The Facts About Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted through a bite from an infected blacklegged tick. If a blacklegged tick has bitten you you are at risk for developing Lyme disease. Symptoms generally include fatigue, headache, fever, and a skin rash. If Lyme disease is left untreated the infection may spread […]
Home Remedies For Edema
Treat yourself at home for Edema. Edema is the technical term for swelling, which is a normal response to injury or inflammation. Edema may only be present in one part of the body, or it can impact the entire body. Swelling related to edema can be very severe, and results when small blood vessels become […]
The Top 10 Most Common Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Know the signs of Alzheimer’s. Know when to take your loved one to the doctor Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that impacts memory, behavior and other cognitive functions. Symptoms generally start off slow and worsen over time, eventually even daily tasks become difficult or impossible to complete. Some memory loss and decreased brain […]
Equestrian Safety Tips For Kids At The Barn
Equestrian sports in Davie, Florida attract people of all ages, young and old. Kids are incredibly small compared to horses weighing 1,000+ pounds, meaning there are endless ways for little equestrians to incur an injury. Horses have a lot to offer, they increase self-confidence, teach a thing or two about responsibility, and they are a […]
Muscle Pain: Signs Of Strained, Over-Stretched And Torn Muscles
Your body is strong and powerful but it’s far from invincible. A torn muscle, also known as a strain or over stretched muscle, is common and can occur for a couple of reasons. A muscle will tear or strain if it is forced to contract too strongly, or if the muscle has been stretched beyond […]
The Most Common Sources Of Food Poisoning
Have you ever gotten food poisoning? More than likely you have gotten sick from a meal at some point in your life. Millions of people are infected with a food-borne illness every year in the U.S., and according to recent research, certain foods are far more likely culprits than others. According to estimates from the […]
The Most Common Illness In America: Anxiety
Cancer, diabetes, and heart disease are known as common illnesses in America. Turns out, there is an even sneakier illness lurking around every corner: anxiety. More than 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety. The lists of worries people have are endless, from death of a loved one, to failure and claustrophobia. Everyone […]
New Report Finds Celiac Disease More Common Than Ever Expected
Everywhere you go these days you hear “gluten free” being tossed around, but not everyone is allergic or even impacted by gluten. Still, restaurants, grocery stores and bakeries are adding gluten free options to the menu. While many are touting this as silly, there might be more gluten intolerant people in the world than originally […]
Reduce Horseback Riding Injuries With These Safety Tips
Davie, Florida is the center of equestrian sports in South Florida. With many equestrian facilities and horse boarding farms in the area we treat a fair share of injured equestrians at Urgent Medical Center. Horseback riding ranks as one of the most dangerous sports in the world, in fact the rate of injury is higher […]
6 Of The Most Common Health Concerns For Seniors
Age is simply a number. Lifestyle, diet, exercise and family history are more important factors that impact your health and how you feel as you age. Still, there are certain health risks that become much more prominent later in life. Seniors have to be more proactive about their health than ever before. Here are 6 […]