Emergency Medical Service Blog
What Cases Breast Pain: Hormonal vs Serious Conditions
Girls, you know that sore, heavy breasts are common before your period. But did you know that sometimes this feeling can be linked to infections or early signs of breast cancer? Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer death. If
Pulled Chest Muscle: Causes, Signs, & When to Worry
A pulled chest muscle occurs when muscle fibers stretch beyond their normal capacity or tear completely. This injury creates inflammation, sharp pain, and muscle spasms that can feel identical to a heart attack. According to Harvard Medical School, approximately 80% of chest pain cases are not cardiac-related¹. However, distinguishing between
Pneumonia After Surgery: 7 Warning Signs and Recovery Tips
When you’re recovering from surgery, the last thing you want to worry about is developing another health problem. Yet pneumonia after surgery is a reality that catches many patients and families off guard. Post-surgery pneumonia can extend hospital stays by weeks and significantly complicate what should be a straightforward recovery.
Sudden Dizziness and Nausea: Causes and Relief Tips
Would you ignore a stroke, heart problem, or inner ear issue? Of course not. That’s what sudden dizziness and nausea might be signaling. Knowing the causes behind dizziness and nausea can help you decide whether basic fixes like hydrating or resting will help, or if it’s serious enough to see