Common Summer Ailments: E-Coli

On 11:01 AM by Anonymous
Summer may not be the first season you think of when it comes to being under the weather, but the warm months can lead to infections, viruses, and heat-influenced disease. To continue the New York Doctors Urgent Care series of Common Summer Ailments here is another: E-Coli.   Source:...

Common Summer Ailments: Swimmer's Ear

On 12:13 PM by Anonymous
Though we are now in the month of August and Fall is soon to come, there are plenty more Common Summer Ailments to be discussed; such as: Swimmer's Ear.   Swimmer's ear (also called otitis externa) is an infection started by bacteria in the water left inside the ear after swimming. If you...

Common Summer Ailments: Prickly Heat Rash

On 2:01 PM by Anonymous
The summer sun can also affect our skin. Humidity and heat can create an inflammation known as heat rash, an uncomfortable condition caused by blocked sweat glands. The best way to avoid or reduce its occurrence is to keep as cool as possible, expose the affected area to air and wear light cotton clothing....

When does a cut require stitches?

On 10:01 AM by Anonymous
As stated in our previous post, sometimes it's hard to tell if an open wound is in need of stitches, which will help the cut heal properly and reduce scarring. If you're not sure whether or not it deserves stitching and want to save yourself an unnecessary trip to the hospital if it doesn't,...
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