Overview If your child swallows an object, take him/her to the emergency room immediately. It’s particularly difficult if he/she swallows more than one item because it can cause severe internal damage. Swallowing A Coin Most loose change, marbles, and buttons will pass carefully out of the body in a bowel movement- usually within 7 days. …
Overview Of Shock Shock takes place when the circulation system doesn’t direct blood to all parts of the body. When a person experiences shock, the blood flow is too small to meet the body’s requirements. Parts of the body are lacking of oxygen. This leads to injury of the heart, brain, limbs, and lungs. Losing blood as …
Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. It is described as the sudden, temporary loss of consciousness. It is caused by the brief decrease in the blood flow to the brain. Consciousness is gained spontaneously and usually right away, but may feel confused immediately after. Syncope is a common condition, affecting 3% …
Overview of Athlete’s Foot Athlete’s foot is a widespread infection that disturbs the skin between the toes and soles of the feet. Causes of Athlete’s Foot Athlete’s foot is instigated by a fungus. Fungus flourishes in warm, gloomy, clammy places such as the inside of a shoe, swimming pool areas, showers, and locker rooms. The …
Overview Of Fractures A fracture is caused by either a fragmented or broken bone. Happens when force is placed on the bone. Takes place with or without the dislocation of bone fragments. Various Fractures Open fracture: The skin cracks resulting in an open injury. Closed fracture: The skin is not cracked. Complex fractures: There is …
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