Sudden Brief Pain at the End of Sternum: Possible Cause
Sudden brief “dings” of pain that occur in the divot at the bottom of the sternum might have a benign cause. I can only speak from my experience, but it’s very fair to conclude that [...]
Mole Shave Biopsy on Lower Leg Healing Time
Find out how long it may take for a mole shave biopsy on your lower leg to heal. I had a shave biopsy on my lower leg for a mole that I was concerned about [...]
Life Span of Morbidly Obese vs. Normal Weight People
More truth shows that there’s no such thing as a healthy extremely obese individual and that obesity cuts life span SHORT. People who are extremely obese (class III) are more likely to have a much shortened [...]
How Safe Are Hip & Knee Replacements for People Over 80?
Here’s what you need to know if you’re over 80 and wondering if it’s worth it to have a hip or knee replacement electively. How safe is it? It’s one thing if an 80-plus person [...]
IBS Cramps vs. Menstrual Cramps (PMS)
A female GI doctor who specializes in women’s GI issues addresses IBS vs. menstrual cramps related to PMS. What are the differences between IBS cramps and those from premenstrual syndrome? “The main difference between menstrual [...]
How to Lessen Anxiety over Moles and Melanoma
Are you so afraid of your moles that you no longer can look at them, for fear of what you might see? Serial Digital Dermoscopy This wonder of technology will give you great peace of [...]
Elderly Parent Refuses to Go to ER: How to Make Them
Here is how to make a stubborn elderly parent go to the emergency room. Have you ever heard of a case in which an elderly person died because their medical treatment was delayed, because family [...]
Racing Heart after Climbing Stairs: Cause & Solution
If your heart races after you climb a flight of stairs, here’s one reason why and how to solve this problem. When I worked as a personal trainer at a large gym, I’d have my [...]
Is Daily Aspirin Beneficial if You Have a Zero Calcium Score?
Here’s information if you’ve ever wondered if it would be worth it to take a daily aspirin even though you’re calcium score is zero. Are you wondering if there would be any benefit to taking [...]
Dent in Middle of Thigh Muscles Is Benign, Harmless
There’s no cause for alarm about that dent in the middle of the front of your thigh; there’s a benign explanation. As a result of consulting with Dr. Google, many people are in a state [...]
Indent in Outer Thigh Muscle Explained
Here is why you should calm down and stop worrying about that indentation in your outer thigh muscle. I’m going to tell you why seeing an indent in your outer thigh is actually a GOOD [...]
Angina Vomiting vs. from Bad Food or Anxiety
Is there a way to tell the difference between the vomiting from angina and that from anxiety or bad food? “Angina vomiting would be similar to any form of angina; that is, it would be [...]
Left Side Chest Pain When Exhaling: Possible Causes
A cardiologist explains possible causes of left side chest pain when exhaling. “Left sided chest pain that occurs with exhaling only is very rare,” says Donna P. Denier, MD, of The Cardiology Center with the [...]
Will an Unstable Angina Attack at Rest Worsen if You Start Moving?
If you have an attack of unstable angina while at rest, will the pain get worse if you begin engaging in physical activity? Rest may be in the form of watching TV, standing while doing [...]
Can Angina Last for Only Seconds?
Here’s what a cardiologist says about that sudden chest pain that lasts only seconds: angina or is this somehow related to your heart? Any kind of pain or ache in the heart area (“beneath” the [...]
HOW Sudden Stress Can Cause Fatal Heart Attack or Stroke
When someone says, “You stress me out so much you’re going to give me a heart attack,” maybe they’re onto something. Ever hear someone say, “All this stress is gonna give me a stroke!”? David [...]
What Is the Shortest Time Angina Pain in the Chest Can Last ?
So if chest pain lasts under a certain period of time, like really short, would this mean it CAN'T be from angina and thus nothing to worry about? Or can angina cause sudden but very [...]
Breast Cancer Thermography: Truth or Hype?
What is REALLY the truth -- or hype -- about how effective breast thermography is at detecting cancer? Some claims are that thermography can detect breast cancer years before a mammograph would pick it up. [...]
Workplace Bullying Leads to Depression
Workplace bullying is a serious problem that can lead to a depressing low mood and/or insomnia. The recipient depends on their job for income -- which throws a real huge kink in the chain. A [...]
Causes of ADHD: Bad Parenting or Brain Wiring?
What more likely leads to ADHD? Parenting methods or innate brain wiring? If you've ever known someone whose child was diagnosed with ADHD, or, if your own child has received this diagnosis, perhaps you've often [...]
What Does Chest Pain Only when Breathing Mean?
The good news is that chest pain only when breathing probably doesn't mean a heart attack, but the real bad news is that it likely means that there is something else wrong with your heart. [...]
