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Croup

Croup is mainly caused by viral infections of the nose and airways and occurs mostly during the fall and winter seasons. It usually affects children three months to five years of age. It is represented by sudden onset of a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor preceded by a cold. It can be an emergency condition. It is more common in boys than girls between 6 and 36 months of age. It is worse at night, and when the child is angry. Croup can be controlled by keeping the child calm, nebulization and medications. Don’t ignore it. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today for its control and treatment. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Visit : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #croup #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familyphysician #familydoctor #DOTPhysical #doctorinsugarland #physicianinsugarland #drnearme #walkinclinic #familyclinic

HEADACHE

A headache can be of many types such as a migraine, a tension headache, cluster headache or a rebound headache. Migraine and tension are the most common types. Migraine are intense and can remain for hours and days. They are more common in women. A tension  is caused by stress. Cluster one occurs at the same time every day for 4 to 12 weeks. Rebound ones are caused by medicine or substance abuse. The causes can be stress, sleep problems, sinus issues, depression, anxiety, hormonal changes in women, certain medicines, heavy smoking and drinking alcohol, genetics or environmental factors. A headache can be controlled by heat or ice pack application, a bath, sleep, rest, yoga and painkillers. Visit I and My Doctors Clinic today to get relief and treatment. Visit : www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Address :2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #headache #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #familyclinic #DOTPhysical #drnearme #...

Cough

A cough is a way to expel foreign bodies and mucus from our lungs. It is a self-limited condition usually lasting one to three weeks. It is caused by a common cold, environmental conditions, tobacco use, inhalation of foreign objects, chronic lung diseases or sleep apnea. If a cough is present for more than four weeks, then it is called chronic one. Heartburn, asthma , smoking, certain blood pressure medicines, tuberculosis and lung cancer can trigger a chronic cough. It can be controlled by removal of the cause, breathing exercises and medicines. Don’t ignore it. Visit I and My Doctors Clinic today for its control and treatment. Visit : www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #cough #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #drnearme #physicianinsugarland #doctorinsugarland #walkinclinic

Pink Eye

Pink eye is caused by a viral infection or allergies. The discharges can be watery or yellow in color that leads to sticking of the eyelids after waking up. Bacterial infection cause more severe symptoms such as red eye, purulent drainage, pain or blurred vision. Pink eye can be contagious. It usually settles by itself in three days without medications. If not,  medication  is required. It is treated with eye drops and maintaining good personal hygiene. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to get relief and treatment. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call-2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #pinkeye #doctornearme #physiciannearme #doctorinsugarland #familydoctor #familyphysician #doctorinsugarland

SKIN INJURIES

Skin injuries can be caused by sports, accidents and physical activities. It can occur in any part of the body exposed to injury. Skin injuries can be breaks in the skin, cuts, lacerated bleeding wounds, and can cause nerve injury. Such breaks and wounds are prone to infections by germs leading to boils and abscesses. The resulting symptoms can be pain, swelling, redness and heat, any discharge like blood or tissue or pus in severe cases. Nerve injury mostly occurs in the shoulder, forearm and hand, causing pain, weakness and numbness. Skin injuries are treated by cleaning the wounds, removal of pus, applying antibiotic ointments or pills and painkillers in cases of severe pain. Nerve injury is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers and surgeries. Don’t neglect them. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  as early as possible. Visit : www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #skininjur...

YEAST INFECTIONS

Yeast infections are vaginal and caused by a fungus called candida albicans. Yeast grows when the acidic environment of the vagina is reduced. It is common in three out of four women. It may cause itching, burning in the vagina and vulva, a white cheesy vaginal discharge, and pain during sexual intercourse. Pregnancy , diabetes, birth control pills, steroids, some antibiotics, and moisture can induce yeast infections. It can be prevented by keeping the vaginal area dry, using loose cotton undergarments, avoiding perfumed pads, hygiene sprays, and toilet papers. Yeast infections are treated with medicine and personal hygiene awareness. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to get treatment. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call-2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478. #yeast #yeastinfection #doctornearme #physiciannearme #drnearme #familydoctor #familyphysician

GOUT

Excessive uric acid in your blood can cause gout. Symptoms of gout are red, hot, painful joints. It mainly affects the big toe and knee, though it can affect any joint. It affects American males more than females. It can flare up multiple times in a year. Red meat, alcohol, seafood and high fructose corn syrup can cause flare ups. Gout is mainly caused by unhealthy dietary habits like eating meat, organ meat, shellfish, high fructose corn syrup, too much fruit juice, and alcohol consumption (especially beer). Gout can be controlled by modifying diet and taking medications. Consumption of fresh vegetables and low-fat dairy products are helpful. Family physicians at I and My Doctors Clinic might suggest medication to lower uric acid levels. Acute attacks can be treated with painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications. Visit I and My Doctors Clinic today for treatment. Visit : www.iandmydoctor Call-2813035678 Address :  2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar ...

