Question 1

relative unable to move bowels for over two weeks. has taken dulcolax, citric magnesium, and prune juice.  given prescription suppositories by urgent care center, still now movement.  no stomach pain, just pain in rear and urgency to go.  what should be d

Accepted Answer

I : I recommned MiraLAX as a first step. Amitiza (lubiprostone) is also good choice, but requires a prescription. Clearly, if a colonoscopy has never been performed, then it should per formed to exclude significant pathology.

Question 2

is it normal to cough everyday for now 4+ months now? i am not sick just a cough that won't go away no matter what i do. so is that normal. never had covid. had acute bronchitis 4 months ago in the urgent care?

Accepted Answer

: It is not normal. Please get seen in person for an evaluation to identify the underlying reason why you are coughing. I’m addition to history, and physical exam, diagnostic imaging is occasionally needed.

Question 3

i went to urgent care and i have acute serous otitis media in my right ear. i have amoxicillin and i am having severe pain. pain killer doesn't work. ?

Accepted Answer

Change pain killer: Ear pain can be very severe. If what u r taking is not helping have the pain killer changed to something that may be more effective. Call the doctor who saw you. Antibiotics do take 24-48 hours to work at times and that may also need to be changed if not helping. Have urself re evaluated within 24-48 hours if medications not helping.

Question 4

diagnosed with acute bronchitis, adult it says. went to urgent care 12 hours ago got x-ray to say i'm clear. but. taking: prednisone, albuterol, amoxicillin, benzonatate. can't sleep now coughing too much and coughing up phlegm with stuff. what now?

Accepted Answer

: Rinsing nasal passages with saline is often effective in reducing the symptoms of cough and congestion. Monitor temperature and breathing. Usually within 10 days there is improvement. COVID-19 and influenza screening may be indicated. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and prolonged cough. If there is a fever for more than two days on antibiotics, please follow up.

Question 5

what is urgent care vs emergency medicine?

Accepted Answer

ER's are for for: Serious problems that may require hospital admission, and tehy are connected to one, ct's, mri's, code teams and trauma centers.  An urgent care center can deal with many less serious issues, from school physicals, sore throats, tooth and ear aches even shots for travel.  Er's cost a lot, urgent care may demand payment, but always cheaper than er.

Question 6

should i go to urgent care for the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you truly just have a common cold, you should not require any treatment other than over the counter symptomatic treatment. However, if you have a high temperature, are short of breath, or have other unusual symptoms, you should get an exam to be sure you don't have something more than the common cold like pneumonia.

Question 7

hey i didn't get a note after a urgent care visit?

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: You won't get one from posting here! This is the HT public information site where volunteer docs answer health questions It does not offer direct patient care, If you need something from a HT pay site you need to call the help desk of that site.

Question 8

when must i go to urgent care vs the emergency department?

Accepted Answer

For Emergencies Only: Usually emergent situations are self-evident. Ex's. Include some forms of chest pain, significant head trauma, open fractures, intractable seizures, respiratory distress, debilitating abdomen pain with fever and mental status changes. Most other conditions can be handled at a urgent care.  Once you've been evaluated by an urgent care physician he will direct you to the er if he/she has concerns.

Question 9

help please! when should i go to an er or urgent care for iv?

Accepted Answer

When you cant wait: due to being sick. There is not clear cut answer, but when you are injured or you are too dehydrated, you may require fluid through intravenous route, then you may need to be in ER.

Question 10

at what point is dehydration bad enough to where i should go to urgent care?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration : Formal medical treatment is sought for dehydration when a person is no longer able to hydrate by mouth through fluids. They may need fluids intravenously because they are vomiting or have intractable diarrhea or worst case, bleeding. Symptoms of severe dehydration include dizziness, fainting, extreme weakness and should be attended to by your physician.

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Relative unable to move bowels for over two weeks. has taken dulcolax, citric magnesium, and prune juice. given prescription suppositories by urgent care center, still now movement. no stomach pain, just pain in rear and urgency to go. what should be d

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Is it normal to cough everyday for now 4+ months now? i am not sick just a cough that won't go away no matter what i do. so is that normal. never had covid. had acute bronchitis 4 months ago in the urgent care?

A member asked:

I went to urgent care and i have acute serous otitis media in my right ear. i have amoxicillin and i am having severe pain. pain killer doesn't work. ?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with acute bronchitis, adult it says. went to urgent care 12 hours ago got x-ray to say i'm clear. but. taking: prednisone, albuterol, amoxicillin, benzonatate. can't sleep now coughing too much and coughing up phlegm with stuff. what now?

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What is urgent care vs emergency medicine?

A member asked:

Should i go to urgent care for the common cold?

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Hey i didn't get a note after a urgent care visit?

A member asked:

When must i go to urgent care vs the emergency department?

A member asked:

Help please! when should i go to an er or urgent care for iv?

A member asked:

At what point is dehydration bad enough to where i should go to urgent care?

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