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]
SC Internal Medicine Associates & Rehabilitation
Differences between an internal medicine and primary care doctor?
When looking for a primary care provider (PCP), you may have come across the terms “general practitioner,” “internal medicine doctor,” “family doctor,” “nurse practitioners,” and more. While each and every one of the physicians can be primary care providers, it may not be the best idea to just pick one as your PCP without considering some factors. For instance, a lot of people use internal medicine doctor and primary care doctor interchangeably, not knowing that they are not always one and the ... [Read More]
Benefits of Annual Wellness Exams
Every person, regardless of age or health, should be getting an annual wellness exam from their primary care physician every year. Annual wellness exams are an important aspect of being proactive about your health and wellbeing. A lot of people only visit their primary care physicians when they get sick. This is wrong! You should be getting annual wellness exams – regardless of whether you are sick or not. There are many benefits of getting annual wellness exams. Here are some e ... [Read More]
How Can a Sleep Medicine Doctor Help You?
If lately you’ve been having trouble sleeping and it has started to negatively impact your life, it may be time to have yourself examined by a sleep medicine doctor. Sleep deprivation can contribute to moodiness, irritability, forgetfulness, lack of concentration, and even car accidents. Many people try to address their own sleep issues by using sleep aids and making changes to their sleep routine, but it’s often an exercise in futility. A sleep medicine physician can help you resolve your sle ... [Read More]
Common Types of Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the internal organs and tissues in the human body. An ultrasound uses echoes, rather than radiation, to produce an image – also called a sonogram – and construct the picture. This way, doctors can identify any issues inside the body. Although ultrasound is best known for its use in evaluating pregnancy, it is also very helpful in biopsies. An ultrasound can help detect cancerous tumors or flu ... [Read More]
