A hernia is a protrusion of an internal organ through an opening or a weakened part of an adjacent wall or connective tissue, and it commonly occurs in the abdominal area. Most hernias do not have an obvious cause, but they do tend to happen due to excessive straining or heavy lifting. You could Read More
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What Your Cardiologist Would Want You to Know About Heart Failure
On average, a human heart beats more than 3,600 times per hour. (At least once per second.) So it’s no surprise that this hard-working muscle is susceptible to problems over time. Everyone knows about heart attacks, but there is a lot of confusion about congestive heart failure – mostly because Read More
When a Lumpectomy Is Your Recommended Breast Surgery
If you have breast cancer, your oncology doctor may recommend that you have a lumpectomy. A lumpectomy is exactly what it sounds like, which is the removal of a lump of cancerous tissue – a surgery where your surgeon removes the tumor and not the full breast. A lumpectomy is much less invasive Read More
Vascular Surgery Treatments and Procedures
Your heart works continuously throughout your life to pump blood through your whole body. You have blood vessels that are continually carrying blood to all of your cells and organs: Arteries carry oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood to the cells, and veins carry depleted blood back to the heart and Read More
Rotator Cuff Tear Vs. Frozen Shoulder
Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. Certain activities like tennis and swimming can be rough on this joint. You might also be more at risk for a shoulder problem if you don't move your shoulder much or have diabetes. When you have shoulder pain, you may wonder if your shoulder issue Read More
5 Signs It’s Time to See a Pulmonary Doctor
Depending on your healthcare insurance coverage, you may be able to go straight to a pulmonologist without needing to see your general practitioner first for a referral. After all, there are certain indicators that make it clear that a visit to a lung doctor is in order. The following signs and Read More
Hernia Facts: Pain, Types, Surgery, and Recovery Time
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body, such as an organ or fatty tissue, protrudes through a weakness in a muscle or surrounding tissue wall. There are different types of hernias, and they usually affect the abdominal or chest area. A hernia often causes few to no symptoms, apart from Read More
Coughing: It Could Be More than a Cold
Coughing and sneezing are the body’s automatic reflex reactions to get rid of inhaled dust, germs, and mucus that irritate your airways. A sneeze is to get rid of something you inhaled through your nose, and a cough is to expel something out of your throat and airways. The common cold is caused Read More
What Is Allergy Testing?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, there are 12 million physician office visits from patients who are experiencing symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Similarly, there are 3 million visits from those who have contact dermatitis or eczema. Allergic reactions such as Read More
Colonoscopy: Colon Cancer Screening and More
Colon cancer is slightly different than most other types of cancer insofar as how it develops. It tends to begin from a benign accumulation of cells in your colon (large intestine) known as a polyp. Sometimes, polyps become cancerous. Amazingly, this potentially serious and aggressive cancer is Read More
