Has nervousness or excitement ever caused you to feel like your heart was racing or beating out of your chest? This normal sensation happens to millions of people each year for various reasons. Not often linked to a serious underlying condition or heart issue, a racing heart can be a symptom or effect of an … Continued
Oh, allergy season. The time of year when millions of us experience the wrath of the flowers and trees blooming all around us, which causes symptoms such as runny nose, itchy, watery eyes and stuffiness. Sometimes, symptoms can become so strong that we may begin to question whether we are living with seasonal allergies or … Continued
As we enter the seasons of longer and warmer days, it’s only natural to want to spend more time outdoors enjoying the sunshine on our faces and the wind in our hair. Although that sounds like the ideal Saturday to many, knowing how much sunlight is safe is essential to planning out our days ahead. … Continued
Bruising easily can be alarming, especially if you’re experiencing it for the first time recently. Although as many as 55% of healthy people experience easy bruising with no underlying health conditions, various reasons could cause easy bruising that you should know about. If you notice a bruise with no recollection of how you got it … Continued
According to the World Health Organization, 50% to 75% of people worldwide have experienced a headache over the last year. Headaches are one of the most common nervous system-related disorders for those aged 18-65. There are various reasons for people to complain of a headache, including the onset of seasonal or recurrent year-round allergies. At … Continued
Strep throat is one of the most common diagnoses among sick children between 5 and 10 years old. Up to 20% of school-aged children may be carrying the virus without knowing it. Even with no symptoms, the virus can spread from one person to another through tiny respiratory droplets in the air. Although most common … Continued
Getwell Urgent Care accepts most major medical insurance plans. When you need same-day medical care, worrying about paying for it shouldn’t stop you from getting the diagnosis and treatment you need now. Don’t delay your visit to urgent care over the complexities that can come with deciphering medical insurance. Your health is the most important … Continued
If you have a scratchy, sore throat that lasts for more than just a few days, you could have a bacterial infection called strep throat. While most sore throats are a symptom of viral infections, strep throat is bacterial. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria that spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets or … Continued
If you have sinus pressure or viral infection in your ear, nose, or throat, it’s not uncommon to experience a headache as well. The ear, nose, and throat are connected and surrounded by hollow sinus cavities in the cheekbones, middle of the forehead, between the eyes, and in the nose. When you have sinusitis or … Continued
More and more, people are choosing to have their bloodwork and laboratory testing done at a local urgent care clinic. Urgent care clinics are often more convenient than scheduling an appointment with your doctor. Not only are they open after normal business hours, but you can also get the services you need more quickly without … Continued