Most of the time poison ivy can be safely treated at home, but there are some situations when you will need to seek urgent medical care. According to the American Skin Association, about 85% of people in the United States are allergic to poison ivy, and about 10-15% are extremely allergic, which means their reactions … Continued
Many people use the terms sprain and strain interchangeably to describe everything from a twisted ankle to pulled hamstring, but they’re really quite different. Sprains typically happen when a person falls, twists or moves in a way that forces the body out of its normal position. By contrast, strains can happen when you do the … Continued
Summer is only a few months away. Now is the perfect time to begin incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine. According to an article from The British Journal of General Practice and the National Institutes of Health, it takes approximately 10 weeks to form a new habit—and we have about 9 weeks before the … Continued
Heart problems are the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, they claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Heart attacks, heart failure, coronary artery disease and strokes are some of the life-threatening issues and diseases that can occur because of an unhealthy heart. Chest pain accounts for more than … Continued
It’s the middle of the night. You’re pacing the floor trying to soothe your child and their painful earache. You want the pain to stop fast—and so does your child. Things like this always seem to happen after hours, when you can’t get to your pediatrician or local urgent care. Don’t worry! The skilled specialists … Continued
Ear infections are often bacterial, viral or fungal and can lead to things like ear pain and fever. Children are much more susceptible to ear infections, but the good news is they often resolve on their own and without medication. In fact, 60-80 percent of infants suffer from ear infections before they reach their first … Continued
When you have an urgent healthcare concern, you need two things: Quality, completely capable medical care Accessibility (walk-ins, convenient hours, open weekends, etc.) At Coastal Urgent Care of Baton Rouge, we’re making our excellent care even more convenient for you. Simply by visiting our Home page, you can: See your wait time and your place … Continued
Going to urgent care is where most folks head when they have a major issue. Anything from a round of food poisoning to severe bleeding may involve a trip to the local urgent care center. But did you know there are ways to save on urgent care costs? Knowing what runs up a large bill … Continued
Let’s face it. None of us ever want to face sudden injury or illness. Unfortunately, it’s just part of life. In these moments, it can be difficult to decide if we should rush to urgent care vs emergency room. Each facility serves those who require immediate medical attention. However, they’re intended to serve different types … Continued
Over 1 million people each year visit an emergency room due to ankle injuries. One of the more common injuries includes ankle sprains. Ankle sprains can lead to pain, discomfort, and force you to step away from the physical activity you’ve been doing. If you are looking for information on how to avoid a painful … Continued