Morelia Medical Clinic

Morelia Medical Clinic At Morelia Clinic in El Monte, Doctors and Staff are dedicated to bring the excellent medical care t Morelia Medical Clinic is a Family Medical Clinic.

We take pride in taking great care of entire families in El Monte and surrounding areas. We specialize in the following fields: Internal Medicine/ Senior Care, OB/Gyn and Pediatrics. Services we provide include, but are not limited to: FREE pregnancy tests, FREE STD checkis and Birth Control, FREE care during your pregnancy, FREE vaccination and physicals for children of all ages. We treat patients with Dibetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol, Asthma, COPD and many other conditions. Patient Assistance Program for FREE diabetes and high blood pressure medication is available for those who qualify. We take all insurances and have low prices for those who are uninsured.

01/28/2026

⚡ Sciatica: Know the Signs & Get Relief ⚡

Sciatica is a condition caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, leading to pain that starts in the lower back and travels down the leg. Without proper care, it can interfere with daily activities and overall well-being.

🔍 Common Symptoms:
• Lower back pain
• Sharp, shooting pain down one leg
• Numbness or tingling in the leg or foot
• Muscle weakness
• Pain that worsens when sitting or standing for long periods

🛡️ Prevention Tips:
• Practice good posture
• Stay physically active and stretch regularly
• Strengthen core and back muscles
• Avoid heavy lifting or lift properly
• Maintain a healthy weight

🏥 How Medical Care Can Help:
Early diagnosis allows for effective treatment and prevents symptoms from worsening. Care may include pain management, physical therapy guidance, lifestyle recommendations, and referrals for imaging or specialists when needed.

📍 Morelia Clinic is here to help you manage pain and get back to moving comfortably.

📍 3030 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
📞 626-350-9540
🌐 www.moreliaclinic.com

01/26/2026

The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a small pouch located in the upper-left chamber of the heart. In people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), blood can pool in this pouch, increasing the risk of blood clots. If a clot travels to the brain, it can cause a stroke.

🔍 What is LAA Closure?
Left atrial appendage closure is a minimally invasive procedure that seals off the LAA, preventing blood from entering the pouch and reducing the chance of clot formation. One commonly used option is the WATCHMAN device, which acts like a small plug placed inside the heart.

✅ Why it matters
• Helps reduce stroke risk in AFib patients
• Especially beneficial for patients who cannot tolerate long-term blood thinners
• Performed through a catheter-based approach (no open-heart surgery)

🩺 Who may benefit?
• Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
• Those at high risk of bleeding from anticoagulant medications
• Individuals seeking a long-term alternative to blood thinners

📚 Bottom line:
LAA closure is a proven, life-saving strategy for stroke prevention in select heart patients—combining advanced technology with thoughtful cardiovascular care.

01/23/2026

🤰 Pregnancy Trimesters & When to See Your Doctor
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey divided into three trimesters, and regular prenatal visits are key to a healthy mom and baby. At Morelia Clinic, our medical team is here to support you with compassionate, personalized care every step of the way.

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🩺 1st Trimester (Weeks 1–12)
• Baby’s organs begin to form
• Symptoms may include nausea, fatigue, and hormonal changes
• Doctor visits:
✔️ Schedule your first prenatal visit as soon as pregnancy is confirmed
✔️ Lab work, ultrasound, and medical history review
✔️ Prenatal vitamins and lifestyle guidance

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🩺 2nd Trimester (Weeks 13–27)
• Baby grows rapidly and movements may be felt
• Many moms feel more energetic
• Doctor visits:
✔️ Typically every 4 weeks
✔️ Anatomy ultrasound
✔️ Monitor baby’s growth and mom’s health

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🩺 3rd Trimester (Weeks 28–40)
• Baby prepares for birth
• More frequent monitoring is needed
• Doctor visits:
✔️ Every 2 weeks, then weekly closer to delivery
✔️ Check baby’s position, heartbeat, and mom’s well-being
✔️ Birth plan and labor preparation

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🌸 Why Prenatal Care Is Important
✔️ Early detection of potential complications
✔️ Healthier pregnancy and delivery
✔️ Guidance on nutrition, activity, and what to expect

📍 Address: 3030 Tyler Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
📞 Phone: 626-350-9540
🌐 Website: https://www.moreliaclinic.com

01/22/2026

Shoulder Pain? Rotator Cuff Issues? Here’s What You Should Know 🦴💪

What is the rotator cuff?

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder and help you lift and rotate your arm.

