First Aid

2006-06-18 11:45:51 · 9 answers · asked by coldhandsnyc 1

I'm clear on the differences between heat exhaustion vs. heatstroke. But I'm NOT clear if what I had yesterday was heat exhaustion or simply "heat intolerance".

I spent 5 hours at an outdoor festival. I wore a white straw hat to deflect the sun and heat. I drank 24-36 oz of liquid thruout the day (I ate some light food too). I sometimes put water on my skin to evaporate, because I wanted to help cool my body. I hung out in the shade when I could, but there wasn't a lot of it.

Despite all this, by the end of the day I felt AWFUL! :( I know some symptoms of heat exhaustion are nausea, vomiting and feeling faint. I didn't have those. And I don't know if I looked pale (another symptom).

However, I was so fatigued that I could barely walk; I felt like my body was made of lead. I wanted to lie down and sleep. I had a headache. I felt giddy, and couldn't always get my words to come out right! And of course I felt HOT! :(

Did I suffer mild heat exhaustion, or am I simply heat-intolerant?

2006-06-18 08:42:32 · 5 answers · asked by scary shari 5

urgent....netherlands

2006-06-18 02:24:51 · 3 answers · asked by kim j 1

We were doing cocaine last night, after we finished we were lying in bed, about an hour later I noticed my girlfriends eyes were still open. Now she can barely talk or move, says her body is numb. She can move a little bit, but says she feels pain when I touch her or talk to her. She also mentioned a wierd ringing in her head and that her heart was beating fast. Does anybody know what this could be (no not an overdose)?

2006-06-17 10:33:53 · 35 answers · asked by nanufalopion 1

If not, do you have any other recommendations for a cut and a bump on the forehead of my toddler?

2006-06-16 16:22:14 · 16 answers · asked by Debra P 3

2006-06-16 09:30:27 · 13 answers · asked by bsktballchik 4

We're having a function at my job and there will be 500 old people here. It's supposed to be like 90 degrees and there will be no nurse on duty. What do I do if someone collapses with heat stroke? And calling the paramedics is not an option.

2006-06-16 04:31:55 · 18 answers · asked by pbcforlife22 3

My 7 year old has a rug burn..I want to elimitate her pain other than the motrin, ect. thing. any idea? Thanks

2006-06-15 16:30:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took my cousin who has down-syndrome for a walk today and when we got back, she had this little black bump under her skin. I got suspicious about it being a tick. Her mother took her to the hospital and doctors examined her and said: “it might be an insect, but it not a tick, TAKE HER HOME AND have her take a shower and try to take the insect out yourself!!!!!!!!!” never mind the carelessness of those doctors (with whom I will have a talk tomorrow), we finally were about to take out the insect. It was a light brown, shrimp shaped, insect. The problem is that we missed a little bit of its body and regardless of our effort we couldn’t take it out. Any advice on what it could have been and what we should do? If it the pest had lime disease, would a blood test show it this soon?

2006-06-15 16:28:08 · 5 answers · asked by Nava 1

I got my naval pierced 6 days ago. Four days ago it turned red on top but it's just a small spot. It's still very sore. I was just wondering if this is normal or if it's infected. Also i thought maybe it just might be really irritated cause i bump it all the time at work. Anybody that has had one of these please let me know if this is normal. Also how long until it's not so sore anymore?

2006-06-15 14:36:59 · 11 answers · asked by lyredden 1

I hate shots. They prick through your skin. I'm sooooooooo nervous!!!!!! HELP! I have to have about 4 nurses hold me down because I can't calm down!!!! Please help me calm down and give me tips!

My YIM ID is kittylover497 if you wanna tell me there too.

2006-06-15 12:02:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-15 10:20:35 · 21 answers · asked by snowy dragon 1

2006-06-15 09:50:27 · 7 answers · asked by ? 2

2006-06-15 04:25:58 · 8 answers · asked by lisandra p 1

look . i watched lots of movies on this topic where slow poison is injected to the person and then his physical condition gets worst.?
i really don't what the person feels. if in any case somebody inject me or give me poison then how can i judge that poison has been given

2006-06-15 03:59:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm really really really scared!!!!! Help me please!

2006-06-14 16:48:00 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-14 14:04:08 · 30 answers · asked by ken_t_99 1

i took a bath. and i can't stop itchin them and im really sleepy. they are just like bug bites..i woke up scratching them raw. how do i stop..it's in my sleep. and it's 3:50am and the closest store is 25 minutes. i accrylic nails..would that have nything to do with these bug bites or whatever theyare?

2006-06-13 21:51:39 · 8 answers · asked by kaycee 3

2006-06-13 17:45:01 · 20 answers · asked by Helen B 1

2006-06-13 14:57:29 · 13 answers · asked by blessed432 1

2006-06-13 10:57:58 · 13 answers · asked by van1981 1

2006-06-13 10:38:26 · 8 answers · asked by skatechick 1

2006-06-13 07:30:40 · 26 answers · asked by ground_control_to_reality_check 4

2006-06-12 23:45:21 · 4 answers · asked by Shapiro 1

I was lighting off fireworks, and while i was in a hurry to light the 2nd one ( i burned 2 small one at a time) I burned my thumb (right hand-the side that goes in the direction of my body) I try to bend my arm as it feels like a bad kink, and it doesn't help!!! i have it as if the elbow is broken, as it hurts sooo bad... I don't know whats wrong? i couldn't even open medicine bottles (childproof caps)

2006-06-12 17:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by bek 3

i know i should have used sunscreen! :(

2006-06-12 14:38:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-12 00:24:22 · 6 answers · asked by Scotty Doesnt Know 7

it's not hurt but it wont stop bleeding
thanks..

2006-06-11 23:50:25 · 35 answers · asked by poison ivy 6

do you know any quick (hopefully at home) remedies that will take the pain out of a sunburn?

2006-06-11 21:15:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter seems to have a few flea bites from a recent visit to a relatives house. Any ideas on how to relief the itching? Over the counter cremes don't seem to be doing the trick.

2006-06-11 15:08:25 · 12 answers · asked by gbettinelli 1