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 […]
Understanding Urgent Care and Your Medical Insurance
Patients often have questions about the costs and medical insurance coverage when coming to a Bellevue or Omaha Urgent Care clinic. Here are some questions and answers to help you better understand your medical insurance and urgent care visits.
Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Omaha: Differences, Costs & Options
Knowing where to go for treatment after an illness or accident can sometimes be tricky, especially when your primary care physician may not be available for consultation. Some of these conditions may not need outside care, some may need “urgent” care, while others may need “emergency” care.
How to Get Rid of Pink Eye
Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is typically harmless even though it is highly contagious. As long as the infection is treated promptly and correctly, it should not lead to any permanent problems. Here are some of the symptoms of the condition as well as treatment options.
Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection – or UTI – is any infection that affects some part of the urinary tract. The urinary tract meanwhile is the path that your urine takes through the body, and includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. Therefore, the symptoms of a UTI can vary quite significantly depending […]
Mononucleosis Diagnosis and Treatment
What is mono (mononucleosis)? Mono, short for mononucleosis, is an infectious disease most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). It is frequently spread through saliva, which is why it’s often called the “kissing disease.” However, kissing isn’t the only way you can catch the virus. It can be spread by sharing food, drink or utensils, […]
Flu Season & RSV is Ramping Up
Flu season is here, which means seasonal illnesses like influenza & Respiratory Syncytial Virus RSV have appeared, sabotaging the joy of winter. Keep reading for more information about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for flu and RSV.