Get Results, Reclaim Your Life!

 First Colony Aquatic & Rehabilitation Center

Patients of First Colony Aquatic and Rehab, notice the difference immediately. The office staff is friendly and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service. The therapists treat each patient as an individual —providing the most thorough evaluations upon your initial visit. But the evaluation doesn ’t stop after the first day. Every visit builds on the prior one; adding more exercises, progressing the home program, and getting you back to normal.

Behind the scenes, the therapists are just as dedicated—keeping up to date with the latest treatment techniques and research. Some of their resources include the Cochrane review, BMJ research updates and various research journals. This unmatched dedication to learning has lead to improved outcomes and fewer sessions per patient. When Results come sooner, everyone is happy!

20403 University Blvd, Suite 100, Sugar Land;

281-325-0188, www.Aquatic-Rehab.com

Stress and Heartburn

Leka Gajula, M.D. - Gastroenterology

From butterflies in your stomach before a presentation to an ulcer that acts up whenever things get tough, gastrointestinal health seems to be secretly connected to our emotions. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or acid reflux is no exception, and heartburn symptoms can seem to escalate right along with office workload.

However, the relationship between stress and heartburn is a tricky one; just as one woman's stress is another's adrenalin rush, stress may sock in the gut some —but not all—people who have GERD.

Although stress may exacerbate GERD symptoms, it's unlikely to be the underlying cause of  chronic heartburn. In the past, stress was thought to be the culprit behind a variety of gastrointestinal problems, including ulcers and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease. Now it's known that bacterial infections (in the case of ulcers) and underlying inflammation (in bowel diseases) or even cancers are to blame, not stress.  It very important to rule out serious causes with a simple procedure called EGD.

If you suffer from GERD be extra careful to avoid known heartburn triggers such as chocolate, citrus fruits and juices, tomatoes and tomato sauces, spicy or fatty foods, full-fat dairy products, and peppermint.  Also, try to make mealtime as relaxing as possible, perhaps by playing some soothing music. Eating smaller meals also helps. Don't lie down too soon after eating, and try to sleep with your head raised. The good news is that there are also many types of medications to help combat heartburn if none of these methods helps you feel better.  

 Call Dr. Gajula at 832-667-7355 or 281-565-1009 to schedule an appointment.

Excellence. Experience. Compassion.

Gastroenterology Consultants Southwest

Keith Fiman, M.D.
Guillermo Trabanino, M.D. Robert E. Davis, M.D.

Problems of digestion are often a nuisance but can be life-threatening. Symptoms can be difficulties in swallowing, abdominal pain, changes in bowel habit, rectal bleeding, indigestion and weight loss. The doctors at Gastroentrology Consultants Southwest offer expertise in those areas and others including colon cancer screening, hemorrhoid banding, liver diseases, gallbladder disease, inflammatory bowel disease, acid disorders including gastroesophageal reflux and ulcer, and pancreatic diseases.

The office setting at 1111 Highway 6, #105, offers convenient complimentary ground level parking. The first floor office area is easily accessed from a spacious first floor atrium. Doctors Fiman, Trabanino and Davis are all board certified in Gastroenterology. All are
recognized by “Best Doctors in America,”
are Fellows of the American College of Gastroenterology, are active in the teaching program of Gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine, and have been president of the Gulf Coast Gastroenterology Society. Personal que hable espanol estan disponibles. 281-491-9779. Gastrosw.com

Spinal Fusion—An Option

to Decrease Back Pain

Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas

Do you have pain in your back? Have you tried weight loss, smoking cessation, steroid injections, traction and physical therapy without significant results? If the answer is yes, spinal fusion may be an option to consider. “Most cases of back pain usually improve with nonsurgical treatments,” says Dr. Rajesh Bindal, board-certified neurosurgeon on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “However, there are circumstances where fusion may be the best recommendation for decreasing a patient ’s back pain.”

A fusion is a surgical procedure that links or fuses vertebral bones on either side of a diseased or damaged disc and can be performed using minimally invasive techniques. The alignment and stability created will eliminate motion across the damaged level, decreasing irritation to the nerves and thus decreasing pain felt in your back and down into the lower extremities.

To learn more about spinal fusion and whether the procedure is right for you, please come to a free seminar given by Dr. Rajesh Bindal and his new associate, Dr. John Park, on  Oct. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. located in conference rooms ABCD. Seating is limited. Please call 281-274-7500 to register. For more information on Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, visit www.MethodistSugarLand.com.

Tingling Hands &

Burning Feet

A.Y. Shukla, M.D.

