Headaches are everyday challenges that may arise from many different sources, from stress to dietary choices to underlying medical conditions. Among the myriad potential causes, there’s a lingering notion that high cholesterol levels could be a culprit. However, as we...
When it comes to illnesses that affect the respiratory system, there's often a complex interplay between various infections and conditions. One question that has intrigued medical professionals and individuals alike is whether strep throat, a common bacterial...
As board-certified internal medicine physicians, we take great pride in serving the individual health needs of our patients. If you need help managing diabetes, hypertension or need a simple immunization, our office in Houston is here to offer adult patients the best...
What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting your joints and your body’s tissues. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues. This can affect more than...
An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a procedure that can help minimize spinal nerve inflammation caused by spinal stenosis or disc herniation, which in turn helps relieve pain in the affected area (neck, arm, back, or leg). Dr. Moustafa Ahmed administers...
Active kids are healthy kids! Whether your child is part of a summer league or engages in their own sporting fun and goals, it’s great to support all the positive effects and lessons athletics can bring. With any physical activity, however, can come the risk of a...
Why are kidneys important? There are two kidneys, each about the size of a fist, located on either side of the spine at the lowest level of the rib cage. The kidneys perform the life-sustaining job of filtering and returning to the bloodstream about 200 quarts of...
Trial may help millions of men suffering from enlarged prostate Webster, TX – HTX Urology in Webster, TX (www.htxurology.com) is participating in an FDA-approved research study for a new, minimally invasive device pioneered by Urotronic, Inc., that could dramatically...
Colorectal cancer refers to cancer in the colon and/or rectum, or both. Most colorectal cancers first develop as polyps, which are abnormal growths inside the colon or rectum. If not removed, these growths can later become cancerous. Some risk factors like a person’s...
February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more...