What Does Nerve Pain Feel Like? Find Out If You Are Experiencing Nerve Pain
Nerve pain is often described as a stabbing, prickling, burning, tingling or a sharp shooting pain. Like any other type of pain, the severity of nerve pain varies from mild to debilitating. Nerve pain can be caused by a wide range of things, such as irritation or nerve damage. To treat nerve damage, it’s important […]
Are You More Likely to Get Sick with The Stomach Flu Than the General Population?
According to the latest body of research, some people are more likely to fall ill after exposure to gastroenteritis than other people. In fact, some people never get infected with the stomach flu, no matter how much they are exposed to the virus. It is estimated that 20% of all Europeans are resistant to the […]
3 Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Florida You Should Know About
West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus are 3 mosquito-borne diseases in Florida that you should be aware of. Other types of mosquito-borne diseases are found around the world and it is possible for them to show up in Florida too. Say for instance, someone with a disease from another region […]
The Most Common Signs of Heat Exhaustion & How to Prevent Heat Stroke
Heat exhaustion is non-life-threatening unless it is ignored, you continue to overheat and it turns into heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most severe type of heat injury with the potential to lead to brain damage, organ failure, and even death. Hence why heat stroke is considered a medical emergency. At the first sign of […]
How Many Days Of Work Or School Should You Miss For Strep Throat?
Strep throat (streptococcal pharyngitis) causes fever, sore throat and swollen lymph nodes, and symptoms can last for weeks. But how long should you really skip out on school or work for strep throat? The rule of thumb is to wait at least 24 hours after you take your first dose of antibiotics. It’s important to […]
6 Tips To Prevent The Spread Of Norovirus: The Science Behind Not Getting Sick
Norovirus, often referred to as the Winter Vomiting Bug, is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans. You can reduce your chances of getting norovirus by doing a few simple things. Norovirus can infect people of all ages. There is no antiviral medication for Norovirus so for the most part you just have to […]
The Most Common Reasons Patients Visit Urgent Care Vs. The Emergency Room
The most common reasons people go to urgent care are for upper respiratory conditions, minor to moderate wounds and injuries, and asthma. The most common reasons people visit the emergency room are for abdominal pain, respiratory infections, and injuries. A lot of people go to the ER when they could actually save time and money […]
The Most Common Causes Of Rotator Cuff Injuries
Rotator cuff injuries are very common and can caused by one traumatic injury or chronic wear and tear of tendon tissue. Identifying the cause of a rotator cuff tear is so important because it’ll help you prevent the injury from recurring after you heal. The cause of injury also helps to identify the best form […]
4 Optional Child Vaccinations That You Might Want To Consider
All throughout school, when enrolling in team sports and before going off to college, there are different mandatory vaccinations for kids and teens. There are also a number of vaccinations for children that are recommended but not mandatory, some of which have the potential to be life saving. The Mandatory Vaccinations Before your child starts […]
How Often Should You Have Your Cholesterol Screened?
The health of your heart is dependent upon your cholesterol levels. Therefore, it’s pretty frightening that you can have dangerously high bad cholesterol levels and NO symptoms. High blood cholesterol puts you at a greater risk for coronary heart disease and stroke. What Is A Cholesterol Screening? A cholesterol screening involves taking a small blood […]