If your arm protests every time you reach for the seat belt after a flu shot, you’re in good company. Soreness is the side effect most people notice. Like a low fever or mild aches, it usually fades within a few days. If a reaction hits harder than expected or sticks around, a provider at … Continued

The fatigue that sleep never fixes, a sore throat that sticks around for days on end, and swollen glands that make even a quick turn of the head painful. At first, you might think these are signs of the common cold, but they could actually be mononucleosis (mono) symptoms. Mono is very skilled at disguising … Continued

What you do in the first few minutes after touching poison oak matters more than almost anything you do later. The oil behind the rash starts sinking into your skin within minutes, so a quick rinse can head off a reaction that would otherwise cost you a week or two of itching. Most poison oak … Continued

A fun day at the lake can become a frustrating mystery when red and itchy welts appear on your skin. Swimmer’s itch is caused by microscopic parasites released by freshwater snails, and it triggers an allergic reaction when they burrow into your skin. The first thought is whether the lake was contaminated or if you … Continued

Do you know what to look for when checking your skin? A spot that seems a little darker than usual or a blemish that appeared out of nowhere can be an early warning sign of skin cancer. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month,  a good time to learn the signs of skin cancer and get … Continued

A temporary ear pop during landing is common, but most people don’t expect to still feel pressure long after the plane touches down. Fast changes in cabin pressure can strain the middle ear, preventing it from equalizing properly. For some travelers, that strain leads to a persistent blockage, muffled hearing or discomfort that refuses to … Continued

Mouth sores are uncomfortable no matter the cause. Most of the time, they turn out to be harmless canker sores that heal within a week or two. Yet when one sticks around or shows up alongside other symptoms, it’s a good idea to ask whether you need more serious medical attention. At Getwell Urgent Care … Continued

Southaven goes through its share of weather changes, and with each shift come coughs that bring people through our doors at Getwell Urgent Care. Most coughs are uncomfortable but manageable. When coughing produces chest pain, though, it can point toward the kind of irritation that demands attention. While the pain isn’t always severe, it can … Continued

When blood sugar rises quickly, the first symptoms can sneak up on you. You might think you’re just tired, but — especially if you’re living with diabetes — dizziness or a pounding headache can signal dangerously high blood sugar levels. Sometimes a snack and a little water are enough to turn it around. But when … Continued

Southaven summers are no joke — between the blazing heat and humidity, even your muscles can stage a protest. Often starting as a spasm in your leg or abdominal area, heat cramps are warnings that your body is struggling to stay cool. At Getwell Urgent Care, we treat heat cramps and other heat-related illnesses quickly … Continued