Health & Safety Tips

 It’s that time of year again and the flu is just starting to spread across South Texas. Most of these infections are viruses and cause high fevers, especially in children.  A fever is our immune system’s attempt to gain an advantage and make a poor environment for the ...

Possibly, you might have heard of some horror stories about those who were in excruciating abdominal pain, then had their appendix burst because they waited too long. You are now wondering if the pain in your abdomen is caused by appendicitis. At Physicians Premier, your Corpus Christi emergency room, ...

The answer: YES. Grabbing an energy drink whenever you need an energy boost can have grave health consequences. In fact, studies have shown a significant rise in emergency room visits due to the drastic health ramifications of consuming energy drinks. If you choose to reach for that energy drink ...

Everyone gets an upset stomach. However, when your stomach ache becomes persistent or severe, it is possible that you may be dealing with food poisoning or the stomach flu. There is a huge difference between food poisoning and stomach flu, and it is important that you know which one ...

The American Automobile Association is projecting recent highs for travel between December 23 and January 1 as people take to the roads, rails, and air for Christmas and New Year’s. Visiting friends and family is an important part of the holiday season. Are you going to travel around the ...

Holiday plants and trees, twinkly lights, candles – decorations and other ornaments are an essential part of holiday celebrations. Aside from being fun and festive, the holiday decorations that you bring out every year-end can help your kids feel connected to family traditions. While holiday celebrations are meant to ...

Holidays are best when they are spent having a wonderful time with family and friends – and not spent in an Potranco ER. However, each year, thousands of people end up in the emergency room due to holiday-related illnesses and injuries. Below are some holiday safety tips that you ...

The holiday season is here! With all the family gatherings, travels, and joy the holidays bring comes illnesses, injuries… and allergies. Cheesy casseroles, creamy dips, and homemade goodies will most likely be on the menu, but what can guests with food allergies have? The Food Allergy Research & Education ...

Pregnant and experiencing back pain? Back pain in pregnancy is fairly common. Your center of gravity shifts, you’re gaining weight, and your hormones are relaxing the tough tissues that connects your joints. To compensate for the forward shift in their pelvis, a lot of women lean backwards, and this ...

Did you know that liver cancer claims about 29,000 liver per year, or more than 79 Americans everyday? The liver performs many important functions in the body. It filters the blood that circulates throughout the body, and converts the drugs and nutrients absorbed into ready-to-use chemicals. It is also ...