Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesTreatmentRole of CPREnd-of-Life Concerns Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Treatment Role of CPR End-of-Life Concerns This article will describe the causes, symptoms, and treatments for agonal breathing. Because this condition usually occurs when someone is near death, it will also discuss end-of-life concerns, palliative care, and support. FG Trade / Getty Images Agonal Breathing Symptoms and Characteristics Recognizing the symptoms of agonal breathing is important because it is a sign of a medical emergency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Pain?Intensity/SensationsUsing Pain ScalesPalliation/ProvocationCommunicating Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Pain? Intensity/Sensations Using Pain Scales Palliation/Provocation Communicating Pain Pain is a distressing sensation commonly experienced with injuries, infections, and disease. Pain is often difficult to assess, particularly in terms of its nature and intensity, because it is largely based on an individual’s perception of how “bad” the pain is....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods and DrinksCommon Sources for KidsResult of Too Many Empty CaloriesIdentify Empty-Calorie FoodsChoose more Nutritious Foods Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods and Drinks Common Sources for Kids Result of Too Many Empty Calories Identify Empty-Calorie Foods Choose more Nutritious Foods Empty calories are those derived from food and drink that provide little to no nutritional value and lack essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsOther Herpes SymptomsOther CausesTalking to Your ProviderRisks of Not TreatingTreatment and Prevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Other Herpes Symptoms Other Causes Talking to Your Provider Risks of Not Treating Treatment and Prevention Abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina is one of the possible signs ofgenital herpes. If you have herpes or anothersexually transmitted infection(STI), you might notice more discharge than usual or discharge that’s a different color or consistency....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsExamplesTypesWhy It WorksHow to RespondGetting Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Examples Types Why It Works How to Respond Getting Help Gaslighting is manipulative emotional and psychological abuse that causes a person to question their reality, memories, instincts, and, ultimately, their sanity. A person gaslights to obtain power and control, which are classic elements ofabuse. Gaslighting often occurs in an intimate partner relationship....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsCausesTypesLocationsDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Causes Types Locations Diagnosis Treatment A closed fracture is a broken bone that does not penetrate the skin. This is an important distinction because when abroken bonepenetrates the skin (anopen fracture), urgent treatment is needed, and an operation is often required to clean the area of the fracture. Closed fractures may still require surgery for proper treatment, but surgery is often not as urgent and can be performed in the days or weeks following the injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsAppearanceTreatmentHealing StagesWhen to See a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Appearance Treatment Healing Stages When to See a Provider Prevention Second-degree burns occur when heat, chemicals, light, or electricity damage the first two layers of your skin. The appearance of a second-degree burn sets them apart from a less severe first-degree burn. You’ll see skin discoloration, blisters, redness and swelling, and shiny, moist skin....

Caiaimage / Trevor Adeline / Getty Images Skull Fracture Head injuriestypically come from blunt or penetrating trauma to the head.The skull does not have to be fractured, but can be. If the skull is soft when touched, or missing, the victim has an open or depressed skull fracture. If skull fracture is suspected,call 911 immediately. Other signs of a skull fracture include blood or clear fluid draining from the ears or nose, and bruising around both eyes or behind the ears....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon TypesOpen vs. Closed GlobeSymptomsWhy Are Eye Injuries So Painful?Common CausesDiagnosisFirst AidWhen to Contact a ProviderPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Types Open vs. Closed Globe Symptoms Why Are Eye Injuries So Painful? Common Causes Diagnosis First Aid When to Contact a Provider Prevention Eye injuries can occur due to many causes, including accidents (flying debris, falls, or vehicle collisions), chemicals, or radiation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It Feels LikeCausesPreventionTreatmentWhen to See a Healthcare ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Feels Like Causes Prevention Treatment When to See a Healthcare Provider Frequently Asked Questions With the rise of “Zoom culture” in the workplace and school environment, eye strain headaches have become increasingly common. This article will discuss the symptoms, causes, and treatment of eye strain headaches....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They Look LikeRisk of DeathSigns and SymptomsEmergency TreatmentWhat Not to DoPrevention Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Look Like Risk of Death Signs and Symptoms Emergency Treatment What Not to Do Prevention Tips The box jellyfish sting can deliver one of the most deadly venoms on the planet. There are more than 50 species of box jellyfish around the world, eight of which are potentially deadly....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCopingPrognosisNext in PTSD GuideWhat Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Prognosis Next in PTSD Guide Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)is a condition similar topost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)but with additional features that make it more complicated to treat. This includes having problems with self-image, managing your emotions, and trusting others. The treatment of C-PTSD is more or less the same as PTSD, although the journey tends to take longer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSignsEffectsDangersTreatmentPreventionOpioid Overdose CrisisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs Effects Dangers Treatment Prevention Opioid Overdose Crisis Frequently Asked Questions Opioids may also consist of street drugs, such as heroin or synthetic fentanyl. When opioids are misused, and taken in doses or frequencies higher than they are prescribed for, there is a potential for opioid abuse andaddiction. Opioid abuse is also calledopioid use disorder....