# data[].attributes.body
Symptoms include:
-Shortness of breath
-fatigue
-swollen legs
-Rapid heartbeat
- Pain in the chest
- Dry cough
-dizziness

What to do:
Self help.
Quit smoking
weight loss
reduce salt in diets.
Check in with doctor for advice.
Medications.
Diuretic- reduces salt and water in your body.
Beta Blocker- Slows your heart rate.
Antihypertensive drug- lowers blood pressure.
Vasodilator- widens blood vessels.
You could have surgery that restores your blood flow to the heart.

# data[].attributes.body
What is it?
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances and subject to pressure or tension.
Signs and Symptoms

low energy

headaches

upper stomach, including diarrhoea, constipation and nausea

aches, pains, and tense muscles

chest pain and rapid heartbeat

insomnia

frequent colds and infections

loss of sexual desire and or ability

8 tips to manage Stress

Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol and nicotine

indulge in physical activity

get move sleep

try relaxation techniques

talk to someone

keep a stress diary

take control

manage your time

# data[].attributes.body
A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, most often by a build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances, which form a plaque in the arteries that feed the heart coronary arteries. The interrupted blood flow can damage or destroy part of the heart muscle.
SYMTOMS:
People may experience: Pain areas: in the area between shoulder blades, arm, chest, jaw, left arm, or upper abdomen Pain circumstances: can occur during rest
Pain types: can be like a clenched fist in the chest Whole body: dizziness, fatigue, light-headedness, clammy skin, cold sweat, or sweating
Gastrointestinal: heartburn, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting Neck: discomfort or tightness Arm:
discomfort or tightness Chest: discomfort or tightness Also common: anxiety, feeling of impending doom, palpitations, shortness of breath, or shoulder discomfort

# data[].attributes.body
what is it?
A mental health disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

People may experience:

Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness

Behavioural: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, restlessness, or social isolation

Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep

Whole body: excessive hunger, fatigue, or loss of appetite

Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide

Weight: weight gain or weight loss

Also common: poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts

# data[].attributes.body
Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Normal body temperature is around 37 C. Hypothermia occurs as your body temperature falls below 35 C.

Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include
- Shivering.
- Slurred speech or mumbling.
- Slow, shallow breathing.
- Weak pulse.
- Clumsiness or lack of coordination.
- Drowsiness or very low energy.
- Confusion or memory loss.
- Loss of consciousness.

What to Do ...

Restore Warmth Slowly

1. Get the person indoors.

2. Remove wet clothing and dry the person off, if needed.

3. Warm the person's trunk first, not hands and feet. ...

4. Warm the person by wrapping him or her in blankets or putting dry clothing on the person.

5. Do not immerse the person in warm water.

# data[].attributes.body
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
• facial weakness
• arm weakness
• weakness or paralysis, especially on one side of the body
• difficulty speaking or understanding
• feeling of numbness in face, arm or leg
•disturbed vision
• loss of balance
• faintness, dizziness
• confusion
• loss of consciousness

WHAT TO DO
1 Follow DRSABCD.
2 Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.
3 Reassure the patient. The patient may not be able to clearly communicate which may cause them anxiety.
4 Help the patient to sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Support the patient’s head and shoulders on pillows.
5 Loosen any tight clothing.
6 Keep the patient warm.
7 Wipe away any secretions from the patient’s mouth.

# data[].attributes.body
What is it:
Cancer is a disease in the bodies blood cells. Normally calls grow and multiply in a controlled way, However, if something causes a mistake to occur in the cells it can be lost
Signs and symptoms:

Fever
Extreme tiredness
Weight loss

# data[].attributes.body
What is it? Emphysema is a type of lung disease that causes breathlessness.

Emphysema is usually caused by cigarette smoking.

There is no cure, but the condition can be managed using medications and adjustments to lifestyle.
Signs and symptoms:
-Bathlessness with exertion, and eventually breathlessness all the time in advanced disease.

-Susceptibility to chest infections

cough and phlegm production.

-Fatigue

-Barrel-shaped chest (from expansion of the ribcage in order to accommodate enlarged lungs)

-Cyanosis (a blue tinge to the skin) due to lack of oxygen.

What to do:
Someone who has emphyasema could expereience a colapsed lung. if someone is expereincig that, heres what you need to do.
1. Firstly you would check for dangers around the pateint to make sure you and the pateint are safe.
2. If someone has a colapsed lung you need to call 000 imdedietly because they will need an oxygen suppliment as without oxygen the patient will die.
3. As soon as your pateint gets to the hospital thy will need to get treatment immdeietly.

# data[].attributes.body
What is it:
A stroke is a blood clot or bleed in the brain that could lead to permanent neurological damage, complications and sometimes death.

