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General Physician•Hyderabad
The only treatment for a snake bite in today's scenario is anti snake venom in a hospital or a primary health care center near you. Please do not try to bleed the patient or give any alcoholic drink to the patient or tie a tourniquet.
Reassure the patient that they will be fine. Many of the deaths due to snake bites are a product of fear. Reassurance and rushing to the nearest hospital is the solution.
Reassure the patient that they will be fine. Many of the deaths due to snake bites are a product of fear. Reassurance and rushing to the nearest hospital is the solution.
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The only definitive treatment is to get the patient to the nearest emergency for asv which which is available. Do not give the patient any alcohol but reassure the patient that they will be fine. Try to identify the snake or kill it and take it along so after identification of the snake, proper treatment can be given regarding the action of the toxin. Do not tie a tourniquet as it will restrict blood flow and immobilize the limb or which ever bitten part. Reassurance always works as the patient ...more
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The bite wound should be gently but properly washed with soap water after that tie a tourniquet proximal to the bite site this will slow down spread of venom. most of the instant deaths after snake bite are due to shock instead of venom
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Foot PainBurning foot pain is a common complaint, usually as a result of damage to the nerves of the foot or leg. It may develop due to an injury or medical condition either of which can cause compression of the nerves.
Our nerves are the structures that carry messages to and from the brain. They tell our muscles when and how to work and are responsible for sensation including pressure and temperature. Damage to the nerves affects how these signals are transmitted.
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Our nerves are the structures that carry messages to and from the brain. They tell our muscles when and how to work and are responsible for sensation including pressure and temperature. Damage to the nerves affects how these signals are transmitted.
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