Is It Food Poisoning or Something Else?
The most common cause of food poisoning is infections from organisms, viruses, bacteria, and parasites that live in or contaminate food. This can occur at any stage of the production process or in the food preparation process in our kitchens. While most cases of food poisoning are fairly harmless, some foodborne illnesses might require hospital […]
Sinusitis Signs & Symptoms
Sinusitis is a common health condition that affects between 15 to 30% of the world’s population. Unfortunately, It also commonly gets mistaken for other conditions such as colds or the flu. Acute and chronic sinusitis both have signs and symptoms that might feel similar to the flu, but with a handful of different symptoms that […]
Common Kid’s Illnesses Treated At Urgent Care Omaha
Nothing is more overwhelming than trying to help a sick child. Whether it’s a common illness or a physical pain, when your child is hurting, it’s all you can think about. Kid’s illnesses and injuries are common as your child explores and grows. However, there are some common reasons your child might end up in […]
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 […]
Is the Stomach Flu Really The Flu?
The Centers for Disease Control has provided a good description of the difference between influenza and stomach flu. Many people use the term stomach flu to describe illnesses with nausea, vomiting,g and/or diarrhea. These symptoms can be caused by many different viruses, bacteria, or even parasites.
