When to Go to an ER for: Vomiting
When to Go to an ER for: Vomiting Vomiting, which is the forceful ejection of the stomach’s contents, or being sick as it is commonly referred to, is one of those things that all of us must have suffered at one point or the other. The thing about vomiting is that, its timing may usually […]
When to Go to an ER for: Stomach Flu
When to Go to an ER for: Stomach Flu It is safe to say that a majority of us, if not all of us, have experienced a stomach ache at one point or the other. The problem is, most people usually find it difficult to differentiate between a normal stomachache and a stomach flu, and […]
When to Go to an ER for: Overdose
When to Go to an ER for: Overdose An overdose is what happens when one takes too much of a drug or chemical; more than the dosage that has been recommended medically. Overdoses are usually either from drugs and medications or from alcohol, leading to alcohol poisoning. Overdoses can either be accidental, especially in instances […]
When to Go to an ER for: Neck Injury
When to Go to an ER for: Neck Injury Every day we go about our daily routines and activities, we are always under the threat of suffering an accident. Accidents can occur at any time and place; whether we are at home, in the garden or backyard, at work, when traveling in our cars or […]
When to Go to an ER for: Pneumonia
When to Go to an ER for: Pneumonia When flu season is upon us, which goes hand in hand with the onset of winter, cases of flu and pneumonia usually go up exponentially. Given that these two have similar causes as well as similar symptoms, it is usually difficult to tell if you have the […]
When to Go to an ER for: Head Injury
When to Go to an ER for: Head Injury Whether you are taking part in a sporting activity, especially contact sports such as football and soccer, suffer a fall from a height, or even suffer a car accident among other scenarios, suffering a head injury is something that can happen any time given the many […]
When to Go to an ER for: Eye Injury
When to Go to an ER for: Eye Injury Having good vision in both eyes is something most of take for granted and that is why when we suffer an eye injury most of us panic a little bit. Eye injuries vary in their severity and not all of them should be taken as medical […]
When to Go to an ER for: Electrical Shock
When to Go to an ER for: Electrical Shock Electricity is one of the inventions that has definitely made our lives better and it is definitely one of the most useful inventions around. This is because it allows us to have light, warmth during the cold season, hot food, communication with telephones, security with electric […]
When to Go to an ER for: Car Accident Injuries
When to Go to an ER for: Car Accident Injuries There can be no denying the fact that motor vehicles have made travelling more convenient and have enabled us to save valuable time when looking to get from one point to the next. Despite the many benefits that have come about due to motor vehicles, […]
When to Go to an ER for: Blurred Vision
When to Go to an ER for: Blurred Vision The importance of our eyes and vison means that if we experience symptoms that are affecting our vision, the first reaction is to panic. Just like for most conditions, there are instances when eye symptoms are emergencies requiring an immediate visit to an ER and there […]