Minimizing post-surgery swelling in the legs helps reduce your risk for blood clots, which can cause serious complications and require hospitalization to treat. A high level of swelling may also result in higher levels of post-surgical pain or make full recovery take longer than it would otherwise. If you keep up regular stretching and exercise […]
Vaginal birth after Cesarean section (VBAC)
To attempt a VBAC, you must have had a transverse incision in your uterus during your prior C-section, as well as no ongoing medical concerns or complications that would lead to your doctor recommending another C-section for the safety of you and your baby. VBACs do come with several benefits, including: Major concerns for women […]
Expert tips on handling allergy season in South Carolina
In this video, Prisma Health experts Dr. John Pulcini, allergy and immunology specialist, and Dr. Kayla LaFaver, internal medicine physician, answered questions on how to handle allergy season in South Carolina, including: If allergy season in South Carolina is making it hard for you to enjoy the great outdoors, schedule an appointment with your doctor […]
How to treat low blood sugar
Symptoms include hunger, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, shakiness or trembling, heart palpitations, irritability or even drowsiness or loss of consciousness if the condition isn’t treated quickly. In this short video, Prisma Health walks you through the steps needed to treat low blood sugar in yourself or a loved one. Learn the essential steps you need […]
Town Hall: Kidney disease and what you should know
In this town hall video, Robert Holleman, MD, pediatric nephrologist, Carlos Zayas, MD, transplant nephrologist, and Jaqui Jones, MD, family medicine physician, spoke on kidney disease in children and adults. They answered questions on kidney disease and also overall kidney health, including: While kidney disease can be tricky to discover before it becomes more severe, […]
Exercises to ease lower back pain
In this video, Josh Whitney, Prisma Health physical therapist, showcased a series of exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles that help support the spine and minimize ongoing lower back pain. These exercises can be done on the floor or on the bed for your comfort. Exercises to ease lower back pain like these can […]