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The Perks Of Including Occupational Health Services In Your Business

As a business owner, you bear the obligation of keeping all of your employees safe from injuries and illnesses on the job. You have to know what to protect them from and what measures to take to keep the workspace safer and more conducive to doing business. However, you might fail to recognize what the risks are or how to warn your employees of them. To ensure everyone stays safe while working for you, you can incorporate occupational health services into your business’s operations.…

Urethral Stricture Symptoms, Tests, And Treatments

A urethral stricture is when there is a narrowing of the tube that empties urine from your bladder. The narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of scar tissue. This might happen after you’ve had radiation treatments, a catheter, or an infection. Treatment may not be necessary if the stricture doesn’t block urine flow or cause any symptoms. Here are symptoms associated with a urethral stricture and treatments you may need.…

How To Ensure You Receive Necessary Care At A Medical Facility

While your primary care team is likely the first place to turn for medical care, there are times when you may need to go elsewhere. Whether you’re seeking a specialist or require specialized testing, it’s important that you receive the necessary care and attention from the facility. Here are some tips to ensure your visit goes smoothly and your needs are met. Bring a List of Your Medications and Medical History …

What You Should Know About Uterine Fibroids

One of the most frightening things about reproductive health issues is that they often go unnoticed. Often, they present no symptoms. This can be tricky if you have uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that occur in the uterus and can cause pelvic pain, heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, frequent urination, and other symptoms. If you think you might have fibroids, here’s what you need to know before your doctor’s appointment.…

How To Help Yourself Reach The Goal Of An Intensive Outpatient Addiction Program

An intensive outpatient addiction program has the goal of helping you deal with situations that once drove you to use whatever substances you became addicted to, without actually resorting to those substances and relapsing. The intensive part of the name is not a joke; you’ll find yourself having to attend a lot of counseling sessions each week. Don’t let that work go to waste; help yourself reach that goal as well.…

Bothersome Little Symptoms That Should Prompt A Visit To The Eye Doctor

You only have one set of eyes. While many eye problems are treatable, you can’t always recover vision that gets lost due to an eye condition. As such, it is essential for you to be proactive about caring for your eyes, and part of that is recognizing when you have a symptom that warrants a visit to the eye doctor. If you’re experiencing any of the following issues with your eyes, call and make an appointment soon.…

3 Benefits Of Urgent Care Facilities Over Physician Offices

When a life-threatening injury or condition arises, you usually rush to the emergency room for treatment. But if the injury or ailment is not life-threatening, you can visit a physician or an urgent care center. But the benefits you get from an urgent care center outweigh those of a physician’s office. Here are three reasons to visit an urgent care center for minor health issues instead of a physician’s office. …

3 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Problems

Some people only think about gastrointestinal disorders affecting adults, but many of them can start from birth or during childhood. There are several gastrointestinal disorders that can occur in children. Food Intolerances Food intolerances can cause a host of symptoms, making children sick and leading to poor quality of life. The most common food intolerances are lactose intolerance and gluten intolerance (celiac disease). Issues with lactose intolerance may be more obvious, especially when babies rely on formula.…

What To Expect In An MRI Scan For Structural Abnormalities In The Head-Neck Junction

If your primary care physician suspects that you have an abnormal structural condition in your head and neck junction, they can order an MRI to confirm their suspicion so they can give you a referral to a neurosurgeon and/or a neurologist, based on the findings. Sometimes, however, structural issues aren’t discovered in an MRI scan unless there are multiple images taken. Here are a few things to expect when having an MRI scan for a suspected structural abnormality in your head and neck junction.…

3 Ways Preventative Care Encourages Your Child's Development

If you’re used to only going to the doctor when you’re injured or sick, taking your child to the doctor for regular preventative care may not be a concept that you’re used to. There are multiple benefits associated with preventative care visits, such as encouraging your child’s development. Here are a few ways regular preventative care benefits your child’s development.  1. Preventative Care Visits Help Detect Health Issues as Early as Possible …