Whether it’s allergies to dust mites, pet hair or bees, it is estimated that more than 50 million Americans experience various types of allergies each year. Everyone’s experience of allergies will differ and symptoms can range from a mild annoyance to a life-threatening event. Here is how to tell the difference. What can cause allergies?…
The first few minutes and hours following a car accident can be traumatic both physically and mentally. Hopefully, all parties involved in the car accident were able to walk away with no major injuries but what happens next? Immediately after a car accident Following a car accident, seek medical help immediately. Get medical help if…
Any emergency that involves children can be a scary event to witness or experience. Whether it’s a playground injury, a toddler choking on a piece of fruit or an allergic reaction, it is always a good idea to keep a low threshold when deciding whether a child needs to be seen at an emergency department.…
Chest pain can be a scary and uncomfortable symptom to experience. Chest pain can appear in many forms, ranging from a sharp stabbing pain to a dull ache. Although chest pain has a number of different causes, it should never be ignored. Sudden chest pain might be a sign of a heart attack or other…
Almost everyone will experience stomach aches and pains at some point in their lives. The causes of stomach pain range from a mild ache caused by a food bug to more serious issues like irritable bowel disease or appendicitis. Stomach pain can loosely be described as either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on suddenly…
Kidney stones can cause extreme pain. Kidney stones are small pebble-like objects that originate within the kidneys. Although not all kidney stones cause symptoms, if they grow large enough or start to move within the urinary tract, it can lead to extreme distress. Signs and symptoms of Kidney stones The most common symptoms of kidney…
Beaches, BBQs, parks and swimming pools. Images of the summer that’s just around the corner. As things start to open up and more of us head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, it’s important to remember some rules of summer safety. Summer is a busy time for emergency departments across the country and according to…
Strains, sprains, broken bones and bruises are all conditions that can be treated by your local emergency clinic. Life Savers ER is a freestanding emergency clinic that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With onsite testing facilities and shorter wait times, the clinic is equipped to deal with everything from minor…
All emergencies can be a scary experience but those involving children can be especially tough to deal with. Here are some common pediatric emergencies that should be treated at your nearest Emergency Room. Special case – Babies and children under the age of 2 The situations mentioned below apply to all children but when it…