What a wonderful time of year! The leaves are changing, the holidays are about to start, and of course, it's almost Flu Season! Yay! On a more sobering note, last year was one of the deadliest of flu seasons we have seen in a long time. Reportedly, more than 80,000 people died last year from the flu alone. The CDC has issued a statement that everyone over the age of 6-months needs to ...
June is Hernia Awareness Month What are hernias? The hernias we talk about in this Medical Minute are the most common hernia- groin, or inguinal hernias. More commonly found in men, hernias form as a bulge accompanied by pain, in their groin. Men have about a 27% lifetime risk of having hernia at some point in their life, and women, a much lower incidence- only 3% or so of women get hernias at some point ...
Each sniffle, cough, ache, and pain resulting from a cold is a sign that your body is working to fight against the virus. Learn why each symptom occurs, when you should be concerned, and what you can do to feel better fast. Sore Throat Most sore throats are caused by either mucus in the back of the throat or a viral infection which causes irritation and inflammation. When to call a doctor: Most sore throats ...
December 7-13 is National Flu Vaccine Week You may have heard recently that many cases of this year’s flu strain is the H3N2 strain, or Influenza A. Our own Dr. Brown was interviewed by the Stamford Advocate last week about whether this changes the protocol for protecting against and treating the flu. He had this to say: “Someone who gets this year’s flu shot might come down with the flu, but, hopefully, it ...
As the population of the United States continues to increase, meeting the urgent medical needs of each patient is causing a strain on the current primary health care system. This situation has had an alarming effect on primary care physicians resulting in limited schedules and shortened patient visits. West Hartford provides an excellent solution to this problem. Our qualified physicians have been thoroughly trained and have the medical experience to help properly diagnose the problem ...
Flu Season is upon us. Watch this Medical Minute Video to learn how you can prevent the flu: https://youtu.be/Z_3VtKxVigk As we enter flu season, has prevention tips we want you to pay attention to. We offer the flu vaccine, and urge all who qualify, especially those falling into the categories below, to lessen their chances of getting the influenza virus, and to get the flu shot, or for all those needle haters ...
More than 6 million Americans visit their doctor each year with a urinary tract infection-related issue. Your urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra, can become infected with one bacteria or another and cause a UTI. Both men and women can develop a UTI, but the condition is more prevalent among women. How much do you know about UTI? Can you identify the symptoms of a UTI? The good news is that there ...
