Many people take medicine every day and trust that it will keep working the same way. Most of the time, it does. But sometimes a medicine can suddenly feel different. For example, it can feel stronger or weaker than before or even start causing side effects you didn’t...
If you are in your late 30s or 40s, your period may not feel the same. For example, your symptoms may last longer than before, or you may notice stress feels harder to manage before your cycle starts. If this sounds familiar, you are not imagining it. Many women...
Social anxiety can be hard to recognize — even when you are the one living with it every day. From the outside, it can look like you are just quiet and shy. But on the inside, your experiences can be much more intense. Many people describe social anxiety as a...
Many kids get nervous about going to the doctor. So, as a parent, how can you make those visits feel less scary for your child? Below, our pediatricians in Highland, Indiana are going to explain different ways to help your child feel calmer and more confident during...
Shortness of breath is commonly associated with heart or lung diseases. Because these two organs move oxygen into the body and remove carbon dioxide, even small changes in their function can make everyday activities feel harder than usual. With that in mind, our...
Do your joints feel tight and sore when you wake up in the morning? Morning joint pain is a common condition, and if you are suffering from it, it’s important to know what’s going on. Below, our rheumatologists in Valparaiso, Indiana are going to explain some of the...
What makes dehydration in older adults so concerning is how fast it can escalate. A small drop in fluid intake can easily turn into a medical emergency. What starts as not drinking enough water can lead to a hospital stay, a urinary tract infection, or even a...
A small cut can look harmless, but bacteria have a direct path into the body once the skin is open. That is why doctors warn that there is no such thing as a “safe” open wound if it is ignored. With that in mind, our internal medicine specialists in Hobart, Indiana...
Prediabetes is extremely common, and it usually shows up with zero warning signs at all. You feel fine, go to work, play with your kids or grandkids, sleep through the night and nothing feels wrong. Because there is no pain or obvious change, many people never get...
Nausea during pregnancy is very common — but that doesn’t make it any easier to live with. Below, our OB/GYN specialists in Munster, Indiana are going to explain the causes of pregnancy-related nausea, and what you can do to deal with it. What is it about pregnancy...