Medicare & Geriatrics

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland in the throat that produces hormones that regulate various areas of the body, including metabolic rate, brain development, growth, and more. A range of conditions can affect the thyroid, affecting the hormones and disrupting the body’s natural functioning. Among them is hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid is underactive, […]

Whether you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or angina, due to the similarities between the two conditions, it can be difficult to tell the difference. Angina is a condition in which part of the heart does not receive an adequate blood supply, usually caused by narrowed coronary arteries. On the other hand, a heart attack is

Most people experience some type of stomach discomfort from time to time. But for about 10% of US adults, abdominal pain is caused by a gastric or peptic ulcer.  Ulcers are sores or lesions that develop on your stomach or small intestine. Your digestive system makes a special kind of mucus to protect your stomach

If you’re worried you might have arthritis, you’re in good company. Nearly one-quarter of all American adults have this painful joint condition, which causes swelling, stiffness, and pain.  The board-certified internal medicine providers at Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, specialize in the treatment of this painful joint condition. We also know that

Winter is in full swing, and that means the heart of influenza (flu) season is here. Getting your flu shot offers the best protection against becoming ill with the flu, and at Prima Medicine, in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our providers follow CDC recommendations that people ages 6 months and older get this protective