Family Doctor Podcast Dr. Andrius Kudirka

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks with Raymond Kay, Battalion Chief of the Orland Fire Protection District and Ms. Kathy Donofrio, the Public Education Coordinator of Orland Fire, about disaster preparedness. Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, Haiti Earthquake, Monsoon in Pakistan, Floods in Australia, Midwest Tornadoes, West Coast Fires, Snowmageddon 2011. You never know what kind of disaster, man made or natural will occur, but you can prepare your family in the event of an emergency. 1. Get a Kit 2. Make a Plan 3. Be INFORMED www.orlandfire.org www.ready.gov www.ready.illinois.gov FDP-EN-302-Disaster

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about Antibiotic Resistance. 1. Antibiotic resistance is a real problem. Over time bacteria have developed ways to resist antibiotics and the result is more severe infections which require stronger antibiotics. This prolongs treatment and drives up costs. 2. Viral infections do not require antibiotics. Your doctor will evaluate you and help decide if your infection requires antibiotics. 3. Improper use of antibiotics can cause health problems and antibiotic resistance. Don't take antibiotics without a prescription. Follow your doctors instructions. FDP-EN-301-Antibiotic Resistance

This month Dr. Kudirka speaks Dr. Giuseppe Spezzano & Dr. Brian MacDonald about evaluation and treatment of Anxiety. 1. Anxiety is when the body's stress system is in overdrive, and the patient experiences worry, trembling, racing heart beat, difficulty sleeping and difficulty calming down. 2. Patients can combat anxiety through lifestyle change: Regular sleep, healthy diet, stress reduction, and aerobic exercise or yoga. 3. If a patient has persistent bothersome anxiety symptoms, they should see their doctor for an evaluation. Some patients may benefit from a structured therapy program with a psychologist, while others may benefit from medications. 1. FDP-EN-211.1-Anxiety...

This month Dr. Kudirka talks with Dr. Vytenis Grybauskas, an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist from Palos Heights, Illinois. 1. Listening to extremely loud music (iPod, radio, rock concerts) can damage your hearing. Try to limit the volume on all music players to safe levels, and limit loud listening to no more than 1 hour per day. 2. People who work in noisy work environments should wear hearing protection. 3. If you work in a noisy environment, or listen to loud music frequently, get your hearing checked yearly. Safer Ear Buds: ihearsafe.com Hearing protection: www.earlove.net Dr. Grybauskas is an ENT...

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about gout: 1. Gout is a painful inflammation of the joints, and untreated can lead to long term joint problems. 2. If you have a gout attack, see your doctor to get tested and determine optimal treatment. 3. Gout patients need to change their lifestyle: Avoid red meat, shellfish and alchol, and do more exercise and maintain a normal body weight. FDP-EN-209-Gout

This month Dr. Kudirka talks about fatigue: 1. Get regular sleep, with a regular bedtime and a goal of 7-8 hours of sleep each night. 2. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, avoid caffeine and alcohol and strive for regular exercise. 3. If you have persistent fatigue for many months, see your doctor to get evaluated. FDP-EN-107-Fatigue_2