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What To Do When You Hit Your Head & Head Injury Symptoms

Jun 3, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

If you hit your head and get a tender bump, bruise, or small cut without any other symptoms, you can just do first aid with some ice, a band-aid, and maybe some over-the-counter pain reliever. If you have a concussion, that is a more serious injury. According to the American … Read More

Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly Are Different

Jun 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

UTIs in the elderly are more common than in younger adults. UTIs in elderly women are more common than in men, but both men and women are at higher risk. UTIs in the elderly can cause confusion and changes in behavior. UTIs in the elderly can also be more serious … Read More

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

May 2, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries commonly done in the United States. They are called gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band. Before you consider any type of bariatric surgery, you should try diet and exercise to lose weight. If … Read More

First Aid Kit Essentials and Essential Medicines

Apr 27, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

First aid is medical care that is done right away at the site of the injury or illness. It may be done as a short-term treatment until emergency care arrives or it may be the only treatment you need. Examples of conditions you can treat with first aid include cuts … Read More

What Are Partial Seizures?

Apr 26, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a seizure is an abnormal area of activity in the brain. Depending on where the activity is located, there are two main types. If there is abnormal activity on both sides of the brain, it is called a general seizure. If … Read More

Annual Physical Exam Checklist

Mar 30, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness visit. This visit gives you a chance to connect with your health care provider, update your provider on your health, and plan for future preventive healthcare. Having a physical exam checklist is a good way … Read More

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is My Liver Damage Reversible?

Mar 29, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

Fatty liver disease is just what it sounds like, the buildup of fat inside your liver cells. Fatty liver disease can be caused by alcohol abuse, especially binge drinking. If alcohol is the main cause, it is called alcoholic fatty liver disease. More commonly, fatty liver is caused by metabolic … Read More

Are There House Plants That Clean the Air?

Mar 29, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

Photosynthesis is the biological term for how plants make the energy to grow. It means making something (synthesis) from light (photo). Plants take in carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air through small holes in their leaves. They get water from the soil through their roots. Water plus CO2 plus light … Read More

Unhealthy Air Quality: What Should You Do When the AQI is Too High?

Feb 25, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution can be dangerous to everyone at very high levels. It can be dangerous for people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD at lower levels. The daily AQI measures air pollution from ozone, particle matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, … Read More

Why Do I Bruise So Easily? Common Causes for Bruising

Feb 22, 2022 · Chris Iliades, MD · General Health

Bruising is caused by breaks in tiny blood vessels that are beneath your skin but close to the surface, called capillaries. If you get a blow or bump hard enough to break some capillaries, bleeding will show up as a purple or red bruise. Over a few days, the bruise … Read More

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