Strep throat, also known as streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection caused by bacteria called group A Streptococcus (group A strep). Strep usually causes a sore throat or painful tonsils in children. However, other symptoms that can be seen with strep throat include: · Fever · Headache · Swollen lymph nodes in the neck · Abdominal…

How often should men visit their doctor?   It is suggested that men should have an annual wellness examination with their primary healthcare provider. Most health insurance companies provide benefits for this service. However, if a man has an established health problem(s), then more frequent health visits may be necessary.   What are the most…

Learn about living with diabetes from Dr. Juan Garrido, an internal medicine physician at UT Health East Texas Physicians at Fifth Street presents, “Diabetes: The basics.”   How do I know if I have diabetes? Unfortunately, diabetes usually causes no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include needing to urinate frequently, thirst, blurry vision,…

Having high blood sugar over months and years can damage your blood vessels and nerves, leading to heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease and foot problems. Another complication of diabetes – which affects about 50 percent of men with diabetes – is impotence. Physical, hormonal and emotional factors contribute to impotence, also called erectile dysfunction. Erectile…