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How to treat a heat stroke?

My husband had a heat stroke after he was dehydrated. Can I do anything at home to treat him?
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Why does it hurt when I finish peeing?

Hi, for about 1 week, it hurts when I finish peeing. I haven't had any bleeding and my urine has been fairly clear. Does this pain mean that I have a kidney or bladder infection?...
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My child has panic attacks. What should I do?

My son has panic attacks frequently--the first couple of times we took him to the emergency room, but now we actually try to take care of him at home. Do you have any tips to...
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What are the symptoms of food poisoning?

After eating chicken curry, I experienced both diarrhea and stomach pain. Are these symptoms of food poisoning? What's the best thing to do for it?
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What to do if a 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degrees?

My 3 year old child has a high fever of 103 degree, and I know that a high fever is common in kids this young. I gave him Motrin to see if the fever goes down--should I take him...
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Is it possible to have a small heart attack?

I'm an older man, and a few weeks ago I had chest pain and shortness of breath, and I had to lie down for a while. It passed, but now I'm wondering if it was my heart. You can't...
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Do I need to go to the hospital after using an EpiPen?

I just got an EpiPen after learning I have a serious allergy to nuts, but I'm still learning how to use it. Luckily, I never had to use it yet--but if I do, would I need to go...
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When should I be worried about a fever in my child?

My daughter has a 102 degree fever, and she's really young--about 4-years-old. This fever is really high and concerning. I want to take her to the emergency room, but my mom...
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Does congestive heart failure cause cardiac arrest?

I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few months ago, and have been consistently dealing with the side effects. I've been managing it in the best way I can. But if...
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Are chest pains always an emergency?

My mom was having chest pains the other day, and I wanted to take her to the hospital but she told me that she was okay and refused to go. It turned out that she was dealing with...
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How many chest compressions should I do in case of a heart attack?

If someone has a heart attack around me and need chest compressions, or CPR, how many chest compressions should I do to help them?
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Unusual skin rash

My child woke up the other day with a full-body skin rash that both burns and itches her. She is also running a fever and is now in the hospital for treatment and a myriad of...
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Can stroke be identified early in a person?

Are there any early signs and symptoms of a stroke?
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What are the risk factors associated with a stroke?

My father had a stroke 3 months ago and is still recovering from it. What are the risk factors associated with a stroke?
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How can we revive a person who passes out?

What should be the first steps to revive a person who passes out from drinking alcohol?
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I took emergency contraceptive 2 days after sex. Can I still get pregnant?

I had an emergency contraceptive pill 2 days after I had sex. Can I still get me pregnant?
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My 3 year old shoved a bead in his nose and I can't get it out!

My 3 old son got into his older sister's beading kit and shoved one of the beads up his nostril. I can't get it out! He seems fine but the bead is definitely up there! Should...
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How do I help my father if he has a heart attack?

My father has a very bad heart. He lives with me now. What can I do to help him if he has a heart attack at home, while I wait for an ambulance to come?
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How should I prevent heat strokes?

We were vacationing in Mexico and my daughter had a heat stroke because she was dehydrated. All is fine now and she was taken care of, but what can I do to prevent this from happening...
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How are 2nd and 3rd burns treated?

How are 2nd and 3rd burns in a person treated? Do they all require a plastic surgery?
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