You’re sick of the sneezing, sore throats and runny nose that can accompany allergy season in Raleigh. Reaching for allergy medicine–either over-the-counter or prescription–can provide relief. But what if you have high blood pressure? Can allergy medicine raise your blood pressure? There’s no need to scramble for answers: our internal medicine doctors near you at Raleigh […]
IBS is painful and irritating. Meals become a matter of carefully scanning the menu to be sure that your selection doesn’t cause problems later. If you’ve been dealing with this challenging disease, you’ll wonder what are the worst foods for IBS? We’ve got the answers, including some foods that can help ease IBS. Internal medicine […]
The kidneys simply don’t get enough credit: You’ve probably never thought about these hard-working organs until you’ve had a problem. Kidneys are vital for filtering waste products and toxins from the blood. But what are the 3 early warning signs of kidney disease? It’s important to know them because kidney damage can slowly creep up on […]
It’s a life-changing diagnosis. You didn’t want to hear the words from your doctor, but after fasting blood sugar tests and other medical evaluations, the evidence couldn’t be denied. You now have a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. It’s not unusual to feel anxious or maybe even a little depressed when you hear this news. But […]
BLUE RIDGE ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The City of Raleigh began a construction project in June to widen Blue Ridge Road. Most of the erosion control and tree protection is now in place, and clearing crews are working on tree and brush removal. During this work, there may be lane closures and traffic delays. Please allow yourself extra time to ensure you are on time for your appointment! All construction updates can be accessed via "Blue Ridge Road Widening Project."