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“I’m bleeding!!!” Seeing discolored urine is not an uncommon event. A male patient came into our office one day because he noticed blood in his urine. This was the first time it had ever happened, so he was, understandably, alarmed. “It’s bright red,” he described, and added that there...
Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenic alopecia) is a common form of hair loss that affects about 80% of all men by the age of 70 and can start as young as your late teens and early 20s. It is due to an excessive response to testosterone in the...
What is Menopause? You can think of menopause in two stages: First is the perimenopause stage (around the time when your periods change). This is when you still have bleeding, but it is irregular with longer breaks between periods. Second is the post-menopause stage. (no periods for 1 year) Menopausal...
Hydroceles A hydrocele is a small cyst (collection of fluid) that can form on the testicle. They occur in about 1% of men, and while always benign and usually painless, they can be painful if they get large enough. Hydroceles feel like a soft round ball on your testicle. They...
A morning after pill for men? Yes, you heard that right….introducing DoxyPep!... What is Doxy-PEP? Doxycycline is an antibiotic that has already been used for many years to treat many different diseases such as acne, malaria, skin infections, and Lyme disease. It also treats many different sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But...
City Care Family Practice is a full-service medical practice that provides outstanding care for individuals of all ages. Located in Lower Midtown on the east side of Manhattan in New York, our team of Family Medicine specialists uses the latest in medical expertise to meet all your healthcare needs in...
City Care Family Practice, located in the Lower Midtown area of Manhattan, is a community-focused medical practice whose expertly trained providers concentrate on all aspects of your well-being, including your mental health. Our team is happy to help clear up some of the misconceptions regarding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which...
City Care Family Practice, located in the Lower Midtown area of Manhattan, offers New York residents of all ages the highest quality medical care available in a family-friendly environment that’s always patient-focused. Our team of expertly trained physicians and a nurse practitioner are actively invested in helping you experience the...
If you’re an adult 18 or older, you need seven or more hours of good-quality sleep per night. If you don’t get enough sleep, or if your sleep quality is poor, you put both your physical and mental health at risk. Signs of poor sleep quality include waking up tired,...
UPDATE: For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series: 65 years and olderAge 18+ who live in long-term care settingsAge 18+ who have underlying medical conditionsAge 18+ who work or...
UPDATE: Free testing site locations for COVID-19 testing Mobile Unit Locations for [5/17 – 5/21]Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Playground(Rapid antigen testing available)757 Dumont AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11207Dates: May 17 - 23, 2021Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PMTesting site is currently only...
It’s important to remember that while an occasional headache is common, it’s not normal to have a headache every day. Your City Care provider can help identify the true cause of your discomfort and design a treatment strategy that relieves your pain and limits your headache frequency. We typically recommend...
Eczema is a year-round offender in that it can cause itchy, irritated skin that’s hard to soothe in any season. However, many individuals with eczema notice dramatic worsening during the cold, dry days of winter. The good news? There are steps you can take at home to help prevent eczema...
89+ Million people have been gravely affected by HIV since it created headlines in the early 1980s, and our fight against this deadly virus continues. Fortunately, ongoing advances in medical research and technology provide real hope for individuals at risk of contracting HIV. One highly valuable tool in our kit...
As COVID-19 has ushered in a new normal defined by remote work, online schooling, limited weekly outings, social distancing, and public face coverings, your need for timely medical care hasn’t diminished. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could skip the commute and check in with your health care provider...
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is likely the most difficult and sensitive topic a male patient will have to discuss with their doctor, especially for a patient in their 20s and 30s. The overall societal stigma and awkwardness placed on this condition can lower one’s self esteem and become a barrier to...
You feel great, you’re healthy, and you’ve never been diagnosed with a chronic illness or experienced a major medical issue. Do you really need to make time for an annual check-up with your primary care doctor? The answer is a resounding yes. Just like children and teens, adults of all...
You’re probably not thinking about your chances of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD) when you’re about to be intimate with someone new. But here’s why you should: sexual infections are increasingly common, and your risk of catching one is higher than ever before. While using condoms can go a...
Dr. Pearl Lui strives to connect with every patient by bringing positivity and encouragement to every visit she sees. Let us get to know her more beyond her profession as a family doctor. Q: What is your favorite thing about your job? Dr. Lui: I would say my favorite...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are passed from one person to the next through sexual intimacy. Although they can be spread through skin-on-skin contact, most STDs are transmitted through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. They can cause mild UTI-like symptoms, vaginal/penile discharge, or no symptoms at...
“I’m just pissed off all the time!” “My stomach hurts all the time!” “I can’t sleep at night!” “I just feel scared, and I don’t know why!” “I worry about everything!” “I am having trouble breathing!” “My heart is always racing!” “My arms and legs are always tingling!” “I feel...
Today, some 60 years after the invention of “the pill,” women have more contraceptive options than ever before. The reproductive health specialists at City Care Family Practice can help you understand your choices so you can find the method that’s best for you. Birth control options You can’t make an...
Preventing a disease from occurring in the first place is always better than treating it after it develops. As a true miracle of modern medicine, vaccinations have the power to do just that — protect you from serious contagious diseases that can wreak havoc on your health or even lead...
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 14,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer — and about 5,000 women will die of the disease — in 2020 alone. While still too high, those numbers are substantially lower than they were a few decades ago,...
If you find it difficult or even impossible to get organized, stay focused, manage your time, and remember routine tasks, you may find yourself wondering if you’re experiencing the effects of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is a common neurodevelopmental condition that usually emerges early in life, typically before adolescence. ...
Substance abuse describes a harmful pattern of using substances to alter your mood. These substances vary from legal or illicit drugs and alcohol to things that aren’t drugs at all, like inhalants and solvents. Abusing substances significantly affects your life and causes a variety of complications, including: Disabilities or sickness...