According to the Centers for Disease Control and Convention, around one in four adults in the United States have arthritis. As common as arthritis may be, the condition can cause a lot of pain and even limit your daily life. Many people seek arthritis treatment at healthcare clinics because the symptoms become too much to handle. While seeking treatment is definitely recommended if you have arthritis, there are some things you can change in your everyday habits that may also help.
22 February 2023
Ear pain is common and it is typically caused by infections. While many people simply "tough it out," until the pain subsides, it is important that you see your doctor who can determine the cause and recommend effective treatments. Here are some things you can expect from your family care doctor when you present to their office with ear pain complaints. Lighted Otoscope Assessment One of the first things your doctor will do in the examination room is to examine your ear with an otoscope.
9 January 2023
When you suffer from a chronic health condition like arthritis, you may be desperate to experience long-lasting relief from it. You want to get through your day without having to take copious amounts of pain relievers or going to bed because of how debilitating the discomfort is. Rather than rely on prescription or over-the-counter pain relievers, you may be open to trying a more in-depth medical approach to treating your condition.
6 December 2022
What do you need to know about the recovery from a hemorrhoidectomy surgical procedure? Hemorrhoids affect nearly 50 percent of Americans 50 years and over, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders (NIDDK). If you're one of the many adults who have hemorrhoids and require intervention, take a look at the top surgery and recovery-related questions answered. Is Surgery Necessary? The answer to this question depends on several factors.
6 October 2022
Many people struggle with trying to overcome drug addiction. Oftentimes, family members and friends are the ones who first notice there's a problem. If you're not sure whether a person you care about might benefit from individualized drug addiction treatment, the following factors may tell you. Declining Interests A person should have interests. They might not be interests you understand, but they should be something that person gets. One of the strongest signs a person needs some sort of help is a decline in their overall interests.
16 August 2022
The brain is an indispensable part of the human body. Your brain creates thoughts and feelings and allows you to experience the world around you. Unfortunately, some people suffer from mental illnesses that negatively affect their experience of life and relationships. Depression is one mental illness that can cause feelings of intense sadness, ennui, and agitation. When other depression treatments fail, patients may take advantage of transcranial magnetic stimulation. TMS therapy can help patients recover their mental health so they can break free from the shackles of mental illness.
12 July 2022
While not all medical appointments are serious in nature or even need to be treated on the same day, others need to be taken care of on a same-day basis. If you aren't sure if you should be scheduling same-day appointments at your local medical office, here is a guide to help you know what a same-day appointment should be about. It doesn't have to be an emergency, but there should be an urgency involved.
26 April 2022