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Over the next few decades, a significant percentage of the world’s population is likely to age and develop knee related problems. There have been several studies done around the world that have inferred that knee pain can be found more often among people who are 65 years and older than that.

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Bad breath always comes up at unwelcome times – right before a face-to-face meeting, when you first wake up or when someone wants to steal a kiss from you. However, not all bad breath can just be attributed to morning breath or a particularly pungent meal. Other causes of halitosis can hide in your everyday diet or medications and, in some cases, untreated health conditions. If a foul breath is a consistent problem for you, let medical professionals from our walk-in clinics throughout Phoenix help you determine the cause.

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There are many things that can be done to alleviate your knee pain irrespective of what the cause is. Your knee pain can be a result of arthritis that you have been suffering from or may be due to an injury.

You can now follow these simple dos and don’ts to keep your knees in the best of conditions.

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A large number of people are turning towards alternatives therapy for pain management. There are many reasons for this.

Many contemporary pain medicines are expensive. Not everyone can afford them, especially if they have to take the drugs for a long time. Others who have tried these medicines have found that the medicines don't work in their case.

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If you are one of the patients who suffer from Arthritis, the pain may seem unbearable to you at times. As they say that getting relief from your pain through natural means will ensure that there are no side-effects that you may suffer due to prolonged use of drugs. Check out some of these easy tips for getting relief from your arthritis pain naturally.

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When you have crossed the age of 50, it makes sense to lead a healthy lifestyle by following a disciplined routine regularly. While illnesses cannot be entirely avoided, chances of their occurrences can be minimized when you follow these easy preventive healthcare tips in your daily life. Here are some changes you can expect during your annual wellness exams. These tests monitor common health issues for those older than 50 years of age.

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Old age may not be the only reason for determining the health of your teeth. If you are a senior and are suffering from specific medical conditions like arthritis in your fingers or hands, you may find it tough to floss or brush your teeth. You may be taking certain drugs and that may also impact your dental health adversely.

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Many misconceptions exist with respect to back pain. There have been constant updates related to the reasons of back pain and how they can be cured. One just does not know which remedy to trust and what not to. It is important that all these misconceptions that exist be sorted out so that one is realistic about such a pain and its effective management. Here are a number of common myths about back pain and how to cure it.

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Allergy Services at Phoenix Family Medical

The downside of having a wet winter due to the El Nino weather trends is an increase of plant growth, which can result in a messy Phoenix allergy season. The wind patterns that come with all these storms spread airborne viruses throughout our busy metropolitan city. Now that it’s getting warmer, our walk-in health clinics near Tempe and Phoenix have been busy serving those suffering from bad allergies, as well as cold and flu symptoms.

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When your children complain of frequent back pains, do not neglect them as they can develop into chronic pains when they grow up. There may be various reasons why your kids are going through back pain at times. Some of them include inadequate physical activity, bulky school bags and improper postures. Since these are some of the key contributors of back pain, it is crucial for you as a parent to realize the ways of preventing your child from developing a back pain.

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Are you one of those many people who often suffer from chronic back pain? Chances are that most of the times when the pain becomes intolerable, you simply pop in a painkiller to reduce the pain. While such painkillers can be effective in the short run, they may cause severe side-effects in the long run and if taken too frequently. In case you do not want to take a painkiller whenever you again have a pain in your lower back, these are some reminders that will be highly beneficial for soothing your back. According to a recent statistics, about eighty percent of adult population suffers from pain in their lower back at some time or the other during their lifetime.

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Phoenix Family Doctor PhysicanResearchers fear that the flu season will be sticking around Phoenix longer than usual this year, peaking as late as February (Huffington Post). In addition to getting your flu shot at any of our Phoenix family clinics, our Phoenix, Surprise, Tempe and Laveen doctors also recommend taking steps to boost your immune system and fend off the flu virus. Here are five immunity-boosting nutritional habits to stay healthy all year long.

Immune-Boosting Tip Number 1: Keep Drinking Water

The average human body consists of at least 55 percent water.

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Do you have to work in front of your PC for hours? Have you lately observed that you are having those frequent bouts of back pain? Such a pain is quite common and may be caused due to some everyday activities. Before your back pain gets worse, you need to know how to prevent them and ensure that your spine is well-protected.

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Diabetes today has become manageable with modern detection techniques that help patients track their disease on a regular basis under advice of healthcare professionals with family clinic. Keeping blood sugar level in check is not a tough task if every patient follows instructions with regard to food and exercise diligently. Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have different treatment issues so management is also done accordingly to prevent the disease from affecting vital organs of the body.

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Acne Treatments for Phoenix Patients

Though acne during teenage to mid-twenties is fairly common today due to changing lifestyles and pollution, it can generally be brought under control through self- medication techniques like anti-acne treatment creams and keeping the face clean of dirt and grime. All acne types fit into three categories namely Comendonal or mild acne with blackheads in T-Zone area, inflammatory acne and cystic acne which is the most severe type. But if regular acne treatment creams and regular cleansing are not bringing the acne under control then get a same day appointment at the local family clinic. Consultation with a dermatologist for special treatment can be followed through if treatments with tablets and medicated creams do not yield any substantial results.

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Just as advancement in healthcare research has led to the discovery of new medical breakthroughs, it has also led to the creation of a set of preventive measures that can lead to prevention of several communicable and non-communicable diseases. This line of healthcare is referred to as preventive medicine wherein anticipatory medication is provided to children and adults to prevent them from contracting few diseases. Changing environmental factors, genetic makeup, hygiene factors, lifestyle and several other factors lead to deterioration of the human body that can be prevented if diseases are detected before they destroy vital organs.

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Obesity is a chronic disease that affects children, adults and teenagers. The obesity rates amongst children in America have doubled since the early 1980s and have continued to triple for adolescents. 15% percent of all children aged six to 19 are considered to be overweight. More than 60% of all adults are considered to be overweight or obese.

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The exact causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are not known, though there are numerous theories about the condition. There are some medical experts who believe that it is triggered by certain viral infections like glandular fever. Another suggested cause is certain type of bacteria, including those that cause pneumonia.

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Phoenix Family Medical Clinic works each and every day to fulfill our mission of putting patients first. We understand that not everyone is available to come in to our no-insurance urgent care clinics throughout Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Ahwatukee and Surprise during regular business hours. Phoenix Same Day Doctor Appointments SaturdaysTo help accommodate the needs in our community, you can now find extended hours Monday through Friday with medical appointments up until 6:00 PM at select locations. What most Phoenix residents do not know, however, is that we also accept walk-in and online appointments on Saturdays! These flexible hours are perfect for anyone who has limited availability due to work or school schedules.

Our Saturday same-day doctor appointments in Phoenix allow patients to monitor their health and address any potential viruses, pain or preventative measures for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pregnancy prevention, and much more. Some common visit reasons include:

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Cervical cancer starts due to human papilloma virus or (HPV) that causes abnormal cell growth in the cervix area which becomes cancerous. In certain cases, women may have unusual cell growth in cervical wall but is unlikely to be suffering from this form of cancer. Detection of cervical cancer can be done at an early stage if women undergo pap-smear tests on a regular basis at family clinic which can help start early treatment. The pap-smear test also helps a doctor diagnose the stage of cervical cancer in the body and then proceed with the treatment plan to meet unique requirement of each patient. Like other cancers, this form of cancer is treatable if diagnosed in the early stages. Given below are the most critical signs that every woman should look out for cervical cancer besides taking pap tests every three years.

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