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Slipping Rib Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

May 26, 2025 By ER of Watauga In health information
Slipping Rib Syndrome
Slipping rib syndrome, also known as clicking rib syndrome or rib tip syndrome, occurs when the lower ribs (typically the 8th, 9th, or 10th ribs) become too loose or move too much.  These ribs are called “false ribs” because they don’t attach directly to the breastbone (sternum) but are conne...
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How to Flush Out CT Scan Dye from Your Body

May 20, 2025 By Digital Linkage In Health
How to Flush Out CT Scan Dye from Your Body
Wondering how to flush out CT scan dye from your body? That metallic taste or feeling of warmth indicates your body is processing the contrast material. Most people eliminate it within 24 hours, but several factors can significantly delay this process. The dye, also called contrast material, helps y...
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Managing Chronic Conditions in the ER

May 03, 2025 By Digital Linkage In health information
Managing Chronic Conditions in the ER
Nearly 60% of ER visits involve patients with at least one chronic condition¹, yet many struggle to distinguish between routine symptoms and true emergencies. While chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension typically require scheduled care from specialists, certain warning signs demand imme...
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Spring Allergies vs Flu: When to Visit the ER

April 28, 2025 By Digital Linkage In Treatment
Spring Allergies vs Flu When to Visit the ER
Over 80 million Americans battle seasonal allergies annually, yet many mistake flu symptoms for allergic reactions during spring months.¹ The confusion between spring allergies vs flu stems from their shared symptoms. Congestion, coughing, and fatigue appear in both conditions, but there are some c...
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Post-Winter Fatigue: Is It More Than Just Tiredness?

April 28, 2025 By Digital Linkage In Treatment
Post-Winter Fatigue Is It More Than Just Tiredness
Are you still feeling the winter blues even though spring has already started? It could be post-winter fatigue, a lingering sluggish, heavy feeling that doesn’t vanish with the last frost. It happens as your body adjusts to the shift from months of limited sunlight in winter to sunny springs. ...
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Hidden Signs of Dehydration in Seniors

April 22, 2025 By Digital Linkage In Emergency
Hidden Signs of Dehydration in Seniors
Confusion, dry mouth, or sudden fatigue in seniors often gets dismissed as “just getting older.” But these could be hidden signs of dehydration in seniors that goes unnoticed until it becomes an emergency. Seniors face unique risks because their bodies hold less water while many medicati...
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