Women And Pain  

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Chronic Pain affects more women than men worldwides. Studies shown that hormones and differences in brain structure and function maybe involved. In addition, some chronic pain conditions, including IBS and fibromyalgia, affect women disproportionately. And though their pain tends to be more severe and longer lasting, women are less likely to receive proper treatment. These and other findings were presented at a conference in Glasgow by the International Association for the Study of Pain ( IASP ) .


Ideas To Pain-Relief

╙ Pain increases in time of stress. Relaxation exercises and deep breathing are ways of reclaiming control of your body


╙ Most people with chronic pain fear exercise but unused muscles feel more pain than toned flexible ones. As you build your strenght, your pain can decrease. Consult your doctor before you start


╙ Focus on your abilities not your disabilities. Pain does not need to be the centre of your life. You will go stronger in your belief that you can live a normal life in spite of chronic pain

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Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease  

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It is common for everyone to experiences chest pains, heartburn, abdominal pains and acid reflux at some time. However, in some individuals, the feeling is frequent or severe enough to cause significant problems.

Know as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease - GERD -, such discomfort may be caused by the reflux of acidic stomach juices.
When the muscular valve at the bottom of oesophagus is relaxed, stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus and cause pain and sometimes corrosion or ulceration.

Cautions

GERD symptoms are an indicator of excessive acid exposure in the oesophagus and it may lead to long-term consequences such as imflammation and narrowing of the food passage. Another condition is Barret's tranformation of the lining of the lower food passage, which increases the risk of cancer in those area.

How To Prevent GERD ?

├ Have a regular mealtimes
├ Avoid overeating or eat close to bedtime
├ Avoid Smoking
├ Maintain a healthy weight
├ Minimise stress

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ABC Chart  

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The ABC Of First-Aid

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First-Aid Kit  

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Every body should have their own house or car equipped with a well-stocked first-aid kit. You can buy this first-aid kit from drugstores or pharmacists which it came with various choice of units, items and container size . You can also stock up by your own, but its vital to keep those items in a clean and watertight container and been checked regularly ( Replenished used or out-of date items ). Keep your first-aid kit box in a clean and dry place where it is readily accessible and easily to find when theres emergency .

Below list is the basic items which your first-aid kit should contained.

» Antiseptic Cream Or Spray - For Wound Cleaning
» Antiseptic Wipes
» Adhesive Dressings ( Plasters )- For A Small Wounds
» Adhesive Tapes - To Hold Dressings In Place
» Bandages - Supply With Various Sizes Including Triangular Bandages
» Dressing Tape
» Disposable Latex Gloves - For Hygiene And Protection
» Safety Pins Or Bandage Clips
» Eye Pad
» Scissors - For Bandage Cutting
» Cotton Gaze Swab - For Cleaning And Padding
» Cotton Wool - For Padding ( Do Not Apply Directly On A Wound )
» Notebook And Pencils - To Record Observations
» Tweezers

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Standard Of Procedures - S.O.P  

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IMPORTANT NOTICE !
While this topic and all of this subsections posts aims to let you know on how to deal with the most common emergency situations, there is NO substitute for Pro First-Aid Training . The author of this site cannot be held liable for any errors and omissions, or whatsoever actions that may be taken as a consequence of information contained within this posts.

DONT PANIC

The first thing you should realized in your everydays life is that you could be faced with a medical emergency at any time weither you are ready to it or not. You could be the first person at an accident scene or be present when a health crisis occurs at home, and your actions in those first moments maybe the most important. Knowing just a few simple techniques will assist you to cater basic First-Aid in order to treat and relieve minor injuries and maybe can help you to save one life. The vital key to handle this situations is to stay calm and DONT PANIC !

KNOWING PRIORITIES

1. Call For Help
Wherever possible ask someone to call the emergency services ( ie: 999, 911 or 994 depending which country you are from ) and always make a confirmation that he or she has done so.

2. Assess The Situation
Ensure your own safety first and do not putting yourself in danger as you will be no help to the victim if you get run over and become a casualty too. Be alert to less obvious potential dangers, such as smoke and gas or petrol leakage.

3. Make It Safe For Others
If you are at the scene of a road accident and in a separate vehicle, switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other vehicles and try to ask somebody -if possible- to warn approaching traffics. Turn off your engine and check your handbrake and ask others if any to do the same.

4. Assess The Victim(s)
Is there are multiple victims, you will need to decide who is the most seriously injured and treat those with life-threatening conditions first.

5. Start Treatment
If the victim is unconcious, you will need to apply the ABC procedure. If the victim is not breathing, he or she must be resuscitated immediately in order to maintain heartbeat and breathing. Action may also be required in order to stem major bleeding .

OBSERVATIONS

While waiting for the paramedics, you can run some observation tests about the victim(s) situations. List down some notes and pass it to the doctor or paramedic, or send them to the hospital with the casualty. This practise will help the paramedic to give the immediate attention for what prior to the victim(s). Follow this list :

Eyes
This is the most useful indicator for reaction while checking other responses.
»Open spontaneously.
»Open in response to voice.
»Open in response to stimulus such as pinching.
»No response at all

Speech
Speak clearly to the victim and licten carefully for a response.
»Answers questions coherently.
»Answers questions but confused.
»Answers but words hardly understood.
»No answers at all

Movement
Give verbal instructions or apply physical stimulus such as pinching the skin.
»Follows verbal instructions to move.
»Can point to site of injury or pain.
»Responds to physical stimulus.
»No Response

Pulse
Check an adult or child's pulse at the wrist or neck. If for baby, check on the inner arm. Count the number of beats a minute and note the type.
»Strong or Weak.
»Regular or Irregular

Breathing
Count the number of breaths a minute and note down the type .
»Quiet or Noisy .
»Easy or Difficult

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