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Migraines: When to Seek Emergency Care at Surepoint Emergency Center

March 21, 2025

What is a Migraine? A migraine is a neurological condition characterized by an intense throbbing on one side of the head that worsens with activity. Unlike a regular headache (which can generally be relieved by Over-The-Counter meds), migraines are much more severe and often accompanied by additional symptoms such as nausea/vomiting, visual disturbances, photophobia (light sensitivity), phonophobia (sound sensitivity), cognitive dysfunction,...

Allergies and Infections: When to Seek Emergency Care

March 21, 2025

Allergies or allergic reactions can trigger acute or chronic sinus and ear infections. While these conditions are common and often manageable at home, they can sometimes escalate to medical emergencies if left untreated. Fortunately, Surepoint Emergency Center is a trusted provider for allergy-related emergencies. How Allergies Can Lead to Sinus and Ear Infections When a person experiences allergy symptoms, bodily areas like nasal passages,...

Fentanyl Deaths Are Rising- What Parents Need To Know

February 24, 2025

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When Vaping Turns Dangerous: Recognizing “Vaping Lung Injuries” and When to Seek Emergency Care

February 14, 2025

The rise of vaping was initially touted as a safer alternative to smoking, but recent years have shed light on its hidden dangers, particularly for the lungs. “Vaping Lung Injury,” officially known as EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury), has alarmed health professionals and families alike. For moms keeping an eye on their loved ones, understanding the warning signs of vaping-related injuries and knowing when to seek...

The Hidden Dangers of Pneumonia: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe!

November 12, 2024

What Is Pneumonia? Many people think of pneumonia as an illness that affects only the frail and elderly, but it can strike anyone, including otherwise healthy young adults and children. Pneumonia is an acute inflammation of the lungs caused by the Streptococcus Pneumoniae bacterium. It leads to air sacs being filled with pus or fluid and is accompanied by symptoms like a high fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. Pneumonia can be...

Heartburn Or A Heart Attack?

August 14, 2024

Heartburn or heart attack? That is the question. You’re at home and you start having chest pains. Should you be concerned? Heartburn or indigestion creates discomfort and pain when digestive acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Indigestion usually starts as a burning sensation. You might feel it in your upper abdomen, and the pain and discomfort might spread to your chest area, thus the term “heartburn. Many foods can trigger...

Coronavirus 2020 Series – Building a Better Immune System

April 4, 2020

Building a Better Immune System There are many things that can affect your immune system, making it weak and unable to fend-off infections and viruses such as COVID-19. What can you do to build your immune system? Take more vitamins Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters by increasing the production of white blood cells. Take vitamin C daily to replenish your body since it does not produce or store it. Vitamin B6 is vital to...

What's Going Around? Is It A Common Cold, Infection, the Flu or Worse?

December 24, 2019

What's Going Around? Most people will catch a cold sooner or later each year. Colds consist of coughing, runny nose, chills, fatigue, body aches and a fever. Some colds are short, but some linger on just enough to make your winter miserable. Colds that hang around too long can develop into much more serious infections, the flu or worse. A combination of these can be life-threatening. Flu People who get the flu usually recover in about 5 to...

Reasons Kids Are Admitted to the Emergency Room

April 10, 2019

75% of kids' visits to the ER happen after traditional hours. When your child is injured or sick, it’s natural to panic and go straight to the emergency room. The reasons why kids go to the emergency room range far and wide. Head Injuries Whether it is from falling off of their bike or scooter. Children taken to the emergency room are there for trauma-related injuries. Even though wearing adequate head protection can help to...

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