Urgent Care Blog

Dive into How to Treat Jellyfish Sting Injuries

Great weather calls for days of play splashing in the sea, but many people end up in deep trouble when they become the victim of a jellyfish sting. This happens to many people, yet few know the correct jellyfish sting remedy and how to treat the trouble. Jellyfish have tentacles that are covered with little stingers. If these tentacles come into contact with your skin, they’ll inject a poisonous venom that results… Read More

Make MD Now Urgent Care Your PokéStop for Pokémon Go Injuries

Catching a Pokémon a day does not keep the doctor away. The popular game that sends users on an outdoor, virtual hunt has led to many real-life injuries. Don’t believe it? One user in California tweeted an x-ray showing he broke his collarbone from the game. Another one wrote: “My brother went to catch a Pokémon and ended up with a sprained ankle.” From sunburns and blisters, to fractured and broken bones,… Read More

Stay Cool by Staying Aware of the Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke

The summer’s hot, humid conditions can be too hot to handle and cause heat stroke. It’s sometimes referred to as heat stress or sunstroke, but no matter what you call it, it’s the most serious type of heat injury. Basically, heat stroke makes the body’s temperature control system fail and leads to many dangerous sunstroke symptoms. The primary causes of heat stroke are prolonged exposure to high temperatures… Read More

Take the Pain Out of Choosing the Right Pain Relief Remedy

It can be a real pain to figure out which type of topical pain reliever is best for aches and pain. There are countless choices on drugstore shelves, but each is different and some are best for certain kinds of discomfort. Luckily, MD Now Urgent Care created this simple and helpful guide to make choosing a topical pain reliever more of a pleasure than a pain. If you have any questions or concerns, contact any MD Now… Read More

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