Is Vasectomy Right for You?
Planning for the future is an important aspect of our lives, and determining whether you want to have children is an essential part of it. A vasectomy can offer a form of lasting birth control to men who are not…
The Importance of Getting Regular Prostate Exams
The health of your prostate is essential for your overall well-being. If you are a male over 50 years of age or if you have trouble passing urine, your doctor may recommend that you undergo a prostate examination. We at…
How to Organize Your Medical Records
If you’ve amassed many healthcare-related papers in your home, you are not alone. We all have insurance statements, prescriptions, and test results to keep track of. Staying on top of your ever-growing medical file may seem overwhelming, but it’s an…
Inflammation: When it’s Important and When to be Concerned
Throughout our lives, we are likely to experience inflammation. Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection or injury and can be a helpful tool in helping the body recover from viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, at times, inflammation becomes a…
Are Your Period Symptoms Normal?
As I sit to write this, memories from the last few decades of my life flood my mind. I choose to write this first and foremost as a woman and as a physician second, in hopes that someone who has…
Restless Legs Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
If you ever have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, especially during the evening or nighttime, you may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Find relief and a positive way to move forward by identifying if this is the…
How to Boost Your Immune System in 5 Easy Ways
Winter is the time when we get a lot less vitamin D from sunlight. Couple that with changes in weather and spikes in flu and cold numbers, and you have a perfect recipe for a weakened immune system. Feeling under…
Home Accidents: What to Do and When to Call Emergency Services
We’ve all experienced some painful and inconvenient minor home accidents—stepping on a lego, tripping over a cord, or stubbing your toe on a coffee table. But what happens when a more serious accident occurs at home? UAB Medical West understands…
Sciatica Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and More
If you’ve ever experienced back and leg pain, you know how uncomfortable and even debilitating it can be. In addition to being distressing and inconvenient, back pain can be a symptom of deeper issues and should not be ignored. One…
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Yearly Check-up
At UAB Medical West, we know the importance of yearly check-ups firsthand. Here's why we'd like to see you at some point in 2022. Regular check-ups are a vital part of your health and can be a helpful tool in…