Marion Minor Medical

09/09/2025

EDUCATIONAL TUESDAY.....WHY AM I SO FATIGUED??????????? WE CAN FIX IT!!!!!

What is fatigue?
Everyone feels tired from time to time. But fatigue means feeling severely overtired. Extreme fatigue makes it hard to get up in the morning, go to work, do your usual activities and make it through your day. Fatigue feels like you have an overwhelming urge to sleep, but you may not feel refreshed after you rest or sleep.

Fatigue often occurs along with other symptoms, such as:

Depression and lack of desire to do the activities you once enjoyed.
Trouble concentrating or focusing.
Very low energy and motivation.
Nervousness, anxiety and irritability.
Muscle pain and weakness.
Other fatigue symptoms include:

Tired eyes.
Tired legs.
Whole body tiredness.
Stiff shoulders.
Malaise (discomfort/uneasiness).
Boredom.
Impatience.

What causes fatigue?
Many conditions, disorders, medications and lifestyle factors can cause fatigue. Fatigue can be temporary, or it can be a chronic condition (lasting six months or more). You may be able to quickly fix fatigue by changing your diet, medications, exercise or sleep habits. If an underlying medical condition is causing your fatigue, a healthcare provider can usually treat the condition or help you manage it. Fatigue causes include:

Lifestyle habits
Certain lifestyle factors can contribute to fatigue. These factors may include:

Poor diet.
Excessive alcohol use.
Illegal drug use.
Stress.
Burnout.
Inactive (sedentary) lifestyle.
Jet lag.
Sleep disorders
Certain sleep disorders can cause long-term exhaustion and extreme fatigue. These may include:

Insomnia.
Sleep apnea.
Narcolepsy.
Shift work sleep disorder.
Prescription medications and treatments
Certain prescription medications can cause fatigue, including:

Benzodiazepines.
Sedative-hypnotics.
Antipsychotics.
Anxiolytics.
Opioids.
Anticonvulsants.
Beta-blockers.
Other medications and treatments
Certain other medications and treatments can cause fatigue, including:

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, including antihistamines.
Bone marrow transplants.
Chemotherapy.
What medical conditions cause fatigue?
Fatigue is a symptom of a wide range of diseases, disorders and deficiencies affecting various parts of your body. Hundreds of conditions and disorders can lead to fatigue. Some of the most common causes of fatigue include:

Infections
Many infections can cause fatigue, including:

Mononucleosis.
HIV.
COVID-19.
Influenza.
Pneumonia.
Lyme disease.
Heart and lung problems
Fatigue is a common symptom of cardiovascular and lung conditions such as:

Heart disease.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Emphysema.
Congestive heart failure.
Mental health conditions
Fatigue due to certain mental health conditions may make it difficult or impossible to perform daily activities. These conditions may include:

Depression.
Anxiety.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Autoimmune disorders
Fatigue is a symptom of many autoimmune diseases, including:

Type 1 diabetes.
Lupus.
Multiple sclerosis (MS).
Myasthenia gravis.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Sjögren’s syndrome.
Hormonal imbalances
Problems with your endocrine system (the glands in your body that make hormones) can lead to exhaustion. Hypothyroidism is a common cause of fatigue.

Other chronic conditions
Certain chronic conditions can cause severe, long-lasting fatigue. These include:

Cancer.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also called CFS or myalgic encephalomyelitis).
Fibromyalgia.
Kidney disease.
Type 2 diabetes.
Deficiencies
Anemia and other vitamin deficiencies (such as vitamin D or vitamin B12) are often responsible for fatigue. Dehydration can cause fatigue because the body needs plenty of fluids to function.

Weight issues and eating disorders
Certain weight issues and eating disorders can lead to fatigue and a range of other symptoms. These may include:

Anorexia.
Bulimia.
Overweight/obesity.
Underweight.

09/06/2025

YES....WE ARE OPEN ALMOST ALL SATURDAYS....HAVE BEEN FOREVER TO ACCOMODATE THOSE WITH THE NEED.....STOP BY AND LETUS GET YOU BACK IN THE GAME!!!! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!!

