Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 4 November 2016

A bee sting can be a painful experience that could result in symptoms ranging from a little swelling to a life-threatening allergic reaction. If you are stung by a bee and experience intense itching and redness around the wound accompanied by shortness of breath and dizziness, you may have developed an allergic reaction to the venom and should seek immediate medical treatment. If you aren't allergic to the venom, you could still experience pain and swelling for hours after the incident, especially if you don't follow proper emergency steps to remedy the situation. [Read More]

Posted on: 21 October 2016

Good posture is a habit you should assume, particularly so when you experience back pain caused by an arthritic condition. If you bend forward in a seated position, you will strain your neck and upper back muscles. Your body needs good balance in a seated position so that you can avoid back pain. You also weaken your pectoral muscles when you bend over while seated. Avoid back pain altogether by simply adopting good posture at all times. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 October 2016

Childbirth is an amazing and joyous occasion. However, some of the effects of childbirth can't be described with the same adjectives. This is especially the case for the 1 in 3 women who give birth by cesarean section. After a C-section, excess fat, loose skin, and weakened abdominal muscles are just some of the symptoms a new mother is left to endure. If this has been your experience, a tummy tuck may help. [Read More]

Posted on: 20 September 2016

Here's some distressing news: breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and is also the second leading cause of death. To prevent yourself from becoming a victim of breast cancer, perform breast self-exams to check for lumps at least once a month. If you catch breast cancer in its early stages, it'll be a lot easier to eradicate the cancerous cells with radiation therapy. Before conceding to the treatment, here are 3 factors you should be aware of. [Read More]