Abdominal pain affects millions of Americans every year. It has various potential causes, ranging from benign and self-limiting conditions, such as lactose intolerance and trapped gas, to potentially life-threatening gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, such as appendicitis and colon cancer. How do Read More
What Treatment Options Are Available for AFib?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a heart rhythm problem that occurs when chaotic electrical impulses cause the heart’s two upper chambers (atria) to be out of synch with its two lower chambers (ventricles). The rapid firing of the electrical impulses from multiple areas in the atria causes the heart to Read More
What Are Some Common Symptoms of Cancer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), roughly 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer in the United States every year, and close to 600,000 succumb to it. Cancer is a blanket term encompassing over a hundred conditions that have a core characteristic in common: Read More
Colorectal Surgery: How to Prepare
Colorectal surgery is a procedure that aims to alleviate problems in the rectum, anus, or colon. Other examples of why you might need colorectal surgery include bowel obstruction, diverticulitis, and in severe cases, cancer in the lower digestive tract. As colorectal surgery is a delicate procedure, Read More
Should I See an Allergist for Seasonal Allergies?
Whenever the season rolls in, you know what’s coming: hay fever. But hay fever isn’t actually a fever – it’s an allergic reaction and is technically called allergic rhinitis. About 7% of Americans, between the ages of 0-100, suffer from this type of seasonal allergy, according to the Centers for Read More
When to See Your Physician for an Asthma Attack
Asthma is a chronic lung condition prevalent among children and adults alike. Controllable with trigger avoidance and medications, asthma may still flare up, causing a sudden – and sometimes dangerous – attack. Learn here about when to see your asthma doctor and what you can do to manage your Read More
Healthy Tips from an Asthma Doctor
Asthma can affect your quality of life. Symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing can cause you to miss work or social gatherings. They can also make it difficult to sleep at night. Any asthma sufferer should be working with an asthma doctor to manage their condition. Below Read More
Bad Allergies and How to Get Rid of Them
An allergic reaction is caused by a heightened immune response to a substance, be it dust, smoke, pollen, pet dander, certain household products, or even food, such as peanuts or shellfish. To others, the same substances may not produce a reaction, but to an allergy sufferer, it may cause them to Read More
Should I Go to an Allergy Doctor or a Dermatologist?
When you have a rash that you suspect is from an allergy, you may wonder what type of specialist you should see, especially since dermatology and allergy medicine have some overlap. The answer isn't always straightforward. In fact, you should take into consideration a few different factors when Read More
What is joint replacement used for?
What makes a smooth movement of the joints? In large part, it’s a combination of the smooth protective cartilage covering the joint surface. Joint diseases such as arthritis can cause the accelerated degeneration of cartilage and cause pain, swelling, and restricted motion. As the disease Read More
