Can Emergency Room Test STD?
A lot of patients usually ask if they can have their STDs treated in the ER. The good news is that you can be treated for STDs at the ER. However, they also now require stringent tests. In the past, a visual observation was usually enough for a diagnosis. However, now they do perform STD […]
Can Emergency Rooms Give Cortisone Shots?
A cortisone injection is usually administered for purposes of reducing inflammation. The procedure can be done in the doctor’s office and will usually take less than five minutes. Like all injections, you should expect to feel some moderate pain and a burning sensation that disappears afterward. Let us examine cortisone injections and whether they are […]
10 Top Differences between Freestanding Emergency Rooms and Urgent Clinics
Emergency Room vs Urgent Clinics Most people tend to get freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care clinics confused. They tend to look alike, and their services are closely similar. However, they do have their differences. Here is an insight into the top 10 differences between freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care clinics. Costs The biggest […]
Urgent Care vs. Convenient Care vs. Emergency Care
In the last ten years, people have gotten access to more healthcare options as the need has arisen. However, this abundance of choice has also caused some confusion. As a result, most people usually stick to visiting the ER. However, what you may not know is that you have quite many options from which to […]
10 Happiness Tricks to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Winter is a period that cannot be avoided unless you were to move to places with warmer weather. However, this is not an option that is available to most. Nevertheless, there are several tricks that you can adopt to remain happy during the coldest period of the year. In this way, you will not have […]
What Will the Emergency Room Team Want to Know About Stroke-Like Symptoms?
Stroke Overview Stroke is a condition where the brain is denied of blood flow leading to the death of its cells. The stroke will either be hemorrhagic where the brain has internal bleeding or ischemic, where there is cell death. A transient stroke will hit the patient and last around two hours and may be […]
What Will The ER Team Want to Know About Your Fever?
A fever can be that first indication of an underlying medical condition that needs medical attention. It is an increase in the body temperature to the extent it surpasses what is considered normal for such an individual. The standard body temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius. However, this may vary depending on a person and […]
Emergency Room: Flu Myths that Can Make You Sick
Flu is a highly contagious viral infection that attacks a victim’s respiratory system (the nose, throat, and lungs). Flu can cause anything from a mild to severe illness and even at times lead to death. Flu or influenza is characterized by symptoms including a cough, sore throat, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, fatigue, and body […]
What Will The ER Team Want to Know About Your Stomach Pain?
Stomach Pain Overview Stomach pain diagnosis is one of the most challenging tasks a doctor has to go through. The stomach, commonly called the abdomen has several interlinked compartments. For instance, the abdomen will entail the digestive tract, reproductive organs, and excretory system. It is thus hard to decipher what is the exact location and […]
How to Quickly Lower a High Fever Safely?
Treat High Fever Fever, is the sudden change in body temperature, usually to higher levels. It is at times accompanied by headaches and general discomfort in the patient. It is body response to germs, as it limits their reproductivity. Since it is a way of the body healing itself, there is often no need to […]