Arthritis is usually a chronic, progressive condition that signals that there is redness, stiffness, and swelling- all hallmarks of inflammation- of a joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint gradually wears away. There are a multitude of treatments that may help relieve the discomfort of osteoarthritis, and the goal of treatment is to limit episodes of pain and inflammation, and help promote long-term joint function.

Anemia occurs when your body does not have enough red blood cells or when your red blood cells do not function properly. Anemia can have different causes including iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency. Anemia can also occur as a result of sudden or chronic blood loss, or as a complication from a medical procedure. Treatment will depend on the cause and type of your anemia.

Protecting yourself from certain respiratory virus every winter is a personal choice that has wide ranging personal health and public health benefits. Instead of treating the symptoms of an infection, consider protecting yourself through vaccination. In this blog is the latest fall 2023 updates for influenza (flu), Covid-19, and RSV vaccinations.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder affecting children and adults. Yes, adult ADHD is real. In fact, symptoms from a childhood diagnosis of ADHD can continue into adulthood in more than three-quarters of all instances. Early recognition and treatment are necessary. Learn about ADHD treatment with non-stimulant medication.

Leaves of Three, Let Them Be. Many people may of heard the old adage above. It’s important to know as poison ivy is found in every county in Michigan. Treatment depends not the location and severity of the reaction.

Beyond Primary Care offers skin allergy allergy testing to confirm your allergy suspicions and to identify the specific allergens that trigger your response. Skin tests- the ‘gold standard’ of testing’ are highly sensitive and can detect allergies that other forms of testing may miss. Additionally, skin tests involve little to no discomfort, making them favorable to perform- even on children.

We educate our patients and any prospective patients on sexual health. STDs have been and will remain a significant public health concern. In this article we discuss many types of STDs, possible symptoms, testing options, and treatment.

The sunshine is radiant, the flowers are blooming, and we can go for walks without spending 10 minutes bundling-up inside. You couldn’t ask for much more. But for allergy sufferers, springtime can be miserable. Allergens are lurking everywhere. Learn more about how you can identify allergies and how to treat allergies.

The purpose of the sports physical evaluation is to to maximize the health of athletes and their safe participation. This is different than the annual physical because annual physicals not only focus on physical health but also developmental, emotional, and social aspects of your kids wellbeing.

At Beyond Primary Care, we offer stool based testing from the comfort of your own home and work with gastroenterologists that perform colonoscopies. Contact us to learn more.

Anaphylaxis is a severe, sometimes life-threatening, allergic reaction. Epipen's manufacturers have increased the price of a two-pack to over $600, even for people with health insurance. At Beyond Primary Care, we have made our own auto-injector and self-injector devices for our patients for a fraction of the cost. We discuss anaphylaxis and the purpose of these life-saving devices.