Soma M.D.

04/14/2026

✨ Small Business Tuesday✨

I wanted to talk about a trending topic today - microplastics!

🥤 Plastics are synthetic materials that contain various chemicals. These chemicals, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) found in nonstick cookware and other products, may be released from plastics into the environment.

👃 After plastic has degraded into smaller fragments, people may inhale or ingest microplastics. Inhaled particles can deposit in the lung, enter the bloodstream, and spread to tissues and organs throughout the body. Microplastics can also enter the body when people drink liquids in plastic containers or even cosmetics.

🧍‍♂️Microplastics have been identified in many human organs and tissues, including the lungs, brain, blood, liver, kidneys, heart, spleen, colon, te**es, ovaries, and placenta. Microplastics also have been found in human breast milk and infants’ first stools.

📝Experiments performed on human tissues and in animals reveal that microplastics cause inflammation and damage to cells and to DNA. However, it is important to note that these findings are associations and do not prove that microplastics caused these adverse health outcomes.

👌To reduce exposure to microplastics through ingestion, people can avoid food packaged in plastic pouches, avoid microwaving food in plastic, and use reusable stainless steel water bottles.

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04/08/2026

✨ Small Business Tuesday ✨

Hope everyone had a great Easter Weekend! I wanted to turn everyone's attention to a condition that can have some serious consequences if not addressed quickly, Type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5% to 10% of all cases of diabetes and it is most commonly diagnosed in adolescence.

🏥 Patients with type 1 diabetes often have increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. Other symptoms can include increased hunger, fatigue, and blurred vision. Young children may develop irritability, lethargy, and new-onset bed-wetting. At the time of diagnosis, up to 44% of children and 23% of adults have diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious medical condition that causes abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting and requires hospitalization and treatment with intravenous insulin.

💉 People with type 1 diabetes need lifelong insulin treatment. Most patients in the US are currently treated with automated insulin pumps. Alternatively, patients may be treated with multiple daily insulin injections into the tissue below the skin using an insulin pen or syringe.

💔 Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among patients with type 1 diabetes, whose life expectancy is about 8 to 10 years shorter than people without type 1 diabetes.

📞 Call me, let's get your health under control!

03/25/2026

✨✨ Small Business Tuesday ✨✨

Hope everyone had a great spring break. Welcome back! As I continue to educate, my next post focuses on hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is a disease of thyroid hormone deficiency.

The most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide is insufficient intake of iodine, a mineral found in iodized salt and some foods (such as seafood and dairy) that is needed for production of thyroid hormones. In the US and other high-income countries, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Untreated hypothyroidism may cause fatigue, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, memory loss, constipation, dry skin, menstrual irregularities, and cold intolerance. Hypothyroidism may also lead to high blood glucose levels in patients with diabetes and may increase the risk of heart failure, infertility, and miscarriage.

Take your health in your hands. Find out more at Soma M.D.

03/18/2026

💚 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY 💚

Come check us out for your internal medicine and laser skin treatment needs!

03/11/2026

Hope everyone has had a great start to the week. Wanted to share some info about all of you that have restless legs syndrome. Call me if you want to find out more!

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs, often with aching or tingling at night. Symptoms worsen during rest and improve with movement, disrupting sleep and quality of life.

About 8% of U.S. adults experience RLS symptoms each year, and it’s twice as common in women. Risk factors include iron deficiency, kidney disease, Parkinson disease, pregnancy, and family history.

Diagnosis is based on symptoms. Checking and treating iron deficiency—and reviewing medications that may worsen RLS—are key steps in management.

02/25/2026

Measles is preventable. Vaccination protects not just you, but your whole community.

02/18/2026

❤️ Love Your Heart. Love Your Skin. Love Your Health. ❤️

At Soma M.D., we believe true beauty starts from within.

February is Heart Health Month — and it’s the perfect reminder that glowing skin and lasting confidence are rooted in strong internal wellness.

This week, we’re focusing on: ✔️Preventive heart screenings
✔️Blood pressure & metabolic optimization
✔️ Medical weight management
✔️ Skin rejuvenation & collagen stimulation
✔️ Natural-looking aesthetic enhancements

Because the best results happen when internal medicine and aesthetics work together — not separately.

Your health. Your glow. Your confidence. All in one place.

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📞 Call 512.541.1598 or message us to schedule your visit.

02/11/2026

🦴 Osteoporosis is a common disease among older adults that weakens bones and increases the likelihood of fractures.

🌎 Worldwide, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men older than 50 years have a bone fracture due to osteoporosis during their lifetime.

Many patients with osteoporosis have no symptoms.

👩‍⚕️ Screening and prevention are key!

🥛🧀💪 Calcium, Vit D, and exercise are some ways to help prevent fracture and strengthen bone.

We are here to help you!

02/04/2026

Looking for a new primary care doctor? We're here and accepting new patients — providing personalized, whole-person care you can trust.

01/28/2026

01/21/2026

Today's topic of the day....Allergies!

This January has been tough on all of us with allergies. Most of us suffer from either seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis.

You can manage allergic rhinitis by minimizing allergen exposure (close windows, use AC, dust-mite covers, keep pets out of bedrooms, use HEPA filters, and control pests).

First-line treatment for mild symptoms includes OTC oral antihistamines, intranasal antihistamines, or intranasal corticosteroids.

Moderate to severe persistent symptoms may require combined intranasal antihistamines and corticosteroids, with or without an oral antihistamine or even immunotherapy with shots or drops.

Visit your local Allergist to find out more!