Muscle cramps (not to be confused with illness related stomach cramps) are very common and quite painful. They usually happen suddenly and can involve any
I took a “class” this weekend from my 22 year old daughter, Beth…Ear Piercing and Gauging Maintenance 101. While visiting her for the Thanksgiving weekend
I often am required as an urgent care physician to rate the severity of a burn. What constitutes a 1st degree, 2nd degree and 3rd
I have mixed feelings about Black Friday. You know, the day after Thanksgiving that is supposed to be the busiest shopping day of the year,
Blood in the urine (hematuria) is alarming, but not necessarily serious and life threatening. Urine usually takes on a darker brown, amber color. At other
Eczema affects up to 20% of children, and is characterized by dry, red, itchy and /or flaky skin. There are a number of causes, but
I get asked frequently how to whether a knee injury is serious or not. While a complete history, thorough examination and imaging studies such as
“How do I know if a mole is a skin cancer?” This is an important and, unfortunately, frequently asked question. The rate of melanoma, the
I get so tired of the constant assault on the working man (and woman). You know, the responsible citizen who is trying to earn an
A common fishing accident is to get a finger stuck with a hook. If the hook is angled and not very deep, this is an