Wounds & Injuries

The bacteria called staphylococcus aureus is the cause of staph infections. Obviously you need to treat staph infections, under medical supervision. Anytime you have skin infections, treatment is...

There are many myths about bloody noses and how to treat them. For example, tilting the head back to stop the bleeding. DO NOT DO THIS. It may slow the bleeding from the nose, but this is only...

use dr. miracles goodbye acne system -evens out tone of skin -calms redness -reduces size of pimples each day -must use twice a day for best results -if used regular, great results will show...

Removing a splinter using glue is an easy, fast and painless fix for those nasty splinters you can get in your fingers from working on wood projects, sliding your hands along railings and other...

If you stand too long or have a genetic predisposition for varicose veins, you may notice ugly blueish/purplish veins that pop out in your leg. This is due to the failure of veinous valves...

I starting getting nose bleeds about two years ago. My nose would bleed for about one hour or less. However, the other afternoon I felt that familiar slight drip from my right nostril, I went...

If you have been scratched by a cat, you need to take it very seriously. Cat scratches can easily become infected without proper treatment. Cats often carry a lot of germs on their claws,...

If you have never had a blister on your feet, you're probably only six months old. (baby feet-get it?) In 50 years of walking and jogging, I've only had about a dozen. The pain is a killer. I...

For nearly as long as wheelchairs have been around, people have been doing tricks in them. In recent years a number of enterprising and athletic individuals have pushed these tricks to their...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a painful wrist condition which is three times more common in men than women.

It's bound to happen if you do quite a bit of fishing and that's the dreaded fishhook through the finger. Ouch!! If your prepared with the proper items in your first aid kit, you shouldn't have...

Edema is a swelling of the ankle due to an accumulation of fluids. Usually painless, the problem may affect one or both ankles and may involve other portions of the leg. Causes vary from aging...

Did you know that any dark, moist part of your body can develop a yeast infection? In fact, my two year old son commonly gets yeast infections in his belly button. If you notice that your belly...

When we began new projects and activities, it's easier to develop blisters on the ankles and feet. Perhaps are feet are not used to the friction, or perhaps we are not wearing the correct...

Whenever you have an injury that breaks the skin, such as a cut, gash or puncture wound, you are in danger of getting it infected. If this happens, the wound will become swollen and red, and...

A bruised toe nail can be very painful. A couple months ago I dropped a table on my toe and my whole foot was throbbing so bad I thought my foot was going to fall off. I did not want to wear...

The plantar fascia is ligament composed of a long fibrous band of tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. The plantar fascia provides support to the longitudinal arch of the foot and...

If you have to stand for prolonged periods of time daily, or walk miles a day, your feet and ankles may swell up-- due to gravity and the pooling of natural bodily fluids and blood. Follow these...

Bruises come from the layer under the upper skin being traumatized and the tissue being torn with dark discoloration. Bruises are not always easy to get rid of. They usually become a nuisance when...

Knee injuries can be complex or they can be simple. The deal is when you have one you need to know what to do asap. If not, there can be serious consequences. The first 24 hours of the injury are...

Hydrocolloid dressings can significantly speed and enhance wound healing when used correctly.

Cervical collars can be very uncomfortable... especially if you have to wear one 24/7. Here are a few simple tricks in order to find comfort in your cervical collar.

Have you been on the oppiste end of a punce or just in the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up with a bad black eye i was and i am going to teach you the best way to make it heal

Anyone who has experienced a small cut knows that they can be very painful and upsetting for a minute but then easily forgotten. But don't let the fact that the pain fades quickly stop you from...

An open wound on a diabetic's foot, leg or toe can become severely infected and lead to amputation if not cared for properly. You can help prevent this just by keeping the wound clean and free of...

Many people believe that using hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on a new piercing will help clean it. But these solutions actually dry out the piercing and will lengthen the healing time....

With the bumps and bruises of real life, particularly if you have kids, ice packs are a necessity. You can buy a commercial ice pack or you can make one of your own to keep in the freezer. This...

There are several factors that could cause rectal bleeding, some more hazardous than others. The most common cause is because of anal hemorrhoids. Some causes of bleeding hemorrhoids are weak...

Bleeding comes from touching sharp objects. It may be life-threatening in a serious cut or merely a small problem with minor bleeding. Quick attention will help the victim.

About a week ago I woke up from a deep sleep with a horrible pain in my right eye. I realized immediately what had happened. My cat had jumped up into a window above my bed and had somehow fallen...

Take the time to create a storage to be prepare in case these events happen to you. Raging tornadoes toppling down trees that block the roads. Devastating ice storms that cut off power source and...

Paper cuts! Yee-owch. They happen all the time. They happen to all of us. No matter what we do for a living, or if we are housewives and mothers, we are bound to get one sooner or later. ...

When you encounter someone who has received a severe electrical shock, it is difficult to keep your wits about you. Reading this ahead of time will hopefully give you the information you need to...

A cervical collar is required for a period of 4-6 weeks or longer mostly after you sustain certain types of spinal cord/ nerve threatening cervical spinal injuries, after cervical vertebral...

An Achilles tendon rupture injury is a truly traumatic event in any athlete or weekend warrior’s life. While you obviously won’t be running for about 4-6 months, that doesn’t mean that you can’t...

There is no definitive way to tell whether an infection is MRSA. The only true way to tell is to have a culture sent to a lab.

Ace Bandages can be easily cleaned and stored for re-use.

Are you annoyed by the throbbing sensation that you are feeling in your foot from your ingrown toe nail? The average person has suffered or will suffer from an ingrown toe nail once in their life...

The prevention of leg cramps, also known as charley horses. This is a tip that has been passed down through generations. I had severe leg cramps when I was pregnant and I found this to be helpful.

Skin infections can result from a cut, scrape, insect bite, burn or any other skin wound. Following an injury, many people are left wondering, "How do I know if I have a wound...

I cut myself the worst I have ever cut myself shaving one morning running late for work of course trying to get everything done as quickly as I could. Well that didn't last long I mean took a...

Hangnails are not only unsightly but painful as well. As the name makes you believe it is actually a nail, in fact a hangnail is a small, torn piece of skin near a fingernail or toenail and not...

If you are unfortunate enough to be injured in a car accident, you will need medical help. If you don't have a doctor for these types of injuries ahead of time, this article will inform you of...

Do you have a splinter (or bee stings) so small that you can't remove it with a pair of tweezers? Those type of splinters can be a pain and a distraction. There is a very simple solution. This...

If you suspect an infection, you should get yourself, or the person affect, to a hospital immediately. Even the most mundane infection can result in the surgical removal of tissue and possibly...

A bruised toenail not only looks unsightly, but it can be very painful. A bruise under or around a nail can cause long term damage and deformity to a toenail. Follow these steps to prevent your...

Staging a pressure ulcer can be quite complicated. There are some simple principles that will make your life easier. There are four standard stages, as well as unstageable and deep tissue injury.

Swelling – called edema in the medical field – is the result of an accumulation of fluid. It can happen almost anywhere in your body, and is usually a reaction to something harming or negatively...

While having to find relief after falling victim to pepper spray or mace is not an everyday occurrence, it is something that may certainly happen in ones life. With a growing number of us keeping...

Tweezers and fingernails not working for cactus needles? This is a simple trick to get rid of cactus needles that stuck you. Don't go to the doctor and don't leave them in there to get infected....