Wrist arthritis is a condition caused by the wearing away of the cartilage protecting the bones of the wrist from rubbing against each other, allowing a smooth movement of the hand and wrist. The wrist is composed of multiple joints that can be affected by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Treating wrist arthritis usually starts with…
More than just extra body weight, obesity can cause many health issues – such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular problems, and various types of cancer. Your doctor will determine whether you are clinically obese by evaluating certain factors, such as the circumference of your waist and your body mass index (BMI). BMI is calculated by…
What are the benefits of having a primary care physician? Isn’t your asthma doctor enough? Many questions surround the issue of having both a primary care physician (PCP) and an asthma specialist. Many patients feel they don’t need two doctors. In fact, a lot of patients treat their asthma specialists as their PCP. However, it…
For anyone who has no medical background, it can be quite a challenge to know the difference between internal medicine doctors and family medicine doctors, especially since they both provide primary care services and the two medical specialties have markedly overlapping aspects. To get a better understanding of the distinctions between internal medicine doctors and…
If you’ve always assumed that a one-on-one professional relationship with a doctor is a thing of the past, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn of the modern trend of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine physicians provide complete attention to all of your healthcare needs, at any time of the day or night. Let’s talk about…
If you think you only need to see your primary care doctor for acute medical conditions, think again. Primary care physicians, in fact, are trained to provide care for the full spectrum of chronic medical conditions, among which claims the lives of some 655,000 Americans each year— heart disease. Whether you have concerns about your…
Internal medicine is a field of practice that is focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the entire spectrum of illnesses that affect adults of all age categories. Internal medicine emerged in the 1800s, and since then, the field has already undergone exponential growth—and so has the demand for internal medicine doctors. According to…
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects over 32.5 million American adults. It develops when the cartilage cushioning joints gradually breaks down. There is no single cause behind this condition. Certain types of osteoarthritis have a genetic component that increases the chances of developing the disease or making the existing condition worse. If you have…
Arthritis is a condition that is chiefly characterized by joint inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness. Rarely, it may be diagnosed by happenstance when you are having an imaging scan done for something else, but the doctor notices arthritis on the scan. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, and there are many different…
Even with their extensive training and best intent, doctors don’t have the superpowers, and just like the rest of us, they are bound to misconstrue and make mistakes. This is why it’s important for you to take an active role when discussing your care with your primary care doctor. Asking questions, in particular, puts a…
There was a time when a doctor was on call whenever you needed them, 24 hours a day. However, this is a service of the past. Most people see doctors during office hours and must accommodate to the tight schedules of their physicians to get the medical care they need. Fortunately, there is a way…
Many people find it unnecessary to visit their primary care physician unless they are sick. However, by doing so, they miss out on many health benefits. Seeing your primary care doctor on a regular basis is not required, but definitely encouraged by everyone in the medical field. Routinely seeing your primary care doctor can improve…
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Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Lipidology, Dr. Robert E. Lending offers concierge medical care to adults in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Lending provides general health and wellness exams, screenings, and immunizations, in addition to management and prevention of conditions such as arthritis, obesity, diabetes, lipid disorders, respiratory diseases, and more.
