Your doctor should be your number one advocate, standing in your corner, walking with you through your medical journey. You should be seen in a timely manner. A good physician can make a tremendous difference in the quality–and length–of your life. But what if they aren’t listening or paying attention? It can be frustrating to […]
Maybe you’ve always wondered, but you were afraid to talk about it. Is there a reason that your urine is sometimes darker than others? Why does it change color? Even more importantly, what does the color of your urine mean…and when does it signal time to schedule an appointment with our internal medicine doctors in […]
It’s not fair. You try to watch what you eat and exercise regularly, yet you still struggle to lose weight. However, others seem to be able to eat anything and not gain a pound. So why is it so difficult to lose weight? Is there a link between genetics and obesity? We’ll explore this question […]
Do you have high cholesterol? Did your last check up reveal high blood pressure? If so, you need a doctor who can help monitor and treat these chronic conditions. But which doctor would be the right one for your needs? It’s at times like these that our internal medicine physicians in Cary are perfect partners for […]
You’re familiar with the pounding headaches, runny nose and pressure that plague anyone with sinus problems. But what about dizziness? Does the room spin when you get up? Have you ever wondered, ‘Can sinus problems cause dizziness?’ We’ll take a closer look at this issue and –most importantly– tell you what it means for you. […]
Your appointment was at 3 p.m. It’s now 3:30 and you’re still in the lobby. Waiting. You’ve checked your email. You’ve caught up on text messages. You may even be listening to your favorite podcast to pass the time. And you’re still waiting. Why do doctors take so long? And why is Cary Medical Group […]
In this article: When patients come to us with kidney issues, we know that being proactive can reduce the chances of further kidney damage and, ultimately, end-stage kidney disease and the need for a transplant. In fact, in its earliest stages, kidney disease may show few if any symptoms. We have helped many patients manage […]
It can be embarrassing, painful, and pave the way for serious joint damage. The silvery, scaly patches that are the trademark sign of psoriasis could indicate that another disease—psoriatic arthritis (PsA)—is present. So if these patches are accompanied by stiffness and soreness, especially in the morning, you could have PsA. If left untreated, psoriatic arthritis […]
Maybe you’re thirstier than usual. But you’ve been working out a lot, so you attribute that thirst to needing to increase your water intake. Naturally, if you’re drinking more water, you’ll be going to the bathroom more often. You’re also feeling tired and a bit weak. But you’ve been “burning the candle at both ends” […]
In this article: So you skipped the gym this week. No big deal, you may think. Or perhaps you even overindulged in too much pizza and alcohol while watching the basketball game. No worries, you tell yourself. But what you don’t realize is that all these “little” incidents can add up to create a big […]