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Are your hands and feet always cold?

You may think it’s just the weather or that you naturally get cold easily. However, cold hands and feet can sometimes be related to circulation issues, anemia, thyroid conditions, or other underlying health concerns.

Your heart’s job is to pump oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. When blood flow isn’t reaching your extremities efficiently, your hands and feet are often the first places where symptoms may appear.

While cold hands and feet aren’t always a sign of a serious problem, persistent symptoms shouldn’t be ignored.

If you’re experiencing ongoing cold hands and feet, fatigue, dizziness, or other concerning symptoms, it may be worth discussing them with your healthcare provider.

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As obesity rates continue to rise, we’re also seeing increasing rates of high blood pressure and sleep apnea.

What many people don’t realize is that these conditions are often connected. Excess weight can increase the risk of sleep apnea, a condition that repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep. Over time, untreated sleep apnea can place additional stress on the cardiovascular system and contribute to high blood pressure.

Understanding the connection between obesity, sleep apnea, and hypertension is important because addressing one risk factor may help improve overall health.

If you snore loudly, wake up tired, experience daytime fatigue, or have high blood pressure that’s difficult to control, it may be worth discussing sleep apnea screening with your healthcare provider.

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Cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms in its early stages. That’s why regular cancer screenings can be one of the most important steps you take for your health.

Screenings help detect certain cancers earlier, when treatment options are often more effective and outcomes may be better. Whether it’s a colon cancer screening, breast cancer screening, cervical cancer screening, or other preventive tests, staying up to date with your recommended screenings matters.

At the Medical Office of Dr. Tefera, we believe preventive care is one of the best investments you can make in your future health.

If you’re in the DMV area and haven’t reviewed your screening schedule recently, now is a great time to start the conversation with your healthcare provider.

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Many health conditions can be prevented or detected early with a simple primary care visit and routine lab work.

At the Medical Office of Dr. Tefera, our affordable self-pay preventive care package starts at just $163 for eligible patients ages 18–39 and includes:
✔️ Doctor Visit
✔️ CBC (Complete Blood Count)
✔️ CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel)
✔️ Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Screening)

Preventive care is often one of the most affordable investments you can make in your health. A routine checkup today may help identify potential issues before they become serious health concerns that could lead to expensive urgent care visits, emergency room bills, or hospital stays.

If you’re uninsured, between plans, self-employed, or simply looking for affordable healthcare options in the DMV area (Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC), we’re here to help.

Taking care of your health shouldn’t mean waiting until something goes wrong.

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A primary care doctor rates foods that may be affecting your health 👨‍⚕️

It’s not about making huge changes overnight. Better health starts with small choices, one day at a time. Sometimes eliminating certain foods can make a bigger difference than people realize.