You wake up and find there's a lump on the side of your neck or in your armpit. Your neck under your jawline feels sore. Because the symptoms coincide with a sore throat, cold, or viral symptoms, you don't think anything of it. Your lymph nodes are on the side of your...
Urgent care originated as a way to fill a gap between routine medical care with a primary care provider and emergency care in an area hospital. Urgent care doctors are knowledgeable in all areas of medical care and diagnostics, and work closely with primary care...
So much happens in the summer, making it a prime time for injuries. Time spent at backyard barbecues, summer swims in Central Valley's lakes and rivers, afternoons and evenings in the pool, bike rides, camping in the national parks, hikes, and playground play all put...
The San Joaquin Valley is known for hot summers, and time spent outside means plenty of injuries for your children. The geography and weather certainly play roles in summer vacation injuries, but other factors, such as insects, animals, and a child's inquisitive...
Fresno-area school children start summer vacation in mid-June. Kids go home and have the full summer ahead to play, relax, and enjoy their favorite activities. Winter illnesses like strep throat and the flu aren't as prevalent, but that doesn't mean your kids will...
You wake up and look in the mirror as you brush your teeth. Your eyes are incredibly bloodshot. You immediately worry that you have conjunctivitis, the contagious bacterial or pesky viral eye disease frequently referred to as “pink eye.” It’s tricky to tell the...
We often hear patients asking why travel makes them sick. What is the connection between traveling and illness or injury? We take a closer look at what often goes wrong and what you can do to have a happy, healthy vacation. It’s time. You booked your vacation months...
Acute ankle sprains are among the most common injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Seven out of 10 people with an acute ankle sprain end up dealing with residual disability. Having one sprained ankle increases your risk of future sprains. An estimated 2 million...
Post-nasal drip is one of many reasons you might experience a sore throat. Many other things can cause it, however. About 33% of sore throats in children and 10% of those in adults are caused by a bacterial infection known as Group A Streptococcus, or strep throat for...
It happens to everyone. While making dinner, I had a knife in my hand and was deboning chicken when the knife slipped. I sliced into my thumb, and blood started dripping on the counter and floor. With a paper towel pressed over the cut, I grabbed the saline wound wash...