It’s late in the day, and you’ve twisted your ankle. The pain is severe, and you need to have it checked out by a medical professional immediately. Your doctor’s clinic is closed for the day. Where do you go to seek medical attention? Do you go to the emergency room where it could get very…
Asthma is a common pulmonary (lung) condition in which the airways swell and cause breathing problems after being exposed to a trigger, and the triggers are different for everyone who has asthma. The most common symptoms are wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Fortunately, several types of healthcare providers can diagnose and treat asthma. Let’s…
Migraine is a complex condition characterized by severe, episodic, and unilateral headaches (occurring only on one side of the head), which are often accompanied by a host of other debilitating symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, muscle weakness, and blurry vision. Migraine episodes can last between four and seventy-two hours, hence making carrying…
Emergency medicine is a dynamic, team-oriented, and rewarding medical specialty that focuses on the prompt evaluation and treatment of unforeseen and urgent conditions or injuries affecting patients across all age groups. What makes this specialty unique is that it doesn’t involve a specific routine or expected patient list for the day. Let’s get a better…
If you’ve ever been checked for a broken bone or a lung issue, you’ve probably had an X-ray. This technology has been an incredibly helpful diagnostic medical tool since the late 1800s, and it is now upgraded to be in digital format. The X-ray’s major benefits include its speed in producing quick results for your…
Asthma is a chronic lung condition that must be controlled in order for you to enjoy a normal lifestyle. It can cause symptoms including wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath – so it is imperative to partner with an excellent physician who can treat you at a moment’s notice. Let’s talk about how best to…
An urgent care center is a medical facility you go to if you need emergency care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. If you’ve never been to one, know that an urgent care center is actually like a walk-in clinic. They can treat conditions such as scrapes, cuts, sprains, strains, fractures, cough, colds, the flu, and…
Especially as we get older, the body’s natural functions become a bit less efficient. That includes the skin’s ability to heal even a small wound. That is why proper wound care can make the difference between whether a wound heals or becomes infected. Not all wounds can be treated at home. You may be wondering…
The importance of wound care is always stressed by health professionals. How a wound is cared for impacts its healing and recovery. The side effects of improper wound care can be very serious and life-threatening. If you have an open wound, make sure to give it what it needs to regenerate new tissue. Washing hands,…
Gestational diabetes is a condition that affects pregnant women and is characterized by a rise in blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production. It could be due to the fetus producing hormones that cause insulin resistance, as well as pregnant women needing more insulin than normal. Many pregnant women produce more insulin to compensate…
When you sustain a minor injury, the last thing you probably want is to put up with the anxiety of sitting next to someone very sick for hours in the emergency department. Finally, with the emergence of urgent care clinics, people no longer have to put up with the skyrocketing costs and long wait times…
If you or a loved one has asthma, you likely have a lot of questions. Fortunately, asthma is a treatable and manageable condition that won’t impact your quality of life if you work with an experienced doctor. Here are some frequently asked questions about asthma that the providers at Cornerstone Urgent Care often discuss with…
