First Aid_Headaches
Headaches
The most common causes of
headaches are sinusitis, the common cold, eye strain, tension, lack of
sleep or food.
Treatment:
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Place a cold compress on the
forehead.
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If practical, have the casualty
lie down in a darkened room.
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Do not give tablets, but allow
casualty to take two of own pain-killing tablets if desired.
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A headache could signal a more
serious complaint: if worried, seek medical aid.
Migraine
These are severe headaches
caused by lack of food, (or certain foods), noise, heat or stress. Headache
may be accompanied by vomiting and visual disturbance.
Treatment:
As for headaches above.
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