The SofaCare Blog
Exploring the intersection of internal medicine, mental health, and everyday wellness.
Do I Have a UTI? Symptoms, Causes, and Getting Treated Online
Burning, urgency, pressure low in your abdomen: what a UTI looks like, when it's more than a routine one, and how to get UTI treatment online the same day.
What Can a Telehealth Doctor Actually Do in Florida? A Patient's Guide to Virtual Care
Prescriptions, labs, chronic care, a doctor's note, referrals: what a telehealth internal medicine visit can actually do in Florida, and what it isn't for.
Is It Strep Throat or Just a Sore Throat? Signs to Watch For
Most sore throats are viral and pass on their own. Strep is different. Here's what sets it apart, when to get checked, and how a video visit can help.
Sinusitis or Just a Bad Cold? How to Tell the Difference (and When to See a Doctor)
Congestion, facial pressure, a headache that won't quit. How a cold usually behaves, the signs it has become a sinus infection, and when it's worth a visit.
Why Am I Always Tired? 7 Possible Causes (and When to See a Doctor)
Fatigue is frustrating precisely because it's vague. Here are the seven causes we see most in internal medicine — and how to know when it's time to get it checked out.
Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia: What They Look Like (and When to See a Doctor)
Three of the most common concerns we see, and they often show up together. How to recognize each one — and when it's time to reach out.
Why Won't My Cold Go Away? 7 Possible Causes (and When to See a Doctor)
Most colds run their course in about a week. When symptoms drag on past that, here's what may actually be going on — and when to book a sick visit.