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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...

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...

Kidney Stones: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

October 23, 2024 By admin In health information
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that affect roughly 1 in 11 Americans¹. These painful formations develop when the kidney’s natural filtering system becomes overwhelmed, allowing excess substances to crystallize in the urinary tract. These stones vary in size, ranging from as small as a gr...

Febrile Seizures: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

September 25, 2024 By admin In health information
Febrile Seizures Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment ER of Watauga
Febrile Seizures: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Febrile seizures are sudden, often alarming events triggered by a rapid rise in body temperature. While most common in young children, these episodes can occasionally affect adults too. They range from brief, jerky movements to intense convuls...