Common causes of shoulder & rotator cuff pain
• Repetitive overhead motions (gym, work, sports)
• Aging and wear-and-tear
• Sudden injury or fall
• Poor posture or weak shoulder muscles

Typical symptoms
• Pain when lifting or reaching overhead
• Weakness in the shoulder
• Night pain (especially when sleeping on the affected side)
• Limited range of motion
• Clicking or popping sounds

Do all rotator cuff problems need surgery?

👉 No. Most do NOT.

Non-surgical treatments (first line)
• Rest & activity modification
• Physical therapy (very effective)
• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Cortisone injections (in some cases)

When is surgery considered?

Surgery may be recommended if:
• There is a full-thickness tear
• Pain and weakness persist after 3–6 months of therapy
• Significant loss of shoulder function
• Acute traumatic tear in active patients

Types of rotator cuff surgery
• Arthroscopic repair (minimally invasive – most common)
• Open repair (less common)
• Tendon transfer (severe cases)

Recovery timeline
• Sling: ~4–6 weeks
• Physical therapy: several months
• Full recovery: 4–6 months (sometimes up to 1 year)

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⚠️ Important: Early diagnosis makes a BIG difference. Ignoring shoulder pain can lead to bigger tears and longer recovery.

01/21/2026

🩺 Kidney Failure: What You Should Know

What is kidney failure?

Kidney failure happens when the kidneys can’t properly filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. It can develop suddenly (acute) or slowly over time (chronic).

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⚠️ Common Symptoms

Early kidney disease may have no symptoms, but as it progresses, signs can include:
• 💤 Fatigue or low energy
• 🦶 Swelling in feet, ankles, legs, or face
• 🚽 Changes in urination (less, more, foamy, or dark urine)
• 🤢 Nausea or vomiting
• 😖 Loss of appetite
• 🧠 Trouble concentrating or brain fog
• 😴 Sleep problems
• 💢 High blood pressure
• 😮‍💨 Shortness of breath
• 🧴 Dry or itchy skin

👉 Important: Symptoms often appear late—regular screening is key.

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🛡️ Prevention Tips (Very Important)

You can significantly reduce risk with these habits:

✅ Control chronic conditions
• Keep blood pressure and blood sugar well controlled (top risk factors).

💧 Stay hydrated
• Drink enough water unless your doctor advises fluid restriction.

🥗 Eat kidney-friendly
• Reduce salt and processed foods
• Balance protein intake
• Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole foods

🚫 Avoid kidney-harming habits
• Limit long-term use of NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen)
• Avoid smoking
• Limit alcohol

⚖️ Maintain a healthy lifestyle
• Exercise regularly
• Maintain a healthy weight

🧪 Get routine checkups
• Blood tests (creatinine, eGFR)
• Urine tests (protein/albumin)

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🚨 When to See a Doctor Immediately
• Severe swelling
• Very little or no urine
• Persistent nausea/vomiting
• Chest pain or trouble breathing

Early detection can slow or prevent progression and protect long-term health.

01/20/2026

🎗️ Colon Cancer: Why Colonoscopy Matters 🎗️

Colon cancer often develops silently, without symptoms in its early stages. A colonoscopy is one of the most powerful tools we have to detect and prevent colon cancer—often by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer.

🔹 Colon cancer is highly treatable when caught early
🔹 Colonoscopy can prevent cancer, not just detect it
🔹 Recommended starting at age 45 (earlier if you have family history or symptoms)

Don’t wait for symptoms. Screening saves lives.

01/19/2026

📢 Flu Season Is Serious — Protect Yourself and Your Family! 🤧🛡️

Across the United States this flu season, flu activity has surged dramatically, with millions of illnesses and thousands of deaths reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates at least 18 million flu cases, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and over 9,000 deaths so far — and pediatric flu deaths have nearly doubled compared with earlier in the season. 

Young children, older adults, and people with chronic health conditions are especially vulnerable — and the majority of flu-related pediatric deaths occur in kids who are not fully vaccinated against influenza. 

💉 Why Getting Your Flu Shot Matters:
✔️ Reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death
✔️ Helps protect vulnerable loved ones, including infants and elderly family members
✔️ Lessens the spread of flu in the community
✔️ Reduces strain on healthcare systems during peak season

Even if you’ve already missed early fall vaccination, it’s not too late — health experts strongly recommend the flu shot for everyone 6 months and older every year. Vaccination still offers significant protection and can make sickness milder if you do get infected. 

