Health
Mononucleosis What is Mono?
Mono, or infectious Mononucleosis, is an illness caused by the Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). It varies in severity from a mild illness with barely noticeable symptoms to a more serious one, which
Health Care
How to Handle Emergencies and Urgent Care Situations
Emergency & Urgent Care medical situations can arise at any time. One should prepare ahead of time to review your insurance coverage. Each insurance plan may have a different treatment
Health Care
What do we do at South Coast during an annual exam?
An annual physical exam gives the doctors at South Coast Medical Group a snapshot of your health. The doctors take note of your vital signs, discuss your medical history, and review any health
Health
Altitude Sickness: Not Just a Fear of Heights
Altitude sickness, also called altitude illness or acute mountain sickness, does not refer to the fear of heights that is so common among people today; rather, it is due to the pathological
Mental Health
Anxiety
Anxiety is the feeling of worry, apprehension, fear and/or panic in response to situations which seem overwhelming, threatening, unsafe, or uncomfortable. It is your body’s way of telling
Health Care
All About Motion Sickness
Motion sickness, also known as travel sickness, car sickness, sea sickness, and air sickness, is a very common illness among people today. It occurs when there is a difference between what the
Mental Health
Understanding Depression
Depression is a very common illness within society today, affecting between 2-5% of people nationwide. The World Health Organization estimates that Depression is the 11th greatest cause of
