Medwin Clinicians

Medwin Clinicians General practice office for your comprehensive, high quality and affordable care.

Routine care, weight loss, medical ma*****na, IV vitamin infusions, DOT/work/school physicals, Diabetes/HTN management

11/13/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Overuse of Rescue inhaler for Asthma

If you are reaching for your rescue inhaler more than twice a week, your body is sending you a critical message. This is not normal, and it means your asthma is not under control.

Many people think using their rescue inhaler frequently is just part of managing asthma, but this is a dangerous misconception. Your rescue inhaler is designed for emergencies, not daily use. When you need it constantly, it indicates ongoing inflammation in your airways that requires a different treatment approach.

Overusing rescue inhalers can actually make your asthma worse over time and may lead to decreased effectiveness when you truly need it. The solution is working with your doctor to establish a proper controller medication routine. Controller medications, taken daily, reduce airway inflammation and prevent symptoms before they start. They are the foundation of good asthma management.

Track your rescue inhaler use for two weeks. If you are using it more than twice weekly for symptom relief, schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider immediately. They can adjust your treatment plan, which might include adding or changing controller medications. Remember, well controlled asthma means minimal symptoms, rare rescue inhaler use, and the ability to participate fully in daily activities.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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11/10/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics

Frontotemporal Dementia is Different to Alzheimer

Your loved one suddenly starts acting completely out of character. They make inappropriate jokes at funerals, impulsively spend thousands of dollars, or lose all empathy for family members.

This isn’t a personality flaw. It could be frontotemporal dementia, a devastating brain disease that’s often misdiagnosed for years. Unlike Alzheimer’s, which primarily affects memory, FTD attacks the frontal and temporal lobes, the parts of your brain that control personality, behavior, and language.

It typically strikes people between ages 45 and 64, right in their prime. What makes this condition particularly cruel is that patients often lack insight into their changes. A once-caring parent might become cold and distant. A responsible professional might start shoplifting or breaking social norms without understanding why. Some people lose the ability to speak or understand language entirely. Others develop compulsive behaviors like eating the same food every single day.

There’s currently no cure, but early diagnosis matters tremendously for planning care and accessing clinical trials. If someone you know is experiencing dramatic personality changes, speech difficulties, or unusual behaviors, push for a comprehensive neurological evaluation. FTD is rare, affecting about 60,000 Americans, but its impact on families is profound and life-altering.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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11/06/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Dick Cheney dead; Pneumonia explained

Your lungs are filling with fluid right now, and you might not even know it. Pneumonia isn’t just a bad cold. It’s an infection that causes the tiny air sacs in your lungs to fill with pus and liquid, making it incredibly hard to breathe.

Here’s what’s actually happening inside your body. When bacteria, viruses, or fungi invade your lungs, your immune system fights back by sending white blood cells to the infected area. This battle creates inflammation and fluid buildup in the alveoli, those crucial air sacs responsible for oxygen exchange.

Suddenly, oxygen can’t reach your bloodstream efficiently. Common symptoms include chest pain when breathing, persistent cough with phlegm, fever, chills, and extreme fatigue.

But here’s the scary part: pneumonia can affect anyone, though children under two, adults over sixty-five, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risks. The good news? Most cases are treatable with antibiotics if caught early.

If you’re experiencing difficulty breathing, sharp chest pain, or a high fever that won’t break, seek medical attention immediately. Your lungs work twenty-four seven to keep you alive. Understanding pneumonia could literally save your life or someone you love.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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11/04/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Good Cholesterol; the Unsung Heroes

Your body has a cleanup crew working around the clock, and you probably don’t even know it exists. Meet HDL cholesterol, the unsung hero of your cardiovascular system.

While most people panic about cholesterol in general, HDL is actually the good guy you want more of. Think of your arteries as highways. Over time, LDL cholesterol creates dangerous buildup along these roads, like abandoned cars blocking traffic.

This is where HDL swoops in like a tow truck, literally picking up excess cholesterol from your artery walls and transporting it back to your liver for disposal. The higher your HDL levels, the more efficient this cleanup process becomes.

