Your Family’s Health

Articles written by our DMG providers to help you manage the health of you and your family.

esophagitis

What to know about esophagitis

Esophagitis is the swelling, irritation or inflammation of the lining of the esophagus, which is the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from your mouth to your stomach.
PA-week

What is a Physician Assistant?

Each October, a week of the month is observed in healthcare as “National Physician Assistant Week.” These medical providers are recognized for their important role in the delivery of healthcare to patients in medical clinics and hospitals.

How to Decrease Your Risk of Liver Disease

Did you know cirrhosis of the liver is the ninth leading cause of deaths overall in United States (U.S.)?
Chronic pain can be managed.

Haven’t Got Time for the Pain?

Pain is the number one reason Americans access the health care system. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 60 million adults-24.3% of the population in the United States- live with chronic pain.
Psoriasis early warning signs

What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes skin cells to multiply faster than needed resulting in red or discolored, scaly and itchy patches (plaques) on the skin surface.
Newest Approved Sunscreen Ingredient

What You Need to Know about the Newest Approved Sunscreen Ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), the first new sunscreen ingredient approved in the United States (U.S.) in more than 20 years.
migraines

What is the Difference between a Migraine and a Headache?

Headaches are generally localized to specific area of the head, shorter in duration and less disabling. A migraine is more intense, lasts longer and has side effects that can impact activity and daily life.
ptsd

Common Myths about PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening or traumatic event.
Osteoporosis

How to Protect Yourself from Osteoporosis

A disease of the bone, osteoporosis makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break. Unfortunately, you cannot feel your bones getting weaker, so you may not know you have osteoporosis until you fracture a bone.
insomnia

Why Can’t I Sleep?

If you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, you are not alone. About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep.
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What You Need to Know about Sexually Transmitted Infections

According to the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA), about 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STI) are diagnosed in the United States each year.
Foot-Health-Awareness-Month

Why the Health of Your Feet Matters

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the average person takes 8,000-10,000 steps each day, adding up to about 115,000 miles in a lifetime
Rosacea

What is Rosacea?

According to a survey by NRS, “more than 90% of rosacea patients said their condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41% reported that it had caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements.
Colorectal Cancer

What You Need to Know about Colorectal Cancer

Each year, about 150,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The average age at diagnosis for men and women is 66.
Adenoids

What are Adenoids?

While most of us have heard of tonsils, a related body part, adenoids, are also part of the ears, nose and throat functions. Like tonsils, adenoids are part of the body’s immune system.
Neuromuscular Disorders

What are Neuromuscular Disorders?

Neuromuscular diseases cause problems with the nerves and muscles that affect how a person’s muscles work.