Acute Illnesses Specialist
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Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC
Luis E Zepeda, MD
Family Medicine Specialist located in Houston, TX
Acute illnesses are stressful and frustrating, which is why it’s so important to have medical professionals you can count on. At Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC, dedicated family medicine physician Luis Zepeda, MD, and his experienced team treat all kinds of acute illnesses in their convenient Houston, Texas, office. For help with everything from allergies and ear infections to urinary tract infections (UTIs) and viruses, call the office or book online now.
Acute Illnesses Q & A
What are acute illnesses?
Acute illnesses are those that happen suddenly. Generally, acute illnesses have one specific cause, although multiple factors can contribute.
Acute illness symptoms can be quite intense, but fortunately, they typically don’t linger. In contrast, chronic illnesses last for longer than six months. In some cases, acute illness can turn into chronic illness over time.
What are the most common acute illnesses?
The Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC team treats all types of acute illnesses. Some of the most common include:
- Allergies
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Sinusitis
- Ear infections
- Upper respiratory infections
- Throat infections like strep throat
- Bacterial and viral skin infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis
Acute illnesses can cause serious symptoms, so it’s important to recognize them and come into the office for help as soon as possible.
What are the symptoms of acute illnesses?
Each illness can have different symptoms, but some problems to look for include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Ear pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Body aches
- Pain during urination
- Stomach pain
- Blood in urine
It’s important to listen to your body when you have these symptoms — these are signs that your body is distressed and needs help.
How are acute illnesses diagnosed?
The Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC team performs a physical exam and asks about your symptoms. You may also need blood tests, urine tests, or other forms of testing to determine the cause of your acute illness.
The team offers one-stop convenience by doing all testing in the office. The same team handles all of your preventive health care, such as women’s health care, men’s health care, diabetes management, and other chronic disease management, so they already know your needs and medical history well.
How are acute illnesses treated?
The treatment for acute illnesses varies with the underlying issue. In many cases, you’ll need some kind of medication, antibiotics or oral pain relievers, for example.
Be sure to take all of the medications as prescribed. If you’re taking antibiotics, it may seem tempting to quit taking the drug once you feel better. But you need to take the whole course of antibiotics to completely eliminate the harmful bacteria and prevent symptoms from coming back.
When you have an acute illness, you shouldn’t have to wait to get compassionate care. Del Sol Centro Medico Familiar PLLC is here to treat acute illnesses quickly so you can get back to your life. Call the office or click on the provided booking link now.