Wounds & Injuries

By krazigirl79

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A Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) can be caused by an activity that requires the use of your hands in a motion that is repititious such as typing, use of hand tools, lifting or playing video games. Suffering from wrist and hand pain can affect the ... more »

How to Apply an Arm Sling

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Arm slings are used to immobilize an arm that has been injured or that requires support following an orthopedic or surgical procedure. The goal of immobilizing the arm is to reduce pain, prevent further injury and facilitate rapid healing... more »

How to Care for Surgical Wounds

By Wayne Adam

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Every year, thousands of surgeries are performed in the U.S. They range from broken bones, bariatric procedures, abdominoplasty, etc. Many of these surgical wounds are deep, affect multiple organs and can cover large parts of the body. Surgeries ... more »

How to Know When you Need a Tetanus Shot

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Tetanus is a medical condition affecting the skeletal muscle occurring from an infection through a wound that causes contamination. It can involve a cut or deep puncture wound, such as stepping on a nail or getting cut with a piece of glass. As ... more »

How to Minimize Bruising

By eHow Health Editor

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Bruising after injury is quite common after an injury and it usually isn't serious, just unsightly and potentially painful. You can minimize bruising if you act quickly... more »

How to Prevent Bedsores

By djtphn1

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If you are caring for an individual who is bedridden, the chances of them developing a bed sore at some point are entirely probable, and without taking added precautions, they are relatively inevitable. While the best way to treat bed sores is ... more »

How to Pull Out a Splinter

By bbrassell

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Pulling out a splinter without causing an infection, and without causing too much pain, isn't as hard as you might think... more »

How to recover from urethral disorders with a urethroplasty in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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The cases of urethroplasty in India from abroad are rare as I have seen in my medical career of 6 years. How ever It was last year in 2007 that a patient from Tanzania urgently contacted me for getting urethroplasty in India. He stayed for three ... more »

How to reduce inflammation with vinegar

By Silvermoon

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Apple cider vinegar has been hailed by many as a miracle cure for many ailments. One of the most common things in the food cupboard AND a healer of conditions affecting the whole family. It is specifically good for reducing inflammation on ... more »

How to Rid of Burn Scars Caused by a Heating Pad

By binder

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Simple steps to reduce the appearance of scars left from minor burns... more »

How to stop a Bleeding Nose

By mdigdug

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I've had my share of bloody nose' s from martial arts, Army Combatives, and high altitude conditions. This method was told to me by an RN and a Combat Medic.. more »

How to stop a burn

By brandy1123

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how to stop a simple burn.. more »

How to Survive a Horror Movie - No Really!

By Anthony Delgado

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In honor of Halloween, ever found yourself in the midst of a horror movie? Follow these simple steps and maybe you can stay alive for the sequel!.. more »

How to Use Ultrasound to Heal From Injury

By ChristiB

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Have you been injured in an auto accident or injured playing sports? Do you have soft-tissue injuries as a result, or injuries in the cartilage that connects to bone? If so, ultrasound may be useful in the healing process of your injuries. ... more »

How to Care For A New Tattoo

By HollyC

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Because you are going to have your tattoo for the rest of your life, you want to make sure that you do everything that you possibly can to take care of it during the healing process. In addition to that, because you probably spent a good deal of ... more »

How to Conduct a Secondary Survey of the Head During First Aid

By eHow Health Editor

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One of the most frequent causes of death in the wilderness is injuries to the head, including scalp, brain and skull injuries. Carefully examine the head to assess whether to immediately evacuate the injured person and whether to treat for brain ... more »

How to Deal With a Blister While Hiking

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Nothing says "fun's over!" on a hike like a nasty blister. Be prepared to treat blisters by taking along a small first aid kit when you go on longer hikes. Be sure that the kit includes moleskin blister cover and a small pair of scissors... more »

How to deal with a hangnail

By mint

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they're no big deal. until you catch them on something. trouble is, you catch them on everything.your hair, your cloths. every time you use your hands, little jabs of pain remind you of their presence. where do hangnails come from? those annoying ... more »

How to Decrease Back Pain with an Epidural Steroid Injection

By krazigirl79

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Medical specialists can provide many options for pain relief for back pain sufferers. One of the scariest options other than surgery, is the Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI). Preparing for an ESI can create severe anxiety in those who have not ... more »

How to Find First Aid Information Online

By Hillary Marshall

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The internet is an invaluable resource in many situations, including when you or someone around you needs first aid. There is an abundance of useful first aid advice all over the internet, but as with anything certain sites stand out above the ... more »

How to make Aloe gel

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Scrapes, burns, cuts we all get them at one time or another. Now there is a way to make your own soothing gel to treat them at a fraction of the price that you would pay for it in the stores... more »

How to Treat Minor Insect Bites

By eHow Health Editor

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Minor insect bites prompt you to action quickly, not because of seriousness or life-threatening worries, but just because they hurt. They occur quickly, often without warning or notice, and for moments afterward they may stop your world until ... more »

How to Calm an Upset Stomach Naturally

By eHow Health Editor

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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 started on feeling better... 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 correct shoulder disorders with shoulder surgery in India.

By Dheeraj Bojwani MD,MBA

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There is a huge network of orthopaedic hospitals that are providing shoulder surgery in India chiefly at Chennai and Bangalore to correct shoulder disorders.In todays go-fast life we offen experience orthopaedic troubles and pain in the joints of ... more »

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