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. […]
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.
Is Strep Throat Contagious?
Strep throat can be contagious for about 2-3 weeks in individuals who are not taking antibiotics. However, individuals who start antibiotic treatment usually are no longer contagious within 24- 48 hours. The bacteria that cause strep throat can be transmitted person-to-person by direct contact, especially from mucus droplets from the mouth, and indirect contact, such […]
Back To School Health Tips
August/ September can be a hectic time for families with children. Back-to-school season can turn into a flurry of activity, which for kids can mean stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. Additionally, being back in school with other kids can mean nasty viruses spreading from students to families. Want to keep your children healthy […]
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.
Take These Signs of Dehydration Seriously
Everyone knows that to stay healthy and feel good, you need to keep your body properly hydrated. When your body is not provided with enough fluids it will not work properly. Dehydration occurs when you are losing more fluids than you are taking in. A common cause of dehydration occurs when it is hot outside […]
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.