09/02/2025

EDUCATIONAL TUESDAY!!! LETS TALK NEW GUIDELINES FOR BLOOD PRESSURE!!

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It happens when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is too high. High blood pressure can lead to other serious problems such as heart attack and stroke. It can affect all age groups: children, young adults, adults and older adults.

Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure. Many don’t even know they have it. The only way to know you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. A diagnosis of high blood pressure will need to be made by a health care professional.

We can help get you within guidelines right here at 136 Block Street so stop by today and get healthy!!!! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!

09/01/2025

HAPPY LABOR DAY 2025!! WE ARE CLOSED TODAY AND WILL REOPEN TOMORROW....BE SAFE AND CELEBRATE WISELY!!! STAY SAFE & HEALHTY!!!

08/30/2025

WE ARE CLOSED TODAY TO ALLOW OUR EMPLOYEES TO CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY. WE WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY the 2nd. BE SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!!

08/29/2025

JUST A REMINDER WE ARE CLOSED ON SATURDAY THE 30th FOR LABOR DAY....WE WILL REOPEN ON TUESDAY THE 2nd.... BE SAFE AND CELEBRATE WISELY!!!!

08/26/2025

EDUATIONAL TUESDAY!!! STREP IS BACK...... BUT WE CAN TEST AND TREAT YOU IN A MATTER OF MINUTES RIGHT HERE AT 136 BLOCK STREET!!!!

What is strep throat?
Strep throat is an infection in your throat and tonsils (the lymph nodes in the back of your mouth). With strep throat, your tonsils become very inflamed. This inflammation typically affects the surrounding area of your throat as well, which causes a sore throat (pharyngitis).

Strep throat gets its name from the type of bacteria that causes it — group A Streptococcus. There are more than 120 strains of group A Streptococcus bacteria. Strep throat is a type of group A streptococcal (GAS) infection.

Strep throat rarely causes more serious illnesses such as rheumatic fever, a disease that can cause permanent damage to your heart and heart valves. Therefore, it’s important to see a healthcare provider for a prompt diagnosis and treatment. With proper treatment, your strep throat should resolve within seven to 10 days.

Who does strep throat affect?
Strep throat is most common in school-aged children between the ages of 5 and 15. But it can affect siblings, parents, teachers and other caregivers that have direct contact with a school-aged child.

In addition, people in group settings have a higher risk of getting strep throat. Group settings may include households, daycares, schools (including colleges) and military barracks.

How common is strep throat?
Healthcare providers see more than 616 million new cases of strep throat around the world each year. Strep throat is the most common cause of sore throat in adults and children. The condition accounts for 5% to 15% of new cases of sore throat in adults in the U.S. It accounts for 15% to 35% of new cases of sore throat in children in the U.S.

What are the symptoms of strep throat?
Early strep throat symptoms include a sore throat that starts suddenly. In addition, you may develop a fever very quickly, with your highest temperature on the second day of infection.

Other signs of strep throat may include:

Chills.
Headache.
Loss of appetite.
Abdominal pain.
Nausea and vomiting.
One symptom that strep throat doesn’t normally cause is a cough. If you have a cough and other cold symptoms, you probably have a viral infection, not strep throat.

In addition, some people with strep throat may not develop any symptoms.😭😲😲

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08/23/2025

NEED A SHOT??? WE GOT MOST OF THEM READY TO ROLL!!! WE CAN SEE YOU FOR SICK VISITS TO MEDICATION REFILLS TODAY FROM 8 to 12....BETTER HURRY THE LOBBY GETS FULL FAST!!! HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SATURDAY!!!

08/19/2025

EDUCATIONAL TUESDAY!!! ARE YOU LOW ON B12??????????????????????

What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency?
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause physical, neurological and psychological symptoms. The symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can develop slowly and can get worse over time. Some people may have no symptoms despite having a low level of vitamin B12 in their bodies. People with vitamin B12 deficiency can have neurological symptoms and/or damage without anemia (lack of red blood cells).

