We all recognize the telltale shakiness of full-blown Parkinson’s Disease generally associated with old age, but what about the initial onset? How can you tell if you might have the disease? One single symptom alone does not mean that you have or are beginning Parkinson’s. If you are experiencing multiple symptoms, it would be wise to consult your...
Styes pop up seemingly out of nowhere overnight. One day your eye is clear and healthy and the next, irritated, red and swollen. Though a stye won’t impair your vision, it is uncomfortable and aggravating. It may also make you extra sensitive to light and feel like you have something in your eye that you cannot get out. A stye can form when a single oil gland on the...
Chicken Pox, a virus known as Varicella, often affects children but if you haven’t been exposed during your childhood, you are still at risk as a teen or even adult. The more advanced your age, generally the rule holds true that the more advanced it coincides with the severity at which you will experience symptoms. Meaning – it is far better to catch the Chicken Pox as a...
The annual wellness exam can last from a half hour to an hour depending on your health and your physician. It will start with a personal HRA (Health Risk Assessment). This includes health history, family health history, and head to toe physical exam. Your doctor will take note of any physical complaints or maladies you currently have as well. The family history can be...
Intense heat can be a real problem for the human body. Many people move to or visit southern Florida because of its sun and fun, but the sun can also be a potentially dangerous thing. Especially for those who are over 50, heat stroke is a serious and potentially fatal problem. Heat stroke, often called sunstroke, is a medical emergency. Heat stroke doesn’t come on...
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