Are you having difficulties lifting your arm or carrying heavy objects? Has your shoulder been bothering you with pain, even while you’re trying to fall asleep? One possible cause for this is a rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. A rotator cuff tear is a common reason for shoulder pain. The “cuff” Read More
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What is a Pulmonologist and What Do They Treat?
Pulmonology is a specialty of medicine that focuses on respiratory health. It aims to diagnose, treat, and prevent medical conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract. Pulmonologists undergo the same training as internists, but they are also specially trained to focus on pulmonology, Read More
What is the difference between an otolaryngologist and an ENT?
So, you have an earache, a sore throat, and a headache. Where do you go? Chances are, your primary care doctor will refer you to a physician that specializes in otolaryngology. Otolaryngology is one of the oldest medical specialties (practiced since the 19th century) that involves the diagnosis Read More
Process of Repairing Rotator Cuff
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint that work together to stabilize the joint and keep the upper head of the humerus in its socket. A rotator cuff injury happens when one or more of the components that make up the rotator cuff get damaged, making the Read More
All About Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal surgery is a medical specialty that deals with the treatment of conditions of the anus, colon and rectum. People may be more familiar with the term “proctology,” however, because that term is derived from the Greek word meaning “anus,” it didn’t really describe the other conditions that Read More
Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that causes the breathing tubes in the lungs to narrow during a flare-up or asthma attack. If you have asthma, you may find it difficult to inhale and exhale (breathe) during an asthma attack. While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to prevent asthma flare-ups Read More
What You Need to Know About Breast Surgery
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you need to make a decision about treatment – which usually involves breast surgery. The surgery that follows this diagnosis is either a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. A lumpectomy, which is the removal of part of the breast, used to be the only option Read More
Benefits of Getting a Colonoscopy
As we get older, it’s prudent to take care of our bodies by having certain screening tests performed at certain ages. If you are more susceptible to a type of cancer or health condition because it is in your family (parent, sibling, or child), then a screening for that health issue will likely be Read More
What is An Otolaryngologist?
It can be difficult determining which type of doctor you need when you have a health issue. While you may be aware of a primary care physician, cardiologist, and endocrinologist, do you know what an otolaryngologist is? An otolaryngologist, commonly called an ENT, is a doctor who specializes in Read More
Heart Disease Runs in the Family; How to Avoid it
When certain illnesses or medical conditions run in the family, your risk of either being born with or developing that condition increases. While rare, conditions that are caused by genetic mutations require immediate medical attention and often necessitate lifelong monitoring by a cardiologist or Read More
