HOME ABOUT US SERVICES CONTACT BOOK ONLINE WE CAN HELP YOU! OUR SERVICES We offer comprehensive medical care for a wide range of health conditions 01 ALLERGIES AND SINUS PROBLEMS Millions of Americans suffer from allergies. They can either be caused by outdoor allergens like pollen or can be caused by indoor allergens like mold, animal dander, etc. The immune systems of people with allergies overreact to normally harmless substances called triggers. Allergic disorders are the sixth leading cause of chronic illnesses in the U.S., affecting both adults and children. Many allergic disorders have increased over the past decades and are still on the rise. We at FMC treat the your allergies in a personalized way – by developing antigen therapies based on your personal results at our Allergy lab. Our diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities include: pulmonary function testing, skin testing for allergy diagnosis, patch testing, allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) and detailed patient education. 02 ANEMIA We at FMC perform medical tests that measure your hemoglobin and the number of red blood cells to ascertain anemia. We also take into account your medical history and physical examination. Our Treatment Based on the diagnosis and reason for the anemia, we come up with a treatment plan which might include supplementing your diet with iron and in a case of severe anemia refer you to specialists for further evaluation. 03 ARTHRITIS AND JOINT PAIN In addition to a complete medical history and physical examination, some of the diagnostic procedures we follow include, X-rays or other imaging procedures (to show the extent of damage to the joint)Blood tests and other laboratory tests. Treating Arthritis Treatment plans depend on the type and severity of the arthritis. Relieving pain and maintaining your lifestyle is the main goal of any plan. We encourage a regimen of regular exercise to reduce pain and improve mobility. Reducing stress and weight loss may also help. Active involvement of the patient and family is vital to successful treatment. 04 ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY DISEASES Asthma treatment Treatment is based on your age, medical history and symptoms. There are medications to control Asthma – there is no cure yet. Identification of triggers that cause your asthma attacks minimizing exposure to these triggers is important. Respiratory issues Other respiratory diseases we treat include bronchitis, pneumonia, flu and other diseases that affect the functioning of lungs. 05 DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY At FMC we treat anxiety and depression with a holistic approach – which may include medication and counseling. We work with you to set realistic goals, and regularly monitor your progress. Treating depression is a process and we at FMC are there for you at every step of this journey. 06 DIABETES Some symptoms of diabetes to watch out for: Sores or bruises that heal slowly.Extreme thirst.Extreme hunger.Frequent urination.Dry, itchy skin.Blurry vision.Unusual tiredness or drowsiness.Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet.Frequent or recurring skin, gum, bladder or vaginal yeast infections. If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms be sure that you contact your doctor so that we can do complete testing. 07 HAIR LOSS How is it treated? If it’s not clear what’s causing you to lose hair, your doctor may do a blood test or look at a sample of your hair or scalp with a microscope. How you choose to treat your hair loss depends on the cause. It also depends on your feelings. You may decide that you need treatment, or you may not be worried about thinning hair or baldness. The choice is up to you. Hair loss that runs in the family can be treated with medicines or with surgery, such as hair transplant surgery. Some people choose to wear hair pieces, like wigs or toupees. Finding different ways of styling your hair, like dyeing or combing also can help. If hair loss is caused by something you can control, like stress or medicines, you can treat it by getting rid of the cause. Will your hair grow back? When your hair loss is inherited, your hair won’t grow back naturally. Treatment can help some hair grow back and prevent more from falling out, but you probably won’t get all your hair back. And treatment doesn’t work for everyone.When medicines stress or hair damage cause you lose your, it often will grow back after you take away the cause. If this doesn’t help you may need other treatment. 08 HEART DISEASES Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. Prevention is the most important mechanism of fighting this disease and it includes controlling high blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, lowering cholesterol, and exercising. Heart disease includes a number of conditions affecting the structures or function of the heart. They can include: Coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries) Heart attack Abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmia Heart failure Heart valve disease Congenital heart disease Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy) Pericardial disease Aorta disease and Marfan syndrome Vascular disease (blood vessel disease) At FMC we carry out stress tests and other tests to diagnose any heart problems. Controlling cholesterol, maintaining a normal blood pressure and blood sugar as well as smoking cessation are also an important part of any treatment plan. 09 HIGH CHOLESTEROL Measuring Cholesterol? For a healthy body the total cholesterol should be less than 200. If you have between 200 to 239 you are borderline high. Anything above 240 puts you at an increased risk for heart disease. For LDL levels, 100 to 129 is best, 130 to 159 is borderline high and above 160 puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. Note that if you are in the high risk category and have additional risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, family history of heart disease or smoking, your LDL level should be below 100. For HDL levels, less than 40 puts you at higher risk for heart disease and levels greater than 60 reduces your risk considerably. Triglycerides are fats carried in the blood from the food we eat. Triglyceride levels less than 150 are normal, 150 to 199 is borderline high, 200 to 499 is high and 500 or higher is very high. How often should I be tested? Once every five years for everyone over the age of 20 and more frequently for people at higher risk for heart disease. At FMC we can do a lipoprotein profile – a simple blood test that requires fasting for six to eight hours before the test. Your lipid profile can help us determine your risk for heart disease and guide us in deciding the best treatment for you. