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How Long Do Fevers Last in Kids? Causes and Treatment

December 04, 2024 By Syed Asif In Health
How Long Do Fevers Last in Kids Causes and Treatment
At ER of Watauga, parents often ask us: how long do fevers last in kids? The answer depends on what’s causing the fever, and recognizing these patterns can be crucial during those midnight temperature checks. Childhood fever might signal anything from a mild viral infection to something requir...
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Eating Tips: Avoid Tummy Troubles During the Holidays

December 02, 2024 By Syed Asif In Health
Avoid Tummy Troubles
The holidays are a time for festive meals and family gatherings, but they can also bring the unwanted gift of tummy troubles. From rich foods to irregular eating patterns, this season can challenge even the strongest digestive system. Your belly houses many organs including the stomach, gallbladder,...
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Appendix Pain: When Should You Go to the ER?

November 28, 2024 By Syed Asif In Health
Appendix Pain When Should You Go to the ER
Appendix pain starts as a dull ache around your belly button that gradually intensifies and shifts to your lower right abdomen. While it might feel like ordinary stomach pain at first, appendicitis symptoms can escalate quickly within hours. Many dismiss early appendicitis signs as gas, food poisoni...
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Diagnostic Tests for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Watauga ER

November 24, 2024 By Syed Asif In Health
Diagnostic Tests for Musculoskeletal Injuries in Watauga ER_11
Our musculoskeletal system keeps us standing and moving and gives shape to our body. It includes the skeleton, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bones. But when this intricate system faces trauma or stress, the resulting musculoskeletal injuries can bring life to a painful halt. Ac...
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Food Poisoning vs Stomach Flu: Know the Difference

September 18, 2024 By admin In Health
Nausea, vomiting, fever - is it something you ate or a nasty stomach bug? Learn to spot the difference and when to seek emergency care
Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhea. Your stomach is in turmoil, but what’s the culprit? Is it food poisoning or stomach flu? These common digestive ailments share symptoms, but they’re far from identical. Understanding their causes and differences could be key for proper treatment and complete recovery....
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The Road to Recovery: Navigating a Comminuted Fracture

May 10, 2024 By Dr. Abbas In Health
The Road to Recovery: Navigating a Comminuted Fracture
Are you facing a comminuted fracture or simply worried about your bone health? This guide will unveil the complexities beyond comminuted fractures. Contrary to a clean break, a comminuted fracture splinters the bone into several small pieces. It can be more time-consuming and demanding for the patie...
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