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 […]
How to Prepare for a Preventive Health Screening | Las Vegas
What Is a Preventive Health Screening? A preventive screening looks for early signs of conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or heart disease. Catching them early gives you and your provider more options. Screenings are meant for people without symptoms. If you have new or worsening symptoms, you need an evaluation instead. […]
Doctor Consultation at Sahara West Urgent & Primary Care
Annual Physical vs. Medicare Wellness Visit at a Glance Annual Physical Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Main goal Check your body for existing health problems Create or update a personalized prevention plan Format Hands-on exam Conversation-based visit with a questionnaire Health Risk Assessment Not standard Yes, a required part of the visit Physical exam Yes, […]
When Does Sinus Pressure Need Medical Evaluation? | Sahara West Urgent & Primary Care
When Does Sinus Pressure Need Medical Evaluation? Quick answer: Sinus pressure needs medical evaluation if it lasts more than 10 days without improving, gets worse after starting to get better, comes with a fever lasting 3–4 days or longer, or is severe. Swelling around the eye, vision changes, a stiff neck, confusion or a sudden […]
: Ear Pain in Adults: When to See a Doctor | Sahara West
Ear Pain in Adults: When to Seek Medical Care Quick answer: Mild ear pain without fever, drainage, or hearing changes can often be managed at home for a day or two. See a provider the same day if you have significant pain, fever, drainage, muffled hearing, or pain that isn’t improving after about 48 hours. […]
Flu vs. Common Cold: When Should You Seek Care? | Sahara West Urgent & Primary Care
Flu vs. Common Cold: When Should You Seek Care? Quick answer: A cold usually builds gradually with a stuffy or runny nose and mild symptoms. The flu hits suddenly with fever, chills, body aches, and exhaustion. Most colds and mild flu cases can be managed at home. See a provider if you’re at higher risk, […]