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Breaks, Strains, and Sprains: When to Go to The Emergency Room
Sprains and strains are some of the most common injuries. Sprains, strains, and breaks can be incredibly painful and sometimes difficult to tell apart. Learn about the most common injuries that affect bones, muscles, and ligaments and learn how they can be treated at home and when to know if it’s an emergency. Causes of Strains, Sprains, and Other Injuries Our bodies work hard day after day, so an occasional strain or sprain isn’t uncommon. Certain [...]
Heartburn: Signs and Symptoms and When it’s an Emergency
Heartburn, well, does just that… it burns. That burning sensation is caused by a backward flow, or reflux, of stomach acid into your esophagus. Your lower esophageal sphincter, the part where your esophagus connects to your stomach, prevents the contents of your stomach from escaping. But sometimes it relaxes or weakens and allows acid to flow backward into the esophagus. Since your esophagus isn’t resistant to acid the same way your stomach is, it can [...]
Sinus Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Get Medical Care
Do you have throbbing pain in your face or head that won’t improve? You may have a sinus headache. What is known as a “sinus headache” is often a symptom of a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. With sinus pressure and headache, you may experience pressure around the eyes, cheeks, and forehead. Typically, these headaches go away once a sinus infection runs its course. It’s important to learn when to see a doctor to [...]
ER or Urgent Care and the Best of Both Under One Roof
Your daughter landed wrong on her ankle at cheerleading camp and can't put weight on it. It's swelling, and she's crying out in pain. Should you go to the emergency room or urgent care? Life is unpredictable. For an injury or mysterious medical issue, it can be challenging to know where to go when you need care fast. What is an Emergency Room? What is Urgent Care? Here are a few key differences and the [...]
Heart Disease vs. Heart Attacks: Differences in Men And Women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease. In 2022, 702,880 people died from heart disease. That's the equivalent of 1 in every 5 deaths. Heart diseases can include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems or arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, heart valve disease, disease of the heart muscle, and heart infection. In the United States, someone [...]
Workout Woes: Common Exercise Injuries and Treatment
New year, new you. Starting a new exercise routine has huge payoffs when you stick with it for weeks and months at a time. Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health. But let's face it, sometimes we get too enthusiastic and push our bodies beyond their limits. Listening to your body and recognizing when to dial it back or seek help is essential. Though common, not all pain [...]