What is family medicine?
Family medicine is a branch of primary care that addresses all patients’ essential health and wellness needs. The experienced medical team at Texas Wellness Clinic provides integrative family medicine for adults, including wellness visits and individualized care for acute and chronic conditions.
When should I see a family medicine doctor?
You don’t have to wait until you feel sick or experience pain to see the family medicine team at Texas Wellness Clinic. They specialize in preventive care, including annual wellness checkups and screenings. They also diagnose and treat the following:
Acute illnesses and injuries
Acute illnesses and injuries typically arise suddenly and last a short time. The family medicine team at Texas Wellness Clinic provides acute care for many conditions, including:
- Headaches.
- Anemia
- Abdominal issues
- Upper respiratory infections and asthma flares
- Allergies and sinus infections
- Eye and ear infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Minor cuts and animal bites
- Skin conditions like acne, eczema, poison ivy/oak, and rashes
They also evaluate and treat all types of joint pain, including arthritis, gout, sprains, and strains.
Chronic diseases
Chronic diseases often develop gradually and require ongoing care to manage the condition. The team monitors and treats chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid imbalances, and fatigue. They also treat hyperlipidemia, which involves abnormally high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood.
What tests and procedures might family medicine entail?
Texas Wellness Clinic boasts an in-house digital X-ray and ultrasound imaging facility. They also offer a wide range of screenings and lab testing services, including:
- COVID-19 PCR and antibody testing
- Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing
- Complete blood panel
- Cholesterol testing
- Diabetes testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Rapid strep testing
- Flu screening
- UTI testing
- Thyroid panel
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) for men
They also perform basic hearing and vision screenings and may refer you to a specialist for further testing.
What treatments does family medicine provide?
The team at Texas Wellness Clinic takes an integrative approach to family medicine and tailors treatment to your unique needs. They offer various joint and vitamin injections, including vitamin B-12 shots, Myers’ Cocktail vitamin infusion therapy, and regenerative medicine treatments like platelet-rich plasma.
The multispecialty team provides individualized chiropractic and rehabilitation care, customized nutrition and weight loss plans, and ultrasound-guided joint injections, such as hyaluronic acid for knee pain.
For integrative family medicine, call Texas Wellness Clinic today, or request an appointment online.
