Signs of Liver Failure vs. Liver Disease | Las Vegas
Liver disease is the umbrella term, and liver failure is one possible destination. Not every liver condition progresses to failure. Early / Compensated Liver Disease Advanced (Decompensated) Liver Disease Acute Liver Failure What’s happening Liver is inflamed, fatty, or scarred but still working Scarring and complications overwhelm the liver Liver function drops within days or […]
Fever With No Other Symptoms: Causes & When to Seek Care
A fever is generally a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. A reading just below that usually isn’t considered a true fever, though everyone’s baseline varies a little. How you measure matters: Adults and older children: an oral temperature is usually fine. Infants: a rectal temperature is generally the most accurate. Always note the reading, […]
Urgent Care vs STD Clinic | Sahara West Urgent Care
An urgent care clinic treats a wide range of non-life-threatening problems, such as infections, minor injuries and illnesses, and also offers STD testing and treatment as one of those services. A dedicated STD clinic, often called a sexual health clinic, focuses only on sexual health. Many are run by public health departments or nonprofits. Both […]
Does Health Insurance Cover STD Testing? | Las Vegas
Screening Diagnostic Who it’s for People with no symptoms getting routine testing People with symptoms, or a known or suspected exposure Example Annual chlamydia and gonorrhea testing for a sexually active woman under 25 Testing because of burning, discharge, a sore, or a partner’s positive result How plans often treat it May be covered with […]
STD Symptoms: When to See a Doctor | Las Vegas Walk-In
No. Some STI symptoms fade on their own even though the infection remains. Syphilis is a well-known example: a sore can heal without treatment while the infection continues. Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility in women, and epididymitis in men. Seeking evaluation early is how […]