Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Bellevue Urgent Care Advisory: What to Do in Case of Spider Bites


The wetlands of Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park boast a rich assortment of flora and fauna that many campers find appealing. For this reason, every summer adventurers all over the state come to experience this wild beauty. Unfortunately, the wetlands are also home to various types of spiders that pose a risk to oblivious campers.

For this reason, urgent care providers around Bellevue are giving out health advice on how campers can protect themselves from spider bites.

Spider Bites: How serious are they?

It has been said that almost all species of spiders contain venom in their fangs. Luckily, most of these fangs are too short to deeply penetrate human skin. In most cases, the worst thing that will happen when suffering from a spider bite is the bitten area will be itchy and swollen.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Bellevue Urgent Care: Treating and Preparing for Camping Injuries


Fay Bainbridge Park offers a chance for you and your family to go on a camping adventure. With a 17-acre park featuring a saltwater shoreline expanding 1,420 feet, you can be in touch with nature. Better yet, it’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the sun with your family. Though it’s going to be a fun activity, however, you should still be prepared. Camping exposes you to risks of injuries that may require urgent care in Bellevue. So, to be prepared, you should know how to treat and prevent common camping injuries such as the following:

Rashes

Plants in a camping site such as oak, poison ivy, and sumac can irritate your skin. When this happens, you won’t be able to enjoy the activity because your skin will be itchy and uncomfortable. To alleviate rashes, clean them with water and remove any accessories or clothing that may touch and further irritate the rash.
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