Primary Care

Effective ways to alleviate chest pain usually involve resting, taking medications as prescribed, and making lifestyle changes based on what is causing the pain, but it is important to follow your doctor’s advice.

Waking up to pee at night, called nocturia, can be caused by sleep apnea, aging, or kidney problems.

Decreased urine output in the elderly can be caused by problems with the kidneys, dehydration, or changes in how the body balances fluids.

Chest pain on the right side under the breast can be caused by chest wall issues like costochondritis or muscle strain, or it may be related to breast tissue pain.

Right side chest pain in women can be caused by issues with the chest wall muscles or cartilage, lung problems, or even digestive concerns.

When you lie on your left side, extra pressure on the chest wall can make issues like costochondritis or muscle strain more noticeable, causing chest pain.

Elderly women may have decreased urine output due to factors like kidney problems, medications causing urinary retention, or acute kidney failure.

Yes, you should see a primary care provider if you are feeling lightheaded, shaky, and weak. These symptoms can be indicative of various underlying health issues that require evaluation and management.

If you are feeling nauseous all the time but not throwing up, it is important to identify the underlying cause and take appropriate steps to manage your symptoms. This may include lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and consulting a healthcare professional for further evaluation and treatment.

When you are sick, deciding whether to visit primary care or urgent care depends on the severity and nature of your symptoms. For non-emergency conditions that require ongoing management, primary care is typically the best choice. However, if you have acute symptoms that need immediate attention, urgent care may be more appropriate.

If you can barely walk, consult your healthcare provider to determine the cause and create a treatment plan.

When experiencing swelling, the decision to see a primary care provider or a specialist at the hospital depends on the severity and underlying cause of the swelling. Understanding the context of your symptoms can help guide this decision.

Common causes of rib cage pain include muscle pain and inflammation, irritated nerves between the ribs, or medical conditions affecting organs near the rib cage.

Left-sided pain can have several common causes depending on where it is in the body, including problems in the digestive tract (like diverticulitis or epiploic appendagitis), heart issues, or musculoskeletal conditions like fibromyalgia. The diagnosis depends on the area affected.

Rib pain is most commonly caused by musculoskeletal issues. That being said, conditions affecting nearby organs may be felt as rib pain.

Discomfort on one side of your body can be caused by many things, including issues with your spine, muscles, or internal organs like the colon, kidneys, or even the surrounding tissues.

Pain near the left rib cage can be caused by conditions such as costochondritis, intercostal neuralgia, and other issues.

Common causes of pain that wraps around the rib cage can be caused by nerve conditions such as intercostal neuralgia, joint inflammation like costochondritis, or problems with the spine.

Pain happening only on one side of your body may be due to differences in how our body feels pain or because of a condition affecting structures on that particular side.

If you begin having trouble walking, consult a doctor or healthcare professional who can determine the cause. This will ensure you receive appropriate help and guidance.