A head injury may also cause disorientation with problems making sense of things, remembering some things, concentrating or being able to do multiple things at the same time.  It is common for these kinds of symptoms to disappear in a couple weeks but in the case of a very extreme injury it could last for more than a year.

If there is any damage to the brain it will be dependent on how severe the damage to the head was but the majority of head injuries do not result in damage to the brain or anything permanent.  Memory loss usually is only about the things that happen immediately after the injury occurred.  These memories may never return but all normal thinking processes do return with no problems.

When the head does sustain an injury there can be a tearing of tissues with bleeding and the brain may swell but the majority of individuals do recuperate after a head injury with no problems that are long term.

There are several different kinds of head injuries.  When there is bleeding in the brain it is called a brain contusion or a bruise of the brain.  If the skull bones are broken they can have sharp edges that lacerate the brain and cause yet another injury and bleeding.  The cracked skull is called a skull fracture.  When the bleeding in the brain begins to clot and collect it creates a bump and is called hematoma.  This can take some time to appear, even weeks and will be accompanied by problems with balance, listlessness, vomiting and headaches.  There is the more commonly known concussion which will make the person dizzy with problems with balance or vision and may cause them to lose consciousness for a brief period.
When you contact your health care professional you will be asked several questions about the accident that caused the injury and any symptoms that followed.  It may also be necessary for the injured person to stay in the hospital in order to be observed for a time.  Depending on the severity of the injury, a CT and MRI may be necessary.

In the case of a bee or a wasp that stings, the area should be washed carefully with warm water and soap.  This should be done about three times a day until healing is complete.  The bee stings and the stinger has a venom sac attached so removing the stinger as fast as possible helps to prevent infection.  The wasp does not leave a stinger in the skin so they will sting more than once if they can.  A cloth used as an ice pack and applied to the sting area for several minutes will help, along with ibuprofen or acetaminophen for the pain.  An oral antihistamine will help with itching also.  Before giving any medication to your child be sure you have consulted the physician.  Calamine lotion or corticosteroid cream on the area of the sting can also help. 
If the sting happens anywhere on or near the mouth medical attention should be sought immediately to prevent any swelling that could close off the airways.  Also seek immediate help if there is a rash or swelling and if the pain continues for an excess of three days because this would mean an infection has set in.

An allergic reaction can be life endangering to if there is a tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing or breathing difficulties, fainting or dizziness, vomiting or nausea or the tongue, face or lips swell, seek help immediately.
 
Bites that are from spiders are handled pretty much the same way.  Use warm water and soap to wash the area three times daily.  Use the cold compresses and give ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.  An antibiotic ointment will help to fight against any possible infection and if it is on a child, make sure their hands are washed often.  If you believe the spider was a poisonous one like a black widow, watch for any signs of allergic reactions or infections and seek medical attention immediately.  In fact, for a child even if you are not sure it was a poisonous spider, seek medical attention right away.
In the case of a tick bite, it will be necessary to take tweezers and pull the head of the tick out of the skin.  Save the tick by putting it in a jar of alcohol to kill it and take it to the physician when you go for treatment, especially if there is a child involved.

The second way is to ingest a fish that has been kept in a temperature that is too warm and histamine builds in the fish.  This chemical acts as an alert warning to the immune system when there is an infection trying to attack the body.  If the fish was not handled properly after it was caught and this chemical built up in the fish, your body may have a bad reaction when it enters your digestive system. This type of poisoning is called scombroid poisoning.
These two types of poisoning can affect anyone to eats the fish.  These kinds of poisoning cases are found in Washington, New York, Connecticut, Florida, and Hawaii.  It can be identified by diarrhea, dizziness, vomiting, numbness and nausea.  There can be a difference in the perception of cold, because something that is actually cold may begin to feel hot instead.  This is the warning signal for ciguatera poisoning.

About a half an hour after ingesting a fish with scombroid poisoning there will be vomiting, hives, nausea, problems breathing and the skin turns red.  These look like other kinds of allergic reactions but it does not indicate an allergy to fish.
When the fish you ingested results in scombroid poisoning, the treatment is using a medication that blocks the histamine chemical that has gotten into your blood by using an antihistamine.  If the fish you ingested results in ciguatera poisoning the medications will be specific to the symptoms you develop.  There is actually no medicine for treating the ciguatera poisoning specifically.

The ill effects of the poisoning from the fish that caused ciguatera will last for a week or two while the fish that caused scombroid poisoning will only last for about eight hours.  The times will depend on how much of the fish you ingested.  These types of poisoning are almost never the cause of death.

Try to stay away from the types of fish that do carry ciguatera poisoning to avoid being affected.  These are king mackerel, moray eel, barracuda, sturgeon, grouper, snapper, and amberjack fish.  By no means should you ever ingest the internal organs of any of these fish because this is where the poison is stored.
Never ingest any kind of fish that is not correctly cared for after it has been caught to protect yourself against getting scombroid poisoning.  Anchovies, sardines, mahi-mahi, and tuna are especially susceptible to developing this kind of poisoning agent.

Burns are classified in three categories, the first, second and third degree burns.  The most minor kind of burn classification is the first degree burn which is some redness and swelling and a little pain as the result  of a momentary contact with something very hot.

The next classification of burns are called second degree burns and also have some pain with redness that is much more apparent usually accompanied by blisters.

The more severe burn is the third degree burn and it may not be accompanied by pain because the never endings are damaged. In the event that your child is burned and you must wait to get them to the emergency care facility or you have to wait for an ambuliance to arrive, the best course of action is to remove any clothing from the area that has been burned unless the clothing is sticking to the skin.  To help decrease the pain you can run cool water, not cold water, over the area of the burn.  Doing any other kind of treatment could result in making the burn worse which includes the ‘old wives tale’ of putting butter or any other home remedies or ointments on the burn.  For a first degree burn only you can use a sterile gauze bandage over the burned area. 

Emergency care treatment is needed when the burns are either second or third degree burns or if the burn is in a very large area.  If this is the case, you can cover the area with a clean soft cloth or towel until you can get to the hospital.  Medical attention is needed if the burn begins to get redder or if there are red stripes under the area of the burn or if pus appears.  This is a sign of infection and needs immediate attention.  If the burn is on the genitals, face, scalp or hands they should be cared for by a health care professional.  Also, anytime the burn came from touching an elecrical wire or socket, chemicals or a fire the person needs immediate medical attention. 

It is always best to not allow your child to play in the kitchen area while you are using the stove or to be around space heaters, curling irons that are plugged in or lite candles.  Also, radiators can get very hot and burn little hands.  Check the temperature of the bath water and any hot beverages before your child touches them.