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We live in a world wrought with tension and stress. Between demanding jobs, mounting financial obligations, and other personal issues, there are few people in America who can say they make it through the day without feeling a bit overwhelmed. One of the most common results of this stress is the tension headache, a headache of moderate pain that causes the head to feel like a tight band is being pulled around it. If you know this feeling well, there are steps you can take to alleviate your pain in the future.

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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are usually associated with adult women, but children are prone to UTIs as well. It has come to the attention of doctors and researchers that kids’ UTIs are becoming resistant to antibiotics, a problem that is very concerning given the potential of a pediatric UTI to damage the kidneys.

Basic Information about UTIs

Bacteria can sneak into the urethra and cause infection in the urinary tract, and this commonly occurs in children when they “hold” their urine instead of going to the bathroom or neglect proper hygiene. UTIs are more prevalent in young girls since it often takes time for girls to learn to wipe from the front to the back after they’ve gone to the bathroom. Wiping back to front brings all of the bacteria to the urethra and greatly increases the risk of UTI. Read More →

Americans spent many years believing that fats were the enemy to weight loss and health. Today, we fortunately understand that aside from trans-fat and excessive saturated fats, a healthy dose of dietary fat is very good for overall wellness. MCT oil is no exception to the rule, but not many people realize just how vital MCT oil is to maximize long-term health.

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When you are sick it can be easy to get caught up in the hassle of trying to get a doctor’s appointment. But if you rush the process, you might not get as much out of the appointment as you really need. Before you head to see the internist, take a few moments to prepare yourself for the appointment.

Preparing for a Doctor’s Visit

Before you head to the doctor, you need to deal with some practical things. Make sure that the doctor accepts your insurance, and determine what your co-payment will be, if you have one. When you call to make your appointment, make sure to give the office Read More →

When you have a medical problem, it can be difficult to determine what kind of doctor you need simply because there are so many different specialties. In many cases, your primary care physician will be able to handle the problem or will be able to refer you to someone who can. One of the most common referrals PCPs make is to internists. Read More →

Dr Kavita Rao, like many other medical professionals in the US, offers flu shots – and actively recommends that people have one. However, flu shots are often shrouded in mystery; with the most common question being ‘do you really need one?’ Here’s the answer to that question, plus a few other misunderstandings cleared up along the way!

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Breast cancer, along with skin cancer, is the most common form of the disease in the US. Each year, there are approximately 231, 840 new cases of breast cancer in this country alone, and 40,290 deaths caused by the condition.

Regrettably, many of those deaths could have been prevented, had the woman in question been more aware of abnormalities occurring in her breasts. This is why being breast aware is so important. Read More →

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 →

‘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 →

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 →