Quick Tip

Experiencing Ear Pain?
An Earache can be caused by a myriad of reasons. Most common causes are impacted wax, minor injury while ear cleaning, Eustachian tube blockage and infection due to a cold. If ear pain is severe, continuous or associated with hearing problems, dizziness, headache, fever or is simply unexplainable you should visit your ENT specialist for timely treatment.

Important information from your physicians at Minor & James Surgical Specialists:
Minor & James Surgical Specialists is a division of Proliance Surgeons. However, we maintain a strong working relationship with Swedish and Providence Health Services. To continue providing you the best quality of care, we accept all Premera Blue Cross insurance plans and will continue to do so in 2017.

Detecting Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer
A quick and easy screening colonoscopy can detect early-stage colorectal cancer before symptoms develop which is important because treatments are more likely to be successful for early—rather than late—stage cancer.

Reducing Your Risk of Kidney Stones
You may reduce your risk of kidney stones if you:
– Drink water throughout the day.
– Choose a diet low in salt and animal protein.
– Continue eating calcium-rich foods, but use caution with calcium supplements.
– Eat fewer oxalate-rich foods.

Treating and Preventing Achilles Tendonitis
Athletes, particularly runners, could incorporate a thorough stretching program to properly warm-up the muscles. They could also decrease the distance of their walk or run, apply ice after the activity and avoid any uphill climbs. Athletes may want to consider the of use an orthotic device, heel cup, or heel cradle for extra support. A heel cup or heel cradle elevates the heel to reduce stress and pressure on the Achilles tendon. The device is ideally made with light-weight, shock absorbing materials. An orthotic device can be used to control over-pronation, support the longitudinal arch, and reduce stress on the Achilles tendon.