BRAT Diet Ice chips or sips of water only Consume only clear liquids for 24-48 hours. Start with small quantities of water first and slowly increase volume of fluid intake, adding: Weak tea with or without sugar or honey Flat Pepsi, Coke, 7-UP, Ginger Ale (bubbles can be stirred out with a spoon) Apple juice… Read more »
Mono, or infectious Mononucleosis, is an illness caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). It varies in severity from a mild illness with barely noticeable symptoms to a more serious one, which occasionally requires hospital admission. It occurs most commonly in adolescents and young adults. Transmission is mainly through intimate contact and exchange of saliva,… Read more »
Emergency & Urgent Care medical situations can arise at any time. One should prepare ahead of time to review your insurance coverage. Each insurance plan may have a different treatment protocol you should follow in order to receive immediate medical care that is covered by your insurance plan. Understanding this process in advance means you’ll… Read more »
An annual physical exam gives the doctors at South Coast Medical Group OC a snapshot of your health. The doctors take note of your vital signs, discuss your medical history, and review any health questions or concerns you might have. If you live in Aliso Viejo, California, or the surrounding communities, make an appointment for… Read more »
Altitude sickness, also called altitude illness or acute mountain sickness, does not refer to the fear of heights that is so common among people today; rather, it is due to the pathological effect of high altitude on humans. At high altitudes, the amount of oxygen available to sustain mental and physical alertness is decreased. The… Read more »
Anxiety is the feeling of worry, apprehension, fear and/or panic in response to situations which seem overwhelming, threatening, unsafe, or uncomfortable. It is your body’s way of telling you that some sort of action is needed in the face of a situation that is perceived to be threatening or dangerous. In certain situations, anxiety can… Read more »
Motion sickness, also known as travel sickness, car sickness, sea sickness, and air sickness, is a very common illness among people today. It occurs when there is a difference between what the eyes perceive as motion and the vestibular system’s sense of movement. In other words, the eyes and the ears disagree in their perception… Read more »
Depression is a very common illness within society today, affecting between 2-5% of people nationwide. The World Health Organization estimates that Depression is the 11th greatest cause of disability and mortality worldwide among 291 diseases and other causes of injury. The causes and symptoms vary greatly, and can be unique to each individual patient. Depression… Read more »
Meningococcal disease is rare but serious bacterial infection (not to be confused with the viral infection that can cause viral meningitis) that occasionally infects college students and others living in relatively isolated, confined communities. What is meningococcal disease? The infection caused by an organism called meningococcus is found in the nasal and oral secretions. This… Read more »