If you’re experiencing a health issue that can’t wait for your next appointment with your primary care provider, you may wonder if you should go to the local emergency room (ER) or urgent care. At Prima Medicine, we understand that figuring out how to decide between the two is confusing. Our providers want you to know when to go […]
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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
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If you’re trying to navigate the complexities of chronic health issues, you’re not alone. Around 60% of American adults have at least one chronic health issue, and many more struggle with multiple chronic diseases. Chronic care management (CCM), which is a branch of medicine designed to help patients manage and treat chronic issues, can help.
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With COVID-19 now a part of our lives like the common cold and flu, it’s hard to know if you should take a COVID test every time you have upper respiratory symptoms. And when COVID symptoms appear, many people wonder when they should test and how soon testing shows reliable results. The board-certified internal medicine
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It’s November, and that means the fall and winter virus season is in full swing. If you’ve found yourself sneezing and wondering if it’s a common cold, the flu, or COVID-19, you’re not alone. With so many viral infections sharing similar symptoms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And not understanding which virus you have can
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Have you ever faced an unexpected medical situation and wondered where to turn for help? Our board-certified internal medicine providers at Prima Medicine have good news: We’ve now opened Prima Urgent Care in Fairfax, Virginia, near the Fair Oaks Mall and Fairfax Towne Center. As a trusted provider of internal medicine services for more than
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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
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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
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If you’ve struggled to lose weight but still carry extra pounds, you’re not alone. Nearly three-quarters of US adults weigh more than a healthy mass, and adults with hormone imbalances have an even higher risk of packing on pounds. You should pay attention to any underlying issues since your hormones help manage many body functions, including appetite regulation,
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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
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