Founders Family Medicine

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀?
👉Flu shots have varying levels of effectiveness depending on factors like the specific strain of the virus and individual circumstances such as age and overall health. Its effectiveness can change from year to year due to the ever-changing nature of the influenza virus.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲?
✅The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu by 40-60%.
✅It can help lessen the severity of the illness and lower the chances of hospitalization.
✅These protect against three or four strains of the influenza virus, respectively.
✅It is crucial to get vaccinated each year because new strains of the flu virus circulate annually.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁?
👉It is recommended to get vaccinated before the start of flu season, which usually peaks between December and February. Getting a vaccine later in the season can still provide some benefit as long as there is ongoing circulation of influenza viruses.

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁?
✅Pregnant women are often recommended to avoid the flu shot due to concerns about potential risks to the developing fetus.
✅Individuals with severe allergies to any component of the flu vaccine, including egg proteins, are generally advised against getting vaccinated.
✅The flu shot is typically recommended for healthy people aged 6 months and older as a preventive measure against influenza.

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𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀
The overproduction of melanin in the skin, which is primarily caused by sun exposure, hormonal changes, genetics, and aging, is responsible for the development of brown spots on the face. Additionally, genetic factors and age-related changes in the skin can play a role in the formation of brown spots on the face.

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
✅Lightening creams
✅Retinoids
✅Cryotherapy
✅Laser treatment
✅Chemical peels
✅IPL treatments

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬
𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐁𝐂𝐃𝐄 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐦:
👉A for asymmetry
👉B for irregular borders
👉C for variations in color
👉D for diameter larger than 6mm,
👉E for evolving or changing appearance.

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

👉A sinus infection occurs when the tissue lining of the sinuses become inflamed or infected.
👉During a sinus infection, fluid fills and blocks nasal cavities allowing an infection to form.

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
There are two main types of sinus infections: acute sinusitis and chronic sinusitis.

👉Acute Sinusitis
With acute sinus infections, the symptoms usually last less than a month.

👉Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic sinus infections can last 12 weeks or longer. Also, recurring sinus infections link to chronic sinusitis.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
✅Facial Pain
✅Runny Nose
✅Sore Throat
✅Nasal Congestion
✅Postnasal Drip
✅Sinus Pain
✅Headache
✅Fever

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
✅To treat the symptoms of a sinus infection, stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and rest.
✅Also, decongestants and nasal corticosteroids aid in sinus infection treatment. If you experience pain or fever, over-the-counter pain relievers offer help.

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𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲
👉Anthony Cerullo - enjoys most areas of medicine including geriatric, internal medicine, sports medicine, urgent care, trauma and annual physicals.
👉Dr. Andi Kleinert - trained in women’s colposcopy through the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
👉Dr. John Campbell - enjoys the wide range of patients that family medicine provides and has a special interest in preventive medicine and men’s health issues.

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
👉Staff at these centers are trained to diagnose and treat many illnesses, such as:

✅Sprains
✅Strains
✅Fractures
✅Lacerations
✅Burns
✅Back pain
✅Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
✅Allergic reactions
✅Asthma attacks

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲
✅Quality Care and Service
✅Technology Forward
✅Experience & Expertise
✅Inclusion and Diversity

At Founders Family Medicine in Castle Rock, we offer comprehensive medical care for our patients. Our team of experienced doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals strive to provide quality care that is both efficient and cost-effective.

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Compassionate Care for Obesity and Obesity-Related Symptoms

𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
👉Obesity contributes to numerous health conditions, including the leading causes of death in the U.S.
✅Heart Disease
✅Diabetes
✅Stroke
✅Cancer
✅High Blood Pressure

𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
👉We support a variety of treatment approaches for obesity. Each patient is unique. Therefore, we approach each patient with a tailored treatment plan based on their specific medical issues, lifestyle, and goals.
✅Dietary changes
✅Exercise
✅Lifestyle changes
✅Support groups

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆
Founders Family Medicine provides effective obesity treatment for children and adults at our Castle Rock Clinic. We offer in-clinic and telehealth appointments.

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🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com