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
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Summer Camp Tips During COVID-19 from a Primary Care Physician
Preparing your child for summer camp during COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) can be challenging and worrisome. After all, you want to protect your child, but you also want them to have a normal, healthy childhood. Let’s talk about a few helpful tips from a primary care physician that can help Read More
What Are Some Common Thyroid Problems and Which Ones Require Surgery?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the center-front of your neck, just above the base of your collarbone. The thyroid gland releases and controls thyroid hormones (two main hormones are thyroxine and triiodothyronine), which play a vital role in regulating body temperature, 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
What to Expect During a Hernia Repair Procedure
A hernia is a condition in which an internal organ or body part squeezes or pokes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissue. It can occur in different places in the body: in the groin (inguinal hernia); in the inner thigh (femoral hernia); at the umbilicus or belly button (umbilical Read More
How to Know if You Have an Upper Respiratory Infection
For purposes of medical functions such as diagnoses and treatments, the respiratory system is divided into the lower and upper respiratory tracts – with the vocal cords essentially being the dividing point. An upper respiratory infection can therefore affect the nose, sinuses, and throat, whereas a Read More
Should I Go to an Allergy Doctor or a Dermatologist?
When you have a rash that you suspect is from an allergy, you may wonder what type of specialist you should see, especially since dermatology and allergy medicine have some overlap. The answer isn't always straightforward. In fact, you should take into consideration a few different factors when Read More
What Causes Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow, whose medical name is lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons in your outer elbow become irritated or inflamed due to overuse. The pain from tennis elbow can be felt from the bony bump of your elbow to the wrist, and it hurts to make gripping motions. If you have pain in your Read More
How Can a Doctor Help Me with My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel syndrome causes symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand due to compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel. The median nerve runs through a tunnel in the wrist, and this nerve is what provides sensory and motor functions in the hand – including all Read More
How Your Pulmonologist Can Help You Live with COPD
A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) changes your life. You will be needing greater support from family, friends, and your doctor, but you will indeed be able to continue enjoying a relatively normal lifestyle. A pulmonologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Read More
