General Medical
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The Doctor Is In partners with licensed independent physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who specialize in a variety of common healthcare concerns. You can submit photos, ask questions, and get your online visit and prescription treatment. Select from the following conditions to get started.
Coughs, Colds & Flu
Receive a Z-Pak (Azithromycin) just $24.
Anxiety / Depression
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US and are treatable if help is sought. In addition, depression is twice as common in women than in men. Symptoms of depression include loss of pleasure, sadness, hopelessness. Symptoms of anxiety include sleep disturbances, changes in appetite or weight and a decreased libido.
Migraines
More than 38 million people in the United States have migraine disease. Those with chronic migraine may have 15 or more migraine days per month, interfering with daily activities. Migraines are recurring type of headaches that causes moderate to severe throbbing or pulsing pain. It is commonly caused by a trigger such as loud noise, flashing lights, smells, stress, or anxiety. Women are twice as likely to experience migraines than men.
Although there’s no treatments for migraines, the symptoms can be relieved and controlled with medications.
Consult with a healthcare professional for lifestyle changes and symptom managements.
Cold Sores
Cold sores are painful blisters that form around or near the lips and inside the mouth. This is caused by an infection with a virus called herpes simplex virus. Symptoms of cold sores are: painful blisters on the lips, mouth, nose, or throat; throat and mouth pain; swelling in the neck; and body aches. Cold sores can be treated with antiviral medicines that reduce symptoms and shorten the amount of time symptoms last, but these medications work the best if started right away.
Get a visit now to treat your cold sores.
Earaches
There are different types of ear infections. A middle ear infection (acute otitis media) is one where fluid builds up in the middle ear.
Ear infections can be caused by both bacteria and viruses. Symptoms include ear pain, fever, irritability, rubbing or tugging at ear, and difficulty sleeping.
Treatment is usually antibiotics (amoxicillin) in severe cases that last longer than 2-3 days. In mild cases, doctors may recommend watchful waiting to give the child’s immune system time to fight off the infection.
Pink Eye
Pink eye is also referred to as conjunctivitis which is an infection or irritation of the eye. Signs of pink eye are pinkness and redness, itchiness, and a buildup around the eye. Pink eye is usually treated with antibiotic eye drops or gel. Prevention includes hand washing with soap and avoidance of sharing personal items.
Speak to a healthcare provider about concerns of pink eye.
Urinary Tract Infection
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US and are treatable if help is sought. In addition, depression is twice as common in women than in men. Symptoms of depression include loss of pleasure, sadness, hopelessness. Symptoms of anxiety include sleep disturbances, changes in appetite or weight and a decreased libido.
Get an online visit to discuss which treatments and lifestyle changes are available for you.
Allergies
Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to something that is usually not harmful. This can include pollen, dust, mites, insects, food, or mold. There are medications that can help prevent these symptoms, such as fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (Flonase®). This medication is a nasal corticosteroid spray that is used to relieve year-round and seasonal allergies such as nasal congestion, running nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Another spray medication is Azelastine Nasal Spray (Astelin). This is an antihistamine that is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, and postnasal drip. In addition to sprays, Montelukast (Singular) is an oral medication that is used to decrease symptoms of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and exercise induced asthma.
Discuss which treatment is right for your allergies with an online doctor today.
Acid Reflux / Upset Stomach
Acid reflux is when the acid in your stomach backs up into the esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. This can cause an uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest. If this is left untreated, it can lead to other issues. There are medications that can help with these symptoms which are antacids, histamine blockers, and proton pump inhibitors. These medications work by reducing or blocking stomach acid but each of these do it in a different way.
Constipation
Constipation is a common problem that makes it hard to produce bowel movements. This can be caused by certain medications or poor diet. Symptoms include blood in the toilet, fever, weight loss, and feeling weak. Ways to prevent constipation are eating a diet rich in fiber, drinking water, and going to the bathroom at regular times daily. Foods rich in fiber include baked beans, kidney beans, lima beans, oatmeal, almonds, peanuts and prunes.
Nausea / Vomiting
Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach. Nausea and vomiting can occur from many different things such as food poisoning, infection, GERD, motion sickness, medications etc. Over the counter treatment includes dramamine and ginger ale. Prescription medications such as Zofran, Promethazine and Meclizine can be used for severe nausea.
Talk to a doctor today to see what nausea treatments are available.
Smoking Cessation
In 2018, 34.2 million people in the United States said that they smoked cigarettes and 55.1% of adult smokers said that they made an attempt to quit smoking in the past year. Smoking can increase the risk for heart disease and lung cancer but can be reduced as soon as 1 year after you quit smoking. There are many methods and resources of quitting smoking as well as medications. Nicotine replacements can be used to ease off cigarettes.
Consult with a healthcare professional and support services to start your journey today.