Dear Jeff,
The best way to avoid sunburn and skin cancer is to prevent it by applying SPF 15 lotion or better and wearing light clothing and even a hat. Stay out of the sun between 10 am and 2 pm when it is the most intense. Once skin burn has occurred avoid further sun exposure as it will increase the burn and pain. Take cool baths without bubbles, oils, etc. Cool compresses will also help. There is a burow solution that you can purchase at the drugstore but be sure to read the directions. I use an aloe gel at my school for students with sunburn and they say it is the best. If the pain is real bad a pain reliever such as aspirin or ibuprofen may be required. If you have blisters that pop an antibiotic ointment will help the skin heal. Some cases are severe enough to be seen by a physician so use your good judgement and go to the doctors if the sunburn does not improve in 2-3 days.
Nurselady

A sty is a bacterial infection of one of the sebaceous glands of the eyelid.

Symptoms:

Redness and swelling of the eyelid will occur and as the condition progresses a small pimple like abscess may appear.

How to treat:

Frequent warm wet compresses to the area will usually cause the sty to drain and heal. If there is no improvement a physician should be seen and most likely an ophthalmic antibiotic will be prescribed.

What is a seizure? A seizure is a sudden discharge of neurons causing a temporary change in brain activity(I associate it to a TV in an electrical storm-when there is static and the picture goes fuzzy).

What is the difference between seizures and epilepsy? Epilepsy is a condition where someone has two or more seizures that are not provoked by chemicals, head injury, brain tumor, high fever or other trauma.

Types of Seizures:

1. Focal Seizures: caused by abnormal activity in one area of the brain.

A. Simple Partial
Occurs on one side of the body and person remains aware. This type can spread to the
rest of the body and cause impairment of the senses. It is then called Partial Onset
with Secondary Generalization.

B. Complex Partial
This type of seizures causes impaired awareness and or staring. The person does not
react to external stimuli. There are often involuntary motions such as smacking of the
lips, blinking, and finger movements. This may be followed by a period disorientation
and confusion.

2. Generalized: caused by abnormal activity in the entire brain

A. Generalized motor or Grand Mal
This type of seizure involves involuntary tonic, clonic, and, or myoclonic muscle
spasms of the entire body. Bladder and bowel incontinence may occur. Most seizures
last only 1-2 minutes. Breathing may stop for a few seconds. After the seizure the
person is usually lethargic and disoriented (this may last for an entire day or two).
Allow them to sleep. If the seizure lasts for more than 5 min. call for EMS.

B. Absence or Petit Mal
During this type of seizure the person is unaware and may stare out into space. It is
usually very brief with little to no post seizure. There may be involuntary movements
such as smacking of the lips, blinking, or finger movements.

What do you do for someone having a seizure?

1.Stay calm

2.Protect the person from injury:

If they start to fall, ease to floor
Move sharp or hard objects away
Do not restrain
Do not put anything in their mouth
Keep them on their side in case they vomit or drool
If the seizure lasts for more than 5 mins. Call EMS

Throughout the years I have had many students come to my office complaining of hiccups. The only way I have succeeded in curing the hiccups is by sitting the student in a chair, give him/her a full glass of water, cover both his/her ears with my hands, and tell him/her to drink all the water slowly. By the time he /she is finished the water, the hiccups have disappeared.