Doctors Urgent Care Sterling West

15/02/2025

When playing in the snow, it's crucial to take frequent breaks to prevent hypothermia, overexertion, and to allow your body to warm up, especially in cold weather; this means coming inside or finding a sheltered area to rest every 10-20 minutes, depending on the temperature and activity level.

****Key points about taking breaks while playing in the snow:
Prevent cold exposure: Regularly going inside to warm up is essential, particularly for young children who might not realize how cold they are.
****Hydration: Drink warm liquids during breaks to stay hydrated.
****Listen to your body: If you start to feel cold, tired, or uncomfortable, take a break immediately.
****Dress in layers: Wearing appropriate clothing in layers helps regulate your body temperature.
****Supervise children: Always closely supervise children when playing in the snow.

20/01/2025

Please bundle up and stay warm. Remember Hypothermia is a dangerous condition that can occur when a person is exposed to extremely cold temperatures that causes an abnormally low body temperature. The human body can lose heat faster than it can be produced when exposed to cold temperatures. Prolonged cold temperature exposure will eventually exceed the body’s stored energy leading to lower body temperature. Once the body temperature becomes too low it affects the bodies functions and can impair the ability to think clearly or move. Hypothermia is most likely to happen at very cold temperatures, but it can also occur at cool temperatures (above 40 degrees Fahrenheit) if the person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water.

22/10/2024

Whats going around Macomb County?

***Upper Respiratory Infections (URI)
Symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (URI) can include:
coughing, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, fever, headache, and tiredness. ******URIs can spread through airborne droplet contact, contaminated surface contact, saliva contact, and skin to skin contact. The risk of getting a URI increases in crowded conditions, when someone who's sick doesn't cover their nose and mouth, or if you have a weakened immune system.

***Covid

***Gastrointestinal Viral Infection
Gastrointestinal infections, also known as gastroenteritis or the stomach flu, can cause a variety of symptoms, including Diarrhea, possibly bloody. Vomiting. Abdominal pain or cramping. Fever. Nausea. Loss of appetite. Bloating. Dehydration. Electrolyte imbalance.
****The most common way to develop a gastrointestinal infection is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.

22/10/2024

10/07/2024

What's going around Macomb county?

Upper respiratory infections not related to Covid, Flu or RSV- symptoms include high fever, body ached, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing.

Covid is on the rise again - Covid is on the rise again. There have been more cases in the last month going around

Strep - we have been seeing a lot of Strep lately... Some that are resistant to antibiotics. Be sure if you have a sore throat sometimes accompanied with headache, nausea, rash, and pink eye to get yourself tested at your P*P or urgent care so that you can be treated appropriately.

Asthma flare ups- with the heat sometimes comes asthma flare ups, be sure to keep your inhaler near by. If you need a refill come on in to see us.

Severe Sun burns - Be sure you are wearing SPF 50 or above sun screen when going outside. Remember you can still get burnt in overcast skies. If you form blisters do not pop them, go to urgent care and they can prescribe you Silvadene cream for the burns.

Seasonal allergies- seasonal allergies are a big one this summer. Take your over the counter allergy meds and try to avoid areas that may exacerbate your symptoms.

If you are in need of an urgent care please remember your FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD URGENT CARE!! We are happy to serve patients of all ages and accept all insurances. We are open 7 days a week from 9:30-6pm!

15/06/2024

There is hot, and then there is hot! Extreme heat is a period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. In extreme heat your body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature, which can lead to death. Extreme heat is responsible for the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.

*******Older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals are at greater risk from extreme heat.*********

**Humidity increases the feeling of heat.**

Prepare for Extreme Heat

*Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness.
*Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device. Fans create air flow and a false sense of comfort, but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related illnesses.
*Identify places in your community where you can go to get cool such as libraries and shopping malls or contact your local health department to find a cooling center in your area.
*Cover windows with drapes or shades.
*Weather-strip doors and windows.
*Use window reflectors specifically designed to reflect heat back outside.
*Add insulation to keep the heat out.
*Use a powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, to regulate the heat level of a building’s attic by clearing out hot air.
*Install window air conditioners and insulate around them.
*If you are unable to afford your cooling costs, weatherization or energy-related home repairs, contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for help.


************Never leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
*If air conditioning is not available in your home go to a cooling center.
*Take cool showers or baths.
*Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
*Use your oven less to help reduce the temperature in your home.
*If you’re outside, find shade. Wear a hat wide enough to protect your face.
*Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
*Avoid high-energy activities or work outdoors, during midday heat, if possible.
*Check on family members, older adults and neighbors.
*Watch for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
*Consider pet safety. If they are outside, make sure they have plenty of cool water and access to comfortable shade. Asphalt and dark pavement can be very hot to your pet’s feet.

15/06/2024

With the Heat wave coming, here are some signs and symptoms to keep an eye out for!!

HEAT STROKE

Signs:
Extremely high body temperature (above 103 degrees F) taken orally
Red, hot and dry skin with no sweat
Rapid, strong pulse
Dizziness, confusion or unconsciousness
If you suspect heat stroke, call 9-1-1 or get the person to a hospital immediately. Cool down with whatever methods are available until medical help arrives. Do not give the person anything to drink.

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Illustration of a man holding his arm, suffering from heat cramps.
HEAT CRAMPS

Signs: Muscle pains or spasms in the stomach, arms or legs
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Illustration of a sweating woman holding her stomach and her dizzy head.
HEAT EXHAUSTION

Signs: Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, fast or weak pulse, dizziness, headache, fainting, nausea, vomiting
If you have signs of heat cramps or heat exhaustion, go to a cooler location and cool down by removing excess clothing and taking sips of sports drinks or water. Call your healthcare provider if symptoms get worse or last more than an hour.

08/06/2024

What's going around Macomb county this week?

***viral gastroenteritis - Nausea, Vomiting, Watery diarrhea, Stomach cramps, Fever, Loss of appetite, Muscle aches or weakness, Lightheadedness or dizziness, Headaches.

***Viral Sore throat- Throat pain: A scratchy or painful sensation in the throat that may be worse when swallowing or talking
Other cold-like symptoms: Cough, runny nose, sneezing, hoarseness, or a raspy voice
Other symptoms: Fever, headache, upset stomach, joint pain, muscle aches, or fatigue.

***Allergens in the area have caused asthma sufferers to have flare-ups that mirror the symptoms of an upper respiratory infection.

***Dehydration - can be weather related but also from viral gastroenteritis, could also be caused from a combination of both.

***Bug Bites- start using the bug spray everyone!!! IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!!!!

***Rash - A combination of many other things can cause a rash. Environmental, reactive ( from bug bites) stress, heat, etc.

If you are needing any care please come in to your friendly neighborhood urgent care!!!

08/06/2024

After 2 years of offering free sports physicals, we are now going back to normal pricing of $25.00.

21/05/2024

With it getting warmer out and more people are going to enjoy the sunshine. Here's some pointers and tips for your sunscreen use to prevent some burns. Remember to STAY HYDRATED... Heat Stroke is NO JOKE!!