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Most landscaping or yard work injuries result from ordinary tasks done without enough preparation or protective gear. At State Urgent Care on South Montgomery Street in Starkville, we treat these kinds of injuries all summer long and can help you figure out whether what you’re dealing with needs attention or can be managed at home. … Continued
Some Memorial Day barbecues never make it to dessert. Holiday weekends often bring a steady stream of patients to clinics like State Urgent Care with injuries caused by grill burns, kitchen cuts or even the oppressive Mississippi sun. They may not be deadly, but they’re enough to spoil an afternoon. With some practical BBQ safety … Continued
Warm weather in Mississippi often brings mosquitoes, horseflies and other insects known for leaving itchy bites in their wake. Most bug bites are mild and get better within just a few days, but now and then a small red bump grows more painful or swollen than you expect. That can understandably leave you wondering if … Continued
It starts with one child rubbing their eye, then another — pretty soon the whole class seems to be sharing the same case of contagious frustration. Pink eye, or conjunctivitis, spreads quickly in school settings where kids are in close contact, touching faces and surfaces throughout the day. And while it’s common and usually not … Continued
You know what it feels like to bump your nose, but this time it’s different. There’s more swelling. It’s harder to breathe, and now you’re left wondering how much worse it could get. When it comes to nose injuries, it’s best to come in when you’re unsure. At State Urgent Care, we evaluate nasal injuries … Continued
The first few seconds after a fiery bite can be revealing. A sharp sting on the tongue or roof of the mouth often means a mild burn has already set in. At State Urgent Care in Starkville, we sometimes see patients after a hasty sip of coffee or a fresh slice of pizza leaves the … Continued
Most colds run their course in about a week. If your cold isn’t getting better, or if it’s getting worse, we can take a closer look here at State Urgent Care in Starkville, MS. Sinus infections often start like colds but feel very different by the end. Our team is here to help you catch … Continued
A red, swollen lump appears on your skin — then grows, throbs and turns painful. Is it a skin abscess? A boil? And when is it time to seek urgent care? At State Urgent Care, we offer prompt, walk-in skin abscess treatment for painful lumps that won’t go away on their own. Boils and abscesses … Continued
When the first symptoms of shingles start, most people think they’re just bug bites. It takes time for that itchiness to turn into the painful blistering rash we recognize as shingles. They start small but can grow into a band of blisters — sometimes serious enough to threaten eyesight, especially when the face or eyes … Continued
September in Mississippi means two things: the first day of school and the first round of sniffles. It’s been a long summer apart, but the kids are pressed shoulder to shoulder again — secrets and stories won’t be the only things they spread. Even the best hand-washing habits are seldom enough to stop back-to-school illnesses … Continued