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, and/or lipid-lowering medications. 10 HYPERTENSION How to control hypertension? High blood pressure can be controlled by the following medical treatments as prescribed by your doctor Eating foods that are low in salt, fats etc, reducing portion sizes Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-including regular physical exercise, loosing weight if you are overweight Reducing the number of alcoholic beverages People with hypertension should routinely have their blood pressure checked and be under the care of a physician 11 INTESTINAL AND ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS Procedures used to identify problems may include : Blood Tests Upper GI Endoscopy Colonoscopy Endoscopic Ultrasound Liver Biopsy Esophageal Dilation Esophageal Motility Study 12 OBESITY AND WEIGHT LOSS Obesity is classified as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above. BMI is determined using calculations of a person’s height and weight. Obesity is increasing in US and is one of the leading factors impacting the overall health of our society. Multiple factors including eating habits and lifestyle are causing this pandemic and we at FMC are very serious about treating obesity. We will work with you to help you get to your weight loss goal. Below are the weight ratings. Normal Weight BMI 18.5 to 24.9 Overweight: BMI 25 to 29.9Obese, Class I: BMI 30 to 34.9Obese, Class II: BMI 35 to 39.9 . Morbidly Obese: BMI 40 or greater. One way to calculate your BMI is to: Multiply your weight in pounds by 703.Divide that answer by your height in inches to calculate your BMI. 13 PHYSICAL EXAM Check with your doctor as to what kind of health maintenance exams are required, as these vary based on your gender, age and your risk category. Exams may include: MammogramsPap Smears Lab Tests Liver function Kidney function Prostate Anemia Thyroid Vitamin D Testosterone Electrolytes Blood Sugar ECGs ABI (Tests for Circulation) Bone Density Colonoscopy X-Rays STD Testing 14 PROSTATE PROBLEMS AND ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is growth of the prostate gland to an unhealthy size. A man’s chances of having BPH go up with age: Age 31-40: one in 12 Age 51-60: about one in two Over age 80: more than eight in 10 Symptoms can include trouble with urination, a weak urine stream, and not feeling empty after urination. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medicine, and surgery. However, only about half of men ever have BPH symptoms that need treatment. BPH does not lead to prostate cancer, although both are more common in older men. Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men (besides skin cancer). About one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Prostate cancer is usually slow growing, and only about one in 35 men will die of prostate cancer. Like BPH, the risk for prostate cancer increases with age. About two out of every three men with prostate cancer are over 65. No one knows exactly what causes prostate cancer, but risk factors associated with it include. Family History: Having a father or brother with prostate cancer more than doubles your risk. Race: African-American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and usually begin prostate cancer screening at an earlier age than Caucasian men who do not have prostate cancer in their family history. Erectile Dysfunctiom Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man has consistent and repeated problems sustaining an erection. Without treatment, ED can make sexual Intercourse difficult. Causes Erectile dysfunction is a physical condition, but it can be triggered by a man’s medical, mental, or emotional issues. Most of us know by now that smoking is bad for the lungs, being overweight is bad for the heart, and stress can lead to headache and anxiety. But did you know that all of these factors can also cause erectile dysfunction? Other Medical conditions that can cause erectile dysfunction are: Diabetes: In men with diabetes, Impotence may occur as an early complication. Atherosclerosis: The link between atherosclerosis and erectile dysfunction is well known to doctors. If you have ED, understanding the connection might just save your life. 15 SLEEP DISORDERS Common symptoms may include: Fatigue Depression Excessive daytime sleepiness Decreased ability to concentrate Irritability Morning headaches Poor work or school performance If you have some of these symptoms, contact your doctor for an evaluation. The first step is an accurate diagnosis.We may treat your sleep disorders with medications, lifestyle and diet changes.We may also have you do a sleep study, where sleeping and waking periods are analyzed. 16 WOMEN ISSUES Some of the services that we offer here at FMC include Regular physical and medical tests Mammograms Pap smear testing Weight loss programs Treatment for Depression and Anxiety Detection and Treatment of STDs FOREST MEDICAL CARE 2046 Forest Ln Suite 130 Garland, TX 75042 (972) 494-4494 © 2021 All Rights Reserved | Forest Medical Care Powered by mkonnekt