Having a kid of any age comes with its fair share of bumps and bruises. Occasionally, an injury will warrant a visit to the Emergency Department (ED), while others may just need a call to your pediatrician or some TLC at home. Here are some tips for when to call your pediatrician versus when you...Read More
When painful and uncomfortable symptoms strike during pregnancy, it can feel like a bit of a guessing game figuring out what medicines can safely be taken. Here is a list of approved medicines you can take for various conditions.Read More
Nearly everyone will experience at least one headache in his or her life. The most common type of headache is called a tension headache. This type of headache generally is characterized by a dull pressure and is caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck.Read More
With flu season upon us, we want to make sure everyone is taking the right precautions to prepare. Nationwide, more than 80,000 Americans died from the flu and complications from the virus last winter – the highest number in almost 40 years.Read More
We’ve all been there—that moment when you feel terrible and then you realize all the doctor’s offices are closed. Or maybe you sustain an injury and you’re not sure if you need to head to the emergency room. Knowing where to go can save you time and money.Read More
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, and there are numerous opportunities in the Greenville area to get out and get some exercise!Read More
Warmer weather brings with it beautiful shades of green as plants and trees begin to leaf out. But some of those leaves don’t play well with others. It’s likely you’ve heard the rhyme, “Leaves of three, let it be.”Read More
Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology jointly released new guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure.Read More
The influenza virus changes every year, which is why it’s difficult for medical professionals like me to predict the severity of each flu season. So, how do we plan for influenza season if the flu virus changes regularly? First, we recommend that everyone get a flu shot annually. And second, we study how the influenza...Read More
Respiratory viruses are making life a misery for the Upstate. They are leaving behind a trail of tissues and veritable cacophony of coughing thanks to their prodigious output of drainage and yucky stuff best left undescribed. But, fear not—quick action can help turn off that faucet in your head. Start treatment the second you feel...Read More
