Sprains & Strains

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Diseases

Sprains – technically the overstretching or tearing of ligaments which bind joints together – can be mild or severe, and sometimes difficult to distinguish from Fractures and Dislocations. A strain is something similar in a muscle; a few or many muscle...

Strokes

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Diseases

Strokes occur when part of the brain’s blood supply is cut off. This can be caused by a local haemorrhage or a blood clot in one of the arteries supplying the brain. For more information, see Strokes. Stroke symptoms include inability to speak, severe headache,...

Surgical Operations

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Diseases

Homeopathic remedies have their uses before and after surgical operations, especially when admission to hospital is unexpected and traumatic. After surgery wounds can be kept clean by bathing with Hypericum and Calendula solution.

Unconsciousness

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Diseases

Any departure from full alertness after an accident is cause for worry. An injured person who seems dazed and confused can be regarded as not fully conscious. In reality, there are different levels of consciousness from fully alert, through drowsiness (where the...

Wound

by | Aug 2, 2012 | Diseases

A wound is any break in the skin which allows blood to escape and infection to enter; surrounding or underlying tissues may be bruised or torn as well. The aim of fast aid is to stop bleeding and prevent infection. Avoid touching wounds as much as possible. If it is...