Studies show that for every one milligram per deciliter increase in HDL, your heart disease risk drops by two to three percent. But here’s what makes HDL truly fascinating: it doesn’t just remove cholesterol. It also fights inflammation, prevents blood clots, and protects the delicate lining of your blood vessels.

You can boost your HDL naturally through regular exercise, eating healthy fats like those in avocados and olive oil, and avoiding trans fats. Aim for HDL levels above sixty milligrams per deciliter for optimal protection.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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11/03/2025

Medwin Clinicians
Did You Know!!!

Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Good Cholesterol; the Unsung Heroes

Your body has a cleanup crew working around the clock, and you probably don’t even know it exists. Meet HDL cholesterol, the unsung hero of your cardiovascular system.

While most people panic about cholesterol in general, HDL is actually the good guy you want more of. Think of your arteries as highways. Over time, LDL cholesterol creates dangerous buildup along these roads, like abandoned cars blocking traffic.

This is where HDL swoops in like a tow truck, literally picking up excess cholesterol from your artery walls and transporting it back to your liver for disposal. The higher your HDL levels, the more efficient this cleanup process becomes.

Studies show that for every one milligram per deciliter increase in HDL, your heart disease risk drops by two to three percent. But here’s what makes HDL truly fascinating: it doesn’t just remove cholesterol. It also fights inflammation, prevents blood clots, and protects the delicate lining of your blood vessels.

You can boost your HDL naturally through regular exercise, eating healthy fats like those in avocados and olive oil, and avoiding trans fats. Aim for HDL levels above sixty milligrams per deciliter for optimal protection.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/30/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Common causes of hiccups

Your diaphragm just spasmed and now you sound like a broken squeaky toy. But what exactly is happening inside your body?

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm, that dome-shaped muscle below your lungs, suddenly contracts involuntarily. This contraction pulls air into your lungs rapidly, but here’s the weird part: about 35 milliseconds later, your vocal cords snap shut, creating that distinctive hic sound.

Scientists believe hiccups are a leftover reflex from our evolutionary past, possibly related to when our ancestors had both gills and lungs. The phrenic nerve, which controls your diaphragm, gets irritated by things like eating too fast, carbonated drinks, sudden temperature changes, or even excitement.

Most hiccup episodes last just a few minutes, but the longest recorded case lasted 68 years. Yes, 68 years. Your body has its own reset mechanisms though. When you hold your breath, you’re essentially increasing carbon dioxide levels in your blood, which can calm that overactive nerve.

The vagus nerve also plays a role, which is why shocking your system with cold water or getting scared sometimes works. Next time you hiccup, remember: your body is just having a tiny evolutionary glitch, a reminder that we’re all still works in progress.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/29/2025

Medwin Clinicians
Did You Know!!!

Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

What causes hiccups

Your diaphragm just spasmed and now you sound like a broken squeaky toy. But what exactly is happening inside your body?

Hiccups occur when your diaphragm, that dome-shaped muscle below your lungs, suddenly contracts involuntarily. This contraction pulls air into your lungs rapidly, but here’s the weird part: about 35 milliseconds later, your vocal cords snap shut, creating that distinctive hic sound.

Scientists believe hiccups are a leftover reflex from our evolutionary past, possibly related to when our ancestors had both gills and lungs. The phrenic nerve, which controls your diaphragm, gets irritated by things like eating too fast, carbonated drinks, sudden temperature changes, or even excitement.

Most hiccup episodes last just a few minutes, but the longest recorded case lasted 68 years. Yes, 68 years. Your body has its own reset mechanisms though. When you hold your breath, you’re essentially increasing carbon dioxide levels in your blood, which can calm that overactive nerve.

The vagus nerve also plays a role, which is why shocking your system with cold water or getting scared sometimes works. Next time you hiccup, remember: your body is just having a tiny evolutionary glitch, a reminder that we’re all still works in progress.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/27/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Cause of Elevated PSA after Prostatectomy

Your PSA came back elevated after prostatectomy and now you’re worried. Let’s talk about what this actually means. First, understand that any detectable PSA after prostate removal is technically abnormal since the prostate is gone.

But here’s what matters: the level and the trend. A PSA between zero point two and zero point five is considered biochemical recurrence.