General physical symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include:

Feeling very tired or weak.
Experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
Not feeling as hungry as usual.
Weight loss.
Having a sore mouth or tongue.
Having yellowish skin.
Neurological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include:

Numbness or tingling in your hands and feet.
Vision problems.
Having a hard time remembering things or getting confused easily.
Having a difficult time walking or speaking like you usually do.
Psychological symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency can include:

Feeling depressed.
Feeling irritable.
Experiencing a change in the way you feel and behave.

Vitamin B12 deficiency happens when your body is either not getting enough or not absorbing enough vitamin B12 from the food that you eat that it needs to function properly. Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps your body make red blood cells and DNA, the genetic material in all of your cells.

Untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can cause physical, neurological and psychological problems.

We can assess, treat in office, and get medications for any B12 deficiency or anemia....STOP BY 136 BLOCK STREET TODAY!!!!

08/16/2025

SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN.....BUT WE ARE NOT!!! WE ARE HERE AND READY TO GET YOU BACK IN ACTION!!! STOP BY TODAY FROM 8 to 12 AND GET A LITTLE TUNE UP!!! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!! B12 and more with no waiting

08/14/2025

NEED A BOOST??? TRY OUR LIPO MINO SHOT???

Lipo Mino injections, also known as lipotropic injections, are a type of injection that can help with weight loss and boost energy levels. These injections contain a combination of vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients that are believed to enhance the body's ability to metabolize fat, potentially aiding in weight management when combined with a healthy lifestyle.

08/12/2025

EDUCATIONAL TUESDAY!!! POISON IVY....YIKES!!!

What is poison ivy?
Poison ivy is a common poisonous plant that causes an itchy skin rash. Other rash-inducing poisonous plants include poison oak and poison sumac. These plants produce an oily sap that contains urushiol (pronounced yer-OO-shee-all), which causes an irritating, itchy allergic reaction. When you touch the poisonous plant or an object that’s been in contact with the plant’s oil, you develop an itchy rash on that area of your skin. This rash is a form of allergic contact dermatitis.

How common is a poison ivy rash?
Up to 90% of people who come into contact with poison ivy oil develop an itchy rash. You don’t have to be exposed to much: 50 micrograms (μg) of urushiol — an amount smaller than a grain of salt — is enough to cause a reaction. You can become susceptible to a poison ivy rash at any time in your life, even if you never reacted to it in the past.

Who might get a poison ivy rash?
Nearly everyone who touches urushiol gets a poison ivy rash. You’re more likely to come into contact with a poisonous plant if you’re a:

Camper or hiker.
Farmer or gardener.
Groundskeeper or landscaper.
Forestry worker.
Forest firefighter.
House painter.
Roofer.

What do poisonous plants look like?
Poisonous plants grow everywhere in the United States except Hawaii and Alaska. Each type has a distinctive appearance.

What does poison ivy look like?
If you’re wondering how to identify poison ivy, look at its leaves. Each leaf of the poison ivy plant has three leaflets. A popular saying is, “leaves of three, let them be.” Poison ivy leaves turn reddish in the spring, green in the summer and yellow, orange or red in the fall.

Poison ivy grows as a shrub or a vine. A poison ivy vine is hairy and ropelike. Eastern U.S. poison ivy typically grows as a vine. Western U.S. poison ivy normally grows low to the ground as a shrub. Poison ivy does not have thorns. A poison ivy shrub may have white berries.

What does poison oak look like?
Poison oak leaves have three leaflets like poison ivy but with rounded tips. The undersides of the leaves are fuzzy and lighter in color than the top.

Poison oak typically grows as a shrub in the Eastern and Southern U.S. The shrub sometimes has white or yellow berries. Poison oak grows more commonly as a vine in the Western U.S.

What does poison sumac look like?
Each leaf of a poison sumac plant has clusters of seven to 13 smooth leaflets arranged in pairs. Poison sumac thrives in wet, swampy regions in the Northeast, Midwest and parts of the southeast U.S.

A full-grown poison sumac tree can get up to 20 feet tall. This tall tree has drooping clusters of pale yellow, cream-colored or green berries. Nonpoisonous sumacs have red, upright berries. Contact with nonpoisonous sumacs won’t cause an allergic rash.

We can fix it....just stop by 136 Block Street today and let us get to work on those issues.....STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!!!