Sings & Symptoms:
-Difficulty speaking
-Slurred speech
-Speech loss
-Balance disorder
-Fatigue
-Light-headedness or vertigo
-Paralysis with weak muscles
-Problems with coordination
-Stiff muscles
-Overactive reflexes
-Paralysis of one side of the body
-Blurred vision
-Double vision
-Sudden visual loss
-Temporary loss of vision in one eye
- Pins and needles
-Reduced sensation of touch
-Muscle weakness or numbness
-Numbness or weakness

The long-term problems caused by stroke can include:

Paralysis

Loss of feeling and sensation

Speech impairment

Tiredness

Depression

Anxiousness

Visual problems

Difficulty with swallowing

Memory problems

Mood swings

Lack of concentration

What to do:
1. Carry out the FAST test:
Fast- Is there weakness on one side of the face?
Arms- Can they raise both arms?
Speech- Are they easily understood?
Time- Call 000.
Get help ASAP because every second counts! There IS NOT a cure.

# data[].attributes.body
What is it?
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted.

Signs & symptoms:
- Troubles with walking
- Troubles with speaking
- Troubles with understanding
- Numbness of the face, arms or legs

Treatment:
1. Immediately call the emergency services-000
2. Follow DRSABCD
3. Lie the person down with their head and shoulders raised and supported (use pillows or cushions).
4.  Loosen any tight clothing. Wipe away any secretions from the mouth.
5. Observe the patient until the emergency services (Ambulance) come.

# data[].attributes.body
What is it:
Alzheimer's disease (also known as senile dementia) is a disease usually common to elderly people. The brain cell connections degenerate and die causing memory loss and important mental functions.
Signs & Symptoms:

Memory loss

Confusion

Anger

Restlessness

Saying the same thing over and over again

What to do:

Unconscious patient

Follow DRSABCD

Conscious patient

seek medical assistance

# data[].attributes.body
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is carried around the body in the blood. The body produces most cholesterol naturally, and it is found in some foods. Lipoproteins carry cholesterol in the blood. The two main types that carry cholesterol to and from cells are called low density lipoproteins (LDL-C) and high density lipoproteins (HDL-C).

The lower the density of the lipoproteins the more fats it contains. High density lipoprotein (HDL cholesterol) is called the ‘good cholesterol’ because it helps to keep cholesterol from building up in the arteries. Low density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) is called the ‘bad cholesterol’ because it is the main source of cholesterol build-up and blockage in the arteries. Statin medication work to reduce this LDL-C.

Total cholesterol is a reading of the good and bad cholesterol. Triglycerides are another form of fat in the blood that can also raise the risk of heart disease. High triglycerides are often associated with low HDL cholesterol increasing risk, even though total cholesterol levels in the blood appear normal. When there is too much LDL-cholesterol in the blood, it builds up in the walls of the arteries (plaque). Over time, this build up causes ‘hardening of the arteries’. This can cause chest pain and/ or a heart attack.

# data[].attributes.body
Signs and Symptoms-
.deformity or abnormality mobility
.pain at or near the sight of the injury
.difficult or impossible normal movement
.loss of power
.tenderness
.swelling
.discolouration and bruising

What To Do- never make an attempt to force a dislocation back into place.
1. Follow DRSABCD.
.Check for danger to yourself and the patient.
.Check for a response from the patient, keep them calm and comfortable.
.send for help, call 000.
.Check their airways and their breathing if they are not breathing perform CPR and/or use a defibrillator.
2. If the injury is a limb, check the circulation and if absent move the limb gently to try and get back circulation.
3. Rest and support the limb using soft padding and bandages
.If an injury is to a shoulder then support the arm as comfortably as you can and apply an icepack.
.If an injury is to a wrist, support in a sling and apply icepack.
4. Apply icepacks directly over the injured joint, if possible.
5. Seek medical attention.

# data[].attributes.body
Symptoms:

Palpitations

Sweating

Trembling or Shaking

Sensations of shortness of breath or smothering

Feelings of choking

Chest pain or discomfort

Nausea or abdominal distress

Feeling dizzy, unsteady, light-headed, or faint

Chills or heat sensations

Paresthesia (numbness or tingling sensations)

Derealisation (feelings of unreality) or depersonalisation (being detached from oneself)

Fear of losing control or "going crazy"

Fear of dying

What to do:

1. Calm the person have the attack

2. Tell the patient to think positive, to stop them thinking negative

3. Give Support by telling them statements that will improve or stabilise their mood

4. Call a counsellor for the patient or seek further assistance

# data[].attributes.body
What is it?
A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. You are born with it and it cannot be prevented, the condition usually becomes known in adolenscence.
Symptoms:

being excessively thirsty

passing more urine

feeling tired and lathargic

always feeling hungry

having cuts that heal slowly

Itching, skin infections

Blurred vision

Unexplained weight loss

Mood swings

Headaches

Feeling dizzy

Leg cramps

How to treat it:
Type 1 diabetes is managed with insulin injections several times a day or the use of an insulin pump. Also the persons lifestyle choices such as diet and excercise can help reduce the impact of diabetes related complications such as kidney disease and blindness.