Day: December 17, 2023

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Stinging plants

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Stinging plants have tiny hairs on them that can sting you if you touch them. These plants can cause significant pain in many people and a severe allergic reaction in some people. If you are stung by a stinging tree, you should try to remove the hairs from your skin and seek medical attention. The sting from a stinging tree can last a few months. There are several stinging plants in Australia that can cause pain if your skin touches them. This article explains the best first aid treatment if this happens, depending on the type of stinging

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Lumbar microdiscectomy

By Sama Mohamed

What is a slipped disc? A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. Each disc is made up of a tough fibrous outer coat with a soft spongy centre. Eventually the spongy centre can bulge out and press on a nerve, or some of the spongy centre can squeeze out of the fibrous coat and press directly on a nerve. This is called a slipped disc and it can cause pain, as well as weakness and numbness in the area that the compressed nerve

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Sea creature bites and stings

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

If you are bitten or stung by a sea creature, the best first aid treatment depends on the creature involved. Sea creature bites and stings can cause a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in some people. Learn more about first aid treatment for severe allergic reactions in the ‘anaphylaxis’ section below. Box jellyfish, Irukandji and other tropical stingers Tropical stingers (jellyfish) live in tropical waters around Australia’s coastline north of Bundaberg in Queensland through to Geraldton in Western Australia. The most dangerous are the box jellyfish and Irukandji. The stinger season usually peaks from November to March. The symptoms of a

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Snake bites

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts Always seek emergency medical treatment for snake bites, as they can be life-threatening. Snake bites are either venomous (if the snake has injected venom into your body) or ‘dry’ (if no venom is injected). Snake bites may cause pain and swelling around the site of the bite, or there may be very few signs left on the skin. Symptoms that snake venom has entered your body may include dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, nausea, muscle weakness or paralysis. Most snake bites occur when snakes are disturbed; the best way to prevent being bitten is by avoiding snakes altogether.

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Spider bites

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

Key facts A funnel-web spider bite is a medical emergency, and you should call an ambulance. Most redback spider bites can be treated at home. White tail spiders aren’t considered dangerous to humans. In some people, spider bites can cause anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction). Spider bites in Australia It can be difficult to know if a bite from a spider is dangerous or not. This article explains the best first aid treatment needed for different spider bites. In some people, spider bites can cause anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction). Learn more about first aid treatment for severe allergic reactions

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