You’re enjoying a day at the pier, and then out of the blue, tension starts to form at the top of your head. If you’ve had migraines before, you already know this is a symptom of one, and hopefully you’re prepared with pain meds. But if you’ve never had a migraine until now or don’t [...]
We’ve all been bruised, sore, swollen, feverish, or achy at one point or another. But it can be tricky remembering how to treat different aches, pains, and ailments. Do you apply a hot or cold compress to a swollen ankle? What about for a swollen lip, a migraine, or a fever? Here are the general [...]
All you need is a few pieces of clothing and a little bit of sunshine for your vacation, right? Well, that’s if everything goes perfectly. But just like when you get blindsided by an accident or illness close to home, things can happen just as easily— if not more easily— while you’re traveling to unknown [...]
Because strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and the leading cause of severe disability, unfortunately many of us have been impacted by the suffering they cause. Thankfully, strokes are preventable and treatable. With Stroke Awareness Month happening, Hospitality Health ER hopes to educate the community on how to potentially save a life by [...]
Witnessing someone faint can be nerve-wracking. What’s going on with them? Should you call for an ambulance right away? Fainting in both kids and adults can indicate more serious conditions, like a heart condition or high blood pressure. So if you’re wondering what to do if someone faints, your safest bet is to go to [...]
Jellyfish are some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Part of their allure is their translucence, but one jellyfish sting can get a beach goer into trouble. Because we can’t see them right away, they can creep up on us and give us a good, painful sting. The Gulf of Mexico may be known to [...]
It's estimated between 250,000 and 500,000 people visit Galveston during spring break. As the second most popular spring break destination in the US, things are bound to happen like a little too much drinking and partying. As a Galveston emergency room located right in the center of it all, it’s inevitable that we’ll have to [...]
With a bigger focus on raising a healthier generation, our kids are more active than they’ve ever been. That’s a wonderful thing, but a lot can happen during PE, soccer, gymnastics, or Taekwondo. Overexertion, failure to stretch, or a misstep can strain a muscle and leave your child sore or in pain. But how do [...]
What doctor or Tyler ER should your kid be taken to if there’s a medical emergency? Who can your babysitter call on to help with the other child? When it comes to our own kids, we usually know how to react when they get sick. It becomes second nature to parents. We know their typical [...]
When you’re dealing with diarrhea or vomiting from an upset stomach or bug, you don’t want to put anything else in your digestive system that will irritate it. To keep you from spending hours in the bathroom, here are Hospitality Health ER’s recommendations on what and what not to eat after a bout of diarrhea [...]
