is it possible to be struck by lightning without any injuries?

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My daughter was outside earlier today and there was a lightning strike close to our house and I am trying to determine how likely (or unlikely) it is that she was struck. She says that she fell down when she heard the thunder. When I asked her if she had any pain, she said her hip/buttock area hurt. I think I have heard of some people being struck and having either no injuries or minor ones. I know people have been struck and survived, although they often have lingering problems. So, are there any experts out there who can tell me the likelihood that my daughter was struck yet has no serious injuries?
The chances are highly unlikely. She probably just hurt herself when she fell. It's not entirely impossible, but very unlikely.  (+ info)

What hip injuries can you get from falling off a horse?

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Aside from breaking the hip, what bad injuries can a person get in their hip from falling off a horse?

I'm writing a story, and I want my character to have a bad hip injury that would lead to complications -- possibly arthritis or something. Can anyone suggest something?

Thanks very much!
Falling off a horse sideways and landing on their side. Could result in a dislocated hip causing arthritis or hip joint deterioration.

Thrown off to the front (flipping over the horse's head) they could shatter their pelvis, tailbone or vertebrae.

Thrown off to the rear (due to the horse rearing up) the horse could flip over and the saddle horn could cause severe internal damage to organs etc. due to the full weight of the horse landing on them.  (+ info)

How do you get over fear of lightning?

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Ever since I can remember, I feel very nervous with heavy thunderstorms and lightning. I always worry about lightning hitting my house, even though this has never happened. However, I do enjoy a mild thunderstorm, it is just the cloud-to-ground lightning severe storm types that unnerve me. Any advice??? Thanks!
Scares me to death honey. One hundred million amps, just a few feet away. If that doesn't scare you, your already dead.  (+ info)

What brand of sunglasses has a logo that is a lightning bolt with brackets around it?

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Like this (!) but obviously a lightning bolt instead of the exclamation point. A girl I saw had the most fabulous glasses and I really want a pair!
These sunglasses are called Electric Visual hope this helped  (+ info)

What are some severe and serious accidents and injuries that can occur in American football?

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I need serious, serious injuries with as much details on such injuries as possible. Near fatal injuries.


I am working on a story, and need this information for what is going on in it. If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks so much.
Well, broken bones, namely femurs, tibias, humerus, collar bones, which could have all the potential side effects, such as hemorrhage, or fatty emoblism (which could lead to a pulmonary embolism, i.e. near death).

Other types of hemorrhage, namely in the abdominal area which could lead to drastic blood loss. And then there's intracranial hemorrhaging, which could lead to death.

Also, there was the story of that kid who died secondary to heat exhaustion/dehydration, but that's very uncommon. Near death injuries are actually uncommon in general in football, hence all the padding :) Hope that helps.  (+ info)

What are possible injuries someone could get playing soccer?

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I have played soccer forever but i was just wondering what kind of injuries a person could get. I've never gotten hurt and I don't want to but I was just wondering what could happen. Thanks!
Ah, good ol' game of Soccer. Nothing like it.

• Sprained/Broken Ankle. In the game of soccer, you must balance the ball, look at your surrounding opponents, and try to make it in the goal (depending on your position). That's a lot to do. With so much going on, you an easily trip and fall, land on your ankle, and bam. Out for the rest of the season.

• Broken Leg. Same applies for this. One wrong move when you're falling, and crack. Your leg, and you, are out of there!

• Torn Ligaments. You'd be surprised how often this happens. This is one of the most horrible pains... lemme tell you.

• Sprained/Broken Wrist. When you're falling, you're going to try and block the fall with something, and most likely, you're going to catch yourself with your hands. Well, depending on the impact of the fall, and depending on your clumsiness, you might just end up with one of these.

• LOTS AND LOTS OF BRUISES. It pretty much explains itself.

• Concussions. It happens in almost every sport, and it can most certainly happen in Soccer.

• Cuts/Scrapes/Blood. It kind of comes with the sport if you ask me.

And, well. A lot of things can happen in Soccer, really. But these are some things to keep in mind when you're thinking injuries.

And oh! Sore muscles. You can pull your muscles, too. Not the best feeling.

Anyways, good luck!  (+ info)

How many injuries are there related to knee joint?

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I want to know how many injuries are there related to ligaments of the knee? Can you provide me a list of these injuries? What are the symptoms of these injuries?
in the knee there are four ligaments, the anterior cruciate, the posterior cruciate, the lateral collateral and the medial collateral ligaments. injuries to these can include a partial sprain or a complete rupture. Typically when injured there is a lot of swelling and considerable pain in the area. the severity of the sprain is described using degrees. 1st degree would be a minor sprain, which would still allow for walking and use of the limb, but there would be some pain and a little bit of inflammation. A second degree sprain can range from moderate pain and swelling to a more serious amount of pain, swelling and joint instability. The person may or may not be able to walk, or would need crutches or a walking aid to get around. Rehabilitation may include surgery or strengthening of the surounding musculature. A third degree sprain is a rupture of that ligament. this would result in instability of the joint and surgery would be required to safe guard the knee.  (+ info)

What happens when lightning strikes your house while you're taking a shower?

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I'm now living in Tampa, FL (known to be the lightning capital of the world). There have been lots of thunderstorms here lately. A friend of mine warned me recently not to take a shower during a thunderstorm, because if a lightning strikes the house while I'm in the shower, I could get killed. Is this really true?
The phenomenon of lightning is very strange, and science has not fully understood it. Whether you will die or not if showering in your house, while your house is struck, depends on the nature of the lightning bolt, its intensity, paths that it takes to ground itself. Definitely, showering increases the chances of electrocution and possible death. Even if not showering, the above factors apply. Best thing is to shift out permanently, to less lightning-prone areas, if you can afford to. God be with you.  (+ info)

How can I get rid of my fear of thunder and lightning?

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I am really scared of thunder and lightning! I'm paranoid that I'm gonna be hit by lightning and thats its gonna kill me. I get bad panic attacks and I know it's stupid, I just need sensible and helpful answers! I wasn't like this when I was little, for some reason I'm now terrified!! Please help!
Just tell yourself that thunder is COMPLETELY harmless.. i know it sounds loud and scary but its just cold fronts and warm fronts colliding together ..but with lightening it can be Dangerous if your holding or on something metal or water.
But if you see a storm coming just head inside. Just tell yourself that the lightening isn't come down and strike you and only you .... there are other people around you. So your not alone. Its very rare to even be struck, Take your mind off of it. Play a game talk to your family or who ever your with.

Just tell your self you will be fine. Because you will.  (+ info)

How can being struck by lightning cure blindness?

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In science we were watching a movie on lightning.
A man who was blind was struck by lightning, and regained his ability to see.
How is this possible?
Electrical shocks can jar nerves back into functioning, apparently by jumping a gap or forcing through a physical blockage and leaving a usable impulse pathway.  (+ info)

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