Except for the occasional cold or minor injury, you’ve never been sick a day in your life. Nor do you have any allergies or chronic conditions. So why bother visiting a doctor every year for a routine physical exam? Regardless of your age or your medical history, annual physical exams with your primary care provider are essential to your continued health and well-being. For one thing, it’s one of the best ways to identify and treat any new health issues before they can get worse. In ... [Read More]
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My muscles are sore and I haven’t been working out: Why?
The feeling of sore muscles after a good workout can tell you that you worked hard and are moving towards achieving your fitness goals, whatever they may be. Or if you go on a beautiful hike and your legs are sore the next day, it’s almost a pleasant feeling. You can stretch and rest a bit without giving it much thought. But what about when your muscles are sore, but you haven’t been working out? What could it be? Although less common than muscle pain from exercise or exertion, your muscles ... [Read More]
Is Internal Medicine Different from Primary Care?
A primary care health provider or PCP is the doctor who cares for your total health on a regular basis. Primary care physicians provide wellness visits, care for illness, and help manage chronic conditions. They also act as the “point person” for all of your medical care when you require treatment from a specialist for a specific condition, to make certain that everything is going right for you. A doctor of internal medicine, or an internist, often serves as a primary care doctor. Internists ... [Read More]
What Does Being A Patient-Centered Medical Home Mean?
In our modern age, medical care delivery options have certainly changed for the better. Take, for example, the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model. It’s an innovative approach to health care delivery designed to improve the patient’s experience, improve overall health, and reduce the cost of care. The concept behind PCMH is simple: to provide patients with treatment coordinated through their primary care physician to ensure they receive necessary care whenever and wherever it’s needed ... [Read More]
Defining the Epworth Sleepiness Scale Test
Sleep disorders affect an astonishing number of people in the US. It is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening disorder. There are other common sleep disorders that prevent people from getting a good night’s sleep, too. Although it may seem that most of us stumble through the day feeling tired and bleary, it could be a sign of a treatable condition. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale test is a tool doctors use to indicate whether you may ... [Read More]
