UTI or STD: How to Tell the Difference
Urinary Tract Infections (or UTIs) are commonly diagnosed in thousands of people every year; the same is true with the most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases (or STDs) like gonorrhea and chlamydia. The symptoms of many common STDs can cross over and be similar to some of the symptoms you might experience if you have a […]
Preventing Anemia
Anemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. It is a common medical condition that gets diagnosed several thousand cases per year. If you’ve been feeling weak and fatigued and you manifest with other nutritional issues, it could point to anemia. Once diagnosed, anemia […]
Why Are Emergency Room Visits So Expensive?
Emergency rooms primarily exist to treat patients who have serious or even life-threatening injuries or illnesses. Sometimes, however, ERs are also used by people with less severe conditions who want to be diagnosed whatever the time of day or night. No matter if the condition is minor or complex, emergency room visits are expensive. Emergency […]
Whooping Cough Pertussis
Whooping cough Pertussis is an infectious bacterial disease that causes uncontrollable coughing. The name comes from the noise you make when you take a breath after you cough. You may have choking spells or may cough so hard that you vomit. Anyone can get whooping cough, but it is more common in infants and children. […]
Tuberculosis Testing and Treatments
Tuberculosis (TB) is a worldwide health issue. The World Heath Organization estimated over 10 million new cases of TB in 2018 alone. While TB is treatable with antibiotics the associated mortality was still more than 1.5 million in 2018. The prevalence of TB is much higher in developing counties. South East Asia and Sub Saharan […]
Winter Illnesses Children Can Catch
Winter is a time that most people associate with things like hot chocolate, soup, and sometimes snow. When winter rolls around, a lot of parents also associate the season with coughs, strep throat, and stomach flu as the common winter illnesses that their children are more than likely going to catch. Therefore, seasonal outbreaks are […]
Tips Helping Kids Avoid Flu This Fall
It’s that time of the year. Flu season is upon us! Every parent dreads their child getting sick and everything that goes along with it. This includes, not eating or sleeping well, missing days of school, and parents missing work. It may even require a visit to the doctor for medical attention. Here are some […]
Cortisone Shots Pros & Cons
Cortisone injections or shots are a common treatment that doctors prescribe for musculoskeletal issues. Cortisone is a steroid and also has many other medical applications. Dermatologists, for example, use it to treat certain skin conditions and to reduce inflammation.
Dizziness Causes & Treatments
“Dizziness” is a term used to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, woozy, weak or unsteady. Certain Dizziness that creates a false sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving is called “vertigo.” Frequent dizzy spells or constant dizziness can significantly affect your life, but dizziness rarely signals a life-threatening […]
Viral vs Bacterial Differences
While viral vs bacterial infections can both cause mild to serious infections, they are different from each other. This is important to understand, because bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections contributes to the problem of antibiotic resistance.