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5 Signs It’s Time to Schedule a Wellness Exam

by lwmarketing|on June 5, 2025 |in Uncategorized

At Beach Health Center, we know life gets busy. Between work, family, and everything else on your to-do list, it’s easy to push your own health to the back burner, especially if you feel okay. But staying on top of your wellness visits can make a big difference in how you feel today and in the years ahead.

Preventive care isn’t just about checking off a box. It helps catch small concerns before they grow into something bigger. If it’s been more than a year since your last check-up, here are five signs it might be time to schedule your next wellness exam:

1. You’ve Noticed a Dip in Your Energy

Feeling more tired than usual, even after a good night’s sleep? A wellness exam can help uncover the cause, whether it’s vitamin deficiency, stress, or something else that needs attention.

2. Your Weight Has Changed Without Trying

Sudden weight gain or loss without a change in diet or activity can be a red flag. Your provider can help you get to the bottom of it and guide you on next steps.

3. You Have a Family History of Chronic Illness

If heart disease, diabetes, or certain cancers run in your family, regular check-ups can help you stay proactive. Your provider may recommend earlier screenings or lifestyle changes to lower your risk.

4. You’re Behind on Screenings or Vaccines

From blood pressure checks to cholesterol and mammograms to colon cancer screenings, wellness visits keep you on schedule. Your provider can also update any needed vaccines based on your age and health history.

5. You Just Feel… Off

You know your body best. If something feels different—even if you can’t quite put your finger on it—it’s worth checking in. Wellness exams are designed to catch issues early and help you feel your best.

At Beach Health Center, we make your health a priority with friendly, judgment-free care that’s tailored to you. Whether you’re due for an annual physical or just want to talk about a concern, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Ready to schedule? Give us a call or stop by today. Your future self will thank you.

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Urinary tract infections, what to do

by lwmarketing|on May 18, 2025 |in Uncategorized |tagged infection, tract, urinary

Many people put off going to a doctor or healthcare provider when they have a urinary tract infection, hoping it will go away by itself. Some people try over the counter medications to numb the urinary tract. Do not take the over the counter medications before going in to see your health care provider. Many of these medications change the urine and make it impossible to do the testing needed for a proper diagnosis.

Urinary tract infections, when not properly treated, can lead to kidney infections, so it is important to get to your doctor promptly.

Urinary tract pain could be something other than a bladder infection, so if you experience pain, burning, frequency of urination, get it checked out.

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Read this before you go out in the sun!

by lwmarketing|on April 18, 2025 |in Uncategorized |tagged exposure, skin, sun

There are some common problems and illnesses that we see often at The Beach Health Center. Some of the problems are directly related to being located on sunny Fort Myers Beach. Tourists come here for sun and fun, but some have too much of one and/or the other.

Skin reaction from taking medication combined with sun exposure

Diuretics: Look at your pills. Do you take something call HCTZ? If you take a “water pill” be forewarned, this Southwest Florida sun is not as friendly as the locals.

Diabetes medications: If you take a pill for the treatment of diabetes, be careful in the sun. Foot and leg swelling and blisters can be caused by too much exposure to the sun.

Antibiotics and NSAIDs: Even if it doesn’t say it on the bottle, antibiotics of all kinds including Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Bactrim can make someone more sensitive to the sun.

Skin reaction from topical agents combined with sun exposure

Lime juice: Making margaritas and sitting in the sun? WASH YOUR HANDS!!! Limes contain a chemical which can cause a severe skin reaction when exposed to the strong sun of Fort Myers Beach.

Sun screen: If you have sun screen you have used before and it works, don’t change to another brand when you are on vacation.

Moisturizers (especially ones containing Retin-A): check your moisturizer before going to the beach. Bad sunburn can cause blisters or swelling, not what you want on vacation!

Allergic reactions

Sun screen: If you want to change sun screen, test it on a small area of your leg and sit in the sun. Many people buy a new sun screen and apply it all over their body, only to find out that they are allergic. A small rash on a leg is easier to cope with than a rash all over the face and body.

Poison Ivy: be careful where you walk! This beautiful island of Estero has some brush that you want to avoid. Don’t walk through it, walk around it.