A common childhood injury after a fall is a radial fracture. Also known as a torus, greenstick, or buckle fracture, this break occurs when a child reaches out with his hand to cushion a fall. Since a child’s bones are still relatively soft when compared to an adult, the bone compresses, causing a flattening appearance […]
A Common Injury of the Weekend Warrior
With the start of summer comes a rash of knee and ankle injuries on the basketball court sustained by middle-aged weekend warriors. These basketball wannabes leave their sedentary desk jobs and attempt to jump and sprint down the court, striving to relive their glory days as a high school or collegiate star. The only problem […]
The Good News about Anxiety
Panic Attack In through the nostrils Out through the mouth Breathe breathe breathe Shake your hands You can beat this Pounding pounding pounding In your chest. Don’t keep looking out the window Its too tempting and besides- You are on the fourth floor. Okay, if you have to leave the room Only for a moment. […]
Discounted Ultrasound Rates
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 Trina Armstrong, owner and operator team, are ARDMS-credentialed and highly experienced in the science of medical sonography. […]
Symptoms and Treatment of Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a gland in the front portion of your neck which generates a hormone that helps your body produce energy. Approximately 10% of adults will develop an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) some time during their life. The risk of hypothyroidism is increased during and shortly after pregnancy, and also as one ages. The most […]
How to Treat a Boil
A skin abscess, or “boil”, is a walled off collection of pus created by the body to fight off an infection, usually bacterial. Location of the boil on the body dictates what kind of bacteria is causing the infection, with staph and strep the most common types. Frequently, a boil will develop from a fluid […]
Vitamin D Defiency
The has been a lot of interest recently in the therapeutic benefits of Vitamin D. This interest follows the realization that many adults, especially in northern climates, are D deficient, generally in the winter where there is less sun exposure. With this interest comes a lot of hype, or purported benefits that have little clinical […]
Which Over the Counter Medications Should I Use for My Cold Symptoms?
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 particular symptoms: Runny Nose: A runny nose is best […]
Corneal Abrasion
I saw a patient a couple of years ago who was driving with his window down when an insect flew directly into his eye, lodging itself under his upper eyelid. He attempted to remove it by rubbing his eye and then irrigating with tap water, but he was unable to dislodge the bug. When he […]
Bladder infection prevention and symptoms
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, acidifying the urine with a vitamin C tablet once or twice a day, not delaying bathroom breaks long after the […]