Category: Health notes

Sugar Land summers are no joke — and heat illness sends thousands of Texans to emergency rooms every year. A few simple habits keep the whole family safe when the heat index climbs past 100°.

Simple habits that help

• Drink before you’re thirsty. By the time you feel thirsty, you’re already behind. Keep water within reach all day, especially for children and older adults.
• Shift outdoor time. Yard work, exercise, and play are safest before 10 AM or after 6 PM.
• Never wait in a parked car. Interior temperatures can rise 20° in just 10 minutes — even with a window cracked.
• Check on neighbors. Older adults and people on certain medications feel heat differently. A quick call or knock can make a real difference.

When to take it seriously

Heavy sweating, dizziness, nausea, or a headache after time in the heat can be signs of heat exhaustion — move to a cool place, sip water, and rest. Confusion, a racing pulse, or hot skin without sweating can signal heat stroke, which is an emergency: call 911.

This article is general information, not medical advice. If you have questions about heat and your health — or your medications — bring them to your next visit, or call us at (281) 265-1800.

“120 over 80” gets said a lot — but what do those two numbers actually measure? Here’s the plain-language version we share with patients every week.

The two numbers

The top number (systolic) is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The bottom number (diastolic) is the pressure between beats, when your heart rests. Both matter — and one reading on one day matters much less than the pattern over time.

Getting a reading you can trust

• Sit quietly for five minutes first, feet flat on the floor, back supported.
• Rest your arm at heart level and skip caffeine for 30 minutes beforehand.
• Take two readings a minute apart, and jot both down with the date and time.

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms — which is exactly why we check it at every visit. If your home readings are trending up, don’t panic and don’t ignore it: bring your log to your next appointment and we’ll look at the pattern together.

This article is general information, not medical advice. Blood pressure care is one of Dr. Anwar’s special interests — call (281) 265-1800 or book through the patient portal to talk about your numbers.

Back-to-school season fills up fast — August especially. Booking your child’s school or sports physical early makes the whole thing quick and painless.

What to bring

• The school or league’s physical form (the part parents fill out, already completed)
• Your child’s immunization record, if they’re new to our clinic
• A list of any medications, allergies, or past injuries
• Glasses or contacts, if your child wears them — we check vision

What we check

Height, weight, blood pressure, vision, heart and lungs, joints and flexibility, and anything the form requires. It’s also a good moment for any vaccines that are due — we can usually take care of them in the same visit, so you don’t need a second trip.

Ready to book? Call (281) 265-1800 or schedule through the patient portal — same-week slots are usually available outside of the August rush.