If you thought that having a colicky baby means you have a gassy baby, that’s not necessarily true. Colic isn’t always caused by the baby’s digestive system. In fact, colic is a term used for a baby’s uncontrollable, excessive crying. It’s different from the “I’m hungry” or “I need to be burped” type of crying. [...]
Ten percent of diabetics experience complications while traveling. If you’re feeling a bit hesitant about traveling with diabetes, just know that you can reduce your risks with proper planning and preparation. Here are some travel tips from Hospitality Health ER in Tyler and Longview that can potentially save your life and your vacation. Hospitality Health [...]
Seeing your child faint can send you into a panic, but you may be relieved to know that fainting is common in older children: about 20 percent of teens report having fainted at least once in their life. Although there is no evidence as to why fainting is more common in teens, some medical experts [...]
It’s always nerve-wracking when your baby or young child cries and you don’t know what’s wrong. Sometimes the cause can be something as simple as an annoying itch, but sometimes it can be because they’re in pain. As your parent “spidey senses” kick in, you recall it’s been two days that your baby had their [...]
For states like Texas that have hot, humid summers, weather impacts more than personal comfort. It’s easy to let your kids run wild outdoors and swim all day at the pool, but with temperatures reaching over 100°F, you should take proper precautions so you and your children don’t wind up in the ER. If your [...]
When you hear the word “poison”, the first thing that may come to mind is an episode of True Crime. But intentional poisoning — thank goodness — isn’t as great a concern as accidental poisoning. If you’re a parent, chances are you probably have caught your child chewing or swallowing something they weren’t supposed to, [...]
With our freestanding emergency rooms in Tyler and Longview, Hospitality Health ER is often asked about what our capabilities are compared to a hospital ER. Because freestanding ERs are a fairly new concept, patients aren’t quite sure what to expect or what level of care they would receive from this type of emergency room. Can [...]
We often forget how unexpected life can be. All it takes is one misstep, one accident, or one medical situation to leave your child alone in an emergency situation. Often, a parent is alone with their child, either at home or running errands. If you’re knocked unconscious at home or can’t get to their bus [...]
This is now the third month that your 16-year-old is scratching away at his knee. You notice raised, red bumps that won’t go away. In fact, they get worse. And you get scared! But stay calm. Before you let your mind wander into the world of flesh-eating bacteria, there are many skin disorders that may [...]
People have come to accept sore throats as a part of life. Usually they aren’t an indication of anything too serious. But especially during the colder months, our emergency rooms in Longview and Tyler see plenty of patients struggling from sore throat complications caused by the flu or an infection: kids who refuse to eat [...]
