Family Physician: A Friend to Depend On

Posted on: 29 December 2016

Speech and language development delays can leave parents anxious about their children's futures. In some instances, there is no cause for concern. In others, professional intervention by a trained speech therapist might be necessary. If you believe that your child's speech and language are not developing normally, here is what you need to know.   When Should You Worry? When it comes to speech and language development, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether or not a child is experiencing a communication problem that should be assessed by a professional. [Read More]

Posted on: 13 December 2016

The National Eye Institute (NEI) reports that more than half of the people living in the United States suffer from cataracts by the time they reach 80 years of age. It is important that this common eye condition is monitored and eventually treated in order to protect your vision. If your ophthalmologist schedules cataract surgery for one or both of your eyes, there are a few things you'll need to know about the recovery process. [Read More]

Posted on: 28 November 2016

Do you suffer from household or seasonal allergies? Have you talked to your doctor about your allergies, but haven't been able to come up with a solid plan to make your allergies more tolerable? Allergies can be an annoyance at the best of times and an outright nuisance at worst. If your regular doctor hasn't been able to help you very much, it may be time for you to consult with an allergy specialist. [Read More]

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]