However, a single elevated reading doesn’t always mean cancer is back. Lab variations, residual benign tissue, or even recent physical activity can affect results. What doctors look for is the PSA doubling time.

If your PSA doubles in less than three months, it suggests more aggressive disease. Doubling time over a year is typically less concerning. Your urologist will likely recommend repeat testing in six to twelve weeks to establish a trend. They may also consider salvage radiation therapy if the PSA continues rising, especially if it’s caught early when levels are still low.

Some patients have PSA bounce, where levels temporarily rise then stabilize without treatment. The key is not to panic over one result. Document your numbers, track the pattern, and discuss options with your healthcare team.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/23/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

What causes elevated PSA levels in blood

Your doctor just called about elevated PSA levels, and now you’re spiraling. Let me break down what’s actually happening in your body. PSA, or Prostate-Specific Antigen, is a protein produced by your prostate gland. When levels spike in your bloodstream, it doesn’t automatically mean the worst-case scenario.

Here’s what could be going on. First, benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is just a fancy term for an enlarged prostate. This happens to most men as they age, and it’s completely non-cancerous.

Second, prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate, often caused by infection. This can temporarily shoot your PSA levels through the roof. Third, urinary tract infections can also trigger elevated readings. Even recent activities matter more than you’d think.

A digital re**al exam, vigorous exercise, or sexual activity within 48 hours before testing can artificially raise your PSA. Certain medications, particularly those for hair loss or prostate issues, can actually lower PSA, masking potential problems.

Age plays a huge role too. What’s normal at 50 isn’t the same at 70. And yes, prostate cancer can elevate PSA, but it’s just one possibility among many. An elevated PSA is a signal to investigate further, not a definitive diagnosis. Always follow up with your healthcare provider.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/16/2025

Medwin Clinicians
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Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Why is it difficult to manage Pancreatic Cancer

Your pancreas is about six inches long, tucked behind your stomach, and most people never think about it until something goes wrong.

Pancreatic cancer is often called the silent killer because symptoms rarely show up early. By the time most people feel something’s off, the disease has already progressed.

What should you watch for? Unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain that radiates to your back, yellowing of the skin or eyes, loss of appetite, and new onset diabetes in adults over fifty. These signs are easy to dismiss, but they matter.

The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones like insulin. When cancer develops here, it disrupts these vital functions. Risk factors include smoking, chronic pancreatitis, family history, obesity, and age over sixty.

There’s no standard screening test for pancreatic cancer like there is for other cancers. Early detection is rare, which is why awareness is critical. If you have persistent symptoms or risk factors, talk to your doctor about imaging tests or genetic counseling.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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10/15/2025

Medwin Clinicians
Did You Know!!!

Medicine: Beyond the Basics.

Why is Pancreatic Cancer Deadly

Your pancreas is about six inches long, tucked behind your stomach, and most people never think about it until something goes wrong.

Pancreatic cancer is often called the silent killer because symptoms rarely show up early. By the time most people feel something’s off, the disease has already progressed.

What should you watch for? Unexplained weight loss, persistent abdominal pain that radiates to your back, yellowing of the skin or eyes, loss of appetite, and new onset diabetes in adults over fifty. These signs are easy to dismiss, but they matter.

The pancreas produces enzymes for digestion and hormones like insulin. When cancer develops here, it disrupts these vital functions. Risk factors include smoking, chronic pancreatitis, family history, obesity, and age over sixty.

There’s no standard screening test for pancreatic cancer like there is for other cancers. Early detection is rare, which is why awareness is critical. If you have persistent symptoms or risk factors, talk to your doctor about imaging tests or genetic counseling.

This is Dr Edwin, If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, follow and share this video with anyone who may find it useful.

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🏡 4850 W oakland park blvd, Ste 224. Ft Lauderdale FL 33313

🏡 175 SW 7th St, Ste 1511. Miami FL 33130

🚪 Open M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
☎️ 954-835-5863
📧 Medwinfl@Medwinclinicians.com
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Address

4850 W Oakland Park Boulevard, Ste 224
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
33313

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19548355863

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