SPRAINS AND STRAINS

Sprains and Strains are a part of sports and certain sports present a greater risk for injury. A sprain is an injury to the joints and ligaments during physical activity. A strain is an injury to muscles and tendons during physical activity. They are most common at the calf, thigh and groin. The cause can be sports like baseball, softball, basketball, football, gymnastics, soccer, track, etc. Sprains and strains are treated with rest, ice application to the affected area, using compression wraps or splints and elevation of the injured area. Don’t neglect them.  Visit I and My Doctors  Clinic as early as possible. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #strains #sprains #doctornearme #drnearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #physicianinsugarland #drharshidabenchaudhari #iandmydoctor

ANIMAL BITES

ANIMAL BITES Children are common victims of animal bites. Common types of  bites by animals are dog bites, cat bites, rodent bites, human bites and others by squirrel, rabbits or guinea pigs. Dog bites are the most common. Adults and children who are bitten by an animal should inform the local health department. Pets are usually immunized but it is important to know their immunization status if bitten by an unknown animal. Animal bites can cause broken skin, bleeding, broken bones, and puncture wounds. It can cause burning, itching and swelling at the bitten area. Elderly people and young children with diabetes, liver disease,  cancer , HIV infection or weak immune systems who are bitten by animals are at a high risk for complications. Immediate  medical treatment  is a must in these cases. Animal bites are treated by cleaning and dressing the wound, antibiotics, tetanus and rabies immunizations and stitches. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  for d...

PSORIASIS

Psoriasis causes the formation of red, thick, scaly patches on the skin. It is a chronic disease of the skin that can be associated with manifestations in other organs. It can cause changes in the nails and  pain  and swelling in the joints. It can occur at any age, but mostly between 15 to 30 years. Two percent of adults in the United States suffer from this problem. It is caused by genetic factors, mental stress, and some environmental factors. HIV infection worsens this problem. It can be treated with corticosteroids, vitamin D analogs, tazarotene, healthy lifestyles, and exposure to the sun’s rays. Severe psoriasis is treated with phototherapy, systemic therapy or biologic therapy. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to treat psoriasis. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call -2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #psoriasis #drnearme #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #...

SHINGLES

Shingles is a painful  rash  usually appearing on one side of the body (often on the back) and is caused by the  herpes zoster virus. This virus is the chickenpox virus. When a person gets chickenpox at a young age, the virus remains dormant in the body even after curing the chickenpox. When the immune system weakens in old age or from diseases like diabetes, HIV infections, etc., the virus activates to cause this disease. Shingles can be itchy, painful red blisters filled with fluid. Fever and headache can be present with this problem. It is treated with painkillers and antiviral medicines. It is best treated within 72 hours of the onset of the  rash . Immunization once in a lifetime is required to prevent shingles. If you have shingles, rush to  I and My Doctors Clinic  to get relief, treatment, and a vaccine. Visit :  www.iandmydoctor.com Call – 281-303-5678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478. ...

LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2018

NOVEMBER is Lung Cancer Awareness month. Lung cancer accounts for about 27 percent of all cancer deaths and is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Share the awareness among people. For more info., visit : www.iandmydoctor.com Call-2813035678 Address: 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #doctornearme #physiciannearme #drnearme #familydoctor #familyphysician

SCABIES

Scabies is a medical condition in which mites burrow under the skin and cause itching. Mites are small insects that dig into the skin between the fingers or around the wrists and ankles. The dug skin appears red and wavy with raised lines. It cannot be seen easily. It causes itching in the affected area that gets worse at night. It does not cause infection but too much scratching might induce infection. Scabies cannot be cured without  treatment . Proper hygiene should be maintained to control this disease like separately washing clothes and bed-sheets belonging to the patient in hot water and drying in high heat settings. It can be treated with creams prescribed by  physicians . Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to treat scabies. Call — 281–303–5678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #scabies #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician 

SORE THROAT

A sore throat indicates irritation and itching in the throat that gets worse when swallowing. The causes can be viral infections (colds,  flu , mononucleosis), bacterial infections (strep throat), mouth breathing in sleep, smoking, polluted air or allergies (pet, pollens and molds). The patient feels  fever , headache, displays white patches on the tonsils or throat, red and swollen  tonsils , and can experience abdominal pain and vomiting. A sore throat is treated with antibiotics, antiviral medicines, allergy medicines or by surgery, according to the cause. Sore throats can be prevented by maintaining hygiene like washing hands regularly and avoiding contact with sick people. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to get relief and treatment. Call – 2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #sorethroat #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #familyclinic