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How Often Do I Need a Physical Exam?
One of our main focuses here at Matthews Internal Medicine is preventative care. We want to help you by spotting risk factors for disease and fixing small problems before they become bigger ones. One way we do that is with a physical exam. When you come to our office, we can run tests and look […]
Alcohol & Osteoporosis: How Consuming Alcohol Leads to Bone Loss
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we’re always placing a big focus on preventative medicine. We can help cure or manage a disease, but our goal is to help prevent the development of it in the first place. One disease that we try to help our patients prevent is osteoporosis. This can affect many elderly people, […]
Identifying the Signs of Heart Disease
At Matthews Internal Medicine, our main priority is to help you avoid disease in the first place. We can help you when you’re sick, but it’s far more effective to focus on preventative care and helping you live a healthy lifestyle. By living a healthier life and keeping an eye out for any strange symptoms, […]
7 Foods That Help Build Strong Bones
At Matthews Internal Medicine, we believe that the best medicine is preventative care. It’s easier to try to avoid some conditions with a healthy lifestyle and visits to your physician than it is to deal with chronic problems later. One ailment that we need to be conscious of as we age is osteoporosis. This disease […]
3 Ways Annual Physical Exams Help Keep You Healthy
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we do all that we can to provide our patients in Matthews, NC and the surrounding areas with the best possible care. No matter what kind of assistance you need, we’re here to help you. When you’re sick we pride ourselves on being the first place where you can turn, […]
What is Internal Medicine?
That’s a common question a specialist in this field hears from patients. The phrase “internal medicine” itself is a little misleading. It sounds almost like a doctor who focuses on organs, as opposed to a dermatologist who treats primarily skin, but that is not the true meaning of this medical discipline. So, what exactly does an internist […]
5 Differences Between Internal Medicine & Family Medicine
Wondering what the difference is between a family doctor and an internal medicine doctor? You’re in good company. Lots of people are confused by the two terms – or more accurately, the differences between the two specialties. While there is some overlap between internal medicine and family practice, there are several important differences between the […]