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When to Go to the ER for Flu Symptoms in Katy, TX
The flu can be more than just a seasonal nuisance—it can lead to serious health complications, especially for vulnerable individuals such as young children, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions. While many cases of influenza can be managed...

When to Go to the ER for Back Pain in Katy, TX
Back pain can significantly impact your quality of life, but due to its wide variety of causes, it’s not always clear when you should seek medical attention. In some cases, back pain can signal a serious issue that needs immediate...

When to Go to the ER for High Blood Pressure in Katy, TX
High blood pressure (hypertension) is often called the “silent killer” because it can cause serious health complications without showing obvious symptoms. Despite being asymptomatic in many cases, untreated hypertension can lead to devastating consequences, including strokes, heart attacks, and kidney...

Should You Go to the ER if You Might Have Appendicitis?
From the Desk of Dr. Ethan Brown, Medical Director of ER Katy Over 30 years ago when I was in medical school, the professors and textbooks told us how the typical patient with appendicitis presented to the emergency room. After...

Advantage Of ERs Over Urgent Cares
Although Urgent Care facilities do a good job on many simple ailments, not everything that seems simple is mild. And therefore, those apparently mild symptoms in many cases should be evaluated at a full-service Emergency Room, that has Board Certified...

Katy Christian Ministries Holiday Food Drive
ER Katy has and will continue to partner with Katy Christian Ministries on their holiday season food drives. This fall, we will be collecting cans and non-perishable containers of food in our lobby at ER Katy, 25765 Katy Freeway, Katy...

A Case of Pure Pericarditis Associated With COVID-19: Application of Classical Clinical Evaluation for Differential Diagnosis
Dr. Brown of ER Katy co-authored an article, A Case of Pure Pericarditis Associated With COVID-19: Application of Classical Clinical Evaluation for Differential Diagnosis, published by Cureus. Cureus is a Springer Nature journal leveraging the power of an online, crowdsourced...

ANXIETY INDUCED REASONS FOR AN EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT
There is no such thing as a “wasted” visit to the emergency room for an anxiety attack. For someone who may be experiencing anxiety, or their first panic attack, a visit to the emergency room is warranted to make sure...