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Bhavani Jeereddy, MD - - Board Certified Internist

Kenilworth Primary Care

Bhavani Jeereddy, MD

Board Certified Internist & Clinical Lipidology Specialist located in Kenilworth, NJ

While your body fights some illnesses on its own, medical intervention helps prevent complications and offers symptom relief. At Kenilworth Primary Care in Kenilworth, New Jersey, Bhavani Jeereddy, MD, and the team offer sick visits for adults to help you feel better and recover quickly. Schedule a sick visit by calling the office or requesting one online today.

Proudly serving the areas of, but not limited to, Union, Cranford, Westfield, Roselle, Scotch Plains, Clark, Elizabeth, and Kenilworth, New Jersey.

Sick Visits Q&A

What are sick visits?

Sick visits are medical examinations in which your provider at Kenilworth Primary Care determines the type and severity of an illness. They offer treatments that relieve symptoms and speed up your recovery. Common illnesses and injuries treated during sick visits include:

  • Strep throat
  • Colds and flu
  • RSV
  • COVID-19
  • Bronchitis
  • Asthma and allergies
  • Acute sinusitis
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Boils
  • Abcesses
  • Cellulitis
  • Burns
  • Lacerations
  • Sports injuries
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  • Urinary tract, sinus, and other infections

If you experience severe symptoms or a long-lasting illness, see the team at Kenilworth Primary Care for an evaluation.

Should I schedule a sick visit?

Because many illnesses subside on their own, it can be difficult to determine when medical intervention is necessary. As a rule, schedule a sick visit if you or your child has:

  • A fever lasting more than three days
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Widespread rash
  • Breathing problems
  • Persistent throat, head, ear, or stomach pain
  • Unusual symptoms lasting more than three days

If you’re unsure if you should schedule a sick visit, the Kenilworth Primary Care team is happy to offer advice when you call the office.

What should I expect during sick visits?

During sick visits at Kenilworth Primary Care, your provider checks your weight, pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs. They ask questions about your symptoms, medications, and medical history.

Your provider completes a comprehensive physical exam by evaluating your heart, breathing, reflexes, abdomen, limbs, eyes, nose, ears, and throat.

Based on your symptoms and physical exam results, your provider might recommend diagnostic tests. Examples include nasal or throat swabs, blood tests, urine tests, tissue biopsies, asthma or allergy tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your condition. Kenilworth Primary Care uses Labcorp for diagnostic testing, including respiratory viral panels and throat cultures.

Which treatment will I need?

Not all illnesses and injuries require medical intervention, but the team at Kenilworth Primary Care may recommend one or more of the following:

  • Rest and fluids
  • Watchful waiting
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Prescription medications
  • Topical creams
  • Brace or splint
  • Wound care
  • Breathing treatments
  • An inhaler

The team at Kenilworth Primary Care provides personalized follow-up care as needed. If you have a complex medical condition, they might recommend additional diagnostic testing or refer you to a highly qualified specialist.

The next time you are ill, book a sick visit at Kenilworth Primary Care by phone or request one online today.

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