Dr. Marco Antonio Alcala Jr., MD, CAQSM
Family Practitioner
874 Butler Street Pittsburgh PA, 15223About
Dr. Marco Alcala is a family practitioner practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Alcala specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Alcala possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
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Is my son's sport injury due to dehydration?
It can be due to multiple causes. Yes dehydration can cause this but more likely that it could be from tightness in the muscles from not conditioning enough or preparing for that specific activity right before it. It can also be due to the position of foot placement and body movement. But there can be multiple factors unfortunately. Hydration appropriately can only help. READ MORE
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