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In most cases, home pregnancy tests are accurate, but if you are looking for a little bit of extra reassurance or confirmation, Emerald Coast Urgent Care is happy to provide you with a pregnancy test to confirm your results. Along with administering and confirming your pregnancy test, our expert team can advise you on the … Continued
Nausea, stabbing pain, hearing loss — ear infections are no fun. But should you go to Urgent Care or can you handle it at home? And what if your child gets sick? Dealing with a little one who is suffering from an ear infection is just as painful for you as it is for them. … Continued
Unfortunately, migraines are a part of life and they are a sad constant reality for many. If you suffer from migraines you probably know how painful it can be to have a perpetual throbbing in your head that just doesn’t seem to be going away. Thankfully, you do not have to suffer at the hands … Continued
About 8.1 million people seek bladder infection treatment each year. A bladder infection is actually the most common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Some unfortunate souls develop bladder infections more often than others too. No one wants to deal with cramping and pain while urinating. Thankfully, the treatment is simple and there are other steps … Continued
According to the CDC, 8,081 heat-related deaths occurred within a span of 10 years. Of these, 94 percent occurred between May and September. Signs of heat exhaustion include: Muscle cramps Heavy sweating Dizziness Light-headedness Headaches Pale or cold skin Weakness or confusion Quickened heartbeat Dark-color urine (indicating dehydration) Nausea Vomiting The summer heat is going … Continued
Did you know that there were a whopping 145.6 million visits made to U.S. emergency departments in 2016? That’s almost 400,000 visits per day! What’s even more surprising, though, is that only 8.7% of those visits led to hospitalization. One reason is that most ED visits are not actually emergencies. In fact, one study found … Continued
Going to the gym? Before you do, take a moment to learn a few important safety tips! Gym injuries are common and can cause you great pain, permanent disability, or even death. Most injuries are caused by gym equipment, but others are due to the gym-goers themselves. Such an injury may be due to improper technique, for … Continued
Food poisoning is so common that one in six Americans will experience it at some point this year. Pretty much any food can cause food poisoning, but some carry greater risk than others. The period of time between when you get food poisoning and the start of your symptoms can range from a couple of hours … Continued
When you go on vacation, you want to have fun, go out, explore, and spend quality time with loved ones. The last thing you want to worry about is your health. Unfortunately, sometimes there is no avoiding getting sick on vacation. Air travel brings you in contact with lots of germs, and some people react to … Continued
Did you know over half of Americans deal with neck or back pain? Back pain isn’t rare. In fact, it’s one of the most common reasons for disabilities. But how do you know if you have severe back pain that needs treatment, or if it is something minor you can deal with on your own? … Continued