Mrs. Smith is a 65-year-old woman. She is currently retired and lives by herself. She has started noticing that she sometimes forgets things lately. She went grocery the other day and missed paying her bills. Her mother has Alzheimer’s dementia, and she is concerned about whether she’s developing dementia.
What is Dementia? …
What is Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins visible just below the skin’s surface. They are dark blue to purple and may appear lumpy or bulging out from the skin, making patients physically conscious of them.
Healthy leg veins carry blood from the legs to the heart. Leg veins…
In this blog post, we will delve into everything you need to know about gout, including its causes, symptoms, and diagnosis. We will also provide a detailed overview of the most effective treatment options available, including medications, dietary and lifestyle changes, and natural remedies. Whether you are experiencing gout symptoms for the first time or…
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. It can happen at any time or place. A stroke can come on suddenly, and its effects can be devastating. If you suspect someone is suffering from a stroke, call 911 immediately. Time is of the essence in the treatment…
Our elderly population can be diverse, ranging from healthy, active, and healthy octogenarians to extremely frail, totally dependent people with chronic disease and severe disabilities. As people age, their body composition changes, which has an impact on their nutritional status. Malnutrition is a common problem among elderly individuals, which is defined as the state of…
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Hypertension is often called the “silent killer” because it has no noticeable symptoms. Many people with hypertension do not know they have it because they do not feel sick. People with very high blood pressure may experience symptoms such as:
Headaches
Blurred vision …
Mrs. Amelia, a 40-year-old schoolteacher, complains of her inability to sleep. She’s experiencing fatigue and cannot concentrate on work. She regularly goes to bed at 10 PM but cannot fall asleep until 1 AM. Her general health is good. How can we help her sleep?
What is Insomnia?
Anyone can have sleeping problems. You…
Mary is a 45-year-old woman recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. She was prescribed Levothyroxine by her primary care provider. What advice do you have for her?
What is Hypothyroidism?
The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped organ in the lower front of the neck. The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones aid the body’s…
Bill is a 28-year-old man with no past medical history. He goes to college and enjoys playing football. Recently, he has been getting tired quickly and having frequent nose bleeds. His primary care physician referred him to a blood specialist after he had a low platelet count in routine blood tests. His brother has aplastic…
Chloe is a 24-year-old college student. She was diagnosed with migraine headaches. This headache affects only one side of her face and is more common after a sleepless night. She complains of headaches almost every day. She wants to learn about home remedies to help prevent these headaches.
Headaches in General …

