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TL;DR: If you are wondering why your stomach hurts when coughing, this blog explains common reasons and how to find relief. It also outlines when it may be time to seek medical care for ongoing discomfort. Why coughing can strain abdominal muscles and trigger stomach pain Common conditions linked to stomach pain when coughing, including hernias and digestive concerns Helpful

TL;DR: Effective UTI prevention starts with understanding common triggers, early symptoms, and simple lifestyle habits that protect your urinary health. This blog explains how dehydration, hygiene, clothing choices, and daily routines can reduce your chances of a UTI. Readers will also learn when to seek medical care and how TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track supports quick, convenient treatment.

TL;DR: The RICE Method for injuries is a simple, effective first step for treating common sports injuries, sprains, and bruises. This blog explains how each step works together to reduce pain, control swelling, and support faster recovery. We’ll also outline when professional care is necessary. What the RICE Method for injuries is and why it’s effective for acute injuries How

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The new year is a reset button most people look forward to. Whether you’re focused on your career, family, or getting back in shape, the energy of a fresh start is hard to ignore. But amid the resolutions and to-do lists, one thing that often gets left behind is your health. You don’t need to be sick to get checked

Norovirus has arrived early this season, and families across the Tampa Bay area are feeling the impact. From sudden school absences to late-night vomiting spells, this highly contagious stomach virus is spreading faster and hitting harder than in previous years. A new strain is driving this surge, and it’s showing up in classrooms, daycares, cruise ships, and households throughout Florida.

Lately, it feels like everyone in Tampa Bay knows someone who’s sick, or they’ve been sick themselves. Walk into a workplace, a school pickup line, or a grocery store, and you’ll overhear it: fever, cough, chills, exhaustion. It’s not just regular seasonal flu. What’s making the rounds this time is stronger, faster, and much harder to shake. This new strain