Tonsillitis develops once the tonsils on each side of the back part of the throat are infected. The condition can occur at any age and is quite common among children from preschool up to the teenage years. Causes of tonsillitis Always bear in mind that your tonsils function as the initial line of defense against […]
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A whiplash injury occurs once the neck of an individual is whipped in a back and forward motion abruptly. This injury is quite common during rear-end vehicular collisions but can also occur due to sports injuries and physical abuse. Whiplash takes place once the soft tissues of the neck are extended beyond the normal range
Head injuries can cause damage to the scalp, skull or the brain. The brain is located within the skull protected by a soft cushion of tissues known as meninges. Fracture to the skull Head injuries are usually inflicted by blunt or penetrating trauma to the head. Even though the skull does not have to be
When it comes to eye injuries, it is important to provide immediate first aid care so that any permanent damage to the eye and surrounding structures can be minimized. There are certain measures that you should be familiar with especially scratches, cuts, blows to the eye as well as injuries to the eyelids. First aid
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If you are not careful with your eyes, you might end up with eye injuries, especially during sports. Understandably, eye injuries can occur in any working environment especially professions that involves the use of power tools. Common eye injuries • Eye abrasion • Black eye • Impaled object in the eye • Chemical exposure First
A nosebleed or epistaxis can look frightening and uncomfortable, but it is not dangerous. Children are more prone to nosebleeds than the adults, since it can be due to the irritation of the nasal membrane or from trauma. If an adult gets a nosebleed, it can indicate a severe medical problem. With this in mind,
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