Family Medicine

If you suffer from gout, which is a type of arthritis that causes swelling in the big toe, you’re no stranger to the sensitivity, burning, and extreme pain that the condition can bring. But, you may not know that certain foods can trigger this swelling and worsen your pain. Foods can trigger gout, because this […]

Choosing the right primary care provider for your health care needs is an important decision. From family physicians to pediatricians, you have options. Internal medicine physicians, or internists, focus on adult medicine and provide comprehensive care for a wide range of health conditions. The board-certified internal medicine providers at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, offer comprehensive primary care

Did you know that vitamin D is unlike many other vitamins? In fact, this fat-soluble “vitamin” isn’t a vitamin at all but a hormone. Your body needs vitamin D to survive. It helps with many bodily functions, but its primary job is to help your body absorb calcium to help keep your skeleton healthy and

When you’re feeling unwell or injured, a doctor can diagnose the cause and help you recover. But many people wonder if seeing their provider when they’re feeling fine, such as at an annual physical, is necessary. The simple answer is yes, they’re very necessary. Like the adage says, prevention is the best medicine. Attending annual

Illnesses and accidents rarely hit at convenient times or give you time to plan an appointment in advance. Fortunately, urgent care offers fast, affordable care — usually at a lower cost than emergency room (ER) treatment. When your condition isn’t severe enough to make a trip to the ER but you don’t have time to

If you’re one of the millions of Americans struggling with their weight, you’ve heard that a healthy diet and regular exercise are key to sustained weight loss. But which of these two healthy habits is most important for shedding pounds? At Prima Medicine, we hear this question from many patients at our Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, offices.

Do you have a loved one struggling with forgetfulness or memory loss? Are you worried their symptoms are a sign of a more serious cognitive condition? If so, you know how difficult memory loss can be — for you and your loved one.  At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our compassionate providers

If you’re carrying excess weight, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly three-quarters of American adults are overweight, and about 43% of those are obese. Unfortunately, being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing many serious health conditions, including multiple forms of heart disease, cancer, liver disease, infertility,

Did you know that arthritis impacts more than 50 million American adults, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States? Joint pain and inflammation, which can make carrying out even simple daily tasks a challenge, characterize this degenerative disease. At Prima Medicine, with offices in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our care