- Osteoporosis
- SinusitisChronic sinusitis is a common affliction that affects an estimated 37 million Americans each year. The condition is marked by inflammation of the sinuses that blocks the nasal passages, causing chronic infections. Symptoms include nasal congestion, sinus pain and pressure, loss of smell and taste, nasal discharge, headache, fatigue and depression.
- Medical Weight LossHyperthyroidismis the name given to a disorder that is the result of too much TH hormone. This causes the metabolism to speed up, leading to rapid or irregular heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, nervousness, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, tremors, weight loss and increased bowel movements.
- Pediatric CareSound Health Services offers the convenience of a large group practice with multiple office sites and prompt appointment scheduling. Our practice features state-of-the-art care for ear, nose, and throat problems, hearing loss, dizziness, environmental allergies, facial plastics, sinus treatment, and head and neck surgery. We offer a variety of highly specialized procedures that utilize the latest medical technology for both adult and pediatric care.
- Ear InfectionsEar infections can occur in the outer or middle ear. An ear infection occurs in the middle ear when fluid becomes trapped following a viral or bacterial infection. This painful affliction is most common in children, but can affect people of all ages. Infections can also occur in the outer ear. They are most common when the skin in the outer ear is dry and cracked. Ear infections can be either acute (of short duration) or chronic (persisting or reoccurring frequently).
- Sleep DisordersSleep is vital for good health. Experts recommend a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night for most adults; a lack of sleep can affect your hormone levels, mood, weight and work or school performance and may result in physical, mental, social and emotional problems. Reaching that goal is difficult for many, thanks to the growing prevalence of sleep disorders.
- Emergency CareOur ENT Now walk-in clinic in St. Louis is designed to meet the needs of patients looking for same-day ENT care for immediate care of ear, nose and throat including ear pain, sore throat, dizziness, sinus infection and upper respiratory issues. Covid testing is also available for walk-ins or by appointment. Conveniently located at 1010 Old Des Peres Road and staffed by experienced providers in ENT disorders, ENT Now is billed to insurance as a specialty office visit rather than a more expensive urgent care visit.
- Constipation
- Bronchitis
- ImmunizationsYou can’t always stave off an ear infection, but there are steps you can take to reduce the chances of your child developing one. These include breast-feeding your baby, making sure they are up-to-date on vaccinations, practicing good hygiene (e.g., regular hand-washing), keeping your child away from tobacco smoke, and enrolling them in as small a day care or preschool facility as possible. Simply put, fewer children mean fewer germs.
- GlaucomaIf you experience excessive nasal bleeding, symptoms of infection or symptoms suggesting that the implant has moved, such as irritation or a choking sensation in the back of the throat, immediately contact a healthcare professional. Close monitoring is recommended if you have a change of vision or a history of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma and/or cataracts.
- CataractsWhen too little PTH is produced, calcium levels in the blood drop while phosphorous levels rise. This condition is known as hypoparathyroidismand causes weakness, anxiety, fatigue, muscle aches and cramps, headaches, muscle spasms, cataracts, depression, mood swings, memory loss and tingling sensations in the fingers, toes and lips.
- Kidney StonesHyperparathyroidismoccurs when too much PTH is secreted into the bloodstream. This creates an imbalance of high calcium levels and low phosphorous levels. Symptoms include osteoporosis, kidney stones, bone and joint pain, weakness, lethargy, loss of concentration, depression, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea and vomiting. The cause may be linked to a benign tumor or enlarged parathyroid gland. Surgery is the preferred treatment for hyperparathyroidism.
- EndoscopyIn addition to a physical examination and a review of your medical history, your doctor will inspect your nasal passages for polyps and other abnormalities and check for inflammation and a buildup of fluid. Additional tests utilizing nasal endoscopy, CT scans, MRIs and allergy tests can be used to help confirm the diagnosis.
- Autism
- Multiple SclerosisOther causes of dizziness and balance disorders can be neurological (brain) related including but not limited to: stroke; vestibular migraines; Multiple Sclerosis (MS); and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dizziness can also be medically related to low or fluctuating blood pressure, certain prescriptions, as well as psychologically related to anxiety.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- HypothyroidismWhen the opposite occurs and too little TH hormone is produced, the metabolism slows down and results in a condition known as hypothyroidism. Symptoms include depression, fatigue, sore muscles, dry skin, puffy face, swollen legs, weight gain, constipation and sensitivity to cold.
- Thyroid
- Thyroid CancerAbout 90 percent of head and neck cancers are caused by tobacco and alcohol use. People who have been exposed to radiation, either during medical treatments as children (common in decades past) or from nuclear radiation sources, are at considerable risk for thyroid cancer and should be screened yearly.
- Ultrasound
- MRIMRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging can clearly show tumors near bones, smaller tumors and brainstem masses. It uses a magnetic field rather than x-ray radiation.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyAt Sound Health Services, we provide convenient in-office CT (computed tomography) scanning. Having this advanced x-ray technology in our office is great because it allows us to perform a scan as part of your examination, giving your physician immediate results, instead of sending you off-site to a hospital or imaging center.
- ChemotherapyTreatments are determined by the cause of the mass. Benign neck cysts and masses are usually removed by surgical excision. Head and neck cancers may be treated by some combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery, depending on their nature.
- Radiation Therapy
- OtolaryngologyJanuary 6, 2023 – Sound Health Services proudly announces that Joseph Bradley MD FACS has joined its Sound Health Laryngology division in O’Fallon, Missouri. Dr. Bradley earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed his residency in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St….
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Rhinoplasty
- Skin CancerSecondary cancers are tumors that have spread from primary tumors in other parts of the body to the head or neck. Most often, secondary tumors of the neck originate in the lung, breast, kidney or from skin cancers (squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma).
- Cyst
- LesionsHoarseness is the result of a problem with the vocal cords. It can be caused by a variety of different conditions including cold or sinus infections, acute laryngitis, voice misuse or abuse, benign vocal cord lesions, acid reflux, vocal hemorrhage, tobacco and alcohol use, thyroid diseases, cancer, trauma to the voice box and neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s or spasmodic dysphonia, a chronic vocal cord disorder.
- AllergiesDecember 13, 2021 — At ENT Now, providers offer two types of allergy testing to help determine if allergies are the cause of a patient’s symptoms. If allergies are identified during testing, several treatment options are available, including allergy shots and under-the-tongue allergy drops. The allergy nurse educates the patients and works with them to customize the…