Swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit, enjoy the water, and beat the heat during the summer months. However, like any physical activity, swimming carries the risk of injuries. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced swimmer, it’s essential to be aware of common injuries and take preventive measures to stay safe and maintain…
Have you ever experienced ringing in your ears when the environment around you is quiet? It’s possible that it could be a symptom of having high blood pressure, known as tinnitus. Having high blood pressure is a relatively common condition, with the CDC reporting that 1 in 3 adults in the United States experience hypertension.…
We often experience discomfort from constipation or the unpleasant feeling of nausea, but there might be a relationship between these two conditions. In this blog, we will explore this link to understand how constipation can potentially cause nausea and what it means for our health, and answer the question, “Can constipation cause nausea?” Remember, while…
When the body doesn’t receive enough fluids, we become dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when your body loses fluids faster than you can replace them or when you neglect to hydrate yourself throughout the day. Dehydration can be a serious concern, especially if left untreated. It can lead to life-threatening complications and contribute to dangerous changes in…
While some people bite their lips or other parts of their mouth, including their cheek or tongue, as a coping mechanism when dealing with stress, many people bite their lips accidentally. Either way, if you bite too hard and open a wound on your lip, accidental bites usually don’t require medical attention, although they can…
Are you experiencing a severe sinus infection and wondering whether you should seek care? Or maybe you commonly get sinus infections and want to be prepared for the next one. Either way, let’s look at important background information and treatment options so you know when to head to the emergency room for sinus infection. What Is…
In observance of Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, let’s look at blood clots and their causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, and treatment. What Is a Blood Clot? A blood clot is a condition that happens when blood forms a solid mass in a vein or artery. Blood clots can be helpful when they form to stop…
Back pain stands as the leading cause of disability worldwide, keeping millions of people from participating in work and other everyday activities. It is so common in the U.S. that 8 in 10 Americans will experience it at some point in their lifetimes, and 5% of people who struggle with it once will likely develop…
The human heart beats an estimated 2.5 billion times throughout an average lifetime, pumping millions of gallons of blood to nourish every part of the body. It has a never-ending job pushing fuel in the form of oxygen, hormones, essential nutrients, and other compounds to support our vital bodily functions. Like any well-oiled machine, a…
We all have this small, tubular organ attached to our large intestine called the appendix. While the jury is still out on what function the appendix serves in your body, you will find yourself in need of an emergency room urgently if it ever becomes inflamed (appendicitis). Appendicitis is usually caused by an infection or…