Antibiotics are essential medicines, especially in developing countries where infectious diseases are a leading cause of mortality. Antibiotic misuse and overuse have also fueled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resulting in a lack of potency for these medications. Prescription medications can only be marketed to patients who hold a medical prescription. On the contrary, over-the-counter…
What can cause sudden vomiting? Food poisoning or gastroenteritis, something you ate Pregnancy, especially in the first trimester of pregnancy Acid reflux Medication side effects Alcohol intoxication Blockage in bowels Motion sickness When should I seek medical attention when vomiting? You should seek medical attention for vomiting if you have… Uncontrolled vomiting lasting more than…
How can I tell if a rash is serious? First let’s define a rash… Rashes can appear anywhere on the body either as a result of an injury, heat, medication (side effect), new soaps, lotions, laundry detergent, exposure to an allergen like poison ivy, or poison oak, climate (excessive heat or cold), or your environment…
What does an insect bite look like? Usually, a bug bite has a pink or sometimes even red appearance. They can be flat or raised. Sometimes they might have a pimple or blister-like appearance. It just all depends on what bit you. How to identify a bug bite? Well, that can be a little more…
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…
