We have all heard the adage “An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure”, but how many of us really take it to heart and make sincere efforts to proactively take care of our health? Do you have a primary doctor? Do you visit them regularly for annual exams and checkups? Or, like many American’s, do you only schedule an appointment when you already sick?...
If you have ever been unfortunate enough to have experienced an impact in the rib area hard enough that you wondered if you broke or bruised a rib you know that it can produce a pain like no other. A broken or bruised rib will feel very painful sometimes to the touch and even breathing in. It makes movement difficult as you feel muscles you didn’t even realize you had. You...
Whether it’s a bad quality tattoo or just a phase of your life you have out grown. Either way, you no longer have to live with the former choices of your youth forever emblazoned on your skin. Laser tattoo removal can undo what ink and needle has drawn. Treatments take only a short time to perform and can be done in your doctor’s office. Removal is done with...
An ear nose and throat specialist (ENT) can help you to better understand symptoms and if they are related to inflamed sinuses or if there could be more serious underlying causes. Common reasons for ENT visits include: Sore throat – if you have a lingering sore throat that does not get better with normal home care or a round of antibiotics from your general...
Even though we know our doctors are there to help us, some physical ailments can be embarrassing to discuss. Anal fissures are one such topic. An anal fissure is essentially a tear in the lining of the lower rectum at or near the sphincter. They form in response to trauma. Injury can occur from dehydration which will cause harder stools and constipation. When you strain...
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