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When you get a sprain by making a sudden or extreme movement, such as twisting your ankle or yanking your shoulder, you’ve actually stretched or torn one or more ligaments — the cordlike tissue that holds your bones together. Simple sprains usually heal on their own within a few days...
According to the NIH, about half of women and 12% of men suffer at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lives. If you’ve ever had one — or even heard about one — you know it isn’t something you want. At Rose Family Practice and Urgent Care in...
According to the NIH, 12.5% of adult women and men in America have been diagnosed with sinusitis, a painful condition that’s characterized by swollen, inflamed sinus tissues. The sinuses are cavities in your skull next to and around your eyes and nose. Your sinuses produce mucus to keep your nasal...
Approximately one out of every five women, men, and children in the U.S. has some type of allergy. Allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to a substance that normally would be considered benign. Symptoms of allergies can include: Rashes Hives Itchy skin Itchy, watery eyes Sneezing Fatigue Vomiting or...
According to the NIH, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common infection in the U.S. Half of women have at least one UTI in their lifetimes. Men are susceptible, too, although their longer ureters protect their urinary tract from bacteria and other pathogens. How do you know if you...
If you’re one of the 37 million women, men, and children in the U.S. who suffer from chronic migraines, you probably don’t want to think about them at all when you’re headache free. But learning about the four stages of migraine helps you know when you’re about to suffer an...
When you or a family member gets injured or sick outside of your normal doctor’s office hours, or if your doctor doesn’t have time to squeeze you into their schedule, don’t rush to the Emergency Room (ER). The doctors and staff at Rose Urgent Care are ready to treat and...
Finding effective, safe contraception that helps you plan your family is easier than ever. But with so many choices available, choosing the best type of birth control for you is actually more complicated. The expert medical practitioners at Rose Family Practice and Urgent Care Medical Group in Portland, Oregon, help...
Just because Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes have similar names doesn’t mean they are the same disease. There are distinct differences in what causes these diseases and how they are treated and managed. The differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes determine how the team at Rose...
September is Sexual Health Awareness Month. As a fundamental part of your overall health and wellbeing, everyone deserves a healthy and safe sex life. Did you know 50% of sexually active young adults will contract a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? Celebrate sexual health awareness month this September by getting tested.What...
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common digestive disorder, but that doesn’t make it any less distressing. Roughly 10-15% of Americans are living with uncomfortable, recurrent symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal cramping, constipation, gas, bloating, fatigue and problems sleeping. These symptoms range in severity from mild to severe and can significantly...
Despite hitting the sack at a decent hour, you find yourself tossing and turning for an extended period of time before you’re able to fall asleep. This is an all too familiar scenario for patients who have trouble getting to sleep at night or remaining asleep once they do. Insomnia...
Type 2 diabetes is serious. It can affect your heart health, kidney health, eye health, and the healthy function of numerous other vital body systems. It typically starts silently, so you may be unaware of the damage being done until your symptoms are significant enough to grab your attention.If you’re...
It’s estimated that about 32 million Americans experience irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms vary, but often include diarrhea and/or constipation, cramping abdominal pain, gas and bloating. Most often caused by your body’s reaction to certain foods, stress can also worsen the symptoms of this chronic (long-term) condition. When you have...
Rates of STDs are on the rise. Cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea were at the highest number ever reported in 2016. Between 2015 and 2016, cases of syphilis increased by 35% among women, 15% among men, and 28% in newborns who got it from their mothers.STD testing is essential for...
With a few exceptions, adults do best with seven to eight hours of sleep every 24 hours. This number is higher for teens, young children, and infants for a variety of reasons, most of which are related to the work your body does while you’re sleeping.How your body uses sleepContrary...
At Rose Urgent Care and Family Practice, we know that recent change in seasons can introduce a whole lot of new challenges for families in the Washington area. While our patients are personally focused on tackling the upcoming holidays and getting ready for the year’s end, our staff is always...
When you or a loved one is feeling unwell, weighing healthcare options can be a real source of anxiety for many of us. So many questions factor into which solution is best able to ensure a quick, effective response that it’s very easy for people to feel overwhelmed. Where I...
With the leaves soon turning colors and the long summer days drawing to their close, families all over the Washington area are getting prepared for the fall season – as well as seasonal allergies, colds, and all of life’s little hiccups. As much as we adore getting to finally enjoy...
When a new drug is discovered, the company that discovered it would apply for patency to prevent other companies from producing and selling the drug. This patency may take up to 20 years and during this period, the company will produce and sell the drug under a brand name to...
Smoking cessation or quitting smoking is the action taken to discontinue tobacco smoking. Tobacco contains nicotine and notorious for its addictive tendency with grave consequences. The social and addictive nature of smoking makes the process of quitting very prolonged and difficult. But because of the ugly sides of indulging in...
The link between sleep and health is a necessity that needs thorough examinations. The hustling and bustling of life are making many people ignore this linkage to the extent that some people could go 2 to 3 days without good sleep. Unless this linkage is properly established and understood, the...
Different seasons may wreak serious havoc on your skin. The threat of sunburn from extreme summer sun will subside to give way to the threat of chapped lips and flaky skin from the extreme cold weather in the wintery season. This cycle of threats from different seasons underscores the importance...
We live in a world of interdependence. It is the world where the entire universe, both living, and non-living things affect one another in particular ways. During the day, everyone feels happy and alert with an ability to work and happy. But when night comes, that energy we have during...
If you have been paying attention to health talks, you must have heard so much about cholesterol being at the center of causes for hearts related crises. Cholesterol is said to be good for your health. But before you get all confused about cholesterol, it is better to understand cholesterol;...
The human race has been faced with different ailment from beginning of time. Some were dealt with without serious damages while some threatened the foundation of the human race before it was crushed. As there are diseases in human communities, they are also present in other life forms. The continued...
Getting your child ready for school is more than just buying a couple of school supplies. Have you considered your child’s health as you prepare for her going back to school? I think your child’s health should have your attention, especially with the approaching inclement weather. It is important to...
According to meteorologists, winter is the period with the lowest average temperature. This usually happen in the south and northern hemispheres. These periods include June, July and August for the southern Hemisphere and December, January and February in Northern Hemisphere. The countries in Northern hemisphere include all of Europe, North...
The importance of primary care doctors can be felt in every home, in all modern societies. The distinguishing role of these doctors shows that they are the first point of contact for most people before the other health levels doctors are needed. It is also a fact that nothing much...