Choosing To Stay Healthy With Proper Health Care
As a parent, you’re one of the first people to spot symptoms that something is wrong with your children’s health. But sometimes, symptoms can be dismissed for bad behavior, especially after your child has strep throat. Here’s what you need to know about if your child has strep throat.
PANDAS
PANDAS is pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. It happens after a strep infection, like strep throat. It happens because when the strep bacteria invade the body, the bacteria mimic other cells in the body. Read More»
Are you having an allergen immunotherapy treatment completed for the first time? If so, you might not know what to expect. Fortunately, the process itself is fairly simple. The shots help you build up an immunity to allergens that effect you and could keep you from needing regular medication. However, there are a few things that you need to know before your first appointment.
Exercise
When you exercise, it boosts the blood flow to various tissues in your body. Read More»
Certain people who drive for a living need to pass a Department of Transportation physical in order to get the necessary medical certificate to do this type of driving legally. Before attempting to get a commercial drivers license and a job that requires a DOT physical, it’s a good idea to understand the requirements.
Who Needs a DOT Physical?
People who transport hazardous materials, those who drive a vehicle that weighs at least 10,001 pounds for interstate commerce purposes and those who drive between nine and 15 people for more than 75 miles for interstate commerce purposes all need to go to get a physical from a health provider that has been approved for this purpose. Read More»
Fever in any baby is alarming, but it can be especially alarming if you’re a new parent. Fortunately, most fevers are nothing to worry about. However, some do need to be treated with fever-reducing medications and some may require medical attention. Generally speaking, fever associated with symptoms of illness needs to be addressed. If you’re baby is acting fine, however, most low-grade fevers do not require any intervention. Following are four facts you should consider about fevers before calling the pediatrician. Read More»
Plantar hyperhidrosis is a skin condition characterized by excessively sweaty feet. If you have plantar hyperhidrosis, your socks and shoes will be frequentlysoaked due to sweat, and worse, your feet will smell bad. Fortunately, you don’t need to resign yourself to a lifetime of frequently changing your socks and shoes. Here are three non-surgical treatments that can be used to treat plantar hyperhidrosis.
Botox Injections
You may think of Botox injections as just a treatment for wrinkles, but this treatment can be used for many other purposes, including blocking the nerves that supply your sweat glands. Read More»
