Questions to Ask an Internal Medicine Doctor
A closer relationship with your doctor can help improve health outcomes, and that’s especially true when you’re dealing with your internal medicine doctor. This is the medical professional that you’ll probably see the most, and they are prepared to help you with a wide range of health issues. When you visit one of the internists […]
What is an Internist?
When you visit Matthews Internal Medicine you’ll be meeting with a particular kind of doctor, an internist, also known as an internal medicine doctor. If you’re unfamiliar with what an internist does, you might not be able to make the most out of the doctor-patient relationship. That’s why we’re here to answer the question “What […]
Links Between Heartburn and Smoking pt. 2
If you suffer from heartburn you know how irritating it can be. At Matthews Internal Medicine, we’ve helped many patients deal with this problem and make lifestyle changes that can reduce this annoying ailment’s presence in their lives. Many patients see reduced symptoms when they change their eating habits, but a bad diet isn’t the only […]
What’s the Difference Between Losing Weight on My Own and Having a Doctor Help?
Losing weight isn’t easy, especially if you go it alone. At Matthews Internal Medicine we focus on preventative care and helping our patients live healthier lives, and because of that weight management is one of our main specialties. If you’re trying to lose weight and haven’t been successful, help from your doctor could be the difference […]
What Does a Family Doctor Do?
If you’re wondering exactly what a family practice handles, we can help. At Matthews Internal Medicine, we have the knowledge and experience required to provide treatments for a wide range of medical issues. Here’s a look at some of the things that you can rely on your family doctor to handle.
Internal Medicine vs. Family Practice
When you go to a doctor you want to make sure that you’re getting the best medical advice possible. Some practices specialize in different things. For example, there are internal medicine doctors and family practice doctors. How are you supposed to tell the difference and know which is the best option for any given medical need? […]
The Dangers of Osteoporosis as You Age
Osteoporosis is one condition that seniors have to be on the lookout for as they get older. This dangerous disease affects bone density and health, which can lead to grievous injuries in older people. At Matthews Internal Medicine we do our best to warn patients about the dangers of this disease and we have a […]
How Accurately Can You Get Screened for Cancer?
As medicine has evolved and new procedures have made it easier to detect disease earlier, more and more patients have asked us about cancer screenings. How effective are they? Which cancers can I check for? At Matthews Internal Medicine we specialize in preventative care, so detecting a devastating disease like cancer early on is obviously a […]
Links Between Heartburn and Smoking
We already know that smoking can cause a wide range of health problems. This bad habit is already linked to heart disease, but does it also cause heartburn? There could be a link between smoking and problems with your digestive system, so if heartburn is a common issue for you a smoking cessation plan might […]
Stay Healthy This Winter With Flu Shots!
Every flu season we get the same question from some of our patients. “Do I actually NEED a flu shot?” The short answer is “yes”. In fact, if you want to stay healthy, there are many reasons for the whole family to get flu shots this season.