If you’re experiencing urinary incontinence or other urinary issues, you may need to see a doctor for urologic tests. These tests help your physician evaluate the urinary tract and determine any possible disorders and conditions involved within it. The urodynamic tests conducted at our facility will help determine how well your organs, such as the bladder, sphincters, and urethra are functioning. There could be many different issues with the urinary tract, such as nerve and muscle function, ... [Read More]
Archives for October 2018
Safe Ways to Boost Weight Loss at Home
When it comes to losing weight, there’s the right way and the wrong way. Unfortunately, with promises of fast and easy weight loss, the wrong way is where many people gravitate. There are also a lot of gimmicks attached to losing weight the wrong way, including those touted by weight loss “experts” who make unsupportable claims that fat can be shed without effort, in the comfort of your own home. Thankfully, there are safe and effective ways to lose and even boost weight loss at home. Next time ... [Read More]
9 Reasons to Schedule Your Medical Wellness Visit
You can never be too cautious about your health and wellness. Checking in with your primary care doctor every year can help you catch health conditions that would have otherwise been ignored. Your annual checkup is also an opportunity for you to discuss what health issues you’ve been experiencing, any goals for yourself such as physical fitness, and any medical or therapeutic procedures you’ve been considering – both surgical and nonsurgical. Why Get Annual Doctor Checkups? In managing your ... [Read More]
Precautions of a Nuclear Stress Test
Radioactive dye is an essential component of a nuclear stress test, as it’s used to produce vivid images of your heart and your blood flow as the heart is pumping. Radioactive dye is injected into the body to capture images of internal structures and to look for abnormalities. The radioactive nature of the dye is the main reason why some patients feel uneasy about undergoing the procedure. However, the test is primarily safe, and there are rarely any associated complications. Why Should I ... [Read More]