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 […]
Types of Allergies and When Allergic Reaction Become Emergency?
What are Allergies? Allergies are a reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance. The immune system overreacts to an allergen, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, or swelling. Allergens can be found in the environment, in food, or medications. People with allergies react when exposed to allergens that can cause their bodies to […]
Should I Go to Emergency Room for Dehydration?
What is Dehydration? Dehydration occurs when you lose fluids and are not replenished, meaning you’re not drinking enough water. It can occur from vomiting or diarrhea, sweating too much, or simply not drinking enough water throughout the day. Dehydration can cause serious health concerns, including shock and organ failure. If left untreated, dehydration can cause […]
Allergies: Types, Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
One in five Americans suffers from allergies, making them one of the most common health conditions? Allergies can take many different forms and cause a wide variety of symptoms. While many people think of allergies as simply a runny nose, they can cause various symptoms that make life very difficult. Allergic reactions can sometimes be […]
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Heat Stroke
One might view heat illness as a continuum of illness relating to the body’s inability to cope with the heat. It includes minor illnesses such as heat cramps, heat edema, heat syncope, heat tetany, and heat exhaustion. However, heatstroke is the most severe heat-related illness. What is Heat Stroke? Heatstroke occurs when your body overheats. […]
Should I Go To The Emergency Room Or Urgent Care For A Heat Stroke?
Heatstroke is the most severe heat-related body condition. It results from continued exposure to high temperatures such that the body is unable to use mechanisms to cool itself. As a result, you can experience symptoms such as nausea and subsequent vomiting, rapid breathing, flushed skin, headaches, a racing heart rate, rapid breathing and altered behaviour […]