Illness + Injuries

Injury is a broad term for several different occurrences that can happen to your body and cause pain or discomfort. The term injury can refer to everything from cuts and bruises to broken bones and sprains. Due to the broad scope of injuries, there is also a broad scope for the treatment of the injuries. Injuries to the skin such as cuts, scrapes, and burns can be treated by cleaning the wound and surrounding area and applying an ointment and a bandage to promote healing. It will need to be checked every day and a new bandage applied to ensure it is kept clean. The area should be monitored for signs of infection such as redness, heat to the touch, and blisters. Another type of injury is sprains. These are usually treated through the RICE method of at-home care – rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Broken bones will need to be treated by a doctor as they will need to x-ray the area and put a cast on it to ensure that it heals properly to prevent future pain and discomfort. Hard blows to the head through sport or falling and hitting your head also require medical attention to check for signs of a concussion.