Important Questions You Should Ask Your Gastrointestinal Specialist

Navigating a gastrointestinal (GI) health issue can be daunting. Your stomach, intestines, and other parts of the GI tract are vital for digestion and nutrient absorption, playing a crucial role in your overall well-being. Clear communication with your specialist can significantly impact your treatment and recovery when facing GI concerns. Asking the right questions provides you with essential information and establishes a pathway to shared decision-making between you and your healthcare provider. Ask your GI specialist some questions to ensure the best possible care.

Important Questions You Should Ask Your Gastrointestinal Specialist

6 Essential Tips for Researching and Selecting Doctors in Michigan

Choosing the right doctor plays a crucial role in maintaining your health and well-being. A good doctor is not only well-versed in medical knowledge, but also possesses the ability to communicate effectively, empathize with patients, and make informed, quick decisions. In particular, those residing in Michigan might find the process overwhelming due to the number of healthcare providers available. However, finding a suitable doctor who aligns with your health needs and personal preferences is the key to building a successful, long-term medical relationship. By investing time in researching and selecting a doctor, you are prioritizing your health and ensuring the best possible care. This guide will provide you with six essential tips to aid your search for the ideal physician in Michigan.

6 Essential Tips for Researching and Selecting Doctors in Michigan

Vaccine Care 101: What To Do Before And After Your Child’s Shot

Having your child immunized is important for their long-term health. Therefore, it’s prudent to visit the doctor regularly for vaccines and shots during your child’s first years. The doctor visits eventually decrease as your child ages and is better immunized against common childhood diseases.



Even so, vaccines can terrify and upset your child, and you might have trouble comforting them. In this case, you must prepare yourself and your child for the shot and have techniques to soothe them after their shot. Here are the tips you can use before and after vaccination to make it less painful and stressful.

Easiest Way to Go to the Doctor

This is a sponsored conversation from Mums the Word Network and Amwell. All opinions are my own.

For some reason I have been sick more times in the past year. I think it's because my daughter was in school and so more germs are being spread around. Sick days just take on a whole new meaning when you're a mom. I still had to take care of the day to day around the house while my husband was at work. I didn't have time to go to the doctor! But what if you could go see a doctor from the comfort of your own home? Amwell let's you do just that!


American Well is the nation’s largest telehealth company, connecting users with board-certified, licensed doctors, dieticians and psychologists for immediate and live, online visits—day or night, on either mobile or desktop. You can see a doctor anytime at the touch of your finger tips. Doctors on Amwell are board certified, with an average of 15 years in practice. They are available 24/7, with no appointment needed. Have a question to ask a doctor? Get the care you need quickly - typical issues include:

Our First ER Visit

So on Friday, we went to the park as a family because the Hubby was off of work. Peanut fell and when I picked him up, blood was pouring out of his mouth. When he finally let us have a peak, it looked like a chunk of his tongue was missing. Both Hubby and I agreed, we needed to go to the ER. 

Called ahead and they were rude on the phone. That should have been my first clue. Peanut was crying, blood kept pouring out the whole way there.
 
 

Pediatric Urgent Care vs. Emergency Rooms: When to Use One Over the Other

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The matter of children’s health is a source of stress for many parents, especially considering how frequently kids seem to get ill or injured. Much of the time, little accidents can be dealt with at home, with nothing more needed than a comforting kiss on the boo-boo and a bandage. However, there may come the odd occasion where more serious action is required, which may involve a trip to the hospital in some form or another.

SweetPea has allergies. :(

pollen count in Georgia


I took SweetPea to the doctor yesterday. She has been coughing and her eyes have been getting crusty with redness. Then Wednesday, she broke out in hives and eye started swelling. I called the after hours service and talked to a nurse who prescribed Benadryl. But her eye was ridiculously swollen yesterday morning! So I took her in. I had B today, which made the day interesting for sure.

Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis - Pink Eye Due to Allergies


My husband and I both suffer from allergies due to pollen. Usually it isn't a huge deal, as we just stay inside when the pollen count gets high. But Wednesday I had the White Cloud Diapers event, so we were outside all day. Georgia has a very high pollen count this time each year, but it has been in the extremely high category since Sunday, according to AtlantaAllergy.com.

The doctor said she has what is called Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis. According to WedMD, Allergic conjunctivitis is most commonly (although it happens everywhere) seen in areas with high seasonal allergens, like Georgia.

The doctor said Children's Claritin daily, he also suggested something called Claritin Eyes for "preventive care" if we have to be outside, and prescribed her some eye drops for the time being. He said the best thing to do is avoid outside, period, on days with high to extremely high pollen count.

I feel so bad for my baby.

By the way, I love my pediatrician. He said that people who don't suffer from something, usually think others make it up. And that as the mommy, I know best. I love that he makes me feel like I am doing a good job. He was always so supportive of my breastfeeding and is so good with SweetPea. She is always so scared of the doctor's office, but he always makes her laugh and smile.

I got offered to sign up to be a Children's Claritin Mom Crew Member through Mom Select. I didn't initially sign-up because SweetPea's allergies weren't bad, so I didn't think that it would be a fit for us. I hope the program isn't closed, because after all of this, you better believe I am applying. I hate that my baby has to go through this mess.

So that's what's going on with us. How is the weather where you live?


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Doctor's Visits and Bath Time

Since my doctor didn't want to release me from the hospital, he made an appointment for me for Monday. It was just a blood pressure check and VERY pointless. I have another one tomorrow to follow up.

***Edit follow up visit was very pointless as well...



Lizzie's first appointment was today. The doctor said she looked really good. She weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces which he said is normal. It takes around two weeks for them to get back to their birth weight. That I just need to make sure she keeps pottying like she is suppose to. He said she did look a little jaundice which was normal for a breast fed baby but that as long as I make sure she gets sunlight it should be fine. Other than that she is doing great!

She had her first at-home bath last night. She clearly did not care for it very much.

Clearly my husband is an awesome photographer. LOL

She has been sleeping very well. Some nights are better than others. But all-in-all she is a happy healthy 5 day old! :)