Are you one of thousands of Americans who suffer from a disease condition referred to as peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a disorder of the peripheral nerves characterized by tingling or burning sensation, weakness, muscle aches or cramps, difficulties with balance, and at times autonomic nervous system involvement characterized by dizziness, sexual dysfunction, or change of blood pressure especially in upright position. Peripheral neuropathies have generally a gradual onset and slow progression. A typical de- scription of the tingling and numbness is in a “glove and stocking” fashion that is mainly in the lower legs and distal aspects of the upper extremities. Tingling sensation or burning pain are very common symptoms with peripheral neuropathy predominantly due to involvement of the sensory nerves, however, in the advanced cases, motor nerves are also involved where weakness and gait difficulties can also be predominant the clinical presentation.

In many cases, a strong family history is noteworthy; however many other cases may not have any underlying cause contributing to the disease. It is important to have a formal neurological evaluation and a careful search for correctable causes as for example diabetes mellitus, renal failure, disorder of thyroid glands, exposure to drugs and toxins, or heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, or thallium, industrial solvents or pesticides, vitamin deficiencies, or any underlying malignancies or tumors which can also be associated with peripheral neuropathy.

Dr. Shukla is a board certified neurologist practicing in Sugar Land and Richmond, also fellowship trained for neuromuscular disorders and is available at 281-565-8005 should you have any questions.

Shoulder Pain

Steven E. Nolan, M.D.

Does nagging shoulder pain affect your golf or tennis game? Does it ache when you are working out or keep you awake at night? More than likely, it is not going to go away on its own and trying to “push through” the pain may even worsen the situation.

Shoulder pain can result from injuries or overuse. Rotator cuff injuries are very common and start to occur and increase in the fourth and fifth decades of life. Many people will lose their range of motion due to these injuries.

The best way to take care of shoulder pain is to see a board certified orthopedic surgeon. A physical exam followed by an MRI is the most accurate way to diagnose the problem. Treatment plans will vary but may include medications, injections, physical therapy and possibly surgery. The advances in arthroscopic surgery are amazing and not only will alleviate the problem but will allow for a quick recovery and return to favorite sports and activities.

Dr. Steven E. Nolan is a fellowship trained, board certified orthopedic surgeon with the Fondren Orthopedic group and is highly skilled in arthroscopic surgery.

14861 Southwest Freeway, Suite C-302, Sugar Land; 281-340-1234.

www.dr-nolansportsmed.com

The Breast Center at Methodist
Sugar Land Hospital

With renowned breast radiologists, the latest technology and a patient-centric approach, the new Breast Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital offers women a life-saving difference. The Breast Center has comprehensive services including digital mammography, breast MRI, breast ultrasound, MRI-guided biopsies, ultrasound biopsies and stereotactic biopsies all under one roof. Most importantly, women can take comfort knowing that only highly specialized breast radiologists are reading their mammograms. In the event of a cancer diagnosis, patients also have direct access to Methodist ’s state-of-the-art Cancer Center on the campus.

Whether it’s a routine mammogram or a cancer diagnosis, expert care that is unmistakably Methodist is available right here in Fort Bend County.

 Call 281-242-PINK to schedule your mammogram today.

Pain Relief in 3 Short Visits!

Texas Spinal Care

MUA, or Manipulation Under Anesthesia, is a nrned about MUA and have turned to more coon-invasive procedure that has been performed for more than 60 years and has changed the lives of chronic pain suffers. If you are suffering from neck pain, back pain, joint pain, muscle spasms or other chronic forms of pain, MUA may be your solution.

Many have not leanventional  methods to relive pain such as pills, injections or surgery only to be told they will have to live with some sort of pain for the rest of their lives. If your goal is  to improve the quality of your life and restore the mobility you had before the pain call Texas Spinal Care today for a complimentary consultation; 713-272-2225. They have two locations to serve; Westheimer in Houston and Hwy. 6 in Sugar Land.

www.texasspianalcare.com

Ocular Family Health

Eye Connection

Dr. Sonhui Chung

It is very important for the entire family to have annual, comprehensive eye examinations. There are many conditions that have genetic associations: such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, keratoconus, strabismus (eye turn) to name a few. All of above conditions can easily be treated and maintained with limited vision loss if detected early. Dr. Chung ’s office offers an Optomap Retinal Exam which allows them to evaluate the internal part of the eye without dilation. It is a great way to screen patients without side effects of dilation. Please contact them if you have any questions or concerns regarding your ocular family history, 281-261-8800.

5201 Highway 6, Suite 700 and 8880 Highway 6, Suite 200 (H-E-B Sienna Market Shopping Center).