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Health topics for patients
Clear guides written by SLMA on common conditions, what to expect at your visit and when to seek immediate care.
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Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Abdominal Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for abdominal pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for acid reflux and heartburn, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health & Lungs
ADHD
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for adhd, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Anemia and Iron Deficiency
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for anemia and iron deficiency, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Annual Physicals and Preventive Screenings
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for annual physicals and preventive screenings, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Anxiety
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for anxiety, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
Appendicitis
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for appendicitis, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Arthritis and Joint Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for arthritis and joint pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Asthma and COPD
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for asthma and copd, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Back Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for back pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health & Lungs
Bipolar Disorder
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for bipolar disorder, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Birth Control
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for birth control, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Bladder and Urinary Problems
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for bladder and urinary problems, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Blood Cancers: Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for blood cancers: leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Blood Clots and Bleeding Disorders
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for blood clots and bleeding disorders, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Breast Health and Mammograms
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for breast health and mammograms, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Cancer Care and Prevention
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for cancer care and prevention, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Carotid Artery Disease and Aneurysms
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for carotid artery disease and aneurysms, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Cataracts
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for cataracts, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Children's Checkups and Child Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for children's checkups and child health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for choosing a primary care provider, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Chronic Cough
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for chronic cough, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Chronic Fatigue and Low Energy
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for chronic fatigue and low energy, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Colon Health and Colonoscopy
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for colon health and colonoscopy, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Common Infections
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for common infections, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Concussion
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for concussion, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Constipation, Diarrhea and Bowel Changes
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for constipation, diarrhea and bowel changes, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Depression
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for depression, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Diabetes and High Blood Sugar
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for diabetes and high blood sugar, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Diabetic Eye Disease and Vision Changes
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for diabetic eye disease and vision changes, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Dizziness and Vertigo
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for dizziness and vertigo, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Eczema, Rashes and Acne
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for eczema, rashes and acne, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Foot, Ankle and Heel Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for foot, ankle and heel pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Fractures and Broken Bones
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for fractures and broken bones, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Gallbladder Problems and Gallstones
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for gallbladder problems and gallstones, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Glaucoma
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for glaucoma, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Gout
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for gout, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Hair Loss
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for hair loss, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Hand and Wrist Pain and Carpal Tunnel
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for hand and wrist pain and carpal tunnel, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Headaches and Migraines
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for headaches and migraines, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Heart Disease and Heart Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for heart disease and heart health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Hernia
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for hernia, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
High Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Risk
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for high cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Hip Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for hip pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
HIV
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for hiv, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Primary Care
Hypertension
High blood pressure can gradually affect the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, brain, and other organs. SLMA provides evaluation, treatment, medication management, and ongoing primary care for adults with hypertension in Houma and surrounding communities.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Kidney Disease and Kidney Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for kidney disease and kidney health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
Kidney Stones
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for kidney stones, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Knee Pain and Knee Injuries
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for knee pain and knee injuries, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
Liver Disease and Hepatitis
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for liver disease and hepatitis, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Lupus and Autoimmune Disease
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for lupus and autoimmune disease, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Medical Weight Loss and Obesity
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for medical weight loss and obesity, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Memory Problems and Cognitive Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for memory problems and cognitive health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Men's Health and Erectile Dysfunction
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for men's health and erectile dysfunction, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Menopause
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for menopause, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Neck Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for neck pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Newborn Care
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for newborn care, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Numbness, Tingling and Nerve Pain
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for numbness, tingling and nerve pain, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for osteoporosis and bone health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Parkinson's Disease and Tremor
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for parkinson's disease and tremor, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Pelvic Pain and Period Problems
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for pelvic pain and period problems, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Peripheral Artery Disease and Poor Circulation
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for peripheral artery disease and poor circulation, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health & Lungs
Pneumonia and Lung Nodules
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for pneumonia and lung nodules, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Prediabetes and Metabolic Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for prediabetes and metabolic health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Eyes, Pregnancy & Children
Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for pregnancy and prenatal care, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Prostate Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for prostate health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Brain, Bones & Joints
Seizures and Epilepsy
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for seizures and epilepsy, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Shoulder Pain and Injuries
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for shoulder pain and injuries, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Skin Cancer and Mole Checks
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for skin cancer and mole checks, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Respiratory & Neurological
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for sleep apnea and snoring, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Sports EKGs
A sports EKG records the electrical activity of an athlete’s heart and may help identify rhythm abnormalities or other findings that deserve further evaluation. SLMA provides sports medicine care for athletes, students, and active adults in Houma and surrounding communities.
Pain, Mobility & Musculoskeletal
Sports Injuries and Sprains
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for sports injuries and sprains, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Stroke Warning Signs
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for stroke warning signs, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health & Lungs
Substance Use and Addiction
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for substance use and addiction, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Digestive, Kidney & Infections
Swallowing Problems
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for swallowing problems, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Chronic Conditions & Preventive Care
Thyroid Disorders and Hormone Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for thyroid disorders and hormone health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Heart, Blood & Circulation
Varicose Veins
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for varicose veins, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Cancer, Screenings & Women's and Men's Health
Women's Preventive Health
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for women's preventive health, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
Behavioral Health, Skin, Children & Everyday Care
Wound Care and Slow-Healing Wounds
Learn the symptoms, causes, testing and treatment options for wound care and slow-healing wounds, and find SLMA providers in Houma, Thibodaux and South Louisiana who can help.
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1990 Industrial Blvd., Houma, LA 70363
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1224 David Drive, Suite 103, Morgan City, LA 70380
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