Ecstasy Effects, Toxicity and Death, MDMA Overdose Symptoms
With the increasing use of ecstasy (MDMA) as a recreational drug, overdosing is fairly common. Ecstasy is an illicit drug, often used in combination with other drugs, which greatly increases the risk...
View ArticleAlcohol Poisoning and Toxicity with Different Types of Alcohols
What is alcohol poisoning? Alcohol poisoning is a serious problem that can occur with drinking excessive amounts of alcoholic beverages in a short period of time. The quantity of the alcohol consumed...
View ArticleElectric Shock Injury and Electrical Burns First Aid
What is an electrical shock? An electrical shock is an injury that occurs when the body comes into contact with a source of electrical energy. The severity of the electrical shock is dependent on...
View ArticleHeat Illness (Excess Body Heat Sickness)
What is heat illness? Heat illness or more correctly heat-related illness is a broad term to describe any disturbance that arises in the body as a result of heat. It is commonly known as excessive body...
View ArticleArgyria (Silver Toxicity)
What is argyria? Argyria is a condition caused by prolonged contact with silver or consuming silver in food and fluids. Less commonly, excessive and prolonged use of drugs containing small amounts of...
View ArticlePancreas Injury (Trauma to the Pancreatic Gland)
Pancreatic Trauma Definition The term pancreatic trauma refers to injury of the pancreas, the elongated gland that sits in the upper middle quadrant of the abdomen. This can occur with blunt force...
View ArticleCold Injury (Freezing and Non-Freezing Damage)
What is a cold injury? A cold injury is any disruption of internal processes, damage or death to tissue and associated complications that results from exposure to cold. This includes cold weather, cold...
View ArticleToluene Inhalation, Toxicity and “Glue Sniffing” Addiction
What is toluene? Toluene (methyl benzene) is a chemical that is widely used in various substances within the home such as glue, paint and paint removers, and polish. It is also widely used for various...
View ArticleForeign Body Aspiration (Object Blocking the Airways)
What is foreign body aspiration? Foreign body aspiration is a medical emergency that arises when an object enters the airways. Depending on the size of the object, either a solid or semi-solid, it may...
View ArticleBotulism (Botulinum Toxin Poisoning)
What is botulism? Botulism is a medical condition caused by nerve toxins (neurotoxins) produced by a specific type of bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. This neurotoxin blocks nerve impulses...
View Article10 Acute Pesticide Poisoning Symptoms (Ingested, Inhaled, Skin Contact)
The fear about poisoning is not unfounded even with the regulatory and medical advances these days. Many household goods that previously had the potential to be dangerous poisons have been made safer....
View Article6 Health Risks and Dangers of Hot Baths
A hot bath may be relaxing at the end of a long day. But depending on the temperature of your bath water and duration of bathing, it can hold several health risks. The bathroom is known for being...
View ArticleEffects Of Different Blood Alcohol Levels On The Body
Alcohol consumption has a direct effect on the body which is often harmful or at least not helpful to efficient functioning. The presence of alcohol and its byproducts affects different organs and...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts For Injuries From A Fall
We all fall at some time or the other. For children it is a common occurrence but in most cases the consequences are not severe. Not only do children have more flexible bones that can withstand the...
View ArticleHow To Treat Insect Bites And Stings
Insect bites and stings are undoubtedly going to occur many times in the course of human life. For some people living in more rural areas, insect bites and stings may be an almost daily occurrence and...
View ArticleHeadaches After An Accident – Causes and Symptoms
Headaches are one of the most common complaints among adults and the cause is not always clearly identifiable. When headaches arise after an accident, be it an injury sustained during a car crash or...
View ArticleSoft Tissue Injuries Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
We all get injured at some time the other. We tend to think that if there are no broken bones then an injury is not serious. However, some injuries may not lead to a broken bone but can still be severe...
View ArticleDehydration Causes, Signs, Symptoms, Death, Treatment
Dehydration is the leading cause of death among children across the globe. In fact it is the dehydration that occurs as a result of diarrhea that is the killer in high risk groups like infants and...
View ArticleHoliday Medical Hazards and Illnesses, Types and Causes
The holiday season may be a time of fun and festivity but there are several medical concerns for health authorities during this period. Some are obvious issues like injuries due to road traffic...
View ArticleHow to Prevent an Infection in a Cut on the Skin?
The basic methods of treating a cut or small wound is known to most adults. However, there are still many misconceptions and errors made during this process. Properly treating a cut can prevent an...
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