Where to Turn for Emergency Medical Care

With the cold and flu season here, it is important to know where to turn for emergency medical care. Though everyone hopes to avoid the flu this season, unfortunately, far too many people will come down with this terribly inconvenient condition. Fortunately, there are treatment options that are available to help. Anyone who is unwilling to stay home and miss a lot of time from work or school needs to visit us right away so that we can provide treatment and help kick the flu symptoms. In this case, timing is everything so do not hesitate to visit us immediately.

Schedule an appointment at the first sign of a problem

Flu medication can be incredibly effective but it is important to begin treatment right away. Anyone who waits too long to do so, may not receive the full benefits of the medication. For this reason, we recommend visiting our clinic when the following symptoms appear:

Body aches
Chills
Fever
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

All of these symptoms can occur or only a few of them. Sometimes they are accompanied by respiratory symptoms like a runny nose, coughing, sneezing or sinus pressure. Patients may also suffer from a sore throat. In any case, it is necessary to visit us at the onset of the symptoms instead of waiting until they have become too severe. We have the ability to test for the flu and prescribe medication that can beat it. This is far better than staying at home for a week or longer while waiting for the symptoms to go away on their own.

Other treatments

If it is not the flu, it still may be a treatable condition. For example, a sore throat accompanied by respiratory symptoms and a fever may be caused by strep throat. In this case, antibiotics can be prescribed to eliminate the illness.

Sinus pressure, respiratory symptoms, and headaches could also be caused by a sinus infection. This is also treatable using antibiotics.

Because there are a variety of problems that can lead to similar symptoms, it is important to visit our office for an examination and treatment. Keep in mind that many of these problems can be treated with prescription medication. This is contrary to the mistaken belief most people have that they have to suffer in silence and get by on over-the-counter products alone. This mistake can lead to a worsening of symptoms or prolong any unnecessary discomfort. It Is far better to know the truth and seek help from a medical professional right away.

Treatment for children

Parents should be especially careful to ensure that their children receive treatment at the first sign of a problem since when children get sick, they have a much harder time dealing with the discomfort caused by the illness. Additionally, it is more likely that they will spread their germs and the sickness will spread throughout the house. Seeking treatment right away is truly in everyone's best interest.

Get rest

After receiving emergency medical care it will still be necessary to get rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat healthily. This will help to expedite the recovery process.