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163: Avoiding the ER—Dr. Madsen's Essential Prevention Tips

Emergency rooms see it all, but some visits could be avoided. Dr. Troy Madsen brings his experience as an ER doctor to highlight the 5 most common yet preventable emergencies. Learn some strategies…

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ER or Not: When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?

The ER is for emergencies—we know this. But which health conditions classify as "emergencies" can be confusing. It's important to know the guidelines for coming into the ER.…

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3 Things that Can Kill Young, Healthy People

Generally, people who are young and healthy aren't necessarily prone to dying—but, there are still exceptions. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about the top three health…

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Health Hack: How to Treat a Broken Toe at Home

Have you stubbed your toe bad enough you think you may have broken it? Save yourself an expensive trip to the ER—emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen explains how you can do the same…

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How to Easily Stop Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea is a very common condition in the emergency room. But according to Dr. Troy Madsen, there's actually not much an ER doctor can do to help with the symptoms. Save yourself a trip to the…

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Broken Blood Vessel in the Eye

A broken blood vessel in the eye can look quite painful and obvious. But is it serious enough for emergency medical attention? On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen…

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Health Minute: Drink Soda for Food Stuck in Throat

The next time you have trouble swallowing a piece of food, try drinking a soda. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks about how carbonation from soda can help…

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Health Hack: Super Glue For Cuts

Emergency rooms and clinics sometimes use glue rather than stitches for smaller lacerations. On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen share one of his favorite health…

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Staples, Stitches or Glue for Treating Large Cuts?

Staples, stitches, and even super glue are all options for treating large cuts. But how do emergency physicians decide what to use to get wounds back together? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy…

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ER or Not: Got Sprayed With Pepper Spray

Somehow, you got sprayed with pepper spray. It’s in your eye, it stings, and you’re probably feeling really uncomfortable. But is getting pepper strayed a reason to go to the ER?…

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ER or Not: I Swallowed a Chicken Bone!

Should you seek emergency help if you have somehow swallowed a chicken bone? On today's Health Minute, emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen tells you how to know if a trip to the ER is…

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ER or Not: Panic Attacks

For those who are experiencing a panic attack, a trip to the emergency room might feel necessary. And while ER doctors can give medication to help calm you down, most panic attacks are probably not…

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How to Best Handle a Drug Overdose

If you are present during an overdose, do you know what to do? According to emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen, the most important thing you should do is call 911 and seek emergency help. Learn…

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Bloody Nose that Won't Stop

Nosebleeds can sometimes be difficult to stop. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says the fastest way to stop nosebleeds is to pinch the soft part of the nose shut. On today's Health…

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ER or Not: Heart Racing

If you find your heart suddenly racing, is that cause for concern? Whether to worry or not depends on other symptoms and how long the racing lasts. Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen talks…

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ER or Not: Hernias

You’re helping friends move some heavy furniture and suddenly feel a pop in your abdomen. Maybe you have a small protrusion and think it could be a hernia. It may look scary, but is it a reason…

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