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Knee pain has a way of shrinking your world. It changes how long you stand. How confidently you walk. Whether you take the stairs. Whether you go to the festival, the airport, the game, the grocery store, or the family outing. Whether you can work comfortably, play comfortably, or even rest comfortably. That is why […]

Fibroids do not literally absorb iron like a sponge. The real problem is that many fibroids cause heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, and repeated blood loss can drain your body’s iron stores over time. That is how fibroids can lead to iron deficiency and, for some women, iron-deficiency anemia. If you have been feeling wiped

When internal hemorrhoids keep bleeding, swelling, or coming back, many patients ask the same question: what is the best treatment? The honest answer is that “best” depends on your symptoms, hemorrhoid grade, treatment history, and recovery priorities. That is why comparison-style searches are growing. Patients are looking up terms like “hemorrhoid banding vs surgery,” “non-surgical

Fibroids do not just affect periods. They can affect confidence, comfort, closeness, and sexual intimacy, too. That part often goes unspoken—even when it is having a real impact on relationships and quality of life. If you have ever wondered whether fibroids can cause pain during sex, bleeding after sex, pelvic pressure, or a loss of

Approximately 80% of women will get uterine fibroids before turning 50. Even though fibroids are a common occurrence, many people don’t fully understand what fibroids are, what symptoms to look out for, and what treatment options are available. Dr. Kevin Carson, the founding physician of the Georgia Vascular Institute and Georgia Fibroid Treatment Center in

For many women, hearing the words “you have fibroids” can bring more questions than answers, especially when a hysterectomy is presented as the primary or only solution. While uterine fibroids are incredibly common, the recommended treatment path doesn’t have to lead straight to surgery. At the Georgia Vascular Institute’s Fibroid Treatment Center, we believe that

Uterine fibroids are incredibly common; in fact, most women will experience one or more uterine fibroids in their lifetime. An estimated 26 million women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroid and over 15 million women will experience associated symptoms or health concerns. These can include debilitating and chronic pain, heavy periods,

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and limited motion due to cartilage breakdown. Patients often rely on over-the-counter pain relievers, steroid injections, and prescription pain medications. Some think surgeries like partial or total knee replacement surgery are the only option and many suffer to avoid invasive surgeries that require

Do you suffer from knee pain, stiffness, swelling, and a sensation of instability or locking in the knee joint? If so, you may have osteoarthritis (OA), which is the most common form of arthritis and is caused by the cartilage of the joint being worn down over time. As a result, the knee joint is

Uterine fibroids are incredibly common—affecting up to 70% of women by age 50—and while non-cancerous, they can significantly impact daily life. Symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, constipation, discomfort during intercourse, and challenges with fertility. If uterine fibroids are affecting your health or quality of life, know that you have non-surgical options. Historically,