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More than 38 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes, and up to 95% of them have Type 2 diabetes, which is related to insulin resistance. That number goes up to more than 120 million when accounting for people with prediabetes, the stage before Type 2 diabetes. In...
Although many are reluctant to discuss it, urine incontinence affects women of all ages and backgrounds. Many women experience involuntary bladder leakage as they age, but urinary incontinence isn’t an automatic part of the aging process. If you’re dealing with urine incontinence, there are treatment options that can help. Our...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in adults in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and it’s conservatively estimated that 54 million Americans currently suffer from this painful condition. Based on estimates, that number is expected to grow to 78 million over the next 20 years. Our...
When you’re in the heat of the moment during a sexual encounter, you may not think much or at all about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). But STDs are easy to catch, even from someone you love and trust. Although you may already use a condom to protect against STDs during...
Hemorrhoids affect about three-quarters of Americans at some point during their lifetimes, causing symptoms like pain, burning, itching, and sometimes even rectal bleeding. Because they’re so common, it’s easy to think of hemorrhoids as little more than a nuisance—a “minor” problem that will go away on its own. In the...
Allergies are one of the most common complaints among people of all ages. Food allergies can make dining out difficult, seasonal allergies can make the spring season unbearable, and other allergies can interfere with your daily life. More than eight percent of adults experience hay fever every year, and even more people...
Joint pain can affect your life in so many different ways. It can reduce your mobility and keep you from being able to complete your daily routine as easily as you’d like. It may even keep you from getting a good night’s sleep and start to impact your mood. Fortunately,...
Menopause marks a significant phase in a woman's life, bringing along a host of physical changes that can sometimes be disruptive. But when you take proactive steps and prepare for this upcoming transition, you can significantly enhance your overall health and well-being. About 1.3 million women enter menopause each year in the...
If you suffer from arthritis, you are not alone: an estimated 54 million adults across the United States battle one of the over 100 types of arthritis. And, with an aging population, that number will likely increase. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). OA is a breakdown in the...
Mental health disorders like anxiety and depression are incredibly common, even though not everyone who experiences symptoms seeks treatment. Among people who have arthritis, mental health disorders are even more common than among the general population. At Health Solutions in Tinley Park, Rockford, and Olympia Fields, Illinois, and Munster, Indiana, our expert providers offer...
It’s estimated that 16 million people living in the United States suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This health condition makes it difficult to breathe while at rest, and it makes engaging in activities even more difficult. At Health Solutions in Tinley Park, Rockford, and Olympia Fields, Illinois, and Munster, Indiana, our expert providers offer...
Unfortunately, uterine fibroids aren’t included in standard information given about women’s health, yet up to 80% of women are likely to get them in their lifetime. Because of this, our team at Health Solutions located in Tinley Park, Rockford, and Olympia Fields, Illinois, and Munster, Indiana, wants to help give you basic information about uterine fibroids, their...
Menopause signals the end of your fertility, which means no more monthly periods, premenstrual syndrome, and pregnancy scares. Some women sail through menopause with minimal symptoms, but others find that the years before menopause — a time known as perimenopause — are fraught with unpleasant symptoms. These symptoms result from...
If you’re one of the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies, any contact with an allergen can cause an explosion of symptoms for you — itchy eyes, running nose, itchy throat, sneezing, the works. While there’s no cure for allergies, many treatments do exist that can relieve...
Second only to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men. About 1 in 8 males are diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their life. However, the mortality rate is significantly lower thanks to effective treatments and screening processes. Because screening for prostate cancer...
Losing weight is one of the best things you can do for your overall health and wellness. Unfortunately, the world doesn’t stop when you go on a diet and start working out. Another holiday season is here, so you have to be ready to navigate the inevitable temptations that will...
Your heart sends oxygen-rich blood throughout your body to fuel your organs, muscles, and other tissues. Every heartbeat puts pressure against the walls of your veins and arteries, and this pressure is how blood moves within your body. Your body needs a certain amount of blood pressure to function at...
With fall and winter upon us, virus season has officially arrived. The good news is that there are things you can do to protect yourself from flu and other viruses — including colds and COVID-19. Respiratory viruses, like the flu, colds, and COVID-19, are spread through droplets that get released in the...
You’ve come to the doctor because you have a sore on your body — a raised mass that’s red and painful. You have an abscess. At Health Solutions, our primary care services focus on disease prevention as well as care and management of chronic conditions. Our board-certified physicians can promptly diagnose and treat your abscess....
