To see or not to see a doctor. That is the question when you or your child has a nosebleed. The answer is … it depends. The sight of blood trickling from your nose may seem alarming, but it’s not in most cases, nor does it necessarily require medical attention. Most nosebleeds will either stop
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Symptoms of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be a scary and painful health complication. The surgery to have them removed is as equally uncomfortable in recovery as it is with the symptoms. Kidney stones occur in nearly 10% of adults, making it a very common condition that no one wants to talk about. That’s why knowing the causes and
Read MorePainful Urination: What You Need to Know
Women and men both can experience painful urination (dysuria), but how and where it hurts can differ. The causes, diagnoses, and treatments may also be different. But whether you are a man or a woman, painful urination warrants a call to your doctor or a visit to your urgent care facility. If you are not
Read MoreWays to Treat Salmonella
Have you or someone you know ever had food poisoning? If the answer is yes, there is a possibility that it was caused by a salmonella infection. Salmonella is a type of bacteria that is found in the gastrointestinal tracts of domestic and wild animals, including insects, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It is estimated that
Read MoreMy Throat Is Sore. Do I Have Strep Throat?
When you wake up in the morning, there’s nothing worse than having a dry, sore throat. Unless you have kids with a sore throat, too. Unsure of whether your symptoms are serious enough to call your doctor, you start thinking about what could have caused your throat to hurt so bad. Is it allergies? Are
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