Acute Illnesses

What are acute illnesses?

Acute illnesses are temporary, often resolving on their own over time. However, they can sometimes cause bothersome symptoms or dangerous complications when left untreated. 

If you’re not feeling well and need relief, turn to Peakform Wellness PLLC. Joshua offers in-person visits, telehealth appointments, and home visits via a concierge medicine model of healthcare to find the root cause of your symptoms and provide quick healing and lasting relief. 

What are examples of acute illnesses?

Acute illnesses that sometimes cause problematic symptoms or lead to complications include:

• Colds
• Flu
• COVID-19 
• Strep throat
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• Bronchitis
• Dehydration

These conditions may cause you to feel unwell temporarily. If you have a strong immune system, your body typically heals from acute illnesses and/or injuries on its own over time. 

How might acute illnesses spread?

Many acute illnesses spread from person to person via water droplets in the air (talking, sneezing, or coughing). They can also spread by sharing personal items with people who are ill or touching shared surfaces (like doorknobs) and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands. 

Which symptoms can acute illnesses cause?

Acute illnesses can cause the following symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Muscle aches
• Body aches
• Weakness
• Rash

See Joshua at Peakform Wellness PLLC if your symptoms are ongoing, severe, or diminish your quality of life.

How are acute illnesses diagnosed?

Joshua meets with you in person or virtually to discuss an illness, disease, or injury. He evaluates your eyes, ears, throat, breathing, and heartbeat and screens for signs of sickness. He also asks about your symptoms, medications, lifestyle, and medical history.

To diagnose an illness or disease, Joshua may suggest you complete a urine test, blood test, nasal or throat swab, imaging procedure, or another diagnostic test. He personalizes a treatment based on your specific illness and its severity.

How are acute illnesses treated?

Treating an acute illness at Peakform Wellness PLLC may consist of:

• Rest and fluids
• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescriptions medications
• Inhaler
• Intravenous (IV) infusions
• Dietary supplements
• Oxygen therapy
• Specialist referrals

Peakform Wellness PLLC also offers chronic disease management for any ongoing diseases. Joshua follows up to ensure your treatment is effective and provides lasting symptom relief.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth acute illness evaluation at Peakform Wellness PLLC by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. Home visits are also available.