Sick Visits

You might need a sick visit with Jolene when a common condition such as a cold or symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea don’t improve after a few days of home care. Or you may have a more severe illness like the flu and have difficulties managing your symptoms. Common problems that might require a sick visit include:

• Eye infections
• Earache
• Skin rashes and hives
• Allergic reactions
• Minor injuries
• Acid reflux (heartburn)
• Chronic fatigue
• Rectal bleeding
• Unexpected weight loss
• Difficulties sleeping
• Urinary infections
• Respiratory infections

Sometimes, sick visits are important to determine what’s causing symptoms like loss of appetite or abdominal pain that could indicate an underlying disease.

You can also book a sick visit if you have a chronic condition like asthma, heart disease, diabetes, or a thyroid disorder and you’re experiencing a symptom flare-up.

Your sick visit begins with a discussion of your symptoms and relevant information, like any exposure to infection. Jolene also looks over your medical history and then performs a physical examination. She checks vital health indicators, including:

• Heart rate
• Respiration (breathing)
• Temperature
• Blood pressure
• Heart and lung sounds
• Reflexes

The physical exam includes a close look at the area causing your symptoms. For example, Jolene might shine a light down your throat to see why it’s sore or press on various parts of your abdomen if you have abdominal pain.

Jolene might also order lab testing. If you have specific symptoms like rectal bleeding, you might need to provide a stool sample or undergo other tests.

When you need medication, Jolene can write a prescription for you. If she has any concerns about your symptoms, she might refer you for further tests or diagnostic procedures or recommend a specialist.

To benefit from Jolene’s expertise, call NP Services At Home today. You can schedule your sick visit house call or telehealth consultation by phone or simply book an appointment online.