Hemorrhoids are swollen veins located in and around your rectum and anus, and they are usually a result of increased pressure on the rectum. As we get older, our risk of developing hemorrhoids increases – it is very common in patients over the age of 50. It is also common in pregnant women due to the extra pressure in the anal area. The symptoms of hemorrhoids are uncomfortable and unpleasant. They include pain in the rectum, itchiness, and bleeding. Depending on the type of hemorrhoids you h ... [Read More]
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What Can An EMG Detect?
An EMG or electromyography is a diagnostic tool used to detect conditions and disorders affecting nerves and muscles. It provides information about the overall health of your muscles and nerves and shows how well they function. How EMG Works Your motor neurons produce signals that cause muscle contractions with electrical stimulation, and the EMG machine captures these signals and translates them into data, such as graphs and numerical values, to be interpreted later on. In order to capture ... [Read More]
Managing Your Allergies at Work
For anyone who suffers from allergies, there is no good time of the year. Spring has its hay fever and pollen; autumn has its molds and tree spores; and winter has high levels of dust. It seems like with every change of seasons, you find yourself sniffling and sneezing all day long. This feeling is amplified when you’re trying to get through a day at the office while suffering from allergies. When allergies are severe, you may just want to call out sick. However, we have some tips to help y ... [Read More]
A PCP’s Role in Overall Health
Your health and wellbeing are vital to a good quality of life. To be healthy, you must do a lot of things. Examples including eating healthy, exercising, being happy, and managing health conditions you may have. A medical professional who is very closely related to your overall health is your primary care physician. This is the doctor you visit most often. When you need an annual checkup, the flu shot, or medication for cold or congestion, you visit your primary care physician (PCP). This doctor ... [Read More]
5 Major Sleep Disorders
Sleep is one of our basic human needs. Proper sleep is critical to many health aspects including our hormone levels, maintaining a good mood, and even weight management. However, not everyone can achieve good and sound sleep on their own. There are sleep disorders, a group of conditions that impair the ability to sleep well regularly, which negatively affect many people’s sleep. These sleep disorders can impact how you function during the day as well as at night. Whether caused by a health p ... [Read More]
