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…
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…
Asthma is a very complicated chronic respiratory condition that spares no age group. The disease produces distressing symptoms that warrant a close partnership with an asthma doctor. While you may think that you can just self-medicate and do without medical intervention, not having it will make you susceptible to asthma flare-ups and other undesirable outcomes…
If you or your loved one sustains an injury or falls very ill, you may need emergency medicine treatment. This is a special area of medicine that addresses urgent and potentially life-threatening issues with immediate medical care and treatment. With emergency medicine treatment, you receive care for an issue that develops suddenly or rapidly. The…
While winter brings holiday cheer, it also presents a problem for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the same way that the spring season is synonymous with allergies, the cold winter season can aggravate COPD and trigger potentially deadly flare-ups. Let’s talk about the challenges COPD patients encounter in the winter, how…
Your blood pressure is a good indicator of your overall health. Ideally, you want it to be less than 130/80 to prevent things like hypertension. However, what does this number mean, and why should your blood pressure be less than that? What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure measures how strongly your blood pushes against the…
Diabetes is a slow and silent disease that may cause little to no symptoms in the beginning. Without monitoring your blood sugar levels and proper management, glucose in your blood can fluctuate. It can lead to diabetic emergencies with potentially life-threatening complications. You should aim for a blood sugar level between 80 to 130 milligrams…
An urgent care center can provide much more than just treatment for injuries and sudden illnesses. These healthcare facilities can also offer lab testing, routine wellness exams, and immunizations. One of these key services is administering flu shots. The flu shot works by fostering your body to build antibodies against the flu virus so that your…
Everyone gets cuts and scrapes when they’re growing up and playing a lot, but even the most cautious adults will occasionally get injured as well. Minor surface wounds can be cleaned and treated at home, but deeper breaks in your skin may require professional medical assistance. Unlike closed wounds, such as bruises or closed fractures,…
Difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, and mucus production are all symptoms of the inflammatory lung disease called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). COPD is a grouping of pulmonary conditions that the patient is suffering simultaneously, usually emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is not curable, but it is treatable and manageable. In addition to eliminating exposure to…
