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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 care. Wondering if you should go to the emergency room for back pain? ER Katy […]

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 failure. This makes proactive monitoring and awareness critical. Knowing when to go to the emergency

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 evaluating many patients over the years in the ER, I can tell you that most

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 Emergency Room Physicians on-site 24/7, versus a nurse practitioner or family physician typically at urgent

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 community platform to share and promote published medical knowledge around the world. Abstract Pericarditis of

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 that the cause of the person’s distress is not a heart attack, asthma/breathing problem, thyroid

There is more to February than the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras. February is also National Heart Health Month. Sadly, heart disease claims approximately 1 million lives a year. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Good news, it is also one of the

A Guide To What You Should Know About The Zika Virus It can be a bit scary and confusing to hear about an incurable disease with potentially serious birth defects making it’s way around the globe. The World Health Organization has declared Zika a global public health emergency. As the number of reported Zika Virus

This October 31 an enclave of ghosts, ghouls, and witches will hit the streets looking for treats. Alongside this spooky entourage comes a considerable threat. Emergency rooms are considerably more crowded on holidays, particularly Halloween. Keep your kids safe and be mindful of the 6 Halloween dangers: 1. Car Injury Car fatalities have a much

Driving a motorcycle requires lots of vigilance, as you don’t have the same level of protection that an enclosed vehicle with airbags provides. Practice these motorcycle safety tips to avoid a trip to the emergency room: 1. Always Wear A Helmet It should go without saying, but always ride smart and make sure your helmet