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Showing posts with label pains. Show all posts
Children have a habit of getting ill very easily. Their young immune systems are still learning to fight off bacteria and viruses, which means that they are more vulnerable to many conditions than adults are. This can very problematic and cause a number of worries for parents who only want their child to be well, but maybe don’t know the best ways to deal with the problem as it’s not something they have a lot of experience in having to fight themselves. This is true in a number of cases, so we’ve supplied a great list of children’s illnesses and the best methods for being rid of them and improving your child’s overall health.
Irritated eyes
One problem that many children suffer from is irritations of the eyes. This is usually causes by the symptoms of some sort of virus, which the child then makes worse by rubbing. If your child has a cold, it’s probably nothing to worry about and it’ll clear up very soon. Alternatively, if they continue to rub their eyes there could be some sort of allergy issue. Try using over-the-counter eye drops to soothe the irritations. If your child’s eyes become very red and have any discharge, they may be suffering from pink eye and it’ll be worth going to the doctors about it.
Head lice
If there’s one childhood conditions we can all remember and relate to, it’s head lice. But when you child suffers from them it can be very worrying and problematic. Store bought shampoos and treatments actually work very effectively in terms of killing off lice, but sometimes the nits can be more of a problem. Nits are the eggs that are left behind in the hair. To get rid of them you need to douse the hair in one of the treatments and then brush the child’s hair with a very fine comb. It’ll do the trick.
Nosebleed
Children tend to get nosebleeds more regularly than adults, perhaps due to their (ahem) lack of shame in terms of picking their nose and going too far. The result is a large number of bloody incidents. Generally, the best advice is to lean you child forward so that a blood clot is able to form. However, it’s worth noting that if it lasts more than half an hour it may be worth talking to your doctor as your child may require cauterisation.
Stomach ache
Often you’ll find your child complaining of stomach pains without any of the other, usually associated symptoms such as vomiting. If it is an upset stomach it’s worth feeding your child some saltine crackers. Remember also that if your child has constipation it’ll be worth seeing the doctor and finding out if there is a more effective treatment.
Growing pains
Obviously there is usually a limit to how long you’ll feel growing pains. But for children going through it, it can feel like forever. Just use some standard children’s pain reliever and the pains won’t last long. You can also use a hot water bottle or give a light massage on the area where the child is feeling pain.
Sore throat
Sore throats are certain a problem that regular afflicts children. There are plenty of over-the-counter pain relief available for children and they tend to be fine. It is also usually a case of distracting the child and they’ll soon get over the issue. Generally a sore throat is not something you’ll need to worry about, once the child has gotten used to it they’ll not complain very much about it.
Every year, more than 3.3 million people are injured in car accidents in America. Although the majority of these injuries will be minor, it is still important to seek medical attention in order to rule out any severe issues. Unfortunately, many people fail to do this in a timely manner because the adrenaline rush that they experience after an accident makes them believe that everything is okay. Additionally, the majority of motorists only monitor themselves for any obvious wounds or the symptoms of whiplash because they believe that is the most common car accident injury. However, there are several other common issues that can plague people even after a minor traffic incident.
Five Common Car Accident Injuries
1. Traumatic Brain Injury - People can suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to a wide variety of different issues, including a car accident. Sadly, it is common for people to be unaware that they have a TBI until they end up developing serious complications. According to Howell and Christmas, LLC, a law firm in Charleston, SC brain injuries often go undetected after an accident and can later lead to significant complications. In order to prevent this from happening, you should always get checked out by a physician shortly after the accident occurs.
2. Back Injury - Although you are likely to realize that your back is sore as soon as you attempt to get out of your car, you might believe that it will feel better in a day or two. In some cases, this assumption is correct, but in many others an injured back will become more severe if you do not seek immediate medical attention.
3. Internal Organ Injury - All of your internal organs are at risk of being injured during an accident, but it is shockingly common to be unaware that an injury has happened until after you end up dealing with a life-threatening situation. In fact, this is the main reason that hospitals do not like to discharge people who seem fine after an accident until they have completed all of their normal testing procedures.
4. Knee Injury - Getting an injured knee is one of the most common side effects of a car accident, but it is also not taken seriously enough by most motorists. Unfortunately, many people think that they will simply be able to shake off the impact of their sore knee within a day or two, but this delay can cause the injury to become a permanent disability. Because of this, anyone who has knee pain after an accident needs to go to the doctor immediately.
5. Wrist Injury - Your wrists are likely to absorb a lot of the impact of the accident, so you should get them checked out right away if you are experiencing any pain. Failure to do this could force you to wear wrist braces for an extended period of time, and you might even end up needing to get corrective surgery.
Suffering from an injury as the result of a car accident can cause you to incur a lot of medical expenses. Fortunately, you can hire a car accident attorney to help you recover these expenses from the driver who was responsible for the incident.
Researcher Melanie Fleury has been in an accident that resulted in injury. Unfortunately, back pain reared its ugly head after the insurance settlement was made. She writes this article in hopes that an injured person will seek proper compensation for pain due to an accident. The law offices of Howell and Christmas, LLC offer a free consultation if you are in any doubt about whether you have a case or not.
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