Colorectal surgery is a medical specialty that deals with the treatment of conditions of the anus, colon and rectum. People may be more familiar with the term “proctology,” however, because that term is derived from the Greek word meaning “anus,” it didn’t really describe the other conditions that Read More
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Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that causes the breathing tubes in the lungs to narrow during a flare-up or asthma attack. If you have asthma, you may find it difficult to inhale and exhale (breathe) during an asthma attack. While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to prevent asthma flare-ups Read More
What You Need to Know About Breast Surgery
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you need to make a decision about treatment – which usually involves breast surgery. The surgery that follows this diagnosis is either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. A lumpectomy, which is the removal of part of the breast, used to be the only option Read More
Benefits of Getting a Colonoscopy
As we get older, it’s prudent to take care of our bodies by having certain screening tests performed at certain ages. If you are more susceptible to a type of cancer or health condition because it is in your family (parent, sibling, or child), then a screening for that health issue will likely be Read More
What is An Otolaryngologist?
It can be difficult determining which type of doctor you need when you have a health issue. While you may be aware of a primary care physician, cardiologist, and endocrinologist, do you know what an otolaryngologist is? An otolaryngologist, commonly called an ENT, is a doctor who specializes in Read More
Heart Disease Runs in the Family; How to Avoid it
When certain illnesses or medical conditions run in the family, your risk of either being born with or developing that condition increases. While rare, conditions that are caused by genetic mutations require immediate medical attention and often necessitate lifelong monitoring by a cardiologist or Read More
Cardiology Services at Intercoastal
Intercoastal Medical Group is a one-stop-shop for all your medical care needs. It offers medical care in 8 locations and with 100 doctors who specialize in over 20 different branches of medicine, including a 10,500 sq. ft. ambulatory surgical center. One of Intercoastal Medical Group’s best Read More
Why There Is a Flu Season and How to Prevent It
Influenza, or the flu, is more than just fever, aches, coughs, and a sore throat. It’s not just a nuisance that keeps adults home from work and children home from school as it runs its course within a week or two. The flu can last for much longer than that and can come with many complications – it's Read More
Why Multi-Specialty Medical Groups Have Superb Patient Care
Patients with several health conditions have to visit several medical offices to get each issue treated. For example, a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis would need to see 3 different specialist physicians along with a primary care physician to take care of all of these health Read More
What Is a Neurologist?
A neurologist specializes in treating nervous system disorders – basically, any of a large assortment of illnesses or injuries that can affect the brain, spine, nerves, or muscles. In addition to their medical degree, neurologists typically also undergo at least three years of specialty residency Read More
