Best Edge SEM, Author at Kavita Rao M.D.

28 Jul

Caring for Someone with Dementia? An Internist May be Able to Help

Caring for someone with dementia is an enormous responsibility, particularly as the condition progresses. Dementia causes gradual cognitive decline, which means that the sufferer may slowly start to struggle with even basic everyday tasks. If the condition isn’t managed successfully, it can be hugely difficult for the carer, emotionally, mentally and physically.

Coping as a Carer with the Help of an Internist

If the person suffering from dementia is a parent or grandparent, it’s only natural that you want them to receive the best possible care. Whether you’re taking a lot of the responsibility on yourself or hiring a carer to help, it’s really important to get the right medical expertise to support you. Read More →

09 Jul

So You Have High Blood Pressure – What Now?

High blood pressure, or hypertension to give it the proper medical term, is a serious condition, which can prove life-threatening if not handled correctly. This is particularly the case if your blood pressure is 160 / 100mmHg or above.

However, with the help of your internist, it’s perfectly possible to lead a healthy life and to devise a plan of action to help reduce your high blood pressure as soon as possible. Read More →

25 Jun

How to Effectively Manage Your Diabetes

When you’ve been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s incredibly important to not only consider short-term treatment, but long-term management. Your internist will work with you to develop a comprehensive care plan, which will help to ensure you remain in optimum health.

Understanding Your Condition

The best way to manage your diabetes is to understand the nature of your condition. Your internist will provide you with relevant information; and there are also other steps you can take to familiarize yourself with it. Local support groups are a great place to start, as are informative classes and online forums. Read More →

11 Jun

The Importance of Having an Annual Well Woman Examination

When you’re outwardly displaying signs of illness; such as sickness, pain or injury to the body, it’s likely you’ll book an appointment with a medical expert to get things checked out.

However, when it comes to certain parts of the body, this isn’t so easy. Health problems can develop internally, often without producing any signs or symptoms until they’re well established. This is why having a regular well-woman examination is so important. Read More →

19 May

Elderly Patients: The Advantages of Managing Your Diabetes with an Internist

If you have diabetes, you’ll know only too well how complicated it can be to successfully manage the condition at times. It’s only through the correct blend of good diet and medication that you can control blood glucose levels and prevent any complications, such as hyperglycemia.

However, recent evidence suggests that managing glucose levels is even more complex with elderly patients. In some instances, lowering blood glucose levels to supposed ‘optimum’ levels can actually cause hyperglycemia. In certain cases, this has even hospitalized the patient concerned. Read More →

05 May

Annual Check-Up: Why It Makes Sense to Have a Yearly Physical Exam

Despite the value of having a yearly physical examination, many people across the US don’t tend to bother with it. This could be for a variety of reasons. Time could be limited or funds stretched; and having an annual health check-up might just feel like a bit of a luxury, rather than a necessity.

Creating the Right Care Plan

There are actually many advantages for having an annual physical exam, and furthermore, booking yourself in for a yearly check-up could end up saving you money in the long term. Read More →

21 Apr

Proper Management of Emphysema

Emphysema is a disease that progressively damages the alveoli in the lungs. Signs and symptoms of this disease are shortening of breath, wheezing and coughing. But once the disease is diagnosed, it is possible for one to live a relatively natural life with proper care and management. These are some of the health management methods for emphysema. Read More →

07 Apr

The Benefits of Preventative Health Screenings

In today’s busy world, most people are not seeking out medical attention, until they begin to experience the signs and symptoms of a serious disease. However, chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer are responsible for the majority of deaths in the United States. Many of these conditions can be prevented through regular screenings and doctor visits, or otherwise detected early, before they pose a serious threat. Read More →

17 Mar

The Lowdown on Internists: Don’t All Doctors Treat What’s Inside?

‘What’s an internist’ is perhaps one of the most common questions that Dr Kavita Rao and her team get asked! Firstly, an internist is not to be confused with an ‘intern’. Unlike interns, who are trainee doctors in their first year of study, an internist has years of extensive training and knowledge.

Internist: What is it?

An internist, or internal medicine physician, is a specialist doctor, who uses both medical knowledge and clinical expertise to diagnose, treat and care for adults with a wide range of health conditions. Read More →

03 Mar

Who Trained Your Doctor? The Importance of Board Certification

Most people, when searching for a doctor, know how important it is to find a practitioner who is licensed. However, the word ‘license’ is somewhat misleading. Just because a doctor holds a license doesn’t actually mean that they are necessarily qualified to practice certain medical specialties.

What does this mean exactly? It means, in its simplest terms, that when you visit a licensed doctor for surgery, medical assistance or any other form of treatment, the license itself doesn’t guarantee that they’ve had the right level of training to carry out the procedure to the highest standards. Read More →