Losing weight is a goal for a lot of us, but some people experience unexplained weight loss, which can be dangerous. In order for you to be healthy, it's important to maintain weight that is appropriate for your height. Weighing too much or too little can have a significant and negative affect on your health. Unexplained weight loss happens when you lose weight without adjusting your diet and physical activity level. It means that you did not change how much you eat and how many calories you ... [Read More]
Internal Medicine
10 Questions People Should Ask Their Primary Care Providers
Whether you are seeing your primary care doctor for a routine physical, accident or illness, chances are you will probably forget to ask some of the more pressing questions you had in mind before the appointment got underway. Next time you head to your primary care physician, review this list of ten questions to make sure all your bases are covered and you don’t have to call your doctor back for clarity after you’ve left the office. 1. What can I do to prevent this from happening ... [Read More]
Benefits of Cardiac Testing
The cardiovascular system is responsible for distributing oxygen, nutrients, and blood to every part of the body. The heart is one of the most powerful and critical muscles in the body. It is also prone to a variety of illnesses and conditions. Fortunately, many cardiac tests can help diagnose conditions prior to them becoming life-threatening. Cardiac testing can help catch conditions and illnesses early on and can potentially add years to your life. Early Diagnosis and Treatment Dangerous ... [Read More]
Benefits of a Nuclear Stress Test
A nuclear stress test is a type of image-guided diagnostic test that doctors use to determine the status of your heart and blood flow. If your doctor suspects you have a heart condition or heart disease, he may recommend you undergo a nuclear stress test, especially if a routine stress test proves inconclusive. The benefits of a nuclear stress test are many, and include – Determining Risk Doctors use nuclear stress test to reveal areas of concern regarding blood flow to your heart. Aided by a ... [Read More]
What Is an EMG?
Doctors use an electromyography (EMG) test to check a patient’s muscles and the health of the nerves that control them (the motor neurons). This diagnostic test is typically used for patients who may have damaged nerves or nerve dysfunction with regard to signal transmission to the muscles. The EMG test can accurately measure the speed of signal transmission between the nerves and the muscles. It is frequently used by doctors when checking for Guillain-Barré syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, ... [Read More]
