Acute Conditions

Non-emergent acute conditions have great natural treatment options.

Acute medical conditions come on suddenly and deteriorate rapidly. if you have been in a major accident or are experiencing:

  • Trouble breathing, or catching your breath
  • Severe abdominal or chest pain/pressure
  • Weakness or tingling on one side of your body
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Heavy bleeding

Call 9-1-1 or go immediately to your nearest hospital Emergency Department (ED) if you have been in a major accident or are experiencing:

For non-life threatening but emergent conditions such as opioid overdose and suicidal ideation please follow the instructions from the link below: http://www.vch.ca/your-care/emergency-care

There are many non emergent acute conditions that can be treated with naturopathic care. These often have a quick onset and seem to come out of nowhere. Many natural treatment options are available to help relieve these symptoms. This is especially important in pediatric conditions where the use of OTC (over-the-counter) medications may be contraindicated. An example of common acute concerns can be seen below:

  • Ear Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Musculoskeletal Pain