Post 24-Important or Not Important?: Amputation

Hello ladies and gentlemen! In this blog, I will be talking about amputation. Amputation is very important. It is when a certain part of your body has to be removed due to failure from infections and broken bones that might not be able to be fixed. Some examples of amputation are legs, arms, knees, feet, fingers, toes, eyes, ears, elbows, and so many more. Amputation is not a good thing. Especially if you play sports. If you do, then there's a good chance that you will not ever play your desired sport again. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 23-Fever

Hello everyone! Today I'm going to talk about fevers. Obviously, we have all had our experiences with fevers. Almost every illness can trigger one. A fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature. Before thermometers were so famous everybody checked to see if they or somebody else had a fever by feeling their forehead with the back of their hand. The only concern of a fever is when the temperature reaches 103 degrees or higher. If the temperature increases more it could be deadly. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 22-Cough

Hey everyone! Today I thought I would talk about something that I don't usually talk about, a cough. A cough is something that happens when we're sick, we've inhaled too much of smoke/fumes, and when our food and drink go down the wrong hole. A cough is an expelling of air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound. Expelling is the force of ejecting something out. That's what a cough is. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Diseases: Post 21-Asthma

Hey everyone! In this post, I will be talking about Asthma. Asthma is a condition in which a person's airways become, inflamed, narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. That makes it difficult to breathe. Especially when the person is exposed to smoke. This disease is very common and requires a medical professional's diagnosis. Asthma can be treated by a medical professional and it can last for years through your lifetime. Lab tests and imaging are often required. When the symptoms of asthma act-up like coughing, difficulty breathing, chest pains, and wheezing, then that's when you can use a tool called an inhaler to help you breathe easier and relieve the symptoms. It is most common in the ages of 6-40. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 20-Vertigo

Hello people! In today's post, I will be talking about Vertigo. Vertigo causes things around you to spin and look funny. It's a little bit like hallucinating. Hallucinating is where you think you see someone or something, but in reality, you don't. Vertigo can cause you to see two of the same item. Vertigo isn't a condition/illness, but it is a symptom of some illnesses. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Illnesses: Post 19-Chicken Pox

Hello everyone! In today's post, I will be talking about Chickenpox. Chickenpox is a HIGHLY contagious virus that causes an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin. Chickenpox is preventable by vaccine and is usually self-treatable and self-diagnosable. There are less than 200,000 cases of Chickenpox in the US in one year. This disease is short term and can resolve itself from a couple days to a week. Lab tests and doctor's diagnoses are rarely required. This disease is most common in newborns to 18-year-olds. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Illnesses: Post 18-Measels

Hey people! Today I will be talking about a disease called measles. Measles is an extremely rare disease. In 2015, the US had 188 cases. This disease can be easily prevented by a vaccine. This illness can cause dry throat, fever, a runny nose, and a rash. It is contagious. It can be spreadable four days before you get the rash and four days after you get the rash. This makes it very easy to spread the virus. Measles requires medical diagnosis and should be treated by a medical professional. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Illnesses: Post 17-Ebola

Hey everyone! Today's post is going to be about Ebola. Ebola is a very deadly disease that is currently being spread around in Congo. I thought I would talk a little bit about the disease and how to prevent getting it if you're in a situation when you could get it. First off, let's talk about how you can get Ebola. Ebola can be spread in three ways. One way it can be spread is by being in direct contact with an animal that has the virus. Another way it can be spread is by being around another person with Ebola. The third way the disease can be spread is by touching a diseased person with the sickness. Not everything in the body dies after you pass away. To prevent getting Ebola is by wearing a special suit that will not let germs in. Ebola is very dangerous and very contagious. One wrong move can land you in the hospital. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 16-Acne

Hey everybody! Sorry I have't posted in a while. Today I will be discussing something that I am going through right now: Acne. Acne is something that affects most people in their lives. It causes spots on your skin, oily skin, and sometimes skin that is hot and hurts to touch. The types of acne you can get are: blackheads, whiteheads, papules (zit), pustules (pimples), nodules, or cysts. I won't go in-depth on each type of acne, but I will say how to get rid of acne in a matter of days. Don't wash spots of acne more than twice a day. Don't put pressure and try to get rid of every type of acne that you see. That will cause scaring and will make matters even worse. If no techinque works for you than you can obviously order online acne removers. The problem is that they may cost a little too much money. Just hang in there. Everybody goes through it. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Diseases: Post 15-Down Syndrome

Hello Everyone! Today I'm going to talk about Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is where you are born with a third Chromosome 21. If your child is born with Down Syndrome then your children may have physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features. People with Down Syndrome may act younger than what they are. They may also have a desire or obsession with something that most people don't. If Down Syndrome patients make it past five years of age they have an 80% chance of reaching their third decade (36 years) and a 60% chance of living past 50. If you don't know much about Down Syndrome, I HIGHLY suggest that you read a book about the disease or read the book: "The Man Who Loved Clowns." Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 14-Rashes

