First aid refers to the immediate, direct treatment of an injured person. Anyone with a basic understanding of medical treatment can administer aid at the first signs of trouble. Simple procedures may include stopping blood loss by applying pressure, dressing a wound, treating a burn with ointment, or setting a bone with a splint.
Digestive Disorders Overview. Common digestive problems include heartburn/GERD, IBD, and IBS. Symptoms may include bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, and stomach cramps. Treatment includes a combination of medication and lifestyle changes.
Eating Disorder Effects. The Effects of Eating Disorders on Your Body. Eating disorders can be damaging to all areas of your life. With constant crash diets, a compulsion to over exercise, the binging and purging, these can all cause severe damage the body. Self-induced vomiting, malnutrition, laxative abuse and dehydration, they can all destroy your internal organs.