Broken Bones & Sprains: Emergency room or Urgent Care?Â
Broken bones and sprains are two distinct types of injuries affecting the bones and joints. They often feature different causes, symptoms, and treatments. If you suspect to have sustained an injury, seek immediate care for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. What Is A Broken Bone? It is also known as a fracture. It occurs […]
Hip Dysplasia in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
The medical terminology for hip dysplasia refers to a hip socket not fully covering the ball portion of the upper thigh bone. As a result, the condition causes the hip to become partially or entirely dislocated. Most people with hip dysplasia develop the condition at birth. Doctors evaluate children by checking for signs of hip […]
When Should You Go to the ER for Cold and Flu Symptoms?
Do you understand when your flu signs need a trip to the ER? Unfortunately, it’s challenging to determine and confirm the state of most medical professionals because they observe many patients developing severe complications and passing off because of their age.The flu is generally not an emergency, especially in the younger and healthier population. However, […]
Could Your Baby Have Respiratory syncytial virus, And When Can You Take Them To The ER?
What is RSV? RSV is a respiratory infection that causes the lining of the lungs to swell and become inflamed. It’s very common for children, especially infants, too young to be vaccinated against it. RSV may cause symptoms like fever, cough, and runny nose; however, it can also lead to pneumonia if left untreated. In […]
How Common Is RSV In Adults And Signs That RSV Is Turning Into Pneumonia
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is one of the most common viruses causing respiratory illness in humans. The virus spreads quickly, and almost all of us are infected by it by the time we turn 2. Although RSV infections are common in children, older adults are at significant risk of developing the infection.At Express Emergency […]
Top 10 reasons men visit the ER
Emergency room visits are never pleasant for most people. The long waiting time and the condition people are in make visits to emergency rooms uncomfortable. Approximately 130 million people visit ERs yearly, out of which about 50 million people visit with injury-related problems. This article focuses on the top 10 visits of men to ERs […]
Why High Blood Pressure is So Dangerous?
What is High Blood Pressure? Hypertension (high blood pressure) affects the heart and circulatory system. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. It is highest when the heart is pumping blood and falls to normal pressure when it is resting. A doctor uses a cuff to measure regular blood pressure. […]
What Do You Need to Know About a Flu COVID-19 Twindemic?
The fall and winter seasons are always marked by the rise in seasonal flu cases across the country, including Houston, TX. However, according to the experts, this season might be different. We might witness what is being called a “twindemic” this flu season. Public health experts have expressed concerns that a rise in COVID-19 cases […]
Know Why You Should Visit An ER for a Broken Bone
Bone fractures and breaks can occur in different types. A combination of reasons is responsible for the damage. You might find it challenging whether you must seek treatment from an emergency room or consider visiting an urgent care center. Therefore it makes sense for you to speak to a medical professional when you have apprehensions […]
Migraine Headache – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Have you experienced a throbbing pain or a pulsing feeling on one side of your head? This pain or feeling can interfere with your everyday activities, lasting for hours or days. Most likely, you might have a migraine attack which can also be accompanied by vomiting and other symptoms that we will look at. It […]
