The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know
The Stomach Ulcer Symptoms You Should Know At some time or another, you’ve probably seen a character on TV depicted as having a stomach ulcer. You know what we’re talking about—the character is usually walking around guzzling a liquid antacid and complaining about a stomachache. Most of the time, that character is also very stressed. […]
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair
What to Expect When You Need a Hernia Repair More than 1 million hernia repair procedures take place in the U.S. each year. Of that million, around 800,000 of the procedures will be for an inguinal hernia. If you’ve been diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, what should you know about this procedure? Let’s first break […]
It’s Flu Season—How Can You Stay Healthy?
It’s Flu Season—How Can You Stay Healthy? Flu season is here and knowing how to protect your family is important. Taking the proper precautions can help you stay engaged with life during this time of year. Why Is Winter Considered Flu Season? The fall and winter months are commonly referenced as flu season because that’s […]
What to Know About Preventing Kidney Stones
What to Know About Preventing Kidney Stones Every year, half a million Americans end up in the emergency room with symptoms related to kidney stones. They’re very common, but also preventable in many cases. So, what’s the secret about how to prevent kidney stones? Let’s first break down what kidney stones are. When your kidneys […]
Did I Tear My Rotator Cuff?
What Is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Being able to move your arms in all directions easily and without pain is something many people take for granted. However, shoulder pain that reduces quality of life and impairs mobility affects between 18% and 26% of adults at any given time, according to a study published in “Best […]
What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery?
While long hospital stays following surgery were once the norm, that’s not always the case now. Today, the use of minimally invasive surgery means Magnolia Regional Health Center surgeons can provide the Corinth area with many of the surgical procedures they need using tiny incisions so patients can heal faster and resume activities more quickly. […]
Tubal Ligation Procedures
Any type of birth control you use has potential drawbacks. Maybe there are side effects you don’t like, or maybe you find your current method inconvenient. If you know you do not want to get pregnant, you may want to consider a tubal ligation procedure, a permanent birth control option for women. The women’s health […]
Understanding the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
With regular Pap tests, doctors can detect abnormal cells before they turn into cervical cancer. Precancerous cells are often called low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, or mild dysplasia. A loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) is a common treatment to treat these precancerous cells. LEEP is often performed as an outpatient procedure in your provider’s office with […]
5 Common Sports Injuries
Magnolia Regional Health Center treats common sports injuries quickly, so you don’t stay sidelined. An uncomfortable sports injury makes it hard to stay active. Whether you have an acute injury from a single event or an overuse injury from an active lifestyle, the physicians at MRHC Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine clinic are highly trained in […]
What Is a Cold Sore and What Triggers It?
Cold sores aren’t just embarrassing and painful; they’re also contagious. In fact, these bright red sores found near the mouth spread so easily that at least 50% of all Americans get infected before turning 30. Though common in the winter, cold sores aren’t caused by cold weather. They’re the result of the herpes simplex virus […]