Most people don’t get enough vitamin D. In fact, 42% of Americans are classified as vitamin D deficient. This primary nutrient is essential to an overall healthy body and helps build and maintain strong bones. With the summer fast approaching, many believe that you can eliminate a vitamin D deficiency by increasing your sun exposure. … Continued

Stepping on the scale can feel a lot like a roller coaster ride when you expect to see one number but are graced with another. If you notice a change in the number on the scale from week to week, or even day to day, it’s usually not something to worry too much about. Weight … Continued

Although generally not thought of as alarming or urgent, bruising may require urgent care treatment. As an adult, it is important to know when a bruise is nothing more than a mild and slightly painful inconvenience and when it could be telling of something more, like a serious, undiagnosed medical condition. Whether you’re living with … Continued

At Coastal Urgent Care of Thibodaux, our main goal is to get you taken care of quickly so that you can feel better sooner. We are open every day of the year, including weekends and holidays. Don’t delay treatment if you need urgent care; simply walk in today for the care you need. Is urgent … Continued

At Coastal Urgent Care of Thibodaux, we take heart health seriously. We offer EKGs 7 days a week to check the health of your heart when you need it most. These noninvasive tests are an effective way to check your heart quickly and painlessly, especially when you are experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, rapid … Continued

If you’re up with a teething baby who feels warm to the touch, you might be wondering, “Can teething cause a fever?” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, your baby may have a very slight increase in body temperature whenever they’re growing a new tooth. Still, it’s typically not enough to be considered a … Continued

Now that we’re nearly two full years into the pandemic, you probably know that COVID-19 is an upper respiratory infection that frequently causes symptoms like fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, and loss of taste or smell. Other well-known symptoms of COVID-19 include congestion, runny nose, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, … Continued

If you’re located in or around the Thibodaux area, then there is an AM PM walk-in urgent care available to you. Coastal Urgent Care of Thibodaux is an AM PM walk-in urgent care clinic. Our doors open early and stay open late every day of the week, including Sundays, so you can get the care … Continued

Body mass index (BMI) is an easy, inexpensive way for adults to determine approximately how much body fat they have. It’s calculated the same for children and teens but is interpreted differently depending on their age and gender. To calculate BMI, you simply divide a person’s weight by the square of their height. The higher … Continued

If your idea of summer fun is splashing in the pool for hours, then you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, swimming is the fourth most popular recreational activity in the United States with more than 91 million people over the age of 16 enjoying a refreshing dip each year. … Continued