" Urgent care centers diagnose a good number of hernias. Let’s explore the world of hernias! What are hernias? The hernias referred to in this Medical Minute are groin, or inguinal hernias,. More commonly found in men, an inguinal hernia occurs when part of the small intestine protrudes through a tear or weakness in your groin (the area between your abdomen and your thigh). Anybody can get an inguinal hernia, but it is more common ...

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" What To Do When Your Child is Stung By A Bee Since we are opening at the height of bee season, we anticipate seeing kids who have been stung by bees or wasps. Here at AFC Urgent Care Stamford we would tell you that for normal, non-allergic reactions,  removing the stinger, applying a cold compress or ice, a dab of Neosporin to prevent possible infection and  applying Calamine lotion to prevent itching,  and an aspirin ...

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