Physician Chronicles
Interested in learning more about common medical conditions and concerns? Drs. Alan Peterson and Roland Larrabee of the Walter L. Aument Family Health Center, a Lancaster General healthcare facility located in Southern Lancaster County, address many of these issues in the Physician Chronicles.
Written in an easy-to-understand, concise format, these articles cover topics from bad breath to plantar’s fasciatis and everything in between. These articles offer information about some of the most common medical concerns. However, they are not intended as a substitution for medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please contact your family physician for the appropriate course of treatment.
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Dr. Peterson is a doctor of Family and Community Medicine at the Walter L. Aument Family Health Center, 317 S. Chestnut St., Quarryville.
- Medical School: Boston University
- Residency: Lancaster General Hospital
- Undergraduate: Boston University
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Dr. Larrabee is Medical Director of Family and Community Medicine at the Walter L. Aument Family Health Center, 317 S. Chestnut St., Quarryville.
- Medical School: University of Vermont
- Residency: Lancaster General Hospital
- Undergraduate: University of Maine at Orono
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Physician Chronicles for Current Month
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are veins close to the skin that are swollen or stretched. Veins in the legs and pelvic area are most often affected. Varicose veins are more common in women. They can appear at any time in adulthood, especially during or after pregnancy. They may worsen as you get older. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They often look red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They may look like a spider web or tree branch. Spider veins are most often found on the legs or the face.
Anxiety
Anxiety is feeling uneasy, tense or apprehensive in response to stressful or threatening circumstances. Some people feel more anxiety than others. Some people feel more anxiety than others. Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. At times it may actually help you deal with tense situations. It may help you be more alert or careful. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it is a disabling disorder. Examples of anxiety disorders are panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Holiday Stress
The holiday season is an invigorating, joyous time of year when good will reigns supreme and cares melt away. Right? Well, not entirely. Anyone who has had to contend with overcrowded malls, shopping on a tight budget, or hosting a large family gathering can attest to the stress that occurs during this special part of the year. Such feelings are often all the more difficult to handle due to the unrealistic notion that it is your holiday duty to remain happy and cheerful on a full time basis.
Metered-Dose Inhaler, How to Use with a Spacer
A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is a pressurized container that releases a mist of medicine. You inhale the medicine into the airways of your lungs.
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