How DPC Can Help Manage Your Herpangina

Updated on: November 28, 2024

Enteroviruses are the source of herpangina, a viral ailment that frequently affects children. Acute fever, sore throat, and the development of tiny, excruciating ulcers or sores in the back of the throat are its hallmarks. Usually encircled by scarlet haloes, these lesions can make swallowing challenging.

Abdominal pain, headache, and appetite loss are some more signs of herpangina. Even though the infection usually goes away on its own, the sores can cause a lot of agony, especially for smaller kids. Throughout the healing process, it's critical to keep an eye on symptoms and drink enough water.

How DPC Can Assist with Herpangina Management

A patient-centered strategy for treating ailments like herpangina is provided by Direct Primary Care (DPC). DPC providers can promptly assess symptoms, guarantee adequate hydration, and provide guidance on pain management because they provide simple and direct access to healthcare.

DPC enables prompt intervention in situations where herpangina intensifies or problems occur. By providing symptomatic therapies, monitoring the illness's progression, and offering reassurance, your provider can minimize the need for emergency room visits.

The Advantages of DPC for Patients with Herpangina

For people with herpangina, DPC provides a lot of advantages, particularly for families with small children. The strategy places a high priority on accessible, individualized care, which is essential when managing a viral infection that needs careful monitoring.

Parents can avoid the lengthy wait times that are common in urgent care centers since DPC offers unrestricted access to healthcare. Furthermore, DPC makes it possible to manage infections with preventive treatment, which keeps patients more comfortable during their recuperation with ongoing physician assistant.

Customized Treatment of Herpangina in DPC

DPC provides a customized method of treating herpangina that is centered on the individual requirements of each patient. Your primary care physician will keep a close eye on your symptoms and can advise you on how to effectively handle the illness's fever, pain, and discomfort.

You will get guidance on managing your medications, drinking enough water, and knowing when to seek additional treatment if complications occur thanks to DPC's individualized care and flexibility. This helps cut down on needless hospital stays and guarantees a more proactive approach to herpangina care.

Published on: November 28, 2024
Doctors that manage herpangina
  • Rebecca McClain, Concierge Family Medicine in Columbus
    Rebecca McClain, FNP-C
    Concierge Family Medicine
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    Shawn Bailey, MD
    Concierge Internal Medicine
    Columbus, Ohio
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    LaTonya Carroll, DNP, APRN
    DPC Family Medicine
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    Excellent experience! I made a same-day appointment and was able to go in right away. The front desk employees and the medical assistant were both quite kind and helpful. I will absolutely return and suggest the practice!
  • Richard J. Seidt, Concierge Family Medicine in Columbus
    Richard J. Seidt, MD
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    Heather Bartlett, MD
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    Very professional care and consult.
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    Lori Knight, FNP
    Concierge Family Medicine
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    Got the professional care and consult I expected.
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    Jeremy Jones, PA-C
    Concierge Family Medicine
    Columbus, Ohio
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    Thomas Nguyen, MD
    Concierge Family Medicine
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