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How Can My Primary Care Provider Help With Knee Pain? If you have knee pain, your primary care provider is an excellent place to start. Your P*P has a comprehensive picture of your medical history, including medications, your history of overweight or obesity, if applicable, and background on your lifestyle and activities.

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When Should I Be Concerned About Tingling In My Hands and Feet? If you experience tingling that doesn’t go away or comes back repeatedly, call your primary care provider. Here are some of the biggest red flags to look out for:

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What Are the Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? For some patients, fall brings the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder, a type of depression that’s linked to seasonal changes. SAD symptoms start in the fall and persist through the winter.

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What Could Tingling in My Hands and Feet Mean? Have you ever had a pins-and-needles feeling in your hands and feet? It’s one of those things that seems to get more frequent (and annoying) as we age.

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How Can I Protect Myself and My Family From Mosquito-Borne Illness? Some of the best ways to prevent mosquito-borne viruses involve taking care of the environment around you.

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How Does Stress Affect My Health? Stress takes a toll on our mental and physical health. We may experience physical symptoms, including sleep disruption, headaches, overeating or undereating, skin conditions and digestive issues.

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The Dangers of Mosquitoes in the DC Metro Area—and How to Protect Your Health. The annoying little vampires are mostly a nuisance, but they can carry dangerous viruses. When it comes to preventing mosquito-borne illness, making changes to your environment is often the best thing you can do.

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What Are the Guidelines for Drinking Enough Water? The National Academies of Sciences recommends a daily fluid intake of four liters (135 ounces) for men and three liters (100 ounces) for women. These guidelines include liquids from food and other beverages in addition to water

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What Are Safe Ways to Get Exercise When It’s Really Hot Outside? You can exercise safely when it’s hot. Use care and common sense. Also, consult with your primary care provider to determine if you have any medical conditions that may make exercising in hot weather hazardous.

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When Should I Call My Doctor If I Think I Have Food Poisoning? Call your primary care provider if you have any of the following symptoms: Severe dehydration, dry mouth or reduced urination...

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What you should know about Coronavirus What you should know about Coronavirus Dear Valued Patients of Comprehensive Primary Care, The COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus is a newly identified respiratory disease first detected in China. The risk to patients in the US, including Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia is still VERY LOW. There have b...