W. Green

Walt Green is a registered nurse with years of experience in the field of orthopedics. As an orthopedic nurse, Walt Green has dealt with a variety of cases and injuries with their proper management measures. To share his knowledge to others, specifically on musculoskeletal injuries, Walt Green is also a contributor working part time as an online writer to various websites. Generally, he focuses on basic first aid care for musculoskeletal injuries as well as other health-related topics.

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Topical skin adhesives

Topical skin adhesives work by holding the edges of a wound together upon contact with blood or the surface of the wound. These are ideally used for minor wounds such as punctures from surgeries that are minimally invasive, simple traumatic lacerations or sites of skin grafts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnQxMYwqxc8 When should I used topical skin adhesives? Wounds […]

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Lemongrass allergy

Lemongrass is a widely-used herb in Asian dishes as well as in herbal teas and in essential oil form. Lemongrass allergy is considered uncommon but capable of triggering the typical food allergy symptoms if swallowed or even allergic contact dermatitis if directly handled. Any undesirable symptoms that manifests after using lemongrass should be discussed with

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White fish allergy

The symptoms of white fish allergy can manifest if a highly sensitive individual consumes one. White fish includes white flat or round-shaped fish with fins that thrive close to or near the bottom of lakes or seas which includes: Haddock Cod Halibut Hake Whiting Bass Catfish Flounder Perch Pollock It is important to seek medical

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Spinal stress fractures: What are the possible causes?

Spinal stress fractures are small-sized cracks in the vertebrae that causes back pain. There are various conditions that can trigger the fractures. Usual causes of spinal stress fractures Overuse and overtraining The spinal stress fractures often occur from overtraining. Excessive training can result to fatigued muscles up to a point that they could not support

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Cashew allergy: What are the indications?

An individual with cashew allergy typically suffers from skin, digestive and respiratory reactions. Even though peanut allergies are more common, cashew allergy poses a higher risk for triggering anaphylaxis which is a severe allergic reaction. Skin reactions Once the body is exposed to the allergen, it triggers an allergic response where histamine is released. The

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Fingertip injuries

Fingertip injuries are considered as common hand injuries that can occur in both children and adults. What are the possible causes? Fingertip injuries have various causes that you should be familiar with. The fingers might be crushed, accidentally close in the door, struck by a hammer or other tools or a heavy object dropped on

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