In Good Health Blog

How I do know if I have the flu?

You may have the flu if you have some or all of these symptoms:

Heartburn or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (sometimes referred to as GERD) is quite common. It is estimated that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms on a weekly basis.

Antibiotic resistance is a growing health concern, both in the United States and across the world, mainly due to the overuse and misuse of antibiotics.

While antibiotics save lives, any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance.  

Important Note: Call 911 immediately if you suspect you are having a heart attack, stroke or life-threatening emergency!

Q: When you’re sick or injured, where should you go?

By now, most of us have seen the news reports and social media posts regarding the upcoming solar eclipse and are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to experience this impressive event with our own eyes!

We live in Wisconsin. We love our brats, cheese, Friday night fish fry’s, and Culver’s custard! But, did you know that 70 percent of us are either overweight or obese? It is well known that being overweight increases your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and heart disease.

The single most important way to monitor kidney function is to get annual physical exams and blood work, as these tend to catch kidney issues early in the course of disease.

This is an excellent question that I get a lot from my patients. The bad part about having kidney disease is that it is relatively a silent disease.

Written by: Stacy DeGroot, RRT

What health risks are associated with sleep apnea?

In short, a nephrologist is a physician who specializes in treating health concerns that arise from sub-optimal kidney function.