Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition characterized by difficulty in sending blood back to the heart by the veins due to faulty one-way valves. Pronounced veins, i.e., the veins that grow in size and may take on a twisted or branch-like appearance, is the most common symptom. These are varicose veins and result from blood pooling in the veins causing pressure to build up in the vein walls. In addition, venous insufficiency can cause the legs to become painful, heavy, and tired. ... [Read More]
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Can a Primary Care Center Help with Long-Term COVID Recovery?
Patients who get COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) tend to either have few to no symptoms, or severe symptoms. The emerging category of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are those who have long-term COVID, or still continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 months after initially contracting the coronavirus – whether or not you ever had severe symptoms. Do you have lingering symptoms after recovering from COVID-19? If so, you could benefit from partnering with a primary care ... [Read More]
Choosing a Primary Care Provider for Men’s Health
Primary care doctors are the first line of defense for patients. They provide general healthcare and preventive services, including everything from common illnesses to chronic diseases and cancer screenings. Therefore, choosing a primary care doctor is key in managing and preventing issues related to men’s health. Primary care providers also act as coordinators by referring patients to medical specialists if necessary. Let’s talk about how finding the right primary care provider for you is ... [Read More]
Primary Care: Can My Doctor Test for Cancer?
Primary care encompasses basic healthcare and disease prevention. While primary care doctors can diagnose and treat virtually all types of health conditions, part of their job is to make sure you have had the necessary preventive health screenings as appropriate for your age, gender, lifestyle, and health history. Most of these screenings are performed to detect early signs of cancer, usually long before you would start exhibiting symptoms. With many severe cancers, obvious symptoms do not ... [Read More]
Primary Care Doctor for Running Injuries
Running injuries are usually caused by inadequate training, improper technique, muscle imbalances, and/or the wrong footwear. Common running injuries include shin splints, runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome), Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and iliotibial band syndrome (affecting the tendon connecting a hip muscle to the top of the tibia, or the lower-leg bone). If you have a leg or foot injury from running or jogging, it’s important to see a primary care doctor. Not only ... [Read More]
