April 13, 2018 — Health & Safety Tips
It can be particularly devastating to learn that your child has a chronic illness. Coping with a chronic illness can be draining for the child and his family. When a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness, it’s typical for parents to feel helplessness and sadness. We have seen many cases like this at our Cibolo […]
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— Children's Health Care, Health & Safety Tips
As a parent, you’ve probably handled so many colds and ear infections that you no longer rush to your local Cibolo emergency room every time your kid coughs. However, there are some childhood diseases that you should learn to identify and respond to when you notice the first symptoms. Here’s a list of some of […]
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March 13, 2018 — Health & Safety Tips
You shouldn’t wait until you notice the first signs of HIV to visit your local Cibolo emergency room. One thing most people get wrong about HIV is that sexual intercourse is the only way you can get infected. However, HIV can get transmitted through certain body fluids, such as blood, semen, rectal and vaginal fluids, […]
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When it comes to HIV, early detection is important. In the absence of proper care and treatment, the virus progresses until it reaches its final stage – acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). According to a CDC report, over 70% of new HIV infections in the United States were men. Detecting the infection early on can be […]
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February 14, 2018 — Health & Safety Tips
A pre-stroke, also known as transient ischemic attacks (TIA), occurs when there is a brief lack of blood flow to the brain. The manifestation is similar to that of a stroke, but it disappears within 24 hours, leaving no permanent disabilities. A transient ischemic attack happens when a blood clot cuts the blood flow in […]
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A stroke is a serious medical emergency that can put a person’s life at risk. According to the CDC, about 800,000 Americans have a stroke each year. Although men are more susceptible to this condition than women, women are more likely to die from a stroke. In fact, reports show that one in five women […]
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January 23, 2018 — Health & Safety Tips
WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHEN TO SEEK A MEDICAL EVALUATION CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (January 22, 2018) – PHYSICIANS PREMIER EMERGENCY ROOM today offers flu care update during a time of an increased number of flu cases. Physicians Premier ER is seeing a higher number of patients this year with Influenza A – H3N2 strain […]
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January 18, 2018 — Health & Safety Tips
Parents worry when they notice a rash or a bump on their children’s skin. In most cases, these skin conditions shouldn’t be a cause for great concern. The good news is, most bumps or rashes in children are harmless and can disappear without any treatment. However, it’s best if you take your child to a […]
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According to the National Institutes of Health, about 12% of the U.S. population suffer from migraines. The problem is that most people confuse this severe disorder with a cluster headache or other forms of headaches. Understanding the difference between the two conditions is critical to properly discerning what a patient suffers from and what treatment […]
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December 20, 2017 — Health & Safety Tips
Holidays are a time of joy and relaxation. But the stress of finding the perfect gifts or organizing an amazing Christmas dinner party, bad eating habits and the lack of physical activity can wear even the best of us down. So, how can one stay sane and healthy in the hectic weeks ahead and avoid […]
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