The relationship between anxiety and high blood pressure is multifaceted—there is no one simple “cause and effect” that marks the disease. We’ll take a closer look at the connection between anxiety and high blood pressure, what causes high blood pressure, and how it is treated. We’ll also explain why it’s so important to have your blood […]
Imagine this: Your workload has been overwhelming lately. To add to the stress, you’re having car trouble and you and your significant other just had a serious disagreement. You check your blood sugar and find that it is unusually high. Are the two related? There is a relationship between blood sugar and anxiety, and it’s […]
You’ve tried diet and exercise to lower your cholesterol levels, and while this strategy has been successful, it hasn’t lowered your cholesterol enough to bring it to a healthy level. This may make you wonder: is high cholesterol genetic? There is a genetic component to high cholesterol, but this is only one facet of your overall […]
You have coughing, sneezing and a nagging headache that won’t go away. Are you having problems with your allergies, or is it a sinus infection? We get asked that question a lot. You see, many of the symptoms are very similar, and it takes one of our internal medicine doctors in Raleigh to evaluate you […]
It’s a life-changing diagnosis. You didn’t want to hear the words from your doctor, but after fasting blood sugar tests and other medical evaluations, the evidence couldn’t be denied. You now have a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis. It’s not unusual to feel anxious or maybe even a little depressed when you hear this news. But […]
It’s a disturbing fact: Men are less likely to go to the doctor for checkups and men’s health screenings. According to the Mayo Clinic, they are not only reluctant to seek medical help when something seems wrong, but they aren’t as likely as women to have regular physicals. So, what should you do? Make sure […]
You have probably heard these words frequently—and sometimes used interchangeably—but there are distinct differences between internal medicine physicians, physician assistants (PAs) and family physicians. We’ll explore these differences as well as provide information on the specialties of the internal medicine physicians at Raleigh Adult Medicine. What Is An Internist? An internist is a physician who […]
Every year, 1.3 million American women experience menopause, which typically occurs between ages 51 and 52. Around 75 % of women experience vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats and even migraines. But menopausal symptoms are not limited to these vasomotor symptoms. It’s also possible for women to develop urogenital and psychogenic […]
It’s very common for many people to have difficulty determining the difference between kidney pain and back pain because of the location of the kidneys. However, discovering this difference is important in order to help your internal medicine doctors in Raleigh at Raleigh Adult Medicine find solutions to treat your pain and manage any conditions […]
While you may have had all your basic vaccinations when you were a child, as an adult, there are still several immunizations you need to stay healthy. For evidence, just look at the statistics: ● On average, around 400,000 Americans have experienced flu-related hospitalizations since 2010. During that period, the flu also killed more than […]