A fall is a common accident that usually occurs once an individual loses his/her balance, slips or trips and makes contact with the ground or another surface. Take note that falls can occur from a standing position or they can occur from a surface such as a ladder or bed. Falls are quite common and […]
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It is a known fact that children are naturally curious and often wonder how things work. In most cases, they show this curiosity by asking questions or exploring the world around them. One of the possible dangers of the curiosity of children is when they place foreign objects into their mouth, ears and nose. This
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Ear squeeze typically occurs when there is unequal pressure between the middle ear and the pressure in the environment. It usually occurs in the middle ear, but can also appear in the external ear and the inner ear, when pressure inside is less than the surrounding pressure. The most common cause is sudden change in
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For many, learning Canadian first aid is only ideal for people who are living in accident-prone areas or for people who are currently surrounded with friends or loved ones who have formally diagnosed and chronic medical conditions such as Diabetes or Myocardial Infarction. What they do not realize is that learning about Canadian first aid
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Professional athletes and outdoor enthusiasts usually experience back strain as a common injury. Back strain usually occurs if one of the muscles supporting the spine is torn, twisted or pulled. Individuals engaged in sports that involve jumping such as volleyball and basketball are prone to the injury. Those who are overweight or have a history
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A broken rib, or rib fracture, is a common injury that occurs when one of the bones in your rib cage breaks or cracks. The most common cause of broken ribs is trauma to the chest, such as from a fall, motor vehicle accident or impact during contact sports. Many broken ribs are merely cracked.
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The toe gets swollen when a fluid or some inflammatory substances accumulate in the toe. Swollen toe is painful, especially on touching and can cause a lot of discomfort. It can also be caused by an underlying disease like arthritis. A swelling of toe can causes problem during walking as it will hurt when it
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