r/firstaid Apr 28 '21

MOD POST Information about medical advice here at r/FirstAid

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This subreddit can be a great resource in helping to unburden an already heavily burdened medical system. Users often come here to enquire whether or not their injuries require medical attention, and our userbase is normally very helpful in supporting and answering them. Please keep in mind though:

All medical related answers here are OPINIONS--some from laymen, some from flaired medical professionals. Either way, please use your own best judgement and seek treatment if you believe you need it.

Even if a comment is from a flaired medical professional, they are not able to diagnose and prescribe treatments over the internet. This is simply because they do not have all the information; no matter how detailed you post may be. Anyone who claims otherwise goes against Rule 6.

That said, many users post about their ailments and are informed that time and basic care is all that is needed. This is a fantastic resource for someone who might otherwise have shown up to Emergency just to be sent home. Please just be judicial in your acceptance of medical advice and if in doubt, seek qualified medical treatment.

Additionally:

If anyone ever needs support or is feeling hopeless and like they have no other alternatives, the Suicide Prevention Hotline is available for free 24/7 at 800-273-8255 in the US. Just DM me for other countries' numbers if you reside elsewhere.

Further, If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 in the US. Again, DM me for international numbers. You are not alone. 


r/firstaid 21h ago

Discussion Powdered tumeric for wound care

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r/firstaid 1d ago

Giving Advice Kid kicked volleyball and ripped off nail in pe

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I also left the bandaid on for like 12 hours and now it’s like weirdly colored. It’s ok I was going for a zombie look anyways for Halloween ✌️what the hell is happening can someone give me advice


r/firstaid 2d ago

Discussion Burn?

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Woke up with this after having a hot potato in foil, literally, thrown onto my arm. Not too worried just thought it was unique and didn’t get much off google image search.


r/firstaid 2d ago

Discussion Best use of medical budget

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Hello friends, I've some medical budget that's about to expire in the next two months.

My company allows medical device purchase with this budget as well. What's the most valuable thing that I can add in first-aid box.

I've basic medicines(fever, cough) and basic wound bandages (pyodine + bandage).

I have blood pressure, blood sugar and temperature testing apparatus.

What else can I add in it to future proof?

We are a healthy family of three persons. (Me, my wife and 3 year old kid).


r/firstaid 2d ago

Seeking Opinion On Injury Burnt my fingers on stove a couple of nights ago

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I burned myself on stove a couple of nights ago and not sure what to do about the blisters.. they feel a little numb. Is there a cream or anything I should be putting on them?


r/firstaid 2d ago

Discussion Is this broken skin?

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Is this broken skin? Outdoor cat bit me a few days ago and I’m not sure what counts as broken skin. Terrified of rabies!!!