Hey Everyone! Sorry, I haven't been posting for a while, but we had a lot of snow days with living in Iowa. Today's post is going to be about rashes. Rashes are symptoms of many types of medical issues. Contact Dermatitis is a type of rash that causes redness, itching, and sometimes small bumps. Now, you may be wondering if a rash is life-threatening. The answer is mostly no. MOSTLY? There are 5 types of dangerous rashes. One of them is Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. I'm not really sure how to pronounce that either.  These rashes affect most of the body and if you think you might have a life-threatening rash, please seek a doctor right away. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 13-Scabs

Hello everyone! On this blog I thought I would tell you guys about what a scab is. A scab is a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing. For example: You trip over a rock while playing with your friend. Your knee starts to bleed. Right away, you body is starting to form a scab over your cut or scratch that is bleeding. A scab is to make sure that no blood will come out of the cut or scratch anymore. Just make sure that you don't pick your scab. When you pick and peel your scab off your cut or scratch will then start bleeding. Your body will form another scab. If you keep picking your scab then your cut or scratch won't heal. If you leave the scab be and let it heal the wound will then go away and there will just be skin there again. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 12-Ear Infections

Hey everyone! Today I thought I would talk about ear infections. Ear infections should be brought to the doctor's attention when you first notice something wrong. One thing you should look for when you think you have a ear infection is too much ear wax. There are different kinds of ear infections. One is Middle Ear Infection. Middle ear infection is an infection that is in the air-filled space behind the eardrum. Another common type of ear infection is swimmer's ear. Swimmer's ear is an infection of the outer ear canal. When you first notice signs of an ear infection, go to a doctor, and soon (if you have an ear infection) you will get a prescribed a medicine that will treat your ear infection. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 11-Anxiety

Hey guys! Today I wanted to talk about anxiety since most people people will experience it in their lives. Anxiety is where you could feel anxious when you have a problem, before taking a test, or before making an important decision. Anxiety causes panic/fear, sleep problems, cannot be still/calm, tingling hands and feet, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, dry mouth, and nausea. You can have anxiety about almost anything honestly. I have anxiety about rough textures including clothes, blankets, and sometimes wood. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 10-Depression

What up guys! I thought I would talk about depression today because I think it's something that needs to be talked about, so there are less cases every year. Depression is a mental health disorder caused by loss of interest in activities and a depressed mood. Depression causes serious impairment in daily life. Depression is also very common. There are over 3 million cases of depression every single year. Depression has to be diagnosed by a doctor and you can be treated for it by a medical professional. Lab tests and imaging are rarely required. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 9-Headaches

Hey guys! Have any of you ever gotten a headache before. I know I have. They're not fun. Headaches are sharp pains located inside your brain. Sometimes the pounding force will transfer from one part of your brain to another or just stay in the same place for a period of time. There are different types of headaches: Cluster Headache, Migraine, Migraine with Aura, and Tension Headache. These are painful and taking aspirin and tylonel will only do so much. It all comes down to having rest. Try not moving your head so much, as the headache will then only continue. Staring at a screen won't help either. Try going to sleep or taking a little nap. By following those steps, your headache should be gone within an hour or two. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 8-Food Poisoning

Hey guys! So today I thought I would talk a little bit about food poisoning. I think food poisoning is very important because certain viruses or parasytes could possibly contaminate the food that you buy and then make you sick. In more extreme cases, death is a possibility. When you have food poisoning, throwing up is usually the main symptom. Most people may not think this, but throwing up is actually very healthy for you because it will get that contaminated food out of your body and out of your system. Bacteria and infected organisms can also cause food poisoning. Other symtoms of food poisoning are nausea and diarrhea. Most food poisoning cases can be self treated, but sometimes people have to go to the doctor for it. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 7-FLU

Yes. I know. I have already done a post about the flu, but the flu is still going around and I want to tell you how to prevent it from invading your living space. Honestly, I shouldn't even have to tell you this step, but WASH YOUR HANDS! Washing your hands is one of the best things you could ever do when the flu is going around. Those 20 seconds of your hand's glory could even save your lives in some cases. Always wash your hands after going to the bathroom and whenever you sneeze. One word: SIMPLE. You could also get a flu shot, but... That hurts. So make sure that you wash your hands, and with a parent's permission, get a flu shot. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 6-Important or Not Important?: Broken Finger

Hey everyone! I'm starting a new segment on this blog. The segment is called "Important or Not Important." Just guess and think if you think a broken finger is important or not. 3, 2, 1... BEEP! A broken finger is very important. Let's say you break your finger while playing basketball. If you don't go to someone about it, then the bone won't grow back right. It'll start to hurt after a while, so you need to go to a doctor. The doctor will break your finger again and then put a cast on it so the bone will grow back right. Other bones though, like an arm or leg, can't grow back on its own. It needs a cast. So breaking a finger is very important. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."

Post 5-Phobias

Hey guys! I'm running out of ideas to write about so I decided I would tell you about phobias. A phobia is your fear of something. Let's say you're afraid of spiders. Then you have arachnophobia. That super long word means your afraid of spiders. If you're afraid of small spaces, then your claustrophobic. The word means you're afraid of small spaces. There are lots and lots of types of phobias. Stay healthy and stay in "The Doctor's Office."