Your thyroid plays an important role in your health. This little gland makes hormones that control many body functions, and when it’s out of balance, many problems can occur. Read on to learn how your thyroid affects your health.
May 4th, 2020
Your thyroid plays an important role in your health. This little gland makes hormones that control many body functions, and when it’s out of balance, many problems can occur. Read on to learn how your thyroid affects your health.
Are you experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, but aren’t sure if you should be concerned about the possibility of COVID-19? Your expert team at Prima Medicine lays out the differences in symptoms between coronavirus, seasonal allergies, colds, and flu.
Are you experiencing pain or burning sensations and worried you might have an ulcer? Read on to learn the top five signs that you may have an ulcer and what you can do about it.
Heart attacks often seem to come out of nowhere. But if you’re suffering from angina, your body is giving you advanced warning that something is wrong. Read on to learn how seeking proper medical care can help prevent a heart attack.
Taking care of yourself is always important. Our team wants to ensure that you know everything about your health, and your risks, and an annual physical is how we determine this information for you.
Arthritis can strike anyone, but certain factors in your everyday lifestyle put you more at risk than others. Find out what you could be doing to increase your risk and what you can do to keep your joints healthy.
The preponderance of evidence linking obesity with diabetes is making both medical professionals and patients sit up and take notice. You can mitigate your risk of these conditions with careful health planning.
For decades, women primarily worried about heart disease as an affliction their husband might have. Now women are waking up to the realization that heart disease is an equal opportunity killer.
Prima Medicine, a Washington, D.C. area urgent care provider with offices in Fairfax and South Riding, welcomes a second internal medicine specialist to their staff roster.
Your behavioral health plays a critical role in your physical and emotional well-being. Find out what conditions can benefit from behavioral health treatment and whether these therapies can make a difference for you.
Many people have hypertension and don't even know it. Do you have the risk factors and/or symptoms that point to this condition, and if so, what can you do about it?
Angina is a serious symptom of coronary heart disease. However, it can present differently in women as opposed to men. Find out how.
If you find yourself reaching for those chalky tablets or guzzling thick antacid straight from the bottle, you might have acid reflux. A few lifestyle changes can help you beat the heat of heartburn.
When it comes to your health, there are few opportunities to change the outcome for the better. Prediabetes is one such chance, giving you ample time to take the necessary steps to avoid a health condition that has lifelong consequences. Here’s how.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.