by Tom Carmona | Jan 12, 2022 | Health Resources
What is an ear infection? Infections of the inner ear (otitis media) and outer ear (otitis externa) are two of the most common reasons for clinic visits in both children and adults. Inner ear infections occur when fluid builds up in the area behind the eardrum and...
by Tom Carmona | Dec 3, 2021 | Health Resources
When should I go to the emergency room for a sprained ankle? Around one million ankle injuries occur each year in the U.S. — about 85% of them are sprains. While sprains can occur in various parts of the body, the ankle is the most common site for sprains. Ankle...
by Tom Carmona | Sep 3, 2021 | Health Resources
When should I go to the emergency room for back pain? Almost everyone experiences back pain at some point. It is one of the most common reasons why people miss work, and a leading cause of disability around the world. Back pain can interfere with daily tasks and...
by Tom Carmona | Aug 1, 2021 | Health Resources
Should I go to the emergency room for food poisoning? According to CDC estimates, 1 in 6 Americans become ill from foodborne illness every year. Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, can be extremely unpleasant. Symptoms can come on suddenly and be...
by Tom Carmona | Jul 27, 2021 | Health Resources
When Should I Go to the Emergency Room for a Kidney Stone? Over half a million people each year are treated in emergency rooms for kidney stones. More than one in ten people will develop them at some point in their lives, and they are more common in men than in women....