🩹 Take Action Now:
Schedule your flu vaccine at your doctor’s office, pharmacy, or community clinic — and encourage friends and family to do the same.

Stay healthy this season — fight the flu with a flu shot!

01/16/2026

✅ Lifestyle Solutions to Control Blood Sugar

1️⃣ Healthy Diet
• Eat balanced meals with lean protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables.
• Limit sugar, refined carbs, and processed foods.
• Choose foods with a low glycemic index.

2️⃣ Regular Exercise
• Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days (walking, swimming, cycling, strength training).
• Exercise helps your body use insulin more effectively.

3️⃣ Weight Management
• Losing even 5–10% of your body weight can improve blood sugar control.

4️⃣ Stay Hydrated
• Drink plenty of water.
• Avoid sugary drinks like soda and sweetened juices.

5️⃣ Monitor Blood Sugar Regularly
• Keep track of your blood sugar levels to understand how food, activity, and stress affect you.

6️⃣ Manage Stress
• Chronic stress can raise blood sugar.
• Practice relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga.

7️⃣ Medication (if prescribed)
• Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for insulin or oral medications if needed.

8️⃣ Quality Sleep
• Poor sleep can negatively impact blood sugar control.
• Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night.

9️⃣ Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol
• Both can interfere with blood sugar control and increase health risks.
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01/15/2026

⚠️ Important Health Awareness: The “Second Wave” After the Flu

Most people don’t realize this 👇
Secondary (post-flu) pneumonia can develop 5–14 days AFTER the flu, sometimes after you start feeling better.

🦠 After the flu, your immune system may be weakened, making it easier for a serious lung infection to develop.

🚨 Watch closely for these warning signs:
• Fever that comes back
• Worsening cough
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Extreme fatigue or weakness

👶👵 High-risk groups — including children, adults 65+, and people with chronic conditions — should be monitored for up to 3–4 weeks after flu symptoms resolve.

❗ Do not ignore a “second wave” of sickness.
If symptoms return or worsen, seek medical care promptly — early treatment can be life-saving.

🩺 Prevention tips:
• Rest fully after the flu
• Stay hydrated
• Follow up with your healthcare provider if symptoms change
• Get vaccinated as recommended

📣 Share this to help others recognize the signs early.

01/14/2026

Influenza (flu) complications can range from mild to serious—especially in young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions.

Common complications
• Pneumonia (viral or bacterial)
• Sinus and ear infections
• Dehydration
• Worsening of chronic conditions (asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes)

Serious complications
• Respiratory failure
• Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart)
• Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
• Sepsis
• Multi-organ failure
• Death (in severe cases)

Who is at higher risk?
• Children under 5 (especially under 2)
• Adults 65+
• Pregnant individuals
• People with weakened immune systems
• Those with chronic lung, heart, kidney, liver, or metabolic diseases

When to seek medical care urgently
• Trouble breathing or chest pain
• Persistent high fever
• Severe weakness or confusion
• Blue lips/face, dehydration
• Symptoms that improve then suddenly worsen

Prevention tips: annual flu vaccination, hand hygiene, staying home when sick, and early antiviral treatment when prescribed.

01/13/2026

A sphygmomanometer is the device doctors and nurses use to measure blood pressure. It has three main parts:
1. The cuff – wraps around your arm
2. The pump (bulb) – inflates the cuff
3. The gauge or screen – shows your blood pressure numbers

When the cuff tightens and then slowly releases, it measures how much pressure your blood puts on your arteries as your heart beats and rests.
Blood pressure has two numbers:
• Systolic – pressure when the heart beats
• Diastolic – pressure when the heart rests

Example: 120 / 80 mmHg

How it works
1. The cuff wraps snugly around your upper arm
2. It inflates and gently squeezes your arm
3. It slowly deflates while the machine listens or senses blood flow
4. The monitor shows your blood pressure numbers

If you have normal blood pressure

(around 120/80)
✔ Check once every 3–6 months
✔ Or at your regular doctor visits

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If you have slightly high blood pressure

(120–139 / 80–89)
✔ Check 1–2 times per week
✔ Especially if you are making lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, stress)

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If you have high blood pressure (hypertension)

(140/90 or higher)
✔ Check daily or every other day
✔ Best time: morning before eating & evening before bed

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If you take blood-pressure medication

✔ Check daily
✔ Keep a log to show your doctor

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The best way to measure
• Sit quietly for 5 minutes
• Feet flat on the floor
• Arm at heart level
• Don’t drink coffee or smoke 30 minutes before
• Take 2 readings and average them.

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3030 Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
91731

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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