Kingwood Emergency Hospital
24 Hour Emergency Room in Kingwood, Texas
Articles and health care suggestions for your family, written by our very own physicians.
You’re chopping food for dinner and slice your finger by accident, but how bad is it really? Or maybe your child steps on a sharp object while on the playground and has a large gash on his foot. Can you just clean it up and wrap it in a bandage or is it severe enough …
Parents avoid the emergency room as often as possible, but if you are the parent of a child with asthma, it’s important to know when the ER is the right choice. Emergency Symptoms When the following symptoms are showing up the answer to the question of when should I seek emergency medical attention is NOW. …
Have you ever felt like you had a cold that just wouldn’t go away? It seems like the discolored nasal drainage and blockage just keeps hanging on. There is a good chance you are suffering from sinusitis (an infection or inflammation of the sinuses). Approximately 1 in 8 adults come down with sinusitis each year. …
As a parent, what can be done to avoid common dance injuries? Dance, in all its form, beauty and grace, is a physically demanding activity. Do not be fooled by how simple and effortless a dancer may make it seem. Dancing involves hours of practice and rigorous rehearsals. It requires stamina, strength, endurance, and flexibility. …
Accidents happen and sometimes those accidents result in broken bones. Normally when a bone fracture occurs you will notice some of the following: Bruising Swelling Deformity Of these three, deformity is by far the most obvious sign that you’ve broken something. Simple breaks such as fingers or wrists may be ok being treated at a …
Accidents happen and when cuts are certain traits, emergency care should be sought out. If your cut is really deep enough that you can see fat or muscle in the womb, won’t stop bleeding, or was caused by a dirty item or a rusty nail, a trip to Elite Care is a good idea. We’ll …
No one enjoys having a fever. When you find your temperature rising there are a few things you can do to help control it. OTC Fever Reducers: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) can assist in reducing your fever. Lukewarm Bath or Shower: Other remedies to help you feel better include taking a lukewarm bath or …
Everyone has probably had a headache at some point in their life. But if you find yourself getting them on a regular basis, it’s time to see a doctor. Watch Out For Sudden Headaches Also, if you suddenly get a headache out of nowhere and the pain level is extreme, you should consider a trip …
The pain associated with problems involving your teeth can be very minor or incredibly intolerable. It can co1me on immediately and out of nowhere. It’s possible that the pain in your tooth may have been caused by an accident or other trauma. in this instance, you may consider a trip to the emergency room. Abscesses …
