How Long Does It Take A Sprained Ankle To Heal?
The length of time it takes for a sprained ankle to heal depends upon the extent of the injury. Recovery times can range anywhere from 5 days to 12 weeks. There are three different types of ankle sprains, from slight stretching of the ligaments to complete tearing of ligaments. The time it takes you to […]
Oral Shingles: Can You Get Shingles In Your Mouth?
It is entirely possible to develop shingles in your mouth and oral shingles can be incredibly painful. The same virus (varicella-zoster) that causes chickenpox causes shingles. Anyone that had chickenpox as a child can develop shingles. Unlike chickenpox, you can get shingles more than once. Even after you fight off chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus remains […]
How Many People Die From The Flu Every Year In The US?
According to the CDC, the flu kills a surprising 3,300 to 49,000 people every year. This rather high number varies greatly in any given year, and according to many health experts is pretty exaggerated. Most years, US death certificates show fewer than 300 deaths attributed to the flu. A large issue in determining the actual […]
What Are The Side Effects Of The Chicken Pox Vaccine (Varivax)?
Like any vaccination, the Varivax vaccination used to prevent chickenpox may cause pain, redness, fever, mild skin rashes and a number of other side effects. One of the most common side effects is a mild fever; as long as the fever does not creep up too high it’s nothing a little rest won’t shake off. […]
Why Do People Get More Colds & Flus In The Winter?
Winter is known as cold and flu season, but why? Medical researchers have a number of theories, including different types of viruses that thrive in the winter and the ability for bacteria to better survive and thrive in dry winter air. Summer Flu Vs. Winter Flu The average adult catches 3 colds per year, while […]
What Are The Busiest Times To Visit Urgent Care?
Certain times of the year are far busier than others at urgent care facilities around the US. The winter months tend to see more respiratory illnesses and infections, while summer months tend to see more injuries related to sports and other recreational activities. As of 2012, the average urgent care center in America saw around […]
What Are The Most Common High School Sports Injuries?
The most common high school sports injuries impact the ankle and foot, while the sport that contributes to the greatest number of injuries is rugby. Ankle sprains remain one of the most common injuries; this is good in a sense because ankle sprains tend to heal quickly with no long lasting repercussions. Brain or head […]
Can You Go To Urgent Care For Physicals?
Yes! You can go to Urgent Medical Center for physicals of all types, including sports physicals, camp physicals, employment physicals, DOT physicals, immigration exams, and so forth. We strive to provide fast service, getting you in and out as quick as possible. The best part of all is that you don’t even need an appointment. […]
Medical Clearance Exam: What Does It Take To Get Cleared For Surgery?
Prior to surgery you’ll need to undergo a medical clearance exam to ensure your body is healthy enough to endure surgery. Surgery is tough on the body, with some surgeries more severe than others. The body goes through a great deal of stress on the operating table and after the surgery is complete. Common surgeries, […]
8 Commonly Asked Questions About Sports Physicals
In Fort Lauderdale sports physicals are required for adults, teens and children joining a league, sports team, or partaking in a new exercise regimen. Even if you think you are 100% healthy, it is still important to undergo a full physical to help prevent any avoidable injuries or complications. Commonly Asked Questions About Sports Physicals […]