Why You Should Always Be Seen by a Doctor After a Car Accident
You Should Always Be Seen by a Doctor After a Car Accident
Have you recently been in a car accident? If the accident was minor and you didn’t feel any pain on the scene, you probably didn’t see a doctor. This can be a big mistake for several reasons, both legal and medical. Here’s why you need to make an appointment with us for evaluation after your car accident.

Whiplash is very common.
Whiplash is what happens when your head snaps forward and back with speed and/or force. Your seat belt holds the core of your body in place, but it does nothing to support your head and neck. Without that support, a rear end or head on collision could cause your neck to snap back and forth with impact. Air bags are meant to minimize this effect, but they don’t always deploy.
(more…)When to See Your Doctor for Severe Sunburn
When to See Your Doctor for Severe Sunburn
When you go to the beach or pool, the first thing you do when you arrive is apply sunscreen so that you don’t deal with severe sunburn when you go home at the end of the day. But what about when you’re just out and about, shopping, or getting some exercise?

Most people don’t think about sunscreen during normal activities, especially on cloudy days, but the truth is that you can get a sunburn at any time that you spend a decent amount of time outdoors. Most sunburns can be treated at home, but some severe burns should be addressed by a doctor.
(more…)Why You Should Have One Doctor for the Whole Family
Have One Doctor for the Whole Family
It is very important that you have one primary doctor that coordinates all of your care for the whole family. This is important because a medical practitioner that is so fully aware of your medical conditions and history is going to be best able to make sure that you don’t have any complications from interactions with other providers, especially specialists. This is why insurance companies require you to choose a primary care physician.

Yet if you have a family with children, a family practice doctor could be the best option for not just your care, but the healthcare of everyone in your family. There are several advantages to doing this instead of getting a different doctor for each member of the family.
(more…)When to See a Doctor for a Cough
When to See a Doctor for a Cough
Most of the time a cough is nothing to worry about. Most coughs do not last long, and they are usually caused by things in our environment or irritation to the lungs. These coughs are nothing to worry about and will go away on their own. Some coughs are the result of a mild viral cold, but this too doesn’t usually require any type of treatment.

However, there are some situations in which you should see a doctor for a chronic cough. This is a cough that does not go away after 8 to 10 days, and may actually hang on for months at a time. Some chronic coughs are unavoidable, such as long-time smokers cough and allergy symptoms, but for the most part a chronic cough is an indicator that some type of treatment is required.
(more…)When to See a Doctor for a Fever
When to See a Doctor for a Fever
Many people are confused about when they need to see a doctor for a fever. Often, there is nothing to worry about. A 24-hour stomach bug can cause a fever. Even a bad cold can cause a fever. Obviously you don’t need to see your doctor for such matters. But when do you need to see your doctor? Here’s what you need to know.

Infants and Children
Infants and children cannot handle the same high temperatures that most adults can pull through. Infants should see a doctor if they have a fever over 100.1 for more than 24 hours. Children over two should see a doctor when their temperature reaches over 101 for more than 24 hours. If your child has a fever that will not go down with Tylenol or ibuprofen, you should take them to the doctor.
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