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Why Does My Stomach Hurt? Know When It’s an Emergency
We all get a stomachache from time to time. We may eat too much or something we ate “doesn’t agree” with us. But when do you know if the pain is something more serious?
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Diagnosing Your Cough: When to Seek Urgent Care
Since the pandemic, coughing and sneezing in public has become taboo. The moment you feel that tickling in your throat, you may start to worry. Is this just allergies? Perhaps a cold or something worse?
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Signs of a Head Injury: What to Look Out for After an Accident
After an accident, it's essential to look out for any signs of a head injury. Even if you don't think you hit your head, it's better to be cautious and get checked by a medical professional.
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Chest Pain? When an ER or Urgent Care is the Best Option
To anyone who has experienced chest pain, you know it's not something to take lightly. It can come on suddenly or gradually — both of which can be equally frightening.
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When to Go to an Urgent Care for Stitches: 5 Signs
Acute wound care is a significant part of urgent care medicine. The CDC reports an average annual 8.6 million acute injuries from sports and recreation activities alone. And about 40% of these require urgent care centers for their critical wound care needs.
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Broken Bones: ER or Urgent Care?
We fall, trip and get hit in sports. It happens to everyone sooner or later. Usually, it's not a big deal. But sometimes, bones break and you need to know when to seek medical attention and where to go.
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3 Common Treatments for Foreign Objects in the Body
It's not uncommon to get a foreign body stuck in your skin. Sometimes, it's a small splinter from working with wood. Other common cases involve a larger piece of glass or metal. While it may not always seem like a big deal, allowing a foreign object to remain in your body can lead to infection or other complications.
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