No matter your preferred social media channel, you’ve likely seen viral health hacks for everything from congestion to snoring to weight loss. We turned to our team of certified medical experts to explore 5 of the most popular TikTok health trends circulating right now. Read below to find out which ones are safe and which ones are a sham! đźš« …
Read Full ArticleCuts and scrapes can happen, oftentimes all too easily. When they do, it’s important to know how to treat them properly to prevent an infection from developing and promote faster, easier healing. You may not always need to seek medical care, but knowing how to act when a cut or scrape occurs can make all the difference. Thankfully, PhysicianOne Urgent …
Read Full ArticleRespiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) is a very common virus that causes infection of the nose, throat and lungs. By the time most children reach the age of 2, they have already been infected with RSV at least once. However this year, many of those children may be infected with RSV for the first time ever since many of the …
Read Full ArticleIf you’re experiencing shortness of breath at night, you’re probably wondering what could be causing it. After all, you want to find the appropriate solution to stop or reduce such an uncomfortable symptom. Fortunately, PhysicianOne Urgent Care is here to help. What causes shortness of breath at night? Let’s break it down: Lung Conditions Lung conditions aren’t uncommon, and there …
Read Full ArticleIs it common for you to feel out of breath while exercising, no matter how physically fit you are? Do workouts usually cause you to cough, wheeze, or experience tightness within your chest? If so, you may have exercise-induced asthma. Also known as “exercise-induced bronchoconstriction,” this condition occurs when strenuous exercise causes the airways within the lungs to narrow. When …
Read Full ArticleUpdated 9.14.2022 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized updated COVID-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer that target the Omicron BA.5 variant. To help you keep your family safe, we have broken down some of the most pressing questions we have received from patients: How are these boosters different from past vaccines? The updated boosters now provide …
Read Full ArticleOftentimes, when someone sustains an injury, their first inclination is to head to the nearest hospital or urgent care center. But what if you don’t have easy access to any medical providers at the moment? Maybe you live in a rural area, or perhaps you’re on a hike or a camping trip. Whatever the case may be, you need to …
Read Full ArticleIf you’ve been following the news, you’ve likely heard about the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases in the United States. This disease is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is in the same family of viruses as the one that causes smallpox. In this article, PhysicianOne Urgent Care discusses monkeypox symptoms, transmission, and treatment. What Are the Symptoms of Monkeypox? …
Read Full ArticleHematuria refers to the presence of blood in a person’s urine. There are two main types of hematuria: Microscopic hematuria – A very small amount of blood in urine that can only be seen under a microscope Gross hematuria – A larger amount of blood in urine that is clearly visible There are several factors that can lead to hematuria. …
Read Full ArticleInjuries to skeletal muscles—the soft tissues that are attached to bones and power movement—can be downright painful and disruptive to everyday life. Thankfully, many muscle injuries are mild and can be addressed at home or at a reputable immediate care center like PhysicianOne Urgent Care. Let’s take a closer look at the four main types of skeletal muscle injuries and …
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