How your doctor in Woodbridge can help

Acute diseases and illnesses can occur without warning, and can stop you in your tracks. You feel miserable and you miss work. Your symptoms get worse and you soon find yourself not being able to do the activities and tasks to get through your day. The good news is there is help to treat acute diseases and illnesses. Dr. Deana Al-Khateeb at Ridgeview Internal Medicine in Woodbridge, VA wants to share the facts about acute disease management.

Acute illnesses and diseases happen suddenly and generally only last a few days or a few weeks. They can be caused by an infection or by a virus. They can also be brought on by an accident, injury or problems with medications.

Acute illnesses can include:

• Bronchitis or an asthma attack
• Burns or broken bones
• A cold, strep throat, or the flu
• Respiratory infection or pneumonia

Fortunately, some acute illnesses can go away with little or no treatment. Other conditions like infections can be treated with antibiotics. Cold and flu symptoms can be managed with over-the-counter or prescription medications.

There are other acute diseases and illnesses which are more serious and should be managed by a physician. Severe acute conditions like an asthma attack or appendicitis are medical emergencies and can threaten your life if you don’t seek out immediate treatment.

Your doctor at Ridgeview Internal Medicine will begin your treatment by recording your medical history and performing a thorough medical examination, including listing your symptoms and the onset and duration of your symptoms.

You are the most important part of your healthcare team, so it’s important to ask any questions you may have about your health and your treatment. By partnering together, you and your doctor can create a short-term plan to deal with your acute disease, and a long-term plan to ensure your continuing good health.

For more information about acute disease treatment and other medical issues, call Dr. Al-Khateeb at Ridgeview Internal Medicine in Woodbridge, VA. Call today and get started protecting your health!