While it’s true that countless lives are saved in emergency rooms, going to the ER is not a solution for every medical concern— certainly not for your primary care needs. Unless your condition or injury is life-threatening or requires immediate treatment, an ER visit may only leave you with more problems than solutions. Below are five reasons you want to avoid going to the emergency room for your primary care needs. Reason #1 Emergency Room Visits Are Expensive. On average, a visit to a ... [Read More]
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Men and Women’s Guide to Weight Loss
Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus – is not just a title of a popular book but has become a belief accepted by many. This is because the differences between men and women are plenty, from the prominent sexual characteristics and social and behavioral differences to the not so obvious physiological differences, including metabolism. The weight loss journey varies from person to person, even from men to women, which might be affected by several factors, such as diet, age, etc. ... [Read More]
Tips for Finding the Right Sleep Medicine Center
According to ASA, around 50-60 million US adults suffer from a sleep disorder, insomnia being the most common. Studies say an average sleeping of 7-9 hours is a must for adults to maintain overall health and living. So, any discrepancies during sleep can prevent you from getting restorative sleep and develop various sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, etc. Choosing a sleep medicine center to deal with your sleep issues can be very challenging if you do not know what ... [Read More]
How to Read an Echocardiogram?
Heart disease almost always heralds more health problems down the road if not well-managed. So, identifying the issues at an early stage is of significance. An echocardiogram is a valuable tool for diagnosing heart conditions, such as heart damage and disease. It reveals important information about your heart, including its structure and functionality. Let’s talk about the functional mechanism of an echocardiogram and where you can go around Irmo, SC, for diagnosing your heart ... [Read More]
Venous Insufficiency Recovery at Home
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition characterized by difficulty in sending blood back to the heart by the veins due to faulty one-way valves. Pronounced veins, i.e., the veins that grow in size and may take on a twisted or branch-like appearance, is the most common symptom. These are varicose veins and result from blood pooling in the veins causing pressure to build up in the vein walls. In addition, venous insufficiency can cause the legs to become painful, heavy, and tired. ... [Read More]
