by Primecareofga | Nov 7, 2023 | Dr. Shital Patel | Primary Care Physician | Doctor | MD, Health and Wellness, Internal Medicine, Medicine, Preventive Care, Primary Care
Demystifying Diabetes: Understanding the Differences Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, a chronic health condition characterized by high blood sugar levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While both type 1 and type 2 diabetes involve elevated blood glucose,...
by Primecareofga | Oct 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Allergies and asthma can make traveling a daunting task. However, with a little planning and preparation, you can enjoy your vacation without being plagued by symptoms. Here are some tips for traveling with allergies and asthma: Know your triggers Before you book your...
by Primecareofga | Sep 8, 2023 | Dr. Shital Patel | Primary Care Physician | Doctor | MD, Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Primary Care Doctor
Prostate Cancer Awareness: The Importance of Early Screening September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the United States, after skin cancer. It is estimated that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with...
by Primecareofga | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Differences Between Common Cold and the Flu Here’s a quick overview of the key differences between a cold and the flu: Onset: Cold symptoms develop gradually, while flu symptoms appear suddenly. Fever: Colds usually don’t cause a fever, but the flu often...
by Primecareofga | Aug 1, 2023 | ALLERGY, Dr. Neha Kharod is Allergy and Asthma Specialist
Ragweed Pollen and Mold: The Unseen Culprits of Fall Allergies As the fall season descends, it paints the landscape in vibrant hues of orange, red and yellow. But amidst this picturesque beauty, certain unseen elements can turn this scenic wonder into a sniffly...
by Primecareofga | May 15, 2023 | Medicine, Dr. Shital Patel | Primary Care Physician | Doctor | MD
Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, but awareness about how to reduce one’s risk remains low. Stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted by a clot or bleeding. Awareness about stroke can help people take...
by Primecareofga | Mar 30, 2023 | Health and Wellness
Are you struggling to lose weight despite your best efforts? If so, you’re not alone. For many of us, balancing a healthy lifestyle with our busy day-to-day schedules can be difficult – no matter how hard we try! Fortunately, there is a new solution that may make...
by Primecareofga | Mar 19, 2023 | Preventive Care
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Many people assume they’re too young to be tested or don’t recognize that screening can detect colorectal cancer early when treatment is more successful,...
by Primecareofga | Feb 19, 2023 | ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY, Dr. Neha Kharod is Allergy and Asthma Specialist
Spring is almost here, and with it comes beautiful flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately, pollen allergies. For those of us who suffer from pollen allergies, the coming of spring can be a dreaded time of year. Luckily, there are treatments available to help...
by Primecareofga | Jan 31, 2022 | Preventive Care
Doctors and researchers are discovering more about coronavirus illness (COVID-19) and how the virus spreads (SARS-CoV-2). To restrict the transmission of the COVID-19 virus, public health messaging emphasizes the significance of regular, thorough handwashing, mask...
