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does your child need a doctor right now?

Having three kids under the age of six is quite exciting. We never have a dull moment in our house and often have injuries and illnesses that need to be tended to by a doctor. I have learned a lot over the past six years about when a child needs to be seen by a doctor immediately and when certain things can wait until their regular pediatrician is available. I created this blog to help other parents learn about the injuries and illnesses that their children may experience when a doctor isn't available to take a child to whenever these things happen.

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Three Potential Reasons That You May Be Excessively Gassy

2 December 2022
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It's fairly normal to pass gas between 10 and 20 times each day, but you may find that you're exceeding this number by a considerable margin. While various things that you eat may cause you to be a little gassier from time to time, you might feel concerned if you find that you're almost always gassier than you think you should be. Even if you feel a little embarrassed about this subject matter, it's worth bringing to the attention of your family doctor. Read More 

When It’s Time To Schedule An Eye Exam

13 October 2022
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If you are a person that wears corrective lenses, a yearly eye exam will ensure that your vision is optimized. When you have any problems with your vision, you should schedule an eye exam as soon as you can to rule out any significant eye disease. Injuries to the eyes should always get medical care, as any eye injuries can become serious if they are not handled early on. When you don't remember when your last eye exam was, or you aren't able to see as well as you used to, it's time to make an appointment for an eye exam to get the care you deserve. Read More 

What Can You Do To Help Antibiotics Along When Fighting A UTI?

8 September 2022
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are annoying and painful, and a typical treatment is to take antibiotics. The best way to ensure the antibiotics work is to take the whole course and keep your doctor up to date on how they seem to be working. But there are a few things you can do in addition to taking antibiotics that can help the medicine work even better. Drink a Lot of Plain Water Read More 

Everything You Need To Know About Prostate Cancer And Prostate Cancer Testing

21 June 2022
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Prostate cancer is a common cancer that occurs exclusively in men. In fact, 13 out of every 100 men in the United States will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Here's what you need to know about prostate cancer and prostate cancer testing. What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the prostate gland, which is a part of the male reproductive system.  Are there different types of prostate cancer? Read More 

How Can Medical Testing Protect And Improve Your Health?

29 April 2022
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When you're feeling under the weather or hurt in a way that you can't remedy with over-the-counter solutions, your doctor's office is typically your first stop. Self-reported symptoms are a valuable diagnostic tool. However, symptoms alone may not tell the whole story. Doctors can learn a lot about the health of a person's body through direct examination. Medical testing can help doctors pinpoint the source of troublesome symptoms. Here are some ways that medical testing can help you protect and improve your health: Read More