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Topic: online doctor

In rural America, the health care crisis is growing.

Confirmed by a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, the gap in potentially preventable deaths from cancer, heart disease and chronic lower respiratory disease between urban and rural residents increased significantly from 2010 to 2017.

We all want to care for our family. When someone close to us falls ill, we do everything in our power to help them feel better and get them the treatment they need. However, various circumstances can make regular visits to the doctor difficult if not impossible. If money is tight or transportation is too hard to come by for you or your loved one, you might wonder what you can do to make sure they receive medical attention in a timely manner.

When we start feeling sick or uncomfortable, the first question we ask ourselves is, “Do I need to see a doctor?” While some ailments like the common cold can be treated with over the counter medicine, home remedies, and plenty of rest, it’s always a good idea to see a doctor whenever possible. Doctors can catch things we don’t notice, help us prevent problems from getting worse, and prescribe the proper medicine after diagnosing the disease or injury.

You wake up and you’re feeling groggy, like most days. However, this time you feel a little more sluggish than usual, and maybe a bit dizzy as you make your way to the shower. After your shower, all you want to do is crawl back into bed. There’s no doubt about it: something isn’t right. You might be sick.

The average American worker takes about four to five sick days a year. Taking a day or two off of work is sometimes necessary and the right thing to do. However, sick days add up, especially during seasons where colds and the flu are more rampant. All it takes is for one employee to come down with something, and soon enough most of the office is staying home.

As a parent, few things are more troubling than when your child gets sick. Because their immune systems are still developing, children can contract all kinds of illnesses. Fortunately, many of these diseases are common and easily treatable, especially if caught early on.