Internal Medicine

Hypertension Treatment: Pharmacological and Therapeutic Options

There’s a very good reason hypertension (high blood pressure) has been dubbed by experts “the silent killer.” The condition is often asymptomatic. If symptoms do ever occur, they are usually attributed to other conditions. This means people living with hypertension can have it for years and not even know that they have it. Fortunately, hypertension…

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Reasons to See an Internal Medicine Doctor

Internal medicine doctors are medical specialists who provide diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care for conditions across the spectrum, from minor health problems to complex and chronic illnesses. They also specialize in health promotion and disease prevention and are the best choice for adult patient care. You can learn about the reasons to see an internal…

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Internal Medicine: Treating the Whole Person

Because an internal medicine doctor focuses on treating patients who are age 18 and over, these physicians have a deep understanding about a wide range of health conditions and diseases that affect adults. Whereas pediatricians treat conditions that typically affect children – which often involve colds, the flu, ear infections, strep throat, broken bones, etc….

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Internal Medicine Doctors Vs. Family Medicine Doctors: What’s The Difference?

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…

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Treatments for High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health condition that is also called the “silent killer” because there are no obvious symptoms. It can lead to cardiovascular disease, which damages your blood vessels and causes health complications related to the heart. In the United States, it is estimated that 45% of adults…

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Lifestyle changes that can help you manage high blood pressure

When it comes to managing high blood pressure, medication is not the only way to go about it. If you, like many others, do not prefer relying on prescription medication to bring blood pressure down, making lifestyle changes can do wonders. In fact, lifestyle is a significant contributing factor to the development of high blood…

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Know the Difference: Internal Medicine vs Family Medicine

Primary healthcare is important because it helps us to be at the peak of our health and catch common and minor health problems quickly. Primary healthcare is also convenient because one doctor can treat a variety of common ailments and healthcare needs. A primary care physician is your go-to doctor whenever you feel under the…

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Can An Internal Medicine Doctor Care For My Arthritis?

If you are experiencing pain, stiffness, and swelling in your fingers, hands, wrists, hips, knees, or ankles, it may be arthritis. You should consult with a doctor for a diagnosis and treatment plan. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for arthritis. However, working closely with your doctor and following an appropriate treatment plan can help…

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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.