People Online Share 56 Ordinary Things That Are In Fact Much More Dangerous Than One Could Imagine

Everyone should be fighting for reform and Medicare for all.

Take breaks from technology, for mental health. Limit social media use.

Listen to the doctors’ recommendations, not the politicians’.

As someone who works an ambulance, know your medical conditions and medications. The amount of times I pick up people with a ziploc full of mixed pills or conditions they can't remember is astounding. A very real conversation I had this month:

"You have any medical conditions?"

"No"

"Take any medications?"

"Yeah, insulin."

GET IT TOGETHER.

When you are prescribed antibiotics, take them as prescribed and don’t keep some extra so you can “use them next time you’re sick”.

Also, if you are told to follow up on something, you should probably follow up on it ... we don’t say to come back for no reason.

To vaccinate their kids.

Dont stick objects in places you shouldn't and/or need help getting removed from.

Not necessarily something most people don’t do, but wear your seatbelt! Seen too many people who just casually drive without it cause they’re only going for a minute, but anything can happen. it’s right there! It doesn’t hurt, it takes 5 second to put on and it can save your life.

I work in the ER. Actually follow up with your doctors: If I tell you to see someone, you need to do that. The reason your condition gets worse is that you don't know really anything about it, so you can't tell when you need intervention or not. That's what your doctors are for, and that's why I tell you to see them even if you feel fine now.

Being aware that humans are MORTAL. Making your 90 year old meemaw a full code (that means yes to CPR, intubation, pressors) is just downright cruel. She will inevitably die, but she will die slowly and painfully as I crack her ribs and shove large bore IVs into her arm.

Seriously guys, anyone 85+ should have a DNR. Just because we can maybe get a heartbeat back doesn't mean we should. These geriatric codes often lead to nothing, or meemaw survives just another few months only to rot in a hospital bed.

Unhealthy things the general public tend to underestimate:

* Sleep deprivation

* Lack of hydration

* Sedentary lifestyle.

Don't cut healthcare spending.

Fiber. Especially the gooey kind from oatmeal, chia, okra, etc. Helps lower cholesterol in multiple ways. Plus you’ll poo more easily.

In addition to what has already been posted:

1. Watch the amount of salt you eat

2. Sugar is not your friend, make those things a treat, not a daily habit.

3. If you’re diagnosed with a chronic problem, Congestive heart failure, diabetes, kidney failure, etc... we take a lot of time to teach you how to take care of yourself. Please, follow the instructions. If you don’t understand please say so, so we can keep working with you. Do these things so you’re not repeatedly readmitted to the hospital; because this will continue to happen until one day when you are wheeled out by the funeral home.

4. Vaccinate

5. Learn CPR.

Not me. My sister is a registered nurse and she would always remind me of three things because she thinks these things are overlooked:

(1) drink enough water
(2) use sunblock
(3) always wash hands before eating.

ER stands for Emergency Room. If you ever say "I'm going to wait to go to the ER unti..." Then you don't belong in the ER, ya lepton!

I'm SHOCKED how many people call us b/c their parents are on their third/fourth day 2/3 weeks of a symptom. After a certain age you shouldn't just let something 'run it's course'. Call. Your. Doctor.



Also. It's always shingles. Always.

Hypertension is the silent k***r.

it plays the long game and will mess you up later on.

get it under control and keep it under control. check it at home/med store/at the doctors.

If you can't sleep at night try lowering your room temperature between 60-68 degrees F. Just try it, trust me.

Brushing your teeth is only half the job. Flossing removes food particles that are stuck between tooth and your gum. If left too long they break down and become acidic, slowly eroding away at your enamel.

Also, mouth washing after vomiting will exacerbate the damage to your teeth from the stomach acids. Rinse your mouth with warm water and bi-card soda to prevent any further damage!