HOMEWORK HELP | Explore the difference between telemedicine and telehealth and address when it is appropriate to use each of these by addressing the benefits and limitations of each.

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I would recommend that Jeremy sees a doctor because it always better to be safe than sorry. Self-diagnosing is a dangerous thing to do, because if it’s a misdiagnosis then Jeremy would end up doing more harm than good. He might end up taking the wrong treatments, hence creating a new health issue instead of dealing with the real problem. Going to the doctor I the best way for him to ensure that his injury is nothing more than a sprained ankle, while also avoiding the dangers of self-medication.

Minor sports injuries are a common occurrence and can be caused by poor training methods, unsafe exercising environments, and weakness in the muscles. Strains and sprains are among the most common sports injuries. A strain is an injury to the tendon or muscle fiber, which is also referred to as a pulled muscle (MayoClinic, 2018). This is because it occurs due to the overusing or overstretching of a muscle until it tears. The symptoms of a strain are muscle spasms, pain, cramping, trouble moving, and swelling. A sprain, on the other hand, refers to an injury on the ligaments, which are responsible for connecting the bones in a joint.  The symptoms include swelling, pain, and bruising.

While compression and ice could be a solution to Jeremy’s injured ankle, it is a step he should have taken immediately after getting the injury. Therefore, it is too late for the treatment to be helpful to his current situation (MayoClinic, 2018). At the moment his best option is to see a doctor and get the help he needs, especially if he wants to avoid further damage to the injured ankle.