If the woman becomes unconscious, follow the next steps.The universal sign of choking is the hands clenched around the throat; however, this signal may not be present. Other immediate indications

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Call 911 if: The woman has heavy vaginal bleeding.The woman has severe stomach or pelvic pain.The woman has a seizure.The woman loses consciousness.The umbilical cord is bulging into the vagina

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Monitor bleedingHeavy vaginal bleedingSevere pain Frequent contractions Monitor Bleeding Put on a sanitary pad or panty liner to keep track of the amount of bleeding. Prevent Further Bleeding Don’t insert

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Pregnancy not only changes your body, it also changes the way you walk. Your center of gravity adjusts, which can cause you to have difficulty maintaining your balance. With that

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Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus during pregnancy or to her baby around the time of birth. Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause

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Treatment at Home Home care should begin with initial wound care and evaluation of the injury. First, remove all jewelry from the affected hand or foot.Stop any bleeding by applying pressure with a clean

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Treatment at home Muscle strain typically involves varying degrees of injury to tiny blood vessels. The effects of swelling or local bleeding into the muscle can best be managed early

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Treatment at Home Self-care at home depends upon the reason for the leg pain. For sprains and strains, RICE is the initial recommendation: rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen(Advil) may be used for

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Treatment  Treatment for heat exhaustion should begin immediately when a person is suspected of having heat exhaustion, and the primary treatment is evaporative cooling and removing the person from the

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Treatment at home The most important aspect of first aid is to stabilize the arm. Do this by using a towel as a sling. Place it under the arm and then around

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Treatment The treatment for a choking person who begins to turn blue or stops breathing varies with the person’s age. In adults and children older than one year of age,

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Treatment  at Home Rest and ice applied early after the injury helps decrease swelling and pain. Ice helps decrease swelling by constricting blood vessels, by decreasing fluid accumulation, and by

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Treatment The treatment of fainting depends on the diagnosis. Vasovagal syncope Lifestyle alterations: Drink plenty of water, increase salt intake (under medical supervision), and avoid prolonged standing. Postural syncope Lifestyle alterations: Sit

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Treatment Initially, the person should be checked for associated injuries such as problems breathing or swallowing, facial fractures, loose or missing teeth, and/or more serious tissue loss. Patients should receive

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Treatment at Home Remove the person with smoke inhalation from the scene to a location with clean air. Make sure that you are not putting yourself in danger before you

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Treatment Poisoning can occur from a variety of factors like medications, illicit drugs, foods, and attempts to harm ones life. Poisoning is a medical emergency and cannot be treated at

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Treatment At Home If the pain is not severe and one does not have any new numbness, weakness, or other symptoms of nerve failure, mild neck strain can be safely

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Treatment In general, if you have no symptoms and a normal ECG, you may be sent home with a referral to any specialists if needed. The doctor will treat those

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Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor.With today’s increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of

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Treatment First aid should consist of getting away from the animal to a safe area. Next, apply pressure on the areas that are bleeding, and going to an emergency department

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Medical Treatment The doctor will perform a physical exam to see if a fracture or other serious injury has happened that requires immediate care. The examination should check that the

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TREATMENT Fluid intake helps correct electrolyte imbalance, which may stop the vomiting. Drinking fluids prevents dehydration, which is the main side effect of excessive vomiting. Begin with small amounts, such

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Treatment How to stop a nosebleed Remain calm.Sit up straight and lean slightly forward.Lean your head forward. Tilting your head back will only cause you to swallow the blood.Pinch the

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Treatment Some people who have had multiple and severe experiences with motion sickness have been helped by physical therapy that uses recurrent head movements and visual cues to replicate the

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Treatment Immediate treatment of heat stroke is body cooling; currently the preferred method of cooling is evaporation cooling by spraying the patient with cold water or covering them with cold

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TREATMENT Most people with tension-type headache find relief with over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol and many others), and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Certain people may require prescription-strength pain relievers for

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Treatment In the field, the initial treatment for fractures of the arms, legs, hands, and feet include splinting the extremity in the position it is found, elevation and ice. Immobilization will be

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Medical Treatment Treatment of electric shock depends on the severity of the burns or the nature of other injuries found. Burns are treated according to severity. Minor burns may be

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