Best Docs Network Magazine December 2013 | Page 27

Hospital Spotlight Best Docs Network | Dallas/Fort Worth Q&A Do you have a question you’d like to ask our Forest Park Medical Center doctors? Email us your question to [email protected] and we may address it in a future isssue. Q A What is the difference between a sprain and fracture? A fracture is actually a broken bone whereas a sprain is an actual tear of the ligament that attaches or stabilizes two bones. So, a sprain is more soft tissue related whereas a fracture is related to the bone. A sprain itself can be different grades, you can partially tear a ligament or you can completely tear a ligament. A sprain essentially is a tearing of the ligament that supports our joints. TROY DIEHL, DO Board certified orthopedic surgeon, who practices out of Forest Park Frisco Q A How can someone prevent kidney stones? Really there are two simple things to help prevent a kidney stone. First, you want to keep yourself well hydrated. A lot of people ask me how much water is enough to drink in a day and you know, there’s no set number but you should really look at the color of your urine as the best way to follow that. Your urine should have little to no color throughout the day. The second thing is watching your salt intake. Living in America, it’s very hard to find a low salt diet. I tell my patients if it comes in a bag, box or a can it probably has too much salt in it. CHRISTOPHER CANTRILL, MD Urologist, who will practice out of Forest Park San Antonio Q A What age should I have a colonoscopy? Average risk individuals, men and women, should begin screening examination for colon cancer at the age of 50. Now, people with family history and other risk factors should begin screening about ten years before the index case in the family or at the age of 40, whichever is earlier. A good example is if a first degree family member is diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 53, then you would begin screening at the age of 43. However, age 40 is earlier, so you may want to begin screening then. My advice is to talk with your doctor for the best option for you. OLUFEMI ABIODUN, MD Gastroenterologist, who practices out of Forest Park Southlake to make an appointment | call: 1.888.367.3787 | email: [email protected] December 2013 Best Docs Network 27