If you’ve ever experienced a “stomach bug,” there’s a good chance that what you actually had was an intestinal infection known as viral gastroenteritis. Also referred to as the stomach flu, a stomach bug usually lasts only a day or two. However, some cases may last up to two weeks, which is why it’s important to know as much as …
Read Full ArticleUpdated 8.17.2022 What these changes mean and how to navigate for you and your loved ones. The biggest changes: 1) If you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, it’s no longer necessary to quarantine (wear a high quality mask and test on day 5). 2) No longer recommending routine screening of people without symptoms unless with a known exposure. If these updates …
Read Full ArticleIn the summertime, the weather isn’t always so fine—sometimes, specific health concerns might just keep you from enjoying all the fun in the sun. Two conditions to look out for during periods of high heat are heat stroke and heat exhaustion, both of which occur when the body is overheated and has trouble regulating temperature. But what exactly is the …
Read Full ArticleColds are commonly profiled as wintertime illnesses that strike during freezing, miserable temperatures. For instance, a parent or grandparent may have once told you to put on a jacket before stepping outside into chilly weather to avoid catching a cold. While it’s true that colds are quite common during the winter months, they’re also surprisingly widespread in the summertime. The …
Read Full ArticleAre you experiencing a runny nose, congestion, a headache, and sinus pressure? Before you can start treating your condition, you’ll need to determine exactly what’s causing your symptoms. Unfortunately, symptoms like these can result from a wide array of illnesses, including sinus infections and allergies. So, which do you have? Only a trained medical provider can supply you with an …
Read Full ArticleWhat’s your favorite part of summer? Lounging on a beach? Spending time with family and friends at the local pool? Or maybe you enjoy attending the fairs and festivals that take place at this time each year. While many people name summer as their favorite season, the hot and humid weather that normally occurs during this period can lead to …
Read Full ArticleAs summer approaches, you may be planning pool parties, picnics, nights at the baseball stadium, and trips to the beach. Something that’s probably not on your list is a visit to the nearest immediate care center. Unfortunately, many of these fun summer activities can lead to illnesses and injuries requiring medical attention. Below, PhysicianOne Urgent Care lists five of the …
Read Full ArticleAre you worried that you or a loved one might have experienced a concussion? Because concussions often don’t produce any visible symptoms, they commonly go undiagnosed. In fact, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s sports medicine program found that 5 in 10 concussions go unreported or undetected. Prompt treatment for a concussion is critical, so PhysicianOne Urgent Care has compiled …
Read Full ArticleGetting a bad cut is annoying at best and extremely painful at worst. And while we’ve all gotten cuts before, not all of us have had to get stitches. This poses the question: How do you know if a cut needs stitches? At PhysicianOne Urgent Care, we’ve seen our fair share of cuts and scrapes, and we’re happy to break …
Read Full ArticleUpdated July 20, 2022 Monkeypox: Not Science Fiction The name itself just sounds scary, and with the recent news coverage it can be hard to figure out what is truth and what is fiction. Let’s walk through Monkeypox together: Where did this come from? Monkeypox is a pox-like virus that was first discovered in colony of monkeys in the 1950s …
Read Full ArticleWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, it turned life upside down for more than 50 million school-age children across the country. In fact, according to Ed Read More
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