Hello, my name is Gregory. When I was a young lad, I had to enter the health care world in an unexpected way. I developed a serious disease out of the blue that took doctors by surprise. I went through so many different testing procedures before my doctors could diagnose the rare disease. Everyone around me reeled as they tried to understand the purpose and process of the diagnostic tests. I hope to help others understand these important tests better through this website. Please come by often to learn all you need to know about medical diagnostics and working closely with health care professionals.
26 August 2021
Severe fatigue in seniors can occur for a variety of reasons. Your loved one might be struggling with lingering symptoms from a recent illness, or they could be dealing with depression. When a senior has chronic symptoms of fatigue, they may be unable to perform many of the necessary tasks each day that help them to stay well. This sets them up for even more health problems. Hiring a homemaker to visit your loved one regularly can help them to improve their energy levels by giving them access to these helpful services.
27 July 2021
Sometimes, a bony bump forms at the base of your big toe. This bump is known as a bunion. It forms when some bones on your foot move out of place, pulling the big toe towards the other toes while the joint sticks out. If you look at the skin on the bunion, it looks sore and red, making it even harder to wear tight shoes. In such a case, you need bunion surgery.
24 June 2021
There are times when you have an urgent medical condition but can't see your primary healthcare provider either due to your lack of time to create appointments or due to their unavailability. On such an occasion, you need to seek treatment at a walk-in clinic in your neighborhood. These healthcare centers are known as urgent care clinics. They don't handle life-threatening medical emergencies, but illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention.
25 May 2021
The success of your physical therapy treatment partially depends on how well you take care of yourself after your physical therapy sessions. Unfortunately, some patients make mistakes after sessions that detract from the success of treatment. The following are six mistakes you should avoid right after a physical therapy session. Not drinking enough water A physical therapy session can involve a good deal of exertion and make you sweat. This can make you dehydrated if you're not drinking enough water.
19 February 2021
A little pain is common in just about every competitive sport, and most teens are prepared for injuries and other health problems. However, a severe problem like a broken bone or surgery may require an athletic teen to get opioid painkillers. And when addiction develops in a teen while using these drugs, they may need addiction treatment to ensure that they don't ruin their health and shorten their lives. Opioid Addiction May Impact Teens