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Back-to-school season brings with it new teachers and fresh supplies. It also sometimes brings a dreaded note home about head lice. A letter like that can send a parent straight to the bathroom with a flashlight, ready to search their child’s scalp for the little pests. It’s one of the most common yet most unwelcome … Continued
If the skin between your toes is itching, peeling or cracking, athlete’s foot is the likely culprit, and most people can clear it with an over-the-counter antifungal used consistently for about two weeks. It’s one of the more common fungal infections out there, and it thrives in exactly the warm, damp environment your shoes create … Continued
Hand cramps are usually caused by dehydration, low magnesium or potassium, repetitive strain, or underlying nerve and circulation issues. They never seem to wait for the right time: mid-sentence at an important board meeting, halfway through a workout or late at night with your fingers locked into an involuntary fist. For most of us, the … Continued
Pack the tent, the cooler, the firewood — and the first-aid kit. That last item tends to be treated as an afterthought, but it’s probably the most important item in your gear. Cuts, burns, sprains and insect stings are among the most common camping injuries, and with Mississippi’s summer heat, heat exhaustion is never far … Continued
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