How can you recover from upper respiratory infections, such as the common cold or laryngitis? It may surprise you that simple rest and staying hydrated can relieve symptoms as the illness progresses. Let's explore the symptoms and relief measures for common upper respiratory infections. The Read More
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When Antibiotics Are Necessary: Understanding Antibiotic Treatment For URIs
You have been sick for three days with a fever, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, and more. Should you see your internal medicine or family doctor for antibiotics? We will explore this question in this blog to give you clear guidance on when antibiotics may be necessary for you or a family member Read More
Updates on Commonly Treated Conditions in Family Practice
Family medicine doctors provide comprehensive patient care. You can receive preventive and restorative screenings and treatments at a family practice to avoid acute or chronic health problems. They also provide the compassionate counseling you need to keep you, your children, and your senior parents Read More
Who Should See a Family Practice Provider?
Many medical doctors are specialists who treat one particular area or system of the body. However, family practice providers are different. They are physicians who provide primary medical care for patients of all ages, and for every member of the family. Let’s talk about what a family practice Read More
What should I expect when I take my child to see a primary care physician for a sports physical?
If your child wants to participate in a sport or recreational activity, you will likely need to see their primary care physician for a sports physical before they are set to participate. Sports physicals, otherwise known as pre-participation physical examinations, are a requirement of many Read More
IBS Awareness Month: Can My Primary Care Physician Diagnose Me With This Condition?
April is dedicated to raising awareness about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), a common chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests as abdominal pain, cramping, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or sometimes both. If you suspect you may have IBS, talk to your primary care doctor. Read More
Symptoms of Appendicitis: When to See a Doctor
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, which is the finger-shaped pouch that protrudes from the colon (in the lower right part of the belly), gets inflamed. The inflammation can be due to a blockage caused by a hardened stool (or, in some cases, a tumor); or a viral, bacterial, or parasitic Read More
When Is Vascular Surgery Needed for Peripheral Artery Disease?
If you have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease (PAD), you are in the company of about 10 million American adults. Although you have many treatment choices, including surgery, you must be aware at what stage surgery could be the best option for this common vascular condition. Let’s talk Read More
Digestive Health: Tackling the Causes of Abdominal Pain
Everyone experiences abdominal pain at some point in life. It can occur anywhere in the area between the chest and pelvis and appears in many different forms: mild ache, muscle spasm, and severe or sharp pain. What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain refers to any uncomfortable sensations you feel Read More
High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that high blood pressure (hypertension) affects approximately 47 percent of American adults, and roughly 400,000 succumb to it every year. Characterized by a chronically elevated blood pressure exceeding 130/80 mmHg, hypertension has Read More
