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If You Have This Feeling At Night – It Might Be Something Serious

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Statistics have shown that over 5 million people in the United States suffer from a moderate to severe form of restless leg syndrome (RLS). Moreover, 1 in 10 adults has this health issue and over one million children of school age have RLS. Here are the common symptoms of RLS. -Pain in foot -Itching -Uncomfortable feelings in the legs -The desire for shaking the legs Usually, the symptoms are more experiences during the night. This is not a serious health condition, but it can affect your quality of life and the ability to perform everyday activities. Causes There are two types of symptoms of RLS, primary and secondary. Primary symptoms are hereditary, and the cause is located in the part of the brain which is responsible for monitoring. The secondary form is caused by certain health issues, including pregnancy, anemia, damaged peripheral nerves, impaired kidney function and degenerative disease of the spine. Furthermore, this condition can sometimes occ...

Foreign Object In The Eye - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

Overview Any object that lodges itself in the eye Small objects will be washed out by tears/blinking Others need medical attention Causes Dust Debris Sand Contact lens Eyelash Makeup Flying objects like glass Symptoms Itching Irritation Pain  Sensitivity to bright light Blurry vision Treatment Wash hands before helping the victim Seat the person in a lighted area Gently examine the eye Pull lower eyelid downward Ask the person to look upward Then hold upper eyelid while the person looks down If the object is floating try flushing it out Otherwise, touch the object with wet cotton bud  The object should cling to the cotton bud If the object is removed, flush eyes with saline/warm water If the object cannot be removed, see a doctor If the object is embedded, do not touch Cover the eyes with paper cups and tape it Consult doctor immediately Steps to Avoid Avoid rubbing eyes Do not remove an embedded object Do not try to r...