Hypertension by Richard Z. Lu, M.D.
Abnormally high blood pressure is known medically as hypertension and treatment may involve lifestyle changes and medications. The typical cutoff blood pressure for hypertension is
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Parasite Infections
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is a parasite? Answer- A parasite is an organism that lives in a host and gets its food from or at
Early Menopause by Victoria Cupic, M.D.
Menopause marks the end of a women’s menstrual cycle. It’s a natural biological process. In the U.S., the average age of the onset for ‘natural’
Thyroid Disorders by Nathan Kiskila, M.D.
Questions? We are here for you! 1-877-MY DOC NOW (1-877-693-6266) Save time, book your reservation online HERE The thyroid is a small, highly vascular, butterfly-shaped
Sinus Infections
Author: Alison Sims, MD Sinus infections occur when fluid is trapped or blocked in the sinuses, allowing germs to grow. A sinus infection, or acute
Repetitive Motion Injuries by Alison Sims, M.D.
Repetitive Motion Injuries by Alison Sims, M.D. The other day I had a patient with a vague onset of worsening shoulder pain. She had no
Don’t Take the Good Bugs for Granted by Walid Faraj, D.O.
Don’t Take the Good Bugs for Granted by Walid Faraj, D.O. For every one human cell in our body there are 10 bacterial microorganisms, that
Evaluation of Abdominal Pain by D.M. Eaves, MD, MSS, ACPE
PART 1 There are many illnesses/diseases that cause abdominal pain. In this series of articles, I will discuss the presentations, course of the diseases, investigative
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Muscle Cramps
Question- Dr. Kiskila what are muscle cramps? Answer- A muscle cramp is a sudden muscle tightness that can typically last from seconds to many minutes