DC Inst – Knee Pain

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your knee pain. Your evaluation, including ***X-rays of your knee, did not show signs of fractures or other acute abnormalities which require further intervention at this time.

Your knee has been ace wrapped and you were given crutches in the ER to help your knee heal. Please rest, ice and elevate your knee, and resume normal activities as tolerated.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. ***Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within three days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness to your legs, difficulty walking, worsening knee swelling or redness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Hemorrhoids

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your rectal pain. Your evaluation has revealed that your symptoms are due to hemorrhoids. You can apply hemorrhoid cream, which is available over the counter, and do sitz baths to soothe the area. Stay well hydrated, eat a high fiber diet, and take stool softeners- you should not strain on the toilet.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening bleeding, feel lightheaded, have shortness of breath, have headache, feel weak, have fever, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Head Injury (CT)

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your head injury. Your CT scan did not show signs of bleeds or fractures in your head.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please schedule an appointment for follow up with your primary care physician as soon as possible.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Headache

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for headache. Your evaluation did not show evidence of medical conditions requiring emergent intervention at this time, and your pain improved with medication in the ED.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, vision changes, recurrent vomiting, difficulty with normal activities, abnormal behavior, difficulty walking, numbness, weakness, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – G Tube Replacement

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for a problem with your G-tube. Your G-tube was replaced in the ER and you had imaging to confirm placement.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience fevers, vomiting, redness, swelling, or discharge from the G-tube site, if your G-tube falls out, if you are unable to use the G-tube, for pain with using the G-tube, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Gastroenteritis

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for nausea and vomiting. Your evaluation suggests that your symptoms are most likely due to viral illness which will improve on its own with rest and fluids. Remember to drink plenty of fluids at home.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled pain, inability to tolerate fluids by mouth, difficulty breathing, fevers 100.4°F or greater, recurrent vomiting, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Gastritis

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You were evaluated in the Emergency Department today for epigastric pain, which is most likely due to irritation of the lining of your stomach. Your symptoms improved with medication in the ED. You can take Mylanta, which is available over the counter, to help manage your symptoms. Avoid spicy or acidic foods.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience shortness of breath, worsening or uncontrolled abdominal or chest pain, headache, light headedness, feeling faint, nausea, vomiting, bloody vomit or stools, black tarry stools, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Fracture Generic

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for *** pain. Your evaluation showed a fracture of your ***. We have placed your *** in a splint today, avoid getting the splint wet.

Please rest, ice, and elevate your *** to help it heal. ***We have provided crutches for you to use at home while your *** heals.

We recommend you take 600mg ibuprofen every 6 hours or tylenol 650mg every 6 hours as needed for pain. If needed, you can alternate these medications so that you take one medication every 3 hours. For instance, at noon take ibuprofen, then at 3pm take tylenol, then at 6pm take ibuprofen. *** Please take your prescribed norco as directed as necessary for breakthrough pain. Do not drive or take medications containing tylenol while taking norco.

Please follow-up with an orthopedic surgeon in 1 week.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening pain, numbness, tingling, change of color in your ***, or any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Alcohol Intoxication

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for alcohol intoxication. You have been observed in the Emergency Department and are now able to walk on your own and are tolerating fluids/food.

Please follow up with your primary care physician.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience shaking, seizures, palpitations, inability to keep down fluids, worsening or uncontrolled pain, confusion, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing us for your care.

DC Inst – Epistaxis

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You have been evaluated in the Emergency Department today for your nosebleed. Your bleeding was controlled in the ER with pressure. Your bleeding was most likely caused by dry and fragile skin inside your nose.

Please follow up with your primary care physician within two days.

Return to the Emergency Department if you experience worsening or uncontrolled bleeding, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, loss of consciousness, fainting, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, or for any other concerning symptoms.

Thank you for choosing usfor your care.