First Aid Medical Reference
- Wilderness: Fish-Handler's Disease
Fish-handler's disease occurs when cuts or scrapes in the skin become infected with the bacteria Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. WebMD explains.
- Aspirin Poisoning
Aspirin is a common pain reliever that can poison you. WebMD explains symptoms and treatment.
- Wilderness: Scombroid Poisoning
Scombroid poisoning typically occurs when people eat certain fish that have been inadequately preserved.
- Wilderness: Jellyfish Sting
Jellyfish are free-swimming, bell-shaped, gelatinous creatures with tentacles that may be more than 3 feet in length and may have stingers (nematocysts) capable of piercing human skin.
- Snakebite
WebMD looks at snakebites - the poisonous and the nonpoisonous -- including treatment and outlook.
- Foreign Body, Rectum
Any object may be inserted or present in the rectum, the part of the bowel leading to the anus; such foreign objects should be removed to prevent serious complications.
- Broken Shoulder Blade
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of a broken shoulder.
- Catfish Sting
Catfish have stingers. A catfish sting can be very painful if you step on one or grab the fish's fins. Find out what to do if you’re stung.
- Yeast Infection Skin Rash Treatment
Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infections in human skin. Candidiasis is infection with Candida species. More than 20 species of Candida exist.
- Battery Ingestion Treatment
WebMD walks you through the steps for emergency treatment if a battery has been swallowed.
- Sprains and Strains Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about treating sprains and strains.
- Rabies Treatment
WebMD tells you what to do if you've been bitten by an animal that may be carrying rabies.
- Bleeding During Pregnancy Treatment
Because bleeding during all phases of pregnancy may be dangerous, you should call your health care provider if you have any signs of vaginal bleeding during your pregnancy. Vaginal bleeding is ...
- Muscle Strain Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about treating muscle strain.
- Vomiting During Pregnancy Treatment
While you are pregnant, nausea and vomiting are normal, especially in the first trimester. WebMD offers tips on curbing those symptoms through diet.
- Stye Treatment
WebMD explains treatment for a stye, an acute infection or inflammation of the eyelid.
- Paronychia Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about how a paronychia, or nail infection, is treated.
- Rectal Bleeding Treatment
WebMD explains when rectal bleeding is a medical emergency.
- Finger Dislocation Treatment
Finger dislocation is a common injury. It occurs when the bones of the finger are moved (dislocated) from their normal position. Finger dislocation can occur in any of the joints ...
- Hypothermia Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating hypothermia, a condition in which the body's temperature drops because of exposure to extreme cold.
- Fractures or Dislocations Treatment
WebMD walks you through emergency treatment of a broken bone.
- First Aid Kits
Do you have a first aid kit? Is it kept in the right place with the right up-to-date items? WebMD tells you if your kit passes the test.
- Rectal Pain Treatment
What should you do if you have rectal pain? Find out now.
- Splinters Treatment
Follow these steps from WebMD for removing splinters.
- Suicidal Thoughts: Helping a Friend
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, here is information you need to know.
- Swallowed Object Treatment
Button batteries, pins, fishbones, balloons-all these items and more are swallowed by adults and children by accident or on purpose.
- Snakebite Treatment
WebMD walks you through the steps for emergency treatment of snake bites.
- Dislocated Elbow Treatment
WebMD takes you through first aid steps for treating a dislocated elbow.
- Chemical Burn Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating a chemical burn.
- Stingray Injury Treatment
WebMD takes you through the steps for the emergency treatment of stingray injuries.
- Nail Injuries Treatment
WebMD walks you through first aid treatment for an injury to the fingernail or toenail.
- Ankle Fracture Treatment
WebMD guides you through first aid steps for ankle injuries.
- Nose Foreign Body Treatment
WebMD walks you through the steps for removing a foreign object from the nose.
- Neck Strain Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating a neck strain.
- Facial Fracture Treatment
WebMD takes you through the first aid steps for treating facial fractures such as a broken nose or eye socket.
- Poisoning Treatment
Exposure to poison -- or even taking the wrong medicine -- can be serious, especially in children. Learn what to do if someone may have been poisoned.
- Laryngitis Treatment
Laryngitis is the medical term for inflammation and swelling of the larynx, which is also known as the voice box. WebMD explains causes and treatment.
- Tetanus Treatment
How is tetanus treated? Find out now.
- Drug Overdose Treatment
WebMD explains first aid steps for treating a drug overdose.
- Inability to Urinate Treatment
WebMD explains emergency steps to take when you cannot urinate.
- Rape/Sexual Assault Treatment
If you have been sexually assaulted or think you have been, first, you must overcome the stigma of reporting the event. The stigma of reporting a sexual assault or rape ...
- Eye Burns/Corneal Burns Treatment
WebMD takes you through first aid steps for eye burns caused by heat or chemical exposure.
- Drowning Treatment
Someone who is drowning needs help right away. Learn what to do for adults and children who get in trouble in the water until help arrives.
- Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Treatment
WebMD takes you through emergency steps for treating low blood sugar that may not be caused by diabetes.
- Chemical Eye Burn Treatment
Chemical exposure to any part of the eye or eyelid may result in a chemical eye burn. WebMD explains first-aid steps.
- Black Eye Treatment
Find out the best way to treat a black eye from the experts at WebMD.
- Acute Asthma Attack in Pregnancy Treatment
WebMD walks you through emergency steps for treating an asthma attack during pregnancy.
- Insect Sting Allergy Treatment
Allergy to insect stings can cause severe reactions. WebMD explains first aid treatment for people with and without allergies.
- Shoulder and Neck Pain Treatment
Learn more from WebMD about neck and shoulder pain, including when to seek medical help.
- Broken Arm Treatment
A broken arm is a fairly common injury from sports or other activities. Learn how to help someone who breaks an arm, and how the doctor will treat it.