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- When to go to the emergency room for stomach painOctober 10, 2025HCA FloridaWhen your abdomen hurts, should you visit your doctor, go to the ER or wait it out. Learn what symptoms need emergency medical treatment.
- How to avoid extreme dehydrationOctober 10, 2025HCA FloridaRecognizing the signs and symptoms of dehydration can help you keep it bay before it becomes a medical emergency.
- When is a seizure a medical emergency?October 07, 2025HCA FloridaUnderstanding the types of seizures and knowing how to help — including when to call 911 — could save the life of someone having a seizure.
- What you need to know about shin splintsSeptember 30, 2025HCA FloridaOverusing the muscles and tissues in your lower legs can cause stress and painful shin splints. Learn about symptoms and treatments.
- Heart disease symptoms you might not expectSeptember 26, 2025HCA FloridaBeyond chest pain, learn subtle heart disease symptoms to watch for — and why prevention is the best medicine — from HCA Florida Healthcare.
- Six ways to prevent type 2 diabetesSeptember 26, 2025HCA FloridaAt HCA Florida Healthcare, we'll help you prevent type 2 diabetes — or even reverse prediabetes. Discover six lifestyle changes you can make today.
- Is it Braxton Hicks contractions or labor?September 26, 2025HCA FloridaIt can be difficult to know if you're experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions or real labor. Learn how to tell them apart.
- Do I need urgent care or the ER for a deep cut or wound?September 24, 2025HCA FloridaLearn what makes a deep cut or wound ER-worthy, or if urgent care or home treatment is enough.
- Thyroid disease: What to know about symptoms and treatmentSeptember 24, 2025HCA FloridaMillions of Americans have thyroid gland issues, either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. Learn the signs so you can catch it early and get treated.
- Can I go to the ER for anxiety?September 22, 2025HCA FloridaAnxiety can cause symptoms that feel like a heart attack. Learn when you should go to the emergency room for anxiety and what to expect when you get there.