Endocrinology, NCMA

Misdiagnosed diabetes can lead to serious, life-threatening complications

Diabetes is a condition that affects around 37 million Americans. This disease affects how your body uses glucose (sugar). High blood sugar can cause other health conditions over time, including nerve and eye damage, heart disease and kidney disease. In Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, the diagnosis is made after confirming blood sugar…

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Flu, Norton Now

I have the flu. Can it turn into pneumonia?

Influenza, or the flu, is a common respiratory infection caused by a virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs. Most people can clear the flu on their own. Sometimes there are complications of the flu, such as pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection in the air sacs of one or both lungs and can be…

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Is bronchitis contagious?

Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition that can cause a cough that lingers for several weeks. As a result, you might wonder: Is bronchitis contagious? The answer depends on several factors.  What causes bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes, which are the tiny openings that carry air to and from your lungs, become inflamed….

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Flu, Infectious Disease, Norton Childrens Medical Associates, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now

Even when your fever goes away, you still can spread the flu for about 24 hours

Influenza, or flu, is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. It affects the nose, lungs and throat. This influenza is not the same as a stomach flu, which may cause vomiting, nausea and diarrhea.  Most people recover on their own from influenza. Sometimes, the flu and its complications can be deadly. There is…

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Gastroenterology, News, Norton Now

How to improve gut health

Aloe vera juice? Olive oil? Sweet potato soup? Maybe, but quick fixes likely aren’t the best route for long-term gut health. If you have blood in your stool, a fever or unexplained weight loss, talk with your primary care provider about your symptoms. Diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain are signs that your gut health may…

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Arthritis, Norton Now

Foods that trigger gout: What to avoid and what to eat

While there isn’t a cure for gout, you can reduce your chances of triggering a gout attack by avoiding certain foods — especially those containing high-fructose corn syrup, such as sugary drinks — and getting exercise. Gout, an especially painful type of inflammatory arthritis, is caused by a buildup of uric acid that forms sharp…

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Childrens Hospital Foundation, eCare, Foundation, Norton Now

Norton Healthcare, Madison Consolidated Schools bring telemedicine to students

Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare and Madison Consolidated Schools (MCS) will partner to offer virtual medical care to students at all six schools across the MCS system in Jefferson County, Indiana. The Norton eCare School Telemedicine Program will allow MCS students to see a Norton Healthcare provider…

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Norton Now

Types of blood tests and what they mean for your health

Blood tests are one way for your doctor to get a good picture of your general health. These top five blood tests show how your internal organs are working and are markers for various conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. “It’s important to stay on top of your health, and getting these types of…

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Are you up to date on vaccines?

We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in the last few years, but there are other adult vaccines you need, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages all adults to maintain a regular vaccination schedule. Do adults need vaccinations? The short answer is yes. “Vaccines help everybody,” said Monalisa M. Tailor, M.D., internal medicine…

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Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Norton Primary Care

Amid the fear and restlessness of anxiety, don’t overlook the physical symptoms

The difficulty concentrating and the feeling of dread, irritability or restlessness that come with anxiety can make it difficult to notice some of the physical symptoms of anxiety. Some level of anxiety is normal and a natural reaction embedded in our bodies. For instance, in a dangerous situation, our bodies respond by releasing hormones that…

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Endocrinology, News, Norton Childrens Medical Associates, Norton Community Medical Associates, Norton Now, Orthopedics

Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s expand services in Westport Plaza

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s continue to fulfill their promise to expand access to health care with the opening of a new multipractice location in Westport Plaza in northeastern Louisville. The 21,000-square-foot space — a $9.5 million investment — includes Norton Healthcare’s first same-day orthopedic injury care center and the first multidisciplinary office to house…

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Heart, Norton Now

Heart attack and stroke are among the dangerous effects of high cholesterol

You need some blood cholesterol. You couldn’t live without it. But if you have too much cholesterol, your body can’t use it all, and the effects can be cardiovascular disease.  Excess cholesterol builds up in your arteries. It combines with other substances to form fatty deposits, or plaque. Year after year, the plaque builds up,…

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