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Deep Cut Treatment: What to Do & When to Get Stitches

January 30, 2025

If you get a deep cut, you may be able to treat it without stitches. Learn more about treating a deep cut. Schedule Now Table of Contents What is Considered a Deep Cut? How Deep Does a Cut Need to Be for Stitches? Treatment Other Concerns to Keep in Mind Where To Go for Treatment What is Considered a Deep Cut? A deep laceration is generally considered over a quarter inch deep, but this also depends ...

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Stomach Pain After Eating: What's Causing It & How To Fix It

January 23, 2025

Stomach pain after eating can be a cause for concern, especially if it happens frequently. Learn more about treating frequent and occasional stomach pain. Schedule Now Table of Contents Potential Causes and Treatments Upper Stomach vs. Lower Stomach Pain What To Do If Other Symptoms, like Diarrhea, Accompany the Stomach Pain What Do I Do If My Stomach Pain After Eating is Frequent? When Do I Need to See a Medical Provider? Potential Causes and Treatments ...

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Is it Normal to Cough Up Mucus When You're Sick?

January 21, 2025

Being sick can be miserable. Regardless of what your symptoms are, it is never fun to suffer from illness symptoms. Being sick can disrupt your everyday life and make it easy to fall behind on your normal routine. While your exact symptoms will vary depending on what the underlying cause of your illness is, a common illness symptom during the wintertime is coughing up mucus. This is called a productive cough, where you produce mucus ...

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Does RSV Cause a Sore Throat?

January 21, 2025

During the winter season, respiratory illnesses are very common. While having a runny nose or a mild cough may seem like nothing to worry about, some illnesses require early intervention. In the case of RSV, most adults will experience mild illness symptoms including a sore throat or congestion. However, RSV can cause severe or life-threatening illness for certain at-risk individuals including the elderly and young children. Learn more about common RSV symptoms and treatment options ...

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Ear Bleeding: Causes, Treatment & When to Seek Medical Attention

January 16, 2025

Ear bleeding can be a sign of serious medical problems, especially if you’ve fallen or had head trauma. Explore potential ear bleeding causes and treatments. Schedule Now Table of Contents Middle or Outer Ear Infection Head Trauma or Falling Torn or Ruptured Eardrum Foreign Object Barotrauma Other Infections Other Symptoms To Watch For When To Visit a Healthcare Provider Visit Your Local AFC Middle or Outer Ear Infection Infections in the ear, whether in the ...

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Lingering Cough After Cold: How to Get Rid of Your Residual Symptoms

January 9, 2025

A lingering cough after a cold can be irritating and exhausting. Use these tips to get rid of your residual cough. Table of Contents What Causes a Lingering Cough How to Get Rid of a Chronic Cough Medications to Try When to See a Provider Visit Your Local AFC What Causes a Lingering Cough One of the most common causes of a chronic cough is a postnasal drip caused by allergies or a cold. Plus ...

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