What to Do When Someone Has a Concussion

Sometimes, a blow to the head can leave you more than just a little bump. When an injury to the head causes damage to the brain, it’s known as a concussion. Depending on the damage, a concussion can range from mild to severe brain trauma. Read on to learn more about concussions and how they can affect day-to-day life. So what exactly is a concussion? While there is no universal definition of what a concussion is, it’s most commonly described as an injury to the head that disrupts your brains function. Concussions can be caused by a fall, car crash, …

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Signs Your Sore Throat Might Not Be a Cold

A sore throat is an irritation, dryness, pain, or scratchy feeling in your throat, indicating inflammation in your throat. Sore throat is caused by many factors, including a cold, allergies, acid reflux, viruses such as COVID-19, and bacteria like strep throat. It’s often challenging to predict whether your sore throat will go away after some rest or you need some medications to treat it. Most sore throats are an indication of a cold onset and are accompanied by a runny nose. Typically, these sore throats last only a few days. However, a sharp pain in my throat when I swallow …

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