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Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 Introduction: Vitamin B12 is also known as cobalamin. Another common name for Vitamin B12 is red vitamin because it exists as a dark red crystalline compounds. B12 plays a major role in the production of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) and in the functioning of our nervous system. Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. B12 is generally not present in plant foods, but fortified breakfast cereals are a readily available source of B12 with high bio availability for vegetarians. How Much To Get? The answer depends on things including our age, our eating habits and medical conditions, and what medications you take. The average recommended amounts, measured in micro-grams (mcg), vary by age: Infants up to age 6 months: 0.4 mcg Babies age 7-12 months: 0.5 mcg Children age 1-3 years: 0.9 mcg Kids age 4-8 years: 1.2 mcg Children age 9-13 years: 1...
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DIZZINESS

Dizziness is the loss of body balance with fainting and feelings of light headedness. Vertigo is a type of dizziness that may make you feel that everything around you is moving or spining. It can be caused by dehydration, low blood sugar, low blood pressure, or changes in heart rythm. More serious causes such as heart, brain or nervous diseases may trigger it. Some  medicines  can contribute to it. Vertigo is more commonly caused by inner ear problems. More serious problems such as central nervous  diseases  may trigger vertigo. We at  I and My Doctors Clinic  can help figure out the cause for dizziness. It can be treated with medicines according to its cause and symptoms. Don’t ignore it. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to get treated. Call- 2813035678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #dizziness #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #physicianinsugarland #doctorins...

Fever

Normal body temperature is 98.5° F (37° C). Fever means body temperature is greater than 100.4° F. Body temperatures below 100.4° F is considered a low-grade fever. A  103° F or higher temperature  is very concerning. If body temperature is 103° F or above, then there is a dangerous underlying illness and it comes under high-grade category. The symptoms can be vomiting or diarrhea, dry mouth, earache, pale appearance, loss of appetite, irritability, headache, skin rash, dullness, stomach pain, sore throat and breathing problems. Fever can be controlled by sponging, a lukewarm bath, rest, rehydration and  medicines . Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today for treatment. Call -281 303 5678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #fever #fevercontrol #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #doctorinsugarland #physicianinsugarland

Respiratory Infection

Respiratory infections can be in the nose, throat, air pipe (upper respiratory tract) or lungs. The infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, climatic changes, allergens like pollen or dust, smoking, or polluted air. Children and old people are more prone to these  infections . Weak immune systems due to any prolonged disease can trigger this problem. Symptoms of respiratory infections are blocked nose, sneezing, nasal discharge, cough, fever, pain in the chest, sore throat, loss of appetite, or weakness. It can be cured after a full evaluation of the case through history, physical examination and x-ray. Treatment is avoiding triggering agents, healthy diet and  medicines . Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to control and treat respiratory infections. Call – 281-303-5678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #respiratoryinfection #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #physicianinsugarland...

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis means inflammation of the tonsils. Tonsils are meant to fight viral and bacterial infections entered through the mouth and nose. Tonsillitis causes sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, chills, and pain with hoarseness in the voice. It is diagnosed by a strep test or throat culture done by swabbing the tonsils. Tonsillitis can be controlled with warm drinks, gargling with warm salt water, maintaining good personal hygiene like washing hands frequently, resting and with medications. If you are having a fever above 103° F with soreness of the throat and weakness, don't ignore it. Visit I and My Doctors Clinic for tonsillitis treatment. Visit : www.iandmydoctor.com Call -281-303-5678 Address: 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478. #tonsils #tonsillitis #doctornearme #physiciannearme #familydoctor #familyphysician #drnearme #doctorinsugarland

CONSTIPATION

Constipation is not a disease but a symptom of an underlying cause. It is more common in children and old people. The cause can be different for children and adults. In children, it can be due to lack of fiber in milk, dehydration, malnutrition, structural defects, inflammatory bowel disease, infant botulism, etc. Adults suffer from it because of low fiber intake, sedentary lifestyle,  diabetes , hyperparathyroidism, hypothyroidism,  pregnancy , anxiety, stress or drugs like antacids,antidepressants, etc. Constipation is controlled by treating the underlying cause, increasing fiber in the diet, and with medicines. Visit  I and My Doctors Clinic  today to get relief from this problem. Visit: www.iandmydoctor.com Call -281–303–5678 Address : 2225 Williams Trace Blvd, Ste 109, Sugar Land, TX 77478 #doctornearme   #constipation   #physiciannearme   #familydoctor #familyphysician   #physicianinsugarland

High blood pressure (hypertension)

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Hypertension is quite common. In fact, since the guidelines have recently changed, it’s expected that nearly half of American adults will now be diagnosed with this condition. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that about two-thirds of people over the age of 65 in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If left untreated or uncontrolled, high blood pressure can cause many health problems. These conditions include heart failure , vision loss, stroke, and kidney disease. Symptoms Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. A few people with high blood pressure may have headaches, shortness of breath or nosebleeds, but these signs and symptoms aren't specif...