Here’s our weekly round-up of what illnesses are spreading the most in Metro Detroit communities, according to our local doctors and hospitals.
Wayne County – Seasonal allergies, sinus infections, upper respiratory infections, stomach viruses
Dr. Asha Shajahan -- Primary care physician, Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital Grosse Pointe
“Patients continue to be plagued by allergies, sinus infections, and sinusitis. Also, we’re seeing a fair amount of new-onset diabetes, seemingly related to sedentary, winter lifestyles.”
OAKLAND COUNTY – Influenza, stomach viruses, COVID, kidney stones
Dr. David Donaldson -- Emergency chief, Corewell Health’s Beaumont Hospital Troy
“There is not a lot of infectious stuff going around. But we’re seeing a lot of kidney stones with the warm weather and people being outside and not hydrating.”
Emergency Department, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
“We’re seeing a lot of chest pain, stroke-like symptoms, and respiratory issues.”
Washtenaw County – Seasonal allergies, asthma & COPD flare-ups, COVID, upper respiratory infections, stomach viruses
Dr. Brad Uren -- Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Michigan Medicine
“A bit of an uptick in COVID cases this week. A few URIs other than covid. GI illnesses are down a bit. Seasonal allergies are kicking in this week and people with COPD and asthma.”
Washtenaw County Health Department
“Influenza cases in Washtenaw County residents are currently at high levels but appear to be decreasing. Most Influenza cases being reported in Washtenaw County are Influenza A, types A(H1N1) and A(H3). Sporadic cases of Influenza B are being reported. Influenza-related deaths in Washtenaw County adults have been reported this flu season. All individuals were older adults with confirmed Influenza A infection. Flu-related hospitalizations of Washtenaw residents are currently at high levels.”
Monroe County – Stomach viruses, falls, seasonal allergies
ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital – Emergency Center
“We are seeing an increase in complaints of chest pain, nausea and vomiting, falls, and patients with injuries due to motor vehicle collisions.”
Macomb County – Strep throat, pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, influenza, seasonal allergies
Dr. Richard Reidy -- Emergency physician at McLaren Macomb
“There have been several cases of strep throat diagnosed this week, notable for how late in the traditional season it is. Also late in its traditional season, cases of pneumonia have been diagnosed with symptoms of deep cough, chest pain, and fever. Patients testing positive for influenza has continued its downward trend, with less patients presenting with symptoms of cough, congestion, fever, and body aches. Upper respiratory infections, with symptoms of cough, congestion, and runny nose, continue to be a common diagnosis. Trending with the weather warm up has been orthopedic and soft tissue injuries that occurred during outdoor activities.”