Every year, almost 10% of pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes usually occurs in the third trimester, when the hormones that your placenta produces to nourish the baby also interfere with the way you use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that your body needs to...
Approximately 6 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. While some cases of dementia aren’t preventable, nine risk factors are linked to roughly 35% of Alzheimer’s cases, and many of these factors are controllable. We're here to help at Health Solutions. Our team of medical professionals has experience enhancing the quality...
Most women have a general sense of when they get their period and how long it lasts. But taking the time to closely track the cycle can offer insight into your overall health and improve your gynecological care. At Health Solutions, our team offers quality gynecology services for adolescent girls and...
If you’ve ever suffered an allergic reaction, you might have experienced hives. These painful welts come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, and they can be triggered by anything from food to a change in temperature. Outbreaks of hives are typically acute and fade quickly, but some cases can...
Millions of people suffer from joint pain in the U.S., whether that pain is from a traumatic injury or a joint-related disease. In fact, statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show as many as 15 million American adults have joint pain due to arthritis alone. Research shows joint pain...
If you have chronic pelvic pain, you’re not alone. About 15% of American women and 32% of women worldwide have chronic pelvic pain, defined by the American College Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) as pain that lasts for six months or longer. While pelvic pain can happen at nearly any age,...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that in 2020 the average life expectancy for a baby born in 2020 in the United States was 77.3 years. The number varies depending on sex, race, ethnicity, and other factors. Knowing that the average individual can expect to live well...
Children are more inactive than ever, according to a survey held by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In it, over 11,000 kids between grades 9-12 were surveyed, and they discovered that only 12.37% participated in 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity more than three times a week. For children,...
When people say “arthritis,” they’re usually referring to osteoarthritis (OA), which is the most common form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear condition that impacts millions of women and men in the United States. However, this common condition isn’t an equal-opportunity disease. Instead, OA affects women up to 350% more...
Menopause and osteoporosis seem to go hand in hand. But you may be wondering why and how the two are related. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not just because of getting older. Women are at greater risk of developing osteoporosis than men, and the reason why has to do with...
Living with diabetes can present challenges that a person without diabetes may not even consider, right down to the food that you eat. Choosing a healthy, balanced diet is essential for anyone, but chronic metabolic conditions, like diabetes, require that you pay more attention to the type and amount of...
Even if you rarely encounter an allergen, having an allergy can pose a major inconvenience in your life or even put you at risk for a serious medical emergency. Finding a way to relieve your allergies is key to feeling carefree about what you eat, touch, and breathe in. Our...
During the last year and a half, many people have avoided doctor’s offices. It made sense, for a time. When the pandemic was at its peak, there was reasonable concern that a doctor’s office might be a highly contagious place. Actually, though, because of their medical expertise, health care providers...
Among the biggest challenges in breaking the bonds of opioid addiction is enduring the miserable withdrawal period. That is where Suboxone® comes in. Under medical supervision from the experts at Health Solutions, this treatment gives patients a chance to gain the upper hand on the substance use problem once and...
To give you an idea of the prevalence of low back pain, the National Institute of Health reports that 80% of the adult population in the United States suffers from low back pain at some point during their lives. And of those who experience an acute problem in their backs,...
Every year, nearly 50% of adults make efforts to lose weight. Though reasons and motivation for weight loss vary, health is usually at (or near) the top of the list. It’s no secret that weight affects your health. Even losing as little as 5% of your current weight leads to...
For being so small, the prostate plays an important role in a man’s health. This gland is probably best-known for its job making seminal fluid, which nourishes sperm. But, it’s also involved with hormone production and urine flow. As a result, your prostate health can cause serious issues with your...
Chronic pain is so common that, in a three-month period in 2019, more than 20% of adults experienced chronic pain, and 7% had pain so severe that it impaired their life and work activities. Dealing with chronic pain takes an emotional as well as a physical toll. If you’re constantly...
With a busy life and loads of responsibilities it’s easy to put off a visit to the doctor. In reality, women have unique health needs, and attending your annual well-woman visit plays a valuable role in staying healthy. The team at Health Solutions is devoted to helping you live a...
They say there’s safety in numbers, which may hold true if you find yourself among the millions of American men and women who cope with urinary incontinence. In fact, one-quarter to one-third of adults in the US suffer from urinary incontinence for various reasons. Whether or not you take some...
