http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2zwU2c-HZo Severe bleeding can become a major cause of emergency. The situation definitely becomes an emergency when the bleeding is profuse and cannot be stopped by some gauze. When bleeding is severe rescuers and / or victims should call for help immediately. Even small wounds can result in heavy bleeding depending on the location of the wound. […]
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Each person has a different reaction to an insect bite. Some will have no significant reaction to it while there are others that react with great sensitivity to an insect bite. Common bites and stings from insects common occurs from bees, spiders, wasps, mosquitoes, hornets and fleas. When a person experiences pain in the bitten
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Car accidents may result in a neck and / or head injury that can be life threatening or may result in a serious disability. A whiplash injury is most common in a car and motor vehicle accident resulting in a spinal injury caused by a rear impact. The patient usually suffers from sudden severe pain
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons refers to stroke as a condition where a sudden interruption of the blood flow to the brain occurs. The condition usually takes place when the arteries in the brain are blocked or rupture, thereby depriving the vital parts of the brain and the brain tissues of adequate blood flow
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If you are suffering from a painful osteoarthritis, it is good to know that you can do something about controlling and managing the pain more effectively. Osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease of the joint affecting more than 25 millions of Americans and the statistics continue to grow. It is a common form of an arthritis
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Burns can be classified into various degrees depending upon the extent of the tissue damage. Fire, heat, chemicals, electricity and hot water are just among the potential causes of tissue damage that occurs with burns. A first degree burn can be considered as a minor condition involving damage only to the outer layer of the
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