How Long Should The Flu Last?
Influenza, also known as the common flu, generally lasts between 2-7 days. Gastroenteritis, or the average stomach flu, generally lasts 1-10 days. You’ve been sick with the flu for an entire week and you’re starting to wonder… should I be feeling better already? If you do not get better within a normal time frame this […]
Best Treatment Options For Strep Throat
Strep throat, caused by Streptococcus bacteria, creates a bad sore throat that is most common in children and teens but also impacts adults. After receiving proper medical treatment for strep, you should start feeling better within a matter of days. Strep throat is incredibly common, infecting 3 million people every year. Strep is quick to […]
Warning Signs & Treatment Options For Poor Blood Circulation
Cold, tingly, swollen or achy hands and feet all indicate poor blood circulation. Treatment for bad blood flow varies based upon the cause, which may relate to diet and lifestyle or an underlying health condition. Poor blood circulation results when your body is not properly circulating blood, oxygen and nutrients to all of your limbs. […]
Move Aside Menstrual Cramps! Top 7 Remedies To Reduce Cramps
There are many proven remedies to reduce and relieve menstrual cramps, from avoiding certain foods to partaking in certain exercises. The medical term for menstrual cramps is dysmenorrhea. These pesky cramps are prone to occurring before or during your monthly menstrual cycle. One of the most common questions our patients ask: What causes cramps in […]
How To Relieve Painful Ingrown Toenails
You can usually treat ingrown toenails at home with Epsom salts, cotton and bandages, but if your toe becomes infected or the problem persists you’ll want to visit Urgent Medical Center for treatment. An ingrown toenail (also known as onychocryptosis) is caused when the sides or corner of your toenail grow down into the surrounding […]
Common Causes Of Neck Pain And How To Find Relief
Neck pain is very common and can be caused by a variety of things including neck strain, neck injury, degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, or common infections. The neck is comprised of seven vertebrae or tiny building blocks that make up the spine up through the neck and surround the spinal cord and canal. Discs […]
9 Strange Reasons You May Bruise Easily
If you notice a lot of unexplainable bruises it could have to do with an underlying health condition, dietary issues or even overdoing it at the gym. Bruises, also known as contusions, form when small blood vessels near the surface of your skin break and leak out red blood cells. The resulting appearance shows through […]
How To Treat Fingers Slammed In Door
If you slam your finger in the door it’s important to quickly identify the extent of your injury in order to determine what sort of treatment you require. Some slammed fingers can be treated at home with rest and ice, while others require medical treatment and potentially even an antibiotic. It’s impossible to get through […]
When To See A Doctor For Nausea And Throwing Up
If you are throwing up for more than two days it’s time to see a doctor, but time isn’t the only indicator that vomiting is serious enough to warrant medical attention. Vomiting is not an illness on its own, but is instead a side effect of many different things. Anything from food poisoning to eating […]
New CDC Updates On Zika Virus In Florida
Florida now has 38 cases of pregnant women that have come into contact with the Zika virus. These numbers jumped in a matter of days from only 9 confirmed cases in the State. The sharp spike in numbers has caused a great deal of concern, but there’s a reasonable explanation behind it. The Centers for […]