tiny, but they can be quite painful. Left to fester, a wound from a sliver can become infected. For this reason, you should immediately remove any slivers that pierce your skin. Relax;...
View ArticleHow to Clean Puncture Wounds
Puncture wounds can be caused by stepping on a nail or catching skin with a staple. They rarely ever bleed very much, which can make many people think that they will heal on their own. In reality,...
View ArticleHow to Make Saline Solution to Clean a Wound
If you are out camping or hiking, and one of your companions trips and suffers a wound, you will have to help clean it. Straight water can be harsh on wounds, but a simple saline solution can clean the...
View ArticleHow to Stop a Wound From Bleeding
Profuse bleeding from an injury can lead to unconsciousness or death if not treated promptly. Often, simply stopping the bleeding adds precious time to the emergency medical process, allowing a chance...
View ArticleHow to Treat Lacerations
Lacerations can be either major or minor cuts. Minor lacerations are not uncommon, whether we give ourselves a paper cut, nick ourselves shaving or cut our finger while we're chopping our food. Deep...
View ArticleHow to Help to Prevent Workplace Injuries
Among the most common things that can affect productivity in the workplace are injuries. Injuries put employees out of the office while they recover, keeping them from helping the company run smoothly....
View ArticleHow to Clean an Abrasion
While abrasions on their own are not typically serious injuries as a rule, they should be treated just like any other wound. An improperly cleansed abrasion can become infected, causing a lot of...
View ArticleHow to Recognize the Symptoms of Infection in Wounds
Wounds, when dealt with by a professional, are often easy to take care of and heal well. However, there are times when even the simplest wounds carry the risk of infection. Whether they were not...
View ArticleHow to Treat Water Blisters
Although most times they are not painful, water blisters can be quite an inconvenience. Blisters can keep you from doing activities you enjoy or from wearing a great pair of shoes. So to get rid of...
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