Tag: Pain
Iodoform It is an agent used for preventing the growth of microorganism. But it cannot kill microorganisms. Features: it is a mixture of iodine, alcohol and potash. It has …
Hot Water Bag Procedure and its Different Uses A hot water bag is for varied indications such as the following. To relieve pain. To help resorption of a hematoma. …
Ice Bag Procedure It s a rubber bag in which pieces of ice are kept. It is used to reduce body temperature in cases of high fever, to reduce …
Pain in abdomen Abdominal pain is a symptom and not a disease by itself. It can be caused by a large number of causes like peptic ulcer, gastritis, gastroenteritis, …
Toothache It is usually due to dental neglect resulting in dental caries. When the tooth decay reaches the canal in the root of the tooth, nerve endings get irritated …
Earache Earache is occurrence of pain in the ear. It may be due to any of the following conditions. Dental caries. Tooth abscess. Middle ear infection Boil in the …
Migraine It is a disease in which there is unilateral headache. It may be precipitated by emotional disturbances or bright light. In many cases no cause can be found. …
Mechanisms of Action of Poisons- Poisoning Poison Mechanism of action Ingested poisons – They act directly on the digestive tract causing pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Corrosive poisons …
