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