After years of being told high cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, it may be hard to believe that there’s such a thing as good cholesterol. For the record, high cholesterol isn’t good for your health or your heart, but not all cholesterol is the same. Here...
High blood pressure is a common, yet dangerous health condition. It has no signs, making it tricky to manage unless you have it checked often. While plenty of medications can effectively help regulate blood pressure, many patients want to avoid them because of the side effects. At Health Solutions with...
According to the CDC, nearly 23 percent of adults have been diagnosed with arthritis, a debilitating chronic inflammation of one or more joints. For many, the pain of arthritis becomes a barrier to physical activity, significantly reducing quality of life so much so that people with this condition slowly stop...
Over the years, the role of cholesterol has been misunderstood and misrepresented. As medicine learned more about the part cholesterol plays in your health, the advice about cholesterol, healthy levels, and managing amounts has changed. The fact is, your body needs cholesterol to help build healthy cells, make vitamin D,...
If you are struggling from pain due to arthritis, you’re not alone. The latest studies put the number of Americans with the disease as high as 91 million, and this number will only increase over the next 20 years as our population continues to age. The good news is that...
When it comes to staying healthy, protect your well-being by practicing preventive care. This means paying attention to your health before problems develop. Annual physicals are a great way to take charge of your health. Even if you exercise regularly, eat well, and have no known health conditions, you may...
A diabetes diagnosis is life-changing. From more doctor visits to watching what you eat, diabetes affects nearly every part of your life. While this may sound daunting and even a bit scary, there are lifestyle tips and management strategies that can help you move your focus from surviving to thriving....
Our body’s immune system is made to protect us against the many threats to our health. As soon as a threat is detected, our body sends a horde of fighter cells to defend the body. If it works efficiently, we don’t have to fear getting sick. Sometimes however, the immune...
Has your child been feeling under the weather these days? Have you noticed a sudden decrease in their level of activity? These can be the signs that your child is suffering from asthma. Not all children have the same asthma symptoms and even in the same child, the symptoms can...
Eczema is a non-contagious, inflammatory skin condition. It usually shows up on children before they turn 5, although it’s not unheard of adults and adolescents to get the condition. More than 60% of the patients usually experience the symptoms before age 1. If your family has a history of allergic...
We wish to care for our loved ones in times of need. So when they need medical help, we make sure they get the best care there is. When the ones in need of care are our elderly parents, we try our best to provide them with the best geriatric...
Parents have the responsibility of ensuring their child’s health and safety. But with busy schedules, this important task can sometimes become impossible. At such an hour of need, a day care is the best hope for parents. With a safe and hygienic environment, day cares provide relief to parents and...
Being a woman, you must have had your fair share of gynecological exams. Starting from your pre- teens to the days when your hair turns white, gynecological care is something that’ll remain constant in your life. Some women take the proactive measure and schedule regular gynecological exams. This preventive measure...
Lost in the busy schedules of our lives, most of us forget to think about the one thing that influences the quality of our life the most; our health. As a result, that sudden work meeting is more important to us and we cancel our doctor’s appointment. You have been...
Have you been experiencing sharp, sudden pain on one side off your lower body? If so, there is a chance that you might be suffering from Sciatica. More than often, the pain starts from your back and extends down your leg. That’s one indication of the condition. So it’s important...
For most families, having a family care system is crucial. A family would usually need primary care alongside pediatric care. But it can be hard to find all these medical services available at the same place. Imagine taking your child to a pediatrician and then travelling a few blocks away...
If you are suffering from back pain, it’s likely that you’re in search for the right remedy. There are multiple pain relief medicines and ointments available in the market but when it comes to chronic back pain, you might want to opt for alternative medicine. Pain management and functional optimization...
When you don’t want to undergo a surgical treatment but want relief from the chronic pain in your neck, spine or knee joints, pain management doctors in Illinois may recommend you Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). Best described as a ‘healing touch’, OMM provides patients natural pain relief from a variety...
If you’re experiencing pain in the neck, lower back or pain in joints triggered by degenerative diseases like arthritis, then chances are, your doctor can suggest radiofrequency ablation. If you’re new to this term, then continue reading as we’ll focus on the radiofrequency ablation in detail in this post. Radiofrequency...
Severe pain in the knees is a common compliant among those suffering from knee arthritis or who have had a failed knee replacement surgery. This is when pain management doctors in Illinois advise patients to get genicular knee nerve blocks. The treatment is also referred to as neurotomy. Continue reading...
