It’s a perfect day to go hiking. The sun is out, there’s a cool breeze and you’ve gathered your loved ones for a day of fun on the trails when suddenly, something goes wrong. It could be anything — an ankle twists, a foot slips off a difficult trail,
Yellow fever is a viral disease which is spread by infected mosquitoes. The recent outbreak of yellow fever in Africa has got the entire world concerned about its reach on their shores. Yellow fever falls in the same category of viruses as Dengue fever. The symptoms of include: Severe
For most of us, knowing when to request medical attention at the time of emergency isn’t always clear. It is easy to analyze circumstances in case of a potentially life-threatening situation such as fainting, difficulty in breathing, or traumatic accident. However, heart attack symptoms are not as easy to detect and
A broken bone, a severe head injury, major accidents – while all these are among the top reasons for visiting an ER , there are some quite unexpected reasons to land in an ER. There might be cases that you go to a medical center suspicious of one thing, but
Experiencing pain while chewing? Tooth sensitivity to hot and cold? Well, even this mild or moderate tooth discomfort can turn into a potentially serious condition known as abscess. This is a pus-filled infection that occurs inside and around the tooth, and in some cases, between the gum and tooth. The
Knowing where to go after you’ve fallen ill depends on the nature of the condition and how quickly you need care. However, you should know these options before you require treatment. There are conditions where you should immediately head out to an emergency room; whereas, others do not require immediate
Dehydration can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. At Victoria ER, we provide comprehensive emergency dehydration care to help you recover and prevent further medical issues or potential complications.
From recognizing dehydration symptoms to delivering advanced severe dehydration treatment, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Constipation occurs when an individual has less than 3 bowel movements a week. This is the general definition for constipation, and it can happen to most people on an occasional basis. It becomes a problem when constipation is happening chronically or on a more frequent basis. As per a recent
After the holidays, the New Year rings in resolutions. Some of us decide to work on our career and take the next step in the New Year, while others just want to save for trips around the world. The most common New Year’s resolution is to lose weight or eat
Thinking of hitting the ski slopes this winter? Or waiting to meet your friends for the weekly ice hockey match? Whichever you choose, don’t forget to wear your helmet and bring your safety equipment! Sports related injuries occur every day, but rarely do they cause death. However head injuries should
