Wednesday, 31 December 2014

When Neck Surgery Is Needed

At the point when resting, taking medication, and physical restoration don't work to enhance your neck pain, you may be a contender for neck surgery.


Neck surgery normally is viewed as a treatment for neck pain just when all different methodologies have failed. Most specialists would rather a patient first take a stab at treating their neck pain utilizing medicine, rest, and therapy, it can give the torment help you're searching for.

Neck surgery is for the most part performed for one of these reasons:
  • To relieve pain brought about by a nerve root that is generally squeezed by bone goads or material from a burst or herniated disk.
  • To remove pressure on the spinal cord brought about by bone goads, a condition known as spinal stenosis.
  • To keep vertebrae from granulating together as a consequence of degenerative circle malady, which makes neck pain from squeezed nerves.Head & Neck Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO.
For Head & Neck Surgery Specialist in Denver, CO Consult Dr. Beatty. For more information contact us @ 303-487-0834.

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Medical definition of Vertigo & its Treatment.

In medicinal terms, vertigo is a particular sort of dizziness - a feeling that you, or your surroundings, is moving or turning, despite the fact that there is no movement.

Nor does vertigo, in the medical sense, means fear of heights. We all have a solid admiration for heights, however in the event that this is to the degree of a fear, it is termed acrophobia, not vertigo. (With acrophobia, individuals overestimate threat, get to be troubled, and avoid heights).


Vertigo, then, is a particular manifestation disconnected to heights that has different medical reasons.

A few sorts of vertigo will vanish without treatment, and even where the kind of vertigo has a straightforward and viable treatment, patients may like to take the watchful holding up course in any case

We at Mile High Otolaryngology provide quality care Vertigo Treatment  in Denver, Wheat Ridge & Westminster to all patients. Our Audiologists work with the patients to provide individual solutions. Take the appointments and also note the location and meeting hours.

For more details visit on http://www.entdoctordenver.com/Contact.aspx or call on 303-487-0834.

Tuesday, 21 October 2014

Sinus Surgery Instructions








PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Arrive 90 minutes prior to your surgery time.
  • Night prior to your surgery, adult shouldn’t eat or drink after midnight.
  • But toddlers and Infant may take liquids 6 hours before the Surgery time.
  • Avoid taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), aspirin or products that contain medications within 7 days of the Surgery time.

POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Pain from sinus surgery feels like an acute sinus infection. It usually stays about one week. If possible, take day off from work or school for 7 days.
  •  Bloody drainage will be noted approximately two weeks after surgery,
  • Swelling and rarely bruising can be seen around the eyes. Call if obvious swelling of the eyelids occurs.
  •  Large crusts can come from the nose for 3-4 weeks after surgery.
  •  After surgery antibiotics are rarely required and are not prescribed.
  • Even after complete healed, you need to be seen in office every two weeks for cleaning the sinus cavities, so that it decreases the chance of acute infection postoperatively.

Visit our site for more information about Sinus Infection Treatment in Denver.

Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Thyroid Surgery Treatment

Our ENT Doctors are the specialists for thyroid surgery in Denver and only use Advanced Medical & Surgical Services with comprehensive testing. The doctors of Mile High Otolaryngology provide quality care to patients of all ages. Their areas of expertise include treating medical and surgical conditions of the ear, nose, and throat, as well as procedures related to the head and neck.  Douglas Dart, MD and Todd Beatty, MD are board-certified and stay current on the latest methods and procedures so they can provide the best possible care to their patients.



Our medical & surgical services include Sinus Infection Treatment, Ear wax removal, ear infection treatment, thyroid surgery, tonsil removal, vertigo treatment & neck surgery.

Enhance your surgery knowledge for neck and thyroid through our ENT Doctors. There are few specific procedures like myringotomy, septoplasty and so on.

We are able to make the most convenient arrangements for your appointment. For more detail visit http://www.entdoctordenver.com or call 303-487-0834.

Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Tonsil Removal Treatment Tips

PREOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Arrive 90 minutes prior to your surgery time.
  • Night prior to your surgery, adult shouldn’t eat or drink after midnight. But toddlers and Infant may take liquids 6 hours before the Surgery time.
  • If you have not been contacted by the hospital before the night prior to surgery, please call 303-487-0834 to pre-admit.

POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • You may eat or drink anything you like at any temperature that is comfortable. Trial and error and common sense should be your guides. Most important is staying well hydrated, especially for infants and kids. You must force yourself to drink.
  • You will be given a prescription for narcotic pain medicine. Start with a small dose to test your body’s reaction, and then increase up to the prescribed doses if tolerated.
  • Your doctor may prescribe other medicines to help in the postoperative period. 
Visit our site for more information about Tonsil Removal in Denver.

Friday, 25 July 2014

Ear Wax Removal Tips

Earwax helps protect the ear and ear canal, sometimes it builds up, cause hearing discomfort or difficulties. Earwax can be cleaned from the ear, but we need to take care not to damage any of the sensitive parts of the ear while doing so. Remove earwax effectively & safely, while steering you clear of some of the more dangerous and ill-advised methods.



Make sure you don't have an ear infection. When in doubt, consult a doctor. Removing or draining earwax from your ear may not sound like a risky procedure, but it may turn bad if you don't know what you're doing. Don't risk it, if your ear hurts. Instead, Consult ear doctor.

For more information about Ear Wax Removal and the conditions treated by the Audiologists, read FAQs about Balance and Dizziness.

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

Mile High Hearing & Balance

Hearing and balance disorders can be treated & rehabilitated by an audiologist. Audiologists fit an amplification systems such as hearing aids; they prevent hearing loss through providing and fitting hearing protective devices, Hearing loss and dizziness are two of the most common health complaints in the US. Audiologists at Mile High Hearing & Balance work closely at Mile High Otolaryngology to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, which ranges from hearing loss to dizziness.



The good news is that the most hearing loss can be helped by professionally prescribed and fitted hearing instruments, and the Audiologists at Mile High Hearing & Balance aim to do just that by finding individualized solutions to each patient’s hearing loss.

For more information about ear infection treatment and the conditions treated by the Audiologists, read FAQs about Balance and Dizziness and FAQs about Hearing Loss and Conditions of the Ear.

Monday, 26 May 2014

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

It is a surgical procedure used to remove blockages in the sinuses with the help of Sinus infection treatment. These blockages can cause sinusitis, in which the sinuses become blocked and swell, which causes pain and impaired breathing.

Goal of Endoscopic sinus surgery :

  • Improve drainage of sinuses 
  • Improve airflow of nose. 
  • Reduce severity of sinus infections.
  • Improves the symptoms associated with sinusitis
  • Improves Patient sense of smell.

Sinus Surgery Treatment Procedure

  • Surgery is performed under the Anaesthesia.
  • Doctor will use a thin camera rod to provide visualization of the sinus tissues.
  • Specialized instruments used to effectively remove causes of Sinus Blockage. 


Friday, 2 May 2014

Health Medical Insurance: Top Companies Contract, Benefits

Contract with the top Health Insurance Companies like Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross covering complete medical benefits & plans: Mile High Otolaryngology, Denver

We are contracted with most insurance companies, including:

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • FirstHealth
  • GreatWest
  • Humana
  • PHCS
  • Medicare
  • Secure Horizons
  • Sloans Lake
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
     
Unfortunately we are not accepting any CHP , Colorado Access, TriCare, or any new Medicaid patients at this time.


If you do not see your health insurance on our list, please call your health insurance and/or our office to determine if we are an in-network provider.


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Wednesday, 2 April 2014

Otolaryngology Physicians & Specialists

Otolaryngology pronounced oh-toe-lair-in-goll-oh-jee is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, nose, and throat,disorders as well as head and neck disorders. A commonly used term for this specialty is ENT ear, nose, and throat, although the specialty’s officially recognized name is Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx voice box, oral cavity, and upper pharynx mouth and throat. The physicians in this office treat many conditions including ear infections, tonsil and adenoid problems, airway problems, as well as more complicated medical issues, such as head and neck cancers, including tumors of the salivary glands and thyroid. Our physicians also treat patients with skin cancers of the head and neck region.

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Sunday, 2 March 2014

Mile High Otolaryngology- Office Services



Medical and Surgical Services


As board certified otolaryngologists, the physicians at Mile High Otolaryngology are trained to treat a wide variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions as well as perform procedures in the head and neck area. As an example, our doctors provide surgical care for ear, nose, and throat conditions, perform endoscopic sinus surgery, and surgically treat tumors of the head and neck area.

Audiologic Services

Hearing Services/ Hearing Aid Dispensing

These services are applicable for the people of all age groups. If you are having any hearing problem, then our audiologist will take you for comprehensive testing.  Our audiologists will also guide you and educate you about hearing aid evaluation and fitting process. 

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