Characterized by chronic pain and widespread tenderness in the muscles and bones, fibromyalgia is a serious and painful syndrome. Although the exact cause is unknown, researchers say that people may experience this chronic pain after a surgery, infection, or a physical trauma. This then causes a disorder in pain processing...
According to the APF (American Pain Foundation), nearly 42 to 100 million people in the US are affected by chronic pain. In fact, chronic pain affects more people than health conditions like diabetes and cardiac diseases. Even though there has been extensive research in this field, chronic pain still remains...
Chronic pain in the back or the neck can be extremely painful.The most common causes of chronic pain are inflammatory arthritis, fractures due to accidents or sport related injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, facet joint dysfunction, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. To alleviate patients’ from chronic back or neck pain, specialists...
Chronic pain in the back or the neck can be extremely painful.The most common causes of chronic pain are arthritis, neuropathic pain, and fibromyalgia. In order totreat chronic back or neck pain, specialists in pain management clinics in Illnois may opt for invasive techniques. These techniques are safe, and have...
Are you experiencing pain in your joints? Is it limiting you from performing day to day activities? Then schedule an appointment with a doctor for pain management in Tinley Park, IL. Seeking treatment right away is the best way to stop the discomfort and the pain in the joints. Pain management...
The top concern of every head of the household in Illinois is the good health of the family. To ensure this, it’s important that you find a reliable doctor for family care in Illinois, before you need one. Once you have a family care doctor, you can enjoy a plethora...
Has your family care doctor advised you to visit a pain management doctor? Some doctors may refer to a specialist in their network while others may only advise you to go to one. If you’re in the latter position, then this post is a must read for you as we help...
People don’t often realize the benefits of having experienced and trusted family doctors in Tinley Park, IL until they have the need. And when they do have to consult a doctor who specializes in family medicine, they don’t know which clinic in Tinley Park, IL to visit. To live a...
No matter where you live, it’s important that you have a go-to doctor who can quickly diagnose your medical condition and provide you the right treatment. However, when searching for the right doctor, many people often get confused between internal medicine physicians and family medicine doctors. If you do too,...
To enjoy a high quality of life, it’s important that you manage your health and the health of your loved ones. And to do so, you must find a good primary care doctor for your family. A primary care doctor can be best described as personal doctor who you can...
Our family practice in Tinley Park, IL provides excellent medical care to patients of all ages. We employ integrative and holistic medical techniques aligned with osteopathic medical principles, to help our patients achieve sustainable wellness.
We are home to family doctors in Illinois who are devoted to meeting the unique health needs of infants, children, and teens. We partner with you in enhancing the health and development of your children.
Visit us for evaluation and treatment of any adult or pediatric allergy and autoimmune disease. Our board-certified physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of allergic and immunologic conditions.
As trusted providers of family care in Illinois, we promote the physical, cognitive, and functional health of our elderly patients. We leverage our knowledge and experience in the treatment of disorders and medical conditions associated with seniors.
Does your recent endeavor require the completion of a physical exam and documentation? Do you wish to update your immunizations and vaccinations? We provide annual physical exams and all standard immunizations.
You don’t have to continue living with the pain. We provide treatment for acute and chronic pain, including safe prescriptions and osteopathic manipulation. Visit our clinic in Tinley Park, IL to receive appropriate, long-term relief for pain.
We are dedicated to providing care aligned with the unique needs of infants, children and teens to promote health and development. We are also committed to providing effective communication to patients, parents and caregivers.
We promote the physical, functional and cognitive health of our patients, by setting customized goals and leveraging expertise in treatment of disorders and medical conditions found in patients of ages.
We treat all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and autoimmune illnesses. We offer a wide array of services to our patients including screenings, alternative medicine, prescriptions, environmental and nutrition consultation.
We provide treatment for acute and chronic pain illnesses, which include safe medication prescribing, osteopathic manipulation, and joint/muscle injections.
We provide efficient annual physical exams, gynecological exams, school, camp and pre-employment physicals along with all standard immunizations..
We employ integrative and holistic medical techniques, which are aligned with osteopathic medical principles in patient care.
You’ve probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes the specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study or news report is advised against in another. In many cases, what is known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it’s well-accepted that your chances of developing cancer are affected by the...
A doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) is a fully trained and licensed doctor who has attended and graduated from a U.S. osteopathic medical school. A doctor of medicine (M.D.) has attended and graduated from a conventional (allopathic) medical school. The major difference between osteopathic and allopathic doctors is that some osteopathic doctors...