June 2018 - On Call Medical Clinic

Earwax- Should I Remove It

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The No. 1 job of that yellow, gooey stuff inside your ears is to keep them healthy. Earwax stops dust, dirt, bugs, and other crud from getting into your ear canal. It also protects ears from infection.

You should not put a cotton swap or anything else into your ear. If the object is pointed, it can puncture your eardrum and damage the small bones inside your ear. You want to be sure and not push the wax farther in. This could cuase it to harden and cause pain and hearing problems.

You should not remove the ear wax unless it is brown or black or white and faljy. This could be a sign of an infection in your ear.

You make be wondering where the ear wax is made. The outer third of your ear is a 3-centimeter tunnel. The skin in it has special glands that make earwax.

So what is the best way to move old wax out of your ear. Well guess what every time you chew or move your jaw, you are helping old earwax from your ear canal to your ear opening. The wax will then dry and fall out on its on.

If you still feel like you have too much earwax, try using hydrogen peroxide, ear drops, mineral oil, or saline solution inside your ear. These will help dissolve the wax or soften it. You can mix hydrogen peroxide and water equally and put 5 drops in your ear each night. Lie on your side and the the solution soak in.

Eczema can make your skin dry and flaky, and dry skin can make your earwax hard. Wax that has been in your ear for a long period of time can pick up a lot of dirt that makes it become hard.

We hope this information was helpful. Remember for all those minor illnesses or injuries, We at On Call Medical Clinic are here 7 days a week to help. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about all the medical services we offer as well as skin care treatments.

Sunburn Be Careful on the 4th of July

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The 4^th of July is approaching quickly. So enjoy the great outdoors and the beach but be careful not to sunburn. Sunburn can be mild, moderate, or severe as well as affect the quality of your skin.

The length of time a sunburn lasts depends on its severity.

Mild sunburnsusually come with redness and some pain, which can last anywhere from three to five days. Your skin may also peel a bit towards the last couple of days as your skin regenerates.
Moderate sunburnsare typically more painful. The skin will be red, swollen, and hot to the touch. Moderate sunburns typically take about a week to heal completely. The skin may then continue to peel for a few more days.
Severe sunburnssometimes require a visit to a doctor or even a hospital. You’ll have painful blistering and very red skin. It can take up to two weeks to fully recover. If you don’t end up in the hospital, you’ll likely have to stay home and rest to recover from a severe burn.

Here are some factors that may affect the duration of your sunburn, these factors make people more susceptible to severe sunburns that generally take longer to heal.

If you have fair or light skin
Freckles or red or fair colored hair
Going outside when the rays are most intense between 10 am and 3 pm
Being in the sun in high attitudes
Visiting or living near the Equator
A tanning bed can affect the duration of the sunburn and the severity
Taking certain drugs that make you more susceptible to burns.

In most cases the pain from a sunburn will starts within 6 hours of the burn and peak around 24 hours. The pain normally subsides after 48 hours. If you have a severe sunburn swelling may persist for up to 2 days or longer depending on the severity. If you have blistering from a moderate to severe burn it will usually show up between 6 to 24 hours after UV exposure, however in some cases it could take up to a couple of days to show up. Peeling normally starts after 3 days and can last for several days. Peeling, in general, will stop once the skin is fully healed.

We at On Call Medical Clinic hope you and your families have a wonderful 4^th of July. Be safe and take the needed precautions to avoid sunburn. Experts will tell you that applying sunscreen just once is not enough. You should reapply every one and a half hour to two hours. Be sure and use broad spectrum sunscreen for UVA and UVB protection. If you need help with your sunburn or any other minor injuries or sickness, please remember we are here 7 days a week. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn about our the medical and skin services we offer.

How Much Water Should You Drink

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There’s no evidence to back that up you should drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men get about 125 ounces of water daily and that women get 91 ounces, but that includes water from all foods and beverages. Most people get enough hydration unless they’re exposed to heat stress or they’re very active for a long time.

The average person gets about 20% of their water for the day from food. Here are some examples of it contained in these common foods:

An apple is 84% water. Bananas are 74% water. Broccoli is 91% water. A plain bagel (33% water). Ground beef (56%). American cheese (39%).

It however doesn’t take long to get dehydrated — especially in hot and humid outside. You’ll need to take longer breaks, shorten the workout or intensity level, and dress appropriately.

On average, you should take a rehydration break about every 20 minutes. Most people would stay adequately hydrated by drinking 5 to 10 ounces of fluid every 20 minutes. But your exact need depends on things like how hard you’re working, whether you are indoors or outdoors, and your age, gender, and weight

It’s also helpful to drink two cups of fluids (about 16 ounces) about two hours before a workout.

It is a good idea to avoid Alcoholic beverages often, because they have the most dehydrating effect.

How much fluid you need depends upon several things, including:

Age: Kids need plenty of fluids; they can get dehydrated much more easily than adults. Older people may need more fluids because of health conditions or because they tend to lose their sense of thirst.
Gender: Men need more fluids than women. (And pregnant women need more fluids than other women.)
Weight: Heavier people need more water.
Health: Conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and kidney disease can boost your need for fluids.
Environment: You need more fluids in extreme weather conditions and at high altitudes.

We hope this information was helpful. We obtained this information from the webmd website. Remember for all those minor illnesses or injuries, we at On Call Medical Clinic are here 7 days a week to help. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about all the medical services we offer as well as skin care treatments.

Your Liver You Can Protect It

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Your Liver Protect It-There are common food sources, herbal supplements, vitamins, and pain relievers that can adversely affect your liver’s health.

Here is a list that you need to be aware of:

Sugar

Too much sugar can harm your liver. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to make fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup causes a fatty buildup that can lead to liver disease. Some studies show that sugar can be as damaging to the liver as alcohol, even if you’re not overweight. Please limit your intake of sugar.

Herbs

Some people take an herb called kava kava for menopause symptoms or to help them relax. But studies show that it can keep the liver from working right. That can lead to hepatitis and liver failure. Some countries have banned or restricted the herb, but it’s still available in the U.S. You should always talk to your doctor before you take any herbs to make sure they’re safe.

Too Much Vitamin A

Your body needs vitamin A, and it’s fine to get it from plants such as fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that are red, orange, and yellow. But if you take supplements that have high doses of vitamin A, that can be a problem for your liver. Check with your doctor before you take any extra vitamin A because you probably don’t need it.

Soft Drinks

Research shows that people who drink a lot of soft drinks are more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Studies don’t prove that the drinks were the cause. It is still a good idea to cut back on drinking a lot of sodas.

Acetaminophen

When reaching for pain relivers be sure to take the right amount! If you accidentally take too much of anything that has acetaminophen — for instance, a pill for your headache and something else for your cold, and both have acetaminophen in them that can harm your liver. Check the doses and stay in the daily limits and you should be fine.

Trans Fats

Trans fats are a man-made fat in some packaged foods and baked goods. A diet high in trans fats makes you more likely to gain weight. That’s not good for your liver. Check the ingredients list. Even if it says “0” grams of trans fat, it may still have a small amount, and that adds up.

Less Alcohol

Many glasses can hold a lot more than one standard serving, which is 5 ounces of wine, 12 ounces of regular beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. If you drink, be sure to keep it moderate — that’s one drink a day for women and up to 2 per day for men.

We hope this information was helpful. We gathered this information from the WebMD website. Remember for all those minor illnesses or injuries, We at On Call Medical Clinic are here 7 days a week to help. Please visit our website at www.oncallclinic.com to learn more about all the medical services we offer as well as skin care treatments.