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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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 Is Vascular Surgery?
Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arterial, lymphatic, and venous systems. Physicians who specialize in providing care for patients with such conditions are referred to as vascular surgeons. Get a better 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
What Are Some Common Breast Cancer Symptoms I Should Be Aware Of?
Breast cancer is detectable, treatable, and beatable. The earlier breast cancer is caught, the better your chances are of achieving remission or even a cure. If breast cancer is left untreated, it can develop into malignancy and spread (metastasize) beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Read More
Enjoy Your Summer Activities Without Having to Worry About Chest Pain. Find Treatment Today.
For many people, summer is the perfect time to go outside and play. But strenuous physical activity can take a toll on your body. Running around under the sun places stress on the different organs in your chest. If you push yourself too hard, you may feel chest pain. This ache can be a tell-tale Read More
What Are Some Common ENT Disorders?
Otolaryngological disorders—also known as ears, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders—affect people of all age groups and are among the most common reasons for doctor visits in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 20 million visits made to Read More
What Procedures Do Internal Medicine Doctors Do?
Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists, have specialized training in all aspects of adult medical care: in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the entire range of diseases that affect patients from 18 years of age through the geriatric years. Internal medicine doctors are Read More
What Types of Conditions Can A PCP Treat?
Internists, pediatricians, and family medicine doctors are examples of primary care physicians (PCPs). When we get sick, a PCP is the first doctor we consider seeing – and for good reason. PCPs treat a plethora of injuries and illnesses. In this blog, you'll learn about what types of conditions a Read More
