You’ve tried diet and exercise to lower your cholesterol levels, and while this strategy has been successful, it hasn’t lowered your cholesterol enough to bring it to a healthy level. This may make you wonder: is high cholesterol genetic? There is a genetic component to high cholesterol, but this is only one facet of your overall […]
You have coughing, sneezing and a nagging headache that won’t go away. Are you having problems with your allergies, or is it a sinus infection? We get asked that question a lot. You see, many of the symptoms are very similar, and it takes one of our internal medicine doctors in Raleigh to evaluate you […]
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 […]
It’s a disturbing fact: Men are less likely to go to the doctor for checkups and men’s health screenings. According to the Mayo Clinic, they are not only reluctant to seek medical help when something seems wrong, but they aren’t as likely as women to have regular physicals. So, what should you do? Make sure […]
Every year, 1.3 million American women experience menopause, which typically occurs between ages 51 and 52. Around 75 % of women experience vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats and even migraines. But menopausal symptoms are not limited to these vasomotor symptoms. It’s also possible for women to develop urogenital and psychogenic […]
It’s very common for many people to have difficulty determining the difference between kidney pain and back pain because of the location of the kidneys. However, discovering this difference is important in order to help your internal medicine doctors in Raleigh at Raleigh Adult Medicine find solutions to treat your pain and manage any conditions […]
While you may have had all your basic vaccinations when you were a child, as an adult, there are still several immunizations you need to stay healthy. For evidence, just look at the statistics: ● On average, around 400,000 Americans have experienced flu-related hospitalizations since 2010. During that period, the flu also killed more than […]
Does the prospect of a road trip make you uneasy? Do twisted rural roads cause your stomach to lurch? Are you adamant to make sure you’re always the one driving or riding “shotgun?” Motion sickness and vertigo can make anyone miserable. Certain people seem prone to these conditions, and we’ll take a detailed look at […]