When animals bite
WHEN a bee or a wasp is spotted, its only natural for us mere mortals to take flight. None of us want to be stung. And its also a smart move not to antagonise any unfriendly or stray dogs to avoid them sinking their teeth and tearing us apart.
An army of fire ants or even a lone ant can cause pain and swelling if one is bitten. Some people suffer more from allergic reactions to ant bites.
In Malaysia, there are no antidote for centipedes bites or bee, wasp and jellyfish stings. (according to National Poison Centre). Victims are sent to the hospital for symptomatic treatment and supportive care.
There are likely to be antivenin for snakes in most general hospitals, particularly in Kedah (where the incidence of snake bites is higher, probably because of the prevalence of rice).
A brief overview of what to do if you get bitten by some of these creatures.
Dog and cat
With their strong jaws, dogs can crush the tissue and tear the skin when they bite someone. The bite may be susceptible to infection. Cats leave puncture wounds due to their fine-toothed and pointed. These injuries can grow in the joints and bones and the introduction of bacteria in deep tissues.
Wash the wound with plenty of soap and warm water to remove dirt, saliva and bacteria. Next, wash with antiseptic solution and apply antibiotic ointment. Cover the wound with gauze or a bandage.
Then, seek medical advice. You may have to take antibiotics to prevent an infection, and a tetanus booster.
If you are bitten by a wild or stray animal that could have rabies, you may need anti-rabies treatment.
Fire ant
The fire ant sting causes red hive-like lesions that burn and itch, and sometimes cause painful pus-filled lesions. Cold packs, pain relievers and antihistamines can relieve discomfort.
Take note that a large number of stings may trigger a toxic or severe life-threatening allergic reaction.
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Other than the pain, there may be itching, rash and raised welts. Progressive effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, lymph node swelling, abdominal pain, numbness/tingling and muscle spasms. Severe reactions from the stings can lead to
Wild animals can also be the source of the bacteria if infected though rodents are the most known carriers, cattle, pigs, horses and dogs, he added. Agbulos also said it is referred as an “occupational disease” because it usually victimizes persons
Ingestion or inhaling aerosols (such as from jet skiing or boating) of contaminated water can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, fever, fatigue and flu like symptoms. Animals, especially dogs, can become ill or even die as a result of coming
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If that is the issue then here is how to heal it.
Quick Action Plan for Peptic Ulcer
1. Avoid all sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodas, milk and dairy products, processed foods, preservatives, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame), corn syrup, alcohol, white bread and white flour products, pastries, and hydrogenated and trans-fatty oils, as well as all foods to which your are allergic. 2. Emphasize organic, fresh vegetables and non-citrus fruits, organic grains, as well as organic, free-range meats and poultry and wild-caught fish.
3. Drink plenty of pure, filtered water throughout the day.
4. Miso soup and strained vegetable broth, made from cooking down a variety of organic vegetables, are healing and easy to digest, making them especially valuable for any digestive problems.
5. To reduce symptoms, eat small meals throughout the day, rather than following the traditional three large meals per day routine.
6. Certain herbs have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help repair the lining of the stomach and intestines. The best herbs for this are Echinacea and goldenseal, aloe vera, cayenne pepper, chamomile, licorice root, and slippery elm.
7. Therapeutic juices include raw cabbage juice by itself, or mixed with either carrot or celery juice; raw potato juice; wheatgrass juice; carrot, spinach juice; carrot juice; carrot, beet cucumber.
8. Soothing baths two to five nights a week can help to relieve symptoms.
9. If you smoke, stop, and also avoid exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke. In addition, learn how to effectively cope with and manage stress.
10. If you are currently taking aspirin or other NSAIDs, consider replacing them with safer, more effective natural remedies.
11. Nutritional supplements include vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and zinc, taken with a multivitamin/multimineral formula. Essential fatty acids, especial omega-3 oils, are also recommended, as are bismuth and the amino acid L-glutamine. Linseed oil can also be effective. It can be added to salads or over drizzled lightly steamed vegetables.
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