Whooping Cough Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In many people, it’s marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE Do you often suffer from diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping, bloating, and gas? If you experience any of these symptoms on a regular basis

Do you consistently experience prickling, tingling, tingling, pain or a numb sensation in your toes, feet or hands??? If so, you could be suffering from

Fall Vaccines Yes, it is that time of the year — time for your fall vaccine regimen.Vaccines available to help protect against common colds, the

Nocturnal muscle cramps are a common lower extremity condition that produces pain and can disrupt sleep. In the general population, they are present in 40

Overview Hiccups are repeated spasms or sudden movements of the diaphragm that you can’t control. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from

Overview Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that affects men only and becomes more common with age. It’s also called an enlarged prostate.

The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. Overview Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that

Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common bacterial skin infection. This is something I see quite often in the office.  The affected skin is swollen and inflamed

Overview Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, abdominal pain,