How long does the flu last? The flu is a highly contagious, respiratory virus that is uncomfortable, and is usually fought by your immune system. In a healthy individual symptoms usually develop within one to four days after being exposed to the virus can last up to seven days. If you have previously received the…
How do I know whether my sore throat is from a virus or bacteria? The best way to determine whether you have strep throat (bacteria cause) is to have a rapid-antigen test, “throat swab”. It’s quick and easy and can tell the medical provider within minutes if you have strep throat. If the test is…
Is nausea a symptom or a sign? Nausea is a symptom you can have. It is a painless uneasiness feeling of the stomach, like a sensation of an urge to vomit. It can come on all of a sudden, or can be gradual. What causes nausea for no reason? Food poisoning or stomach flu Pregnancy,…
What are the four types of headaches? The most common types of headaches are: Tension Cluster Sinus Migraine What can headaches be a sign of? Headaches can be a sign of: Dehydration Tumor Nerve pain Medication toxicity Stress Depression Stroke When should you be concerned about a headache? You should be concerned about a headache…
What is considered a normal temperature? A normal temperature is 98.6 degrees fahrenheit. Throughout the day, your temperature may vary by a degree or more 97 degrees to 99 degrees and may still be considered normal. Usually it is lower in the morning and higher in the afternoon. What do you feel if you have…
Coughing, while it’s a nuisance is actually nature’s way of clearing the virus or bacteria.
Ear infections usually cause pain in the ear, or both ears. Sometimes people can have a fever too.
What is UTI? UTI indicates urinary tract infection, is an infection that affects the part of the urinary tract. How to determine UTI? Symptoms of a urinary tract infection can vary. Usually people have a burning sensation when they urinate. Sometimes they have a feeling they have to urinate often. Sometimes people feel as though they have to…
Different Types Basically there are 3 types of “pink eye”, one is allergic, meaning allergies, the other is bacterial, meaning you need treatment with an antibiotic, the third is viral. All need to be evaluated. The telehealth platform is a perfect platform and the provider can figure out what treatment is best for you! What…
In medicine, a large part of the healing process is … hope. Hope, that with all the tools that modern healthcare has at its disposal, patients suffering from various illnesses will get the care they require, and will eventually get back to regular, healthy lives. However, it becomes hard to channel this hope, when their…
The world today is more complex and confusing than ever before. It seems as though there are curveballs constantly being thrown our way. Many of us struggle to keep up with this fast-paced, continuously evolving world, and our mental health often pays the price. In order to help us improve our mental bandwidths, here are…
During the global pandemic, telemedicine and telehealth has emerged as a sustainable and effective solution to prevent and treat the spread of the deadly virus i.e. Covid 19. It has helped the healthcare system fight at many fronts and saved many lives already. Here’s how telemedicine has helped so far to curb the novel coronavirus…
Telemedicine is becoming a norm in 2020. The best thing about telehealth is that it doesn’t just benefit the patients but also offers proven benefits to the medical practitioners as well. Providing online primary care, the medical professionals can’t just generate greater revenue but can also serve a far bigger pool of the population providing…
Telemedicine is now becoming a growing trend all over the world and there are good reasons for that too. Bringing healthcare facilities right to your doorstep, Telehealth has a lot of benefits to offer both to the patients and also to the medical practitioners. Especially in rural areas, the medicare online services have brought a…
