by Dr. Herbert Weinman | Aug 1, 2023 | Doctor Is In
Nothing is worse than enjoying a beautiful Costa Rican sunset than waking up in the middle of the night with your legs red and itchy from the common sand flea. What are these little nuisances and what should you know about their bites? Contrary to its name, a sand...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | May 31, 2019 | Doctor Is In
The Doctor Is In: Intestinal Parasites Invisible Troublemakers. The risk of contracting an intestinal parasite infection is present in both urban and rural areas of Costa Rica. Although the associated illnesses are seldom fatal, they can mask other diseases when...
by Dr. Herbert Weinman | Feb 28, 2019 | Doctor Is In
The Doctor Is In – Heat Emergencies. You are on the beach or doing a big hike and all of a sudden you feel clammy and the world seems to be closing in on you. What could be happening? You are probably experiencing some type of heat emergency. Heat emergencies...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Apr 1, 2018 | Doctor Is In
Most ankle sprains occur when the foot and ankle suddenly turn inward. This often happens when running or pivoting. With these inversion injuries, the patient may feel a sharp pain at the front and/or side of the ankle. The talofibular ligament is the most commonly...
by Herbert Weinman, MD, MBA | Jan 5, 2018 | Doctor Is In
Whether it’s a restful cruise or an around-the-world trip, the most carefully prepared journey can be most unpleasant when the traveler is not medically prepared for the excursion. Depending on the areas to be visited, certain immunizations are either required or...
