Brandon Davila, Author at Healthpointe

About Brandon Davila

Hello! This is Brandon Davila, the Content Manager of Healthpointe. I’m a lifelong learner and chronic book-reader with a strong passion for the healthcare industry and search engine optimization. For more of Brandon, check out his articles on the Healthpointe blog. View all posts by Brandon Davila →

29 Apr , 2014

Healthpointe Medical Southern California

When Your Baby’s Vomiting Necessitates an ER Visit

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

Information to know about Baby's Vomiting and when to visit the Emergency Room It is common for babies and toddlers to vomit at one point or another – especially when their stomachs are full, when they have failed to burp or after persistent cou...

28 Apr , 2014

Information to know about Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Shocks

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

Hypoglycemia and Diabetic Shocks Individuals suffering from diabetes have body systems that are unable to produce sufficient amount of insulin for sugar that is consumed in their daily diet. Most Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics require insulin injec...

25 Apr , 2014

Fainting – What it Means to Lose Consciousness

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

What is fainting and what causes it? Fainting also known as syncope is defined as a sudden and brief loss of consciousness and posture. Syncope is caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, and there are many different conditions that can caus...

24 Apr , 2014

When to Seek Medical Care for Cuts and Lacerations

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

When To Seek Medical Attention for your Cuts and Lacerations Cuts and lacerations are the same condition. A cut is a wound that goes through the skin and separates the tissue. It is typically caused by a sharp object such as using a knife while co...

13 Apr , 2014

Abdominal Pain: When It’s Not Just Gas

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

Abdominal Pain: Cases when not to dismiss it as gas Abdominal pain is a common complaint among men and women of all ages. It is often dismissed as trivial, and almost never considered as warranting a rush into an emergency room – especially if i...

11 Apr , 2014

How the Weather Affects Your Allergies

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

How Does the Weather Affect My Allergies? Changes in the weather can definitely impact and trigger your allergies symptoms. Some of the common weather triggers can include: Heat: During hot summer days, air pollution is the worse. Smog and o...

9 Apr , 2014

Recognizing Rib Fractures

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

While the rib are relatively resistant to injuries, accidents can happen and these bones can be broken especially in persons with illnesses that make their bones weaker (e.g., cancer, osteoporosis). Common causes of rib fracture include direct blow...

7 Apr , 2014

What Happens When the Uterus Prolapses?

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

In women, the uterus is held in place inside the pelvis by various muscles, ligaments, and tissues. But when the reproductive organ prolapses, a condition known as prolapsed uterus, the uterus drops into the vaginal canal - truly, a medical conditi...

4 Apr , 2014

Top 6 Items for Your Allergy Relief Kit

Brandon Davila

Uncategorized

Below is a list of 6 items that should be included in your allergy relief kit. 1. Eye Drops Eye drops can ease the inflammation, itching, tearing, and swelling in your eyes. It may be beneficial to ask your doctor which kind of eye drop is ri...

3 Apr , 2014

Healthpointe Welcomes Acclaimed, Board Certified Spine Surgeon to Their Team

Brandon Davila

Orthopedics

Dr. Charles M. Sonu joins Healthpointe Medical Group to provide unrivaled orthopedic and spinal care Joining Healthpointe Medical Group’s team of physicians is Dr. Charles M Sonu – the renowned physician who specializes in spine surgery and gene...

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