During the physical exam, your doctor is likely to: Inspect your knee for swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth and visible bruising Check to see how far you can move your lower leg in different directions Push on or pull the joint to evaluate the integrity of the structures in your knee Imaging tests In some cases, your doctor might… Read More »
It’s often said that our lives are written on our faces. But if you feel like doing a little editing erasing a few fine lines, softening a deep furrow, or evening out some patchy spots there’s an increasing array of products and procedures to help rejuvenate skin worn by time and sun exposure.”When it comes to skin treatments,… Read More »
A 37-year-old man presented to the primary care clinic with fatigue, subjective muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido of several months’ duration. These symptoms had progressively worsened over several months. He also reported poor morning erections, decreased motivation, loss of interest in activities he previously found enjoyable, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and snoring. He reported no weight… Read More »
Anemia happens when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. The condition is mainly caused by blood loss, the destruction of red blood cells, or your body’s inability to create enough red blood cells. There are many types of anemia. The most common type is iron deficiency anemia. Red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is… Read More »
Acromegaly Acromegaly is a rare but serious condition caused by growth hormone excess and affects children and adults differently. Each year, about three new cases of acromegaly occur for every million people. Learn more! CONDITIONAdrenal FatigueSupporters of adrenal fatigue believe the problem begins when many different life stresses become too much for the body to handle. What is… Read More »
Cancer may not be on your radar, especially if you’re relatively young and healthy. But it should be, regardless of your age or family history. Each year, nearly 90,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, such as endometrial (also known as uterine cancer), ovarian cancer or cervical cancer. More than 242,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Most of these cancers occur… Read More »
Psyllium, similarly to other soluble fibers, passes through the small intestine without being completely broken down or absorbed. Instead, it absorbs water and becomes a viscous compound that benefits constipation, diarrhea, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight loss. This article explains all there is to know about psyllium, including seven ways it can benefit your health. Psyllium is a soluble fiber derived from… Read More »
One of the most effective ways we have to protect ourselves and others from illness is good personal hygiene.This means washing your hands, especially, but also your body. It means being careful not to cough or sneeze on others, cleaning things that you touch if you are unwell, putting items such as tissues (that may have germs) into… Read More »
Marie Antoinette syndrome refers to a situation where someone’s hair suddenly turns white (canities). The name of this condition comes from folklore about the French queen Marie Antoinette, whose hair supposedly turned white suddenly before her execution in 1793. Graying of the hair is natural with age. As you grow older, you may start to lose the melanin… Read More »
One of the most nutritious fruits known to humans, bananas are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that a bunch of fruits together cannot compete with. They are rich in potassium, which are crucial in maintaining blood pressure levels in our body. One of the most nutritious fruits known to humans, bananas are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that… Read More »