What's a Sick Visit?

Same Day Sick Visits

Being sick is something that happens to everyone, but when it happens to your child it can be very difficult to know what to do. It's why it's so important to have a health professional you can turn to for these situations, and the most obvious answer is of course their Bloomington, IL, pediatrician. Your child's doctor is already knowledgeable of your child's health history and is the same one who performs your child's regular well checks. Learn more about how sick visits are handled at your local office by reaching out to Central Illinois Pediatric Associates with Dr. Sanjay Saxena, Dr. Jean Kolb, and Dr. Anita Lee.

What's a Sick Visit?

A sick visit can typically be scheduled for the same day at your pediatrician's office. Unlike regular well checks, sick visits are meant to address a specific problem.

Emergencies should still be handled by emergency services, either in an emergency room or by dialing for an ambulance. However the role of sick visits is to provide treatment for specific symptoms or to verify that these symptoms are not caused by a serious health condition.

The most common reasons people typically schedule a sick visit is because of a fever, cough, sore throat, cold and flu symptoms, rashes, urinary tract infections, and ear infections, among others.

What To Expect

During a sick visit, your doctor will begin by performing a physical examination, they will go over their symptoms with you and ask you about any home remedies or over-the-counter medication you've already tried.

Further testing may be needed depending on the initial assessment, but for most visits of this type, you can usually expect treatment to be given on the same day, which can include medication and instructions on how to follow up at home.

Sick Visits in Bloomington, IL

For same-day sick visits in Bloomington, IL, you can contact Dr. Saxena, Dr. Kolb, and Dr. Lee of Central Illinois Pediatric Associates by dialing (309) 663-1011.