I have Severe Abdominal Pain: Is It Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning?
Almost everyone has experienced abdominal pain, either as a result of stomach flu or food poisoning. However, although we tend to confuse both of these situations, the two are different in how they spread. Knowing the difference between food poisoning and stomach flu is critical in the diagnosis and treatment. 1. The Cause and Transmission […]
Six Things to Do When a Pediatric Emergency Occurs
On average parents with children aged three to seven visit the ER at least 25 times with emergencies like broken bones, burns, cuts, difficulty breathing, and fever. Most of these conditions are mild, but others may require emergency treatment. Regardless of how the injury or disease occurs, knowing what to do at any given situation […]
What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Strings and Bites and How Can They Be Treated?
You may encounter different types of wildlife when you are in the water, in your backyard or working on a mountain trail. The wildlife you encounter would be attempting to protect its territory and would attack you with stings and bites. The attack may seem harmless to you and just discomforting. However, if you are […]
Fractures: Causes, Types, and Prevention
Did you know the average person suffers bone fracture at least twice in their lifetime? Although most are traumatic, some bone fractures are pathological and caused by certain underlying conditions. Are you at risk? The risk of bone fractures depends, to some extent on your age. Broken bones are common in children and seniors because […]
Sports Injuries Basics
Sports injuries occur due to exercise or sports activities, and it affects people of all ages, but very common in children. These injuries occur in people who are not active, play contact sports, and those who don’t warm up before a workout. Sports injuries affect mostly ankles and knees but can occur on the joints, […]
Know Where to Go for a Children’s Health Emergency
There’s a very good reason that the Boy Scout motto is Be Prepared since it reminds us of the importance of always being in a state of readiness to respond to an emergency. And although this motto was first used in 1907 by Scouting founder Robert Baden-Powell, its words are just as relevant today as […]
Bronchitis and Pneumonia: What’s the Difference?
Bronchitis and pneumonia are common illnesses in the United States and around the world, but they are different both in how they spread and how serious they could be. However, they do share numerous symptoms, which makes each illness difficult for the average individual to identify on their own. Although both can strike the average […]
Hurricane Health Tips for Asthma Patients
Express ER in Temple knows how hurricanes can affect the health of individuals. Our emergency room in 76504 can handle patients with asthma and other health conditions, which may worsen during a hurricane. A 24-hour emergency room in Temple can treat symptoms that develop due to the rainy weather and lower temperatures, but there are […]
5 Signs of Chronic Dehydration
Thirst is the way your body naturally lets you know that it’s time to drink fluids – or at least that’s what many individuals think. If you only drink fluids when you’re thirsty, then you are probably constantly dehydrated. In a recent report, Express ER in Temple found that dehydration can highly decrease athletic performance, leading to […]
The 7 Types of Migraine: A Quick Breakdown
Migraine Without Aura These migraines are very common and occur with a severe or moderate headache that has little or no warning signs. Pain is usually felt on one side of the head and can include symptoms like mood shifts, blurred vision, and more. Migraine Without Headache This occurs when nausea, constipation, visual problems, and […]
