If you think family medicine physicians only focus on providing medical care, keep in mind that they also specialize in health promotion and disease prevention. Physical activity, specifically exercise, is an integral component of any disease prevention strategy. Your family medicine physician can be your go-to resource if you need expert advice on how to optimize your exercise routine and reap its benefits, such as weight loss, increased energy, better sleep, and improved physical strength ... [Read More]
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Should You Visit Your Primary Care Provider for Seasonal Allergies?
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, the change to every new season can bring a heightened degree of misery. After all, every season brings certain allergens – pollen, mold spores, dust, et cetera. A primary care provider can perform individualized allergy tests and prescribe or recommend treatments that can help set you free from the limitations imposed by seasonal allergies. Let’s talk about how a primary care healthcare provider can determine the cause of your allergy and explain your ... [Read More]
What are echocardiograms used to diagnose?
An echocardiogram or echo test is used to examine the heart. It uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the heart’s structures. With an echocardiogram, the doctor can visualize the heart valves and chambers and to evaluate the heart size and thickness of the walls, as well as heart function. Your doctor may order an echocardiogram to take a look at your heart and determine what is causing you to experience symptoms such as chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, irregular ... [Read More]
Symptoms of a Heart Attack You Shouldn’t Ignore
Here’s something that a lot of people don’t know: A heart attack is not always intense. Many people who have experienced a heart attack describe only subtle signs and symptoms that are not what is typically associated with a heart attack. However mild your symptom is, a heart attack is a medical emergency. There is a blockage cutting blood supply to the heart muscle, causing damage to it. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), someone has a heart attack in the ... [Read More]
Services Offered by an Internist
Taking good care of your health is essential for having the best chance at living a long and enjoyable life. That is why having regular checkups with your doctor is crucial in maintaining a healthy body. With all of the different options of doctors and specialties, you may be wondering which one to schedule an appointment with. If you are an adult, that doctor is an internist. An internist is an internal medicine physician who focuses on treating diseases and optimizing health in adults. ... [Read More]
