EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Family Diagnostic Clinic

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic medical condition. One that affects more than 37 million people in the U.S., and within that, around 283,000 Americans are under the age of 20. It’s not uncommon for children to suffer from a chronic condition. However, with diabetes,...

It can be scary dealing with chest pain, especially with it being so closely linked to severe heart conditions. But experiencing pain on the left side of your chest doesn’t always indicate it’s a heart attack. Plus, if you’ve already undergone an ECG and everything...

Did you know cholesterol is a substance your body is in dire need of? It’s what helps your cells function in a healthy manner. However, your body only requires a small amount of it. When your cholesterol gets too much, it can lead to severe negative repercussions....

We’ve all had times when we’ve gone to pick something up from the ground only to be left frozen in the spot. With a loud pop, snap, or crackle echoing from your knee, the fear of displacing your kneecap is real. But don’t worry. The sound you hear is known as...

People tend to highlight how important oral and personal hygiene is. But taking care of your hands and feet is just as important. Hydrating your skin, trimming nails, and regularly exfoliating can be life-changing. So much so that if you don’t care for them, you might...

Diabetes is a fairly common disease that hits every 1 in 10 US citizens, and about 1 in 5 do not have any idea that they have it. This condition is characterized and diagnosed with the help of checking sugar levels in the blood. High levels often result in changes in...

Your ear is much more extensive and complicated than the outer visible portion, i.e., the outer ear. So, whenever you feel a sharp pain in the ear region, it is most likely that your ear (middle or inner) is indicating something, may be an infection or anything else....

Covid-19 has varying symptoms, one of which is the change in the oral cavity. What is a covid tongue, and how long does it last? Let’s have a look at the details. What does Covid Tongue Mean? COVID tongue is one of the symptoms people suffering from coronavirus show....

Do you feel a burning sensation down there while moving around? Well, you might want to get checked for an inner thigh rash. There are various reasons for rash between the legs, some of which are detailed in this blog. Some symptoms of a groin rash which is more...

Usually, the corn or wart that grows on the foot region is known as planter corn or planter wart. Planter signifies their site of emergence, which is the sole of the feet. Plantar corn vs. wart is quite similar in physical appearance, so you may not know which one you...