If you’re like most Americans, you have many obligations competing for your attention. When things get busy, it can be easy to let routine appointments and commitments slide. But prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your health, which means making sure you make — and keep — proactive appointments, such as annual […]
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Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans. But many people don’t realize they have sleep apnea until someone they live with complains about the loud snoring or strange breathing they have while they sleep. Unfortunately, untreated sleep apnea can be dangerous to your health. The good news is
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Along with the excitement of learning about a new culture, finding work, and getting housing, immigrating to the United States as either a new citizen or with a visa also involves completing your entry medical exam, or immigration physical. At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our providers can help make the process
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Did you know that every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers from a heart attack? In fact, heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Heart disease is sometimes called a “silent killer,” because it doesn’t present symptoms until a cardiac event strikes. Heart attacks don’t have one specific cause.
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The urge to urinate frequently, pain and burning when you try to go — the symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) are never pleasant. Fortunately, the condition is highly treatable. At Prima Medicine, with locations in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our health experts provide fast and effective treatments for UTIs. But, we also
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Did you know that more than one-third of American adults have prediabetes, putting them at high risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. If you’ve been told you have high blood sugar or are prediabetic, there are steps you can take to turn your health around. At Prima Medicine, with locations in Fairfax and South Riding,
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Did you know that about 20% of American adults deal with episodes of acid reflux at least twice a week? Occasional instances of acid reflux can be normal, but chronic acid reflux can impact your life in negative ways, from worrying about when and what you eat to the pain and discomfort it can bring.
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An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This troublesome disorder, which causes a person to stop breathing repeatedly during sleep, can lead to serious — even life-threatening — complications. At Prima Medicine, with locations in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our sleep experts are committed to helping patients sleep well and stay in
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Telemedicine — or telehealth — is a popular method that uses safe and secure systems to provide high-quality medical care to patients right from their home. But not every medical interaction is ideal for virtual medical care. Sometimes, a physical exam is needed to make the right health care decisions for patients. However, there are
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With November’s arrival, it’s official: We’re now in the heart of the cold and flu season. About 10-50 million Americans get the flu each year, and with the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to stay healthy and strong. At Prima Medicine, our providers want to help you stay healthy and flu-free. But
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