A red eye, known by the medical term conjunctivitis, is due to an inflammation of the covering of the eye and the inside of the eyelid. It is most commonly caused by a viral or bacterial infection, allergies or dry eye, and typically can be treated at home without...
NIDPC Discount Health Network update! In maintaining the trend of adding benefits to our membership, we have recently partnered with Coeur d’Alene Ultrasound to provide our patients ultrasound services at significantly discounted cash pay prices. Travis and...
Fainting, or syncope, is the loss of consciousness for a few seconds or more, usually due to either a drop in oxygen and/or blood pressure to the brain. Symptoms of an impending faint usually include a sensation of vision tunneling, blurred vision and/or sudden...
Cold season is upon us. Many of us are confused when we venture into the cold remedy aisle at the local supermarket, looking for relief from our runny nose, cough, sore throat and aches and pains. The following guide can help you pick the right medication for your...
Bladder infection is common, especially among women. If left untreated, it may progress to the more serious kidney infection. Practical tips for women to decrease infection frequency include increasing fluid intake, urinating immediately after intercourse,...
Ouch! Once you get a cold sore blister, odds are quite high that it will recur in the same spot over and over again for the rest of your life, sometimes up to a dozen times a year. Known as herpes labialis, it is caused by the same kind of virus that causes genital...
"Doc, I'm losing clumps of my hair in the shower!" Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common problem that most people will encounter during their lifetime. There are several causes of alopecia, and treaments for these causes can vary. Male Pattern Baldness - Male pattern...
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a localized, blistering rash which is usually quite painful and more common in those over 60. The rash usually lasts up to two weeks, but the pain can often continue indefinitely. It develops as a localized reactivation...
Many patients ask what can be done for a sore joint such as a knee or shoulder. Specific recommendations depend on the underlying diagnosis - such as an injury - as well as many other factors. However, a number of general non surgical therapies are often recommended...