With flu season underway, Ally Medical is offering important information to Texans interested in helping to prevent, identify, and treat influenza (flu) infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus that infects the nose, throat, and…

Let's talk about kidney stones! If you have never had one, be glad. If you are wondering what all the fuss is about, this article might shed some light. Over the years, patients have compared kidney stone pain to natural childbirth or even a heart attack. This kind of pain…

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a knock to the head or a hit to the body. The blow to the head or body can cause the brain to rapidly move around within the skull, resulting in changes in the brain and, at times,…

Most people enjoy spending time outside during the warm summer days, but not everybody takes the necessary precautions to protect their skin and eyes from the damaging effects of Ultraviolet A (UV-A) and Ultraviolet B (UV-B) rays. Here are some of the damaging effects caused by exposure to UV-A and…

Dehydration happens when your body doesn't have as much water as it needs. Without enough water, your body can't function properly. Dehydration can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on how much fluid is missing from your body. Causes of Dehydration It’s normal to lose water from your body every…

Any time your child becomes sick or injured, it can be scary. You may not know what to do. Should you take him or her to the doctor? Do they need to go to the emergency room? If you have any question at all about your child’s health, you should…

Everyone gets scrapes and cuts at some point in their life. Most of the time, these wounds are minor and heal without any treatment at all. However, some cuts and injuries require stitches to heal properly. Whether a cut needs stitches depends on factors such as where the cut is…

A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it’s classified as either open or closed: Open Fracture: The bone pokes through the skin and can be seen, or a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin. Closed Fracture: The bone is broken,…