Wounds & Injuries

How to Tell if You Have a Broken Tail Bone

By Charbie28

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If the tail bone is broken you will not be able to sit on it at all. Also you may have trouble having a bowel movement and pains in your back... more »

How to Treat a Centipede Bite

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Centipedes have a painful bite, but the good news is that the pain is often the worst of it. Centipede bites are not toxic enough to be deadly. If you are bitten by a centipede, here are steps that you can take to treat the bite... more »

How to Treat a Fat Lip

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Fat lips are the result of damaged tissue, usually caused when you get hit in the lip by something or if your lip has been pierced. Some people even wake up with fat lips for no apparent reason, although the culprit is usually a bug bite or a ... more »

How to Treat Foot Cramps in Adults

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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... more »

How to treat MRSA Skin Infection at Home

By Amy Neuzil

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MRSA, or Methycillin Resistant Staph Aureus is creating health scares the world over because it is resistant to most common antibiotics. Nevertheless, the skin infection (usually a boil or abscess) responds very well to natural treatment. These ... more »

How to Use Superglue on a Small paper cut

By globewatcher

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This is a really great use for superglue. I keep it on hand at all times. Superglue was used during the Vietnam War pretty successful for sealing open wounds and cuts. Although it was used on large wounds, I would only use it on small paper ... more »

How to Care for Hemorrhoids

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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, external or both. Asymptomatic hemorrhoids are ... more »

How to Classify a Concussion

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The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) uses a five-grade system to classify the severity of concussions. It is important to note that concussions as mild as Grade II carry a risk of permanent neurological damage, so it is essential that you seek ... more »

How to Conduct a Secondary Survey of the Neck, Spine and Back During First Aid

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The spinal cord is what connects the neural pathways from the brain to the rest of the body. Examine the neck, spine and back of an injured person carefully to assess whether injuries have been sustained there and whether evacuation is necessary... more »

How to Control External Bleeding

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Bleeding from any external wound sites on the victim's body should be controlled to prevent the victim from going into shock which could lead to death if not treated immediately. There are some basic procedures and protocols that you can learn to ... more »

How to Diagnose Measles

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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 diagnosis can be made at home... more »

How to Extract a Fish Hook From Skin

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You spent hours getting to a secret spot. Peering around a branch, you see a big one swimming to the surface. Envisioning a perfect cast, you raise your rod. You can already imagine reeling this monster in as the hook sinks into your skin and ... more »

How to get a stuck ring off a swollen finger

By jpoopy

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I got a new wedding ring and after I put it on my finger was swollen and would not come off....turned blue after trying to twist, yank, and pull it off... more »

How to Get Foot Pain Relief for Plantar Fasciitis - Aching Feet

By Judy Cutler

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The Plantar surface of the foot is the part that touches the floor. Plantar Fasciitis is a condition of people who walk or stand on their feet a lot are subject to this painful condition. It is not a disease and I totally cured mine with ... more »

How to heal infections using natural household items

By Monet

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Wouldn't you like to heal infected cuts and burns naturally without always having to rush to the doctors. Well you can... more »

How to Know if You've Sprained Your Ankle

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Recognizing the signs of a sprained ankle can shorten your recovery time and decrease further ankle damage... more »

How to Make an Herb Bath for Postpartum Moms

By Heidi Gonzales

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Herb baths have been used for centuries to treat many illnesses. They have also been used to promote healing. A postpartum herb bath is a combination of many gentle herbs used to promote healing for bruised and torn perineum tissues after a ... more »

How to Recognize Signs of Infection

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There are two basic types of infection. Localized infection is normally seen when the skin is broken and a wound or cut becomes infected. If the infection is carried throughout the body in the bloodstream it is systemic. Recognizing the signs of ... more »

How to Reduce Scars

By Cheryle Hoover Davis

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There is no actual way to remove scars, but this article may help reduce scarring if applied early on... more »

How to Remove a Wood Splinter From Skin

By rolltimer

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You don't have to be a lumberjack or work with raw wood to get one. Just picking up tree limbs can sometimes stick you with a nagging little injury. A tiny splinter of wood jammed into your finger that is too small to grasp with tweezers but not ... more »

How to Splint a Fracture of the Lower Arm in the Wilderness

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Splinting a fracture is important in reducing pain until you are able to get to a doctor's office for a complete evaluation. The following steps will help you should a fracture occur in the outdoors, away from medical help... more »

How to Splint a Fracture of the Lower Leg

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Splinting a fracture is important in reducing pain and for speeding healing. .. more »

How to stop a face bleed

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y father used this method when shaving.. more »

How to Take a Medical History During First Aid

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Information about illness or injuries can be gathered by asking the injured person a series of questions regarding things that can't easily be observed. Pass this information on to medical professionals when care is transferred... more »

How to Treat a Brown Recluse Spider Bite

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The brown recluse is a venomous spider with a bite that can be dangerous. You may not be aware that you have been bitten by a brown recluse spider until symptoms of the bite appear, which can be hours or days later. Symptoms of a brown recluse ... more »

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