What is Frostbite ? Congelatio is the medical term for Frostbite. It is a condition wherein there is damage to the skin as well as to the tissue beneath caused by severe cold temperature. It happens when there is too much exposure to low temperature or below °0 centigrade. This affects the hands, feet, nose, and ears. Frostbite has 3 degrees: 1st degree: Frostnip This degree only affects the skin surface but pain and itching are felt and it becomes numb. Then there are white and yellow patches however this is not permanent. 2nd degree: Blisters When the frostnip is not immediately acted on, blisters will occur in about one [...]
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How to prevent and treat nosebleeds in children and kids
by on 08. Dec, 2009 in Children's Health
Among all age groups of people, children are more prone to bleeding of nose (Epistaxis). And this article will explain you how to stop, prevent, treat and manage nosebleeds in children and kids. The common causes for nosebleeds (Epistaxis) in children are – Nose picking, nose blowing, allergy or cold, heated and dry indoor air which makes inner side of the nose crusted, cracked and itch. Instructions Step 1 Make the bleeding child to sit down, take a face cloth or handkerchief and hold their nostrils. If you feel that child is old enough them try to teach them where and how to hold their nose in this situation. Step [...]
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