Tag Archives: family practice

Menopause

I went to a ‘Menopause The Musical’  a few years ago: utterly hysterical. It may only be funny onstage. I have seen two patients this week in their 40s who have all the symptoms. . . including a little denial. … Continue reading

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The sore-throat-should-I see-my-doctor quandary. . .

I saw a patient this morning who I diagnosed with viral pharyngitis, not (bacterial) strep throat. She said she felt embarrassed that she came in to see me. I reassured her the importance of coming in to figure out  if she has … Continue reading

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Mindless Eating

Interesting concept.   In fact. . . .what a great name for a book!  The author of Mindless Eating is a food scientist at Cornell and is speaking free this Thursday 7:30 p.m. at Hughes Metroplex in Wichita.  Obesity is rampant … Continue reading

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Got itchy, scaly skin?

Eczema is a very common condition.  It can occur from infancy through old age.  Nearly 40% of children with eczema will clear  by adulthood. Textbook lesions are red, scaly and crusted—sometimes with scratch marks.  Diaper area is usually clear.  Places … Continue reading

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Hoarseness

Hoarse voice Today, I am hoarse.  I whispered to my family yesterday and now I can talk to my patients.  I was given the advice that I “should start on something” to bring my voice back.  Hmmmmm. . . there … Continue reading

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