Many allergies begin to show symptoms in as early as infancy and childhood. Allergies may cause symptoms that come up externally (on the skin) or internally (congestion, anaphylactic shock, etc.). If your child is exhibiting unusual symptoms after eating certain foods or during allergy season, he or Read More
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What Do My MRI Scans Mean?
Your doctor has sent you to have an MRI scan. It’s a very strange scan the first time you have one, because the machine makes loud and awkward noises while the magnets are scanning your body and picking up images. You may wonder why your doctor ordered this particular test and what the results Read More
Symptoms Of Vitamin D Deficiency Most People Ignore
If your bones have been aching lately, you're feeling down in the dumps, are having sleeping problems, or experiencing acid reflux, you may think these are simply signs of aging. These symptoms on their own may not signal a major problem, but put them together and it could mean that you’re not Read More
Foot Fitness Tips for Active People
If you spend a lot of time on your feet and on the go, it’s practically inevitable that you’ll experience foot or ankle pain at some point. However, by strengthening your foot muscles with exercise and stretches and using the right footwear, you can prevent soreness, increase the range of motion Read More
First Signs of Menopause
Officially, menopause is when a woman has gone a full year – 12 months – without having her period anymore. A woman will first experience signs that menopause is on the proverbial radar, and this phase is called perimenopause. There is no definitive age or delineation of when this health phase is 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