Why Can Acute Stress Sometimes Cause Chest Pain?
Here's a cardiologist's explanation for how sudden stress can sometimes cause chest pain. It can feel like a heart attack, especially when you remind yourself that there've been cases in which a heart attack indeed [...]
Which Side Chest Pain More Likely Means Heart Attack, Illness?
A cardiologist explains which side that chest pain is more likely to mean a heart problem or attack. “Typically, left sided chest pain is more common in patients with angina and/or heart attacks,” says Donna [...]
How Does Sudden Emotional Stress Cause Angina?
Sudden stress or anxiety has a specific way of causing angina or chest pain, even in healthy people. A person who does not have heart disease (plaque buildup in the coronary arteries) can still experience [...]
How Doctors Can Tell if High Blood Pressure in One Arm Is Serious
If your doctor finds that the blood pressure in one of your arms is high but not the other, this is serious and needs to be pursued. “Doctors evaluate you based on many factors, not [...]
What Blood Pressure Higher in One Arm Can Mean
What can it mean when one arm has higher blood pressure than the other? “Blood pressure readings come from the blood flowing through the vessels in the arm (or leg) which can be heard with [...]
High Blood Pressure in One Arm: Serious Problem or Not?
Should your doctor be alarmed if you have high blood pressure in one arm and what does this mean? “High blood pressure in one arm is something that is important to notice and report to [...]
Chest Pain: Persistent vs. Intermittent vs. Sharp vs. Dull Ache
Here is what a cardiologist says about different kinds of chest pain like sharp, dull, persistent, intermittent. How can the different types of chest pain—constant, intermittent, sharp and dull/achy be distinguished from each other? “Chest [...]
If You Upchuck for no Reason, Could It Be Caused by Angina?
Vomiting can definitely be related to a problem with the heart, including angina. “Angina can lead to vomiting, and it is one of the important signs of a heart attack,” says Donna P. Denier, MD, [...]
Bodybuilding Guidelines after Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG)
Straight from a cardiologist, here are the guidelines for bodybuilding after having heart bypass surgery, a.k.a. CABG. CABG stands for coronary arterial bypass grafting, and there are two kinds of patients when it comes to [...]
Can Exercise Cause Soft Plaque to Rupture?
Just who should worry about soft plaque rupture every time they work out? “We define plaque in two ways,” begins Pilar Stevens-Cohen, MD, FACC, Department of Cardiology, South Nassau Communities Hospital. “Soft/unstable vs. stable/calcified plaque. [...]
Survival of Untreated Mild Heart Attack
If you have a mild heart attack but no surgical treatment, how long will you survive? “The short answer is we don't know,” says Pilar Stevens-Cohen, MD, FACC, Department of Cardiology, South Nassau Communities Hospital. [...]
Can a Troponin Level Be Normal After a Heart Attack?
A myocardial infarction is a heart attack. Troponins “leak” from damaged heart tissue and make their way to the bloodstream. Normally in the absence of a heart attack the levels are very low. A heart [...]
Is Intense Exercise Possible with Clogged Arteries?
If you've been diagnosed with heart disease, does this mean that strenuous exercise is off-limits? Is intense exercise even POSSIBLE with blocked arteries? First of all, let’s define strenuous exercise. Some people think this is [...]
Unexplained Jump in Triglyceride Levels in Healthy Adult
Find out a possible explanation for why your triglyceride level has jumped from last time you had it taken. You awaken at 7 a.m., knowing that at 10 a.m. you’ll be going to the medical [...]
Ovarian Cancer vs. IBS Symptoms Explained by Doctor
Here’s what a cancer-gyn doctor says about ovarian cancer vs. IBS symptoms. There are many articles or forum postings online with titles like “ovarian cancer vs. IBS” or “Is it IBS or ovarian cancer.” I [...]
Can Angina Be Ruled out with a CT Scan?
Is it possible for a CT scan to rule out angina? Angina is chest pain caused by blockages in the coronary arteries: coronary heart disease. It may also be accompanied by shortness of breath and/or [...]
Can You Accidentally Shave Off Melanoma?
Maybe you’ve read a few things about “picking off” a melanoma, but what about shaving it off—by accident? Are you wondering if melanoma can be picked off? “It is moles and nevus or seborrheic keratosis [...]
Schiff’s MegaRed Krill Oil Capsules Contain Sorbitol: Not Natural
If you’re eager to buy Schiff’s “MegaRed” krill oil capsules, you may want to know that they contain sorbitol—a synthetic version. When I first saw the TV commercials for Schiff’s MegaRed krill oil capsules, I [...]
The Next Step if Your Breast Lump Isn’t on a Mammogram?
Have you found a breast lump but the mammogram is clear? Should you just let this go and put all your faith in the mammogram? […]