Signs Your Child Has Heat Sickness
Heat exhaustion can happen to anyone after spending a lot of time in a high temperature environment. Between day camp, team sports, and playing in the pool with friends, kids spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer. Heat exhaustion is not as serious as heat stroke, but it should not be ignored otherwise […]
What Is An Intestinal Obstruction?
Normally bodily fluids can easily pass through your small and large intestine, but if something gets in the way of these tubes you will experience a backup that requires urgent medical attention. If you feel incredibly bloated but are unable to pass gas or a bowel movement an intestinal obstruction might be to blame. In […]
Why Do I Always Feel Sick After Eating?
Food is supposed to be a pleasurable affair, but when every meal starts to make you feel sick food can quickly lose its natural appeal. There are a number of reasons you may feel sick after consuming a meal, which is why it can be tricky to uncover the proper diagnoses. In this blog we […]
How To Get Water Out Of Your Ear
Feeling like you have water in your ear can be uncomfortable and irritating, but it is also fairly common. In some cases water in the ear can come with pain and reduced hearing. Ear wax works to catch most of the moisture that enters the ear canal, but sometimes fluid is able to travel deeper […]
Chronic Stuffy Nose: Causes, Answers And Relief
When is the last time you were able to fully inhale through your nose, taking in all of the scents surrounding you? If you are one of the millions of people suffering from a chronic stuffy nose who knows how long it has been. Everyone gets sick once in a while with some sort of […]
Why You Need A Pap Smear & What Do Your Results Mean?
All women must undergo regular Pap smears for the vast majority of life. A Pap smear involves taking a sample swab from the cervix that can be tested for cervical cancer, as well as your future risk for cervical cancer. The earlier you are able to identify abnormal cells associated with cancer, the greater your […]
Tips For Managing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension, is a common disorder that causes excessive pressure on artery walls. Your blood pressure is calculated by the amount of blood pumped by your heart and the level of resistance arteries apply to this blood flow. The more pressure blood applies to your artery walls as the […]
Types of Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries are incredibly common. All that it takes is one wrong move while playing a sport or participating in a physical activity of any kind, and you can incur a soft tissue injury. A fall, bump, or misguided twist can all lead to injury of your tendons, muscles, or ligaments, resulting in painful […]
How To Know When You Need Stitches
Do you need stitches? Your skin is your body’s first layer of defense but in people of all ages this defensive guard is commonly cut open. Playing on your bike, preparing dinner, or tripping over a shoe can all lead to a cut that may or may not require stitches. The most important thing is […]
Common Causes Of Vomiting—What’s Making You Sick?
Vomiting, technically known as emesis, is one of the more common signs of illness within the body. Your body throws up in order to rid itself of something that is harmful, or irritating. Vomiting is not a disease or illness, instead it’s your body’s natural reaction to infection, motion sickness, food poisoning, overeating, and a […]