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Is there a difference between an ER doctor and a trauma surgeon?

I want to know, what is the difference between an ER doctor and a trauma surgeon? Do both of them work in the ER?
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What should I do if kids accidentally drown?

We just had a pool installed in our backyard and I have two little ones that still don't know how to swim. They're twins, so both of them are 3 years old. We are teaching them...
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Should I go to the ER for panic attacks?

I'm a 41-year-old man and I get panic attacks from time to time. They often come with severe chest pain, but they eventually pass as the panic attack passes. Should I go to the...
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Should I take my newborn to the ER for her fever?

My newborn has a very high fever of 102 F, and we aren't sure about what to do. Her pediatrician isn't answering the office phone, so we're wondering if we should take her to...
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How can I deal with cystitis?

I'm 24 and male, and I was diagnosed with cystitis and was given antibiotics for it. But I would rather not take them and try to treat this naturally. Is it possible that this...
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Are kidney stones a medical emergency?

I believe I have kidney stones because there is pain on the right side of my body where my kidneys should be. It's not incapacitating me though. Are kidney stones a medical emergency?...
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What should I do for son's bee sting?

My son was playing outside and the next thing I know, he gets stung by a bee on his arm. What should I do for my bee sting?
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Is a heat stroke an emergency?

It was so hot yesterday, and humid, and it made me have a heat stroke. I still don't feel right. Is a heat stroke an emergency? Should I go to the ER?
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Should I visit emergency room for my high fever?

I have had a fever already for almost 5 days. OTC medications aren't helping me or making it go down. Alongside this fever, I'm dealing with nausea and stomach pain. Should...
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Is a urinary tract infection an emergency?

I'm 27, and I have symptoms of a UTI, like burning urination and abdominal pain. Is a urinary tract infection an emergency?
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Does morphine have any serious side effects?

I was given morphine at the hospital for some severe pain after a car accident, but now the area where the morphine was injected in is red and inflamed. Could this be a side effect...
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When is a high fever an emergency for kids?

My son is 4 years old, and he has a really high fever. . . 102. His pediatrician is closed right now and they don't have a hotline for emergency services. Should I take him...
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When should you go to the ER for stroke symptoms?

I'm 40, and I have headaches and some numbness on one side of my face that comes and goes. I think that this could be a stroke. Should I go to the emergency room?
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Son has Lego stuck in nose. Do we need to go to the ER?

My 4-year-old son has a Lego stuck in his nose. Should we take him to the ER for this? What do we do?
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Why are strokes an emergency situation?

My grandmother suffered from a stroke, but luckily she survived and is managing the after effects. But she ignored symptoms of the stroke hours before it happened, and the doctors...
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Can my son carry his EpiPen to school?

My son has a severe nut allergy and we want him to carry his EpiPen everywhere he goes. Can kids usually carry EpiPens to school?
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Should I go to ER for back pain?

I'm 45 years old, and I have pretty bad back pain. I can't really walk right. Do you think I should go to the ER?
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What do they give you in the ER for a migraine?

I've been getting migraines often, but I really can't take the one I have now. I want to go to the ER. Does the emergency room do anything for migraines?
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I don’t know what’s going on. Should I be worried?

I have had nausea and loss of appetite for about 3 days. The nausea is constant and has not subsided even when taking a zophran or gas x. The passing of bowel movements doesn't...
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What should I do if my child's blood sugar drops?

My daughter has type 1 diabetes and although she knows how to manage her treatment, I'm still worried about hypoglycemia. What steps should I take in case her blood sugar drops...
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