Sprains or Strains
For minor symptoms:
Apply ice Rest and elevate injured area Take pain relievers: ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen
See your health care clinician if:
Problem lasts more than three days or pain is severe. There is dislocation or misalignment. You have difficulty moving the affected area. There is black and blue discoloration. Sunburn
For minor symptoms:
Avoid further exposure to the sun Apply cool compresses to the area or take a cool bath Take pain relievers: ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen (note warning for children under 16) Drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids Apply aloe gel to soothe area To avoid sunburn, wear protective clothing and sunscreen
See your health care clinician if:
Burn is accompanied by fever, vomiting, drowsiness or confusion. Blisters form on large areas of the skin. Blisters break and appear infected. |
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