Why Is a High Fall Risk Often Denied by the Elderly?
Does your elderly parent continue to angrily deny his or her high risk of a fall? […]
Do ALL Nail Melanomas Have a Hutchinson’s Sign?
The Hutchinson’s sign is a very tell-tale sign of fingernail or toenail melanoma. Further complicating this issue is that benign pigment in a nail can mimic a true Hutchinson’s sign. […]
What is Central Regression in a Melanoma?
A doctor may describe a melanoma as having “central regression” or as being “centrally regressed.” Though this term seemingly is self-explanatory, it does warrant further explanation to the layperson. […]
Can Melanoma Be Misdiagnosed As a Skin Tag?
If you think you have a skin tag, it’s possible it’s a melanoma, and it’s also possible for a doctor to misdiagnose a melanoma as a benign skin tag. […]
Is Shortness of Breath OR Chest Pain More Likely in Heart Attack?
Which is more common in a heart attack: shortness of breath or chest pain? Certainly, many sufferers experience both of these symptoms. […]
What’s a Normal Ejection Fraction for Elderly of Various Ages?
Do elderly people in various age brackets have an associated “normal” ejection fraction? […]
Can Cancer Cause a Stomach Ache After Eating?
Yes, cancer can cause your stomach to ache after eating, but there are a few things you need to know about this – variables to consider and when to be alarmed. […]
When Are Symptoms Probably NOT Cancer?
There are several signs that your symptoms are probably from a benign condition rather than cancer. […]
New Moles Near a Melanoma Excision Site: Should You Worry?
You just had a melanoma removed and are now seeing new moles or little spots very close to the excision site. […]
Can Melanoma Be Found After Mole Removal with Laser?
Just what exactly is the connection between melanoma being found where a mole was removed with a laser? […]
Can a Mole with Three Shades Be Benign?
Do you have a mole of three shades that’s causing you a lot of anxiety because you know that melanoma can cause a mole to have more than two colors? […]
How Long Can You Have ANY Cancer Without Knowing?
Ever wonder how long it takes cancer to begin causing symptoms? Or how long a person can have cancer without knowing of its existence? […]
Why You Stop Breathing Right As You’re Falling Asleep
You settle comfortably in bed and are halfway between wakefulness and falling sleep when suddenly you realize you’ve stopped breathing: You’re gasping for breath, trying to get in air. The episode lasts only a second [...]
What to Tell Cardiologist if You’re Having Heart Palpitations
If heart palpitations have been scaring you due to frequency, duration or just the way they feel, you need to know exactly what to tell a cardiologist. […]
Can Kidneys Suddenly Decompensate in Chronic Heart Failure?
In chronic heart failure can your kidneys suddenly get a lot worse even though the echocardiogram says your cardiac functioning has been stable for several years? […]
Which Is First in Cardiorenal Syndrome: Heart or Kidney Failure?
Cardiorenal failure is a classic chicken-or-egg scenario, in that it’s not always clear-cut which came first: heart failure or kidney failure. […]
Sudden Racing Heart Only Briefly Plus Shortness of Breath
What are the possible causes of a sudden but briefly racing heart with shortness of breath? And do the causes differ with young people vs. older? […]
What Makes GERD Worse Four Hours After Eating?
It’s that time again: About four hours after you’ve eaten, your GERD is really acting up. […]
Are You About 20 but Have Really High Cholesterol?
Yes, it happens: People in the 20 something age range can have a cholesterol number of 250, even 300. This would be alarming for a 20-year-old to hear from their doctor. But one number alone, [...]
Sudden Intense Jaw Pain Overnight: Causes
Sudden intense jaw pain that wakes you in the middle of the night could be caused by a heart attack. […]
Can a Heart Attack Cause Only One Symptom: Chest Tightness ?
If you suddenly feel tightness in your chest but have no other symptoms, what are the odds that this could be a heart attack, especially if you have the classic risk factors? 12 Risk Factors [...]
How Much Salt or Sodium Daily Will Harm Your Heart?
Certainly there has to be a tipping point or threshold after which the amount of salt every day can hurt one’s heart. […]
Does Feeling Palpitations in the Neck Mean a Heart Problem?
Have you been feeling “heart palpitations” in your neck? Wondering if a fluttering feeling in your neck might mean that something’s wrong with your carotid artery, such as a blockage from carotid artery disease? [...]
Can Heart Decompensation Occur at Higher Ejection Fractions?
So can acute decompensated heart failure occur with higher ejection fractions? In other words, with mild to moderately reduced ejection fraction in the range of 40 to 50%? […]
Can a Person Live to 100 with Chronic Heart Failure?
Just how long CAN a person with chronic heart failure live? First off, not all people with chronic heart failure experience congestion (which causes fluid retention). […]
Can an Acoustic Neuroma Affect the Tongue?
An acoustic neuroma is a slow growing brain tumor that, if not caught earlier, can start affecting nerves that involve the face. The nerve that controls facial function is not the same as the one [...]
Can an Acoustic Neuroma Cause Dripping from the Nose?
Persistent dripping or draining from the nose is a concerning symptom and has a possible connection to an acoustic neuroma. This brain tumor almost always affects just one ear and is benign and slow growing. [...]
Symptoms of a Small Acoustic Neuroma vs. Large Tumor
An acoustic neuroma is a brain tumor that grows slowly and can cause a variety of symptoms that usually correspond to its size: small or large, or somewhere in between. […]
What the Tinnitus of Acoustic Neuroma Sounds Like
Because an acoustic neuroma is a brain tumor that causes tinnitus in one ear, one has to wonder what it actually sounds like. […]
Can Facial Twitching Be Caused by an Acoustic Neuroma?
There are many causes of twitching involving the face, and a type of brain tumor called an acoustic neuroma can be one of them. But if you have an acoustic neuroma, facial twitching should not [...]
Side Effects of Gamma Knife for Acoustic Neuroma Surgery
Gamma Knife surgery is one of the treatment options for an acoustic neuroma, a type of brain tumor. But Gamma Knife surgery can have side effects. If you’ve been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, you [...]
Mortality Rate of Cardiorenal Syndrome by Age Bracket
Medical journals typically refer to the age bracket of “over 65” when discussing the mortality or survival rates of cardiorenal syndrome. […]
Why Taking a Shower Stuffs Up Your Nose & Solutions
Do you dread taking a shower because you know it will stuff up your nose? […]
Percentage of People Who Don’t Improve with CPAP and Why
How many people with sleep apnea do not improve despite using a CPAP machine and why does this occur? After all, CPAP therapy is the gold standard treatment for sleep apnea with a highly effective [...]
Can Postnasal Drip Cause GERD or Stomach Problems?
Is it possible for the drippy mucus that comes from your nose to leak down into your esophagus and cause GERD? You may already know that acid reflux can get kicked up as high as [...]
How to Avoid a Deep Vein Thrombosis if You Sit All Day Long
Sitting for many hours day after day is a risk factor for developing a deep vein thrombosis. […]
Symptoms that Seem Harmless that Are Really Cancer
Seems like every symptom possible can be caused by cancer, but some symptoms of cancer also have very benign causes. This includes headache, cough, sore throat, stomach discomfort and even itching. […]
Why You Get Dizzy when Blowing Your Nose
Is it ever normal to feel dizzy when you blow your nose? What is going on here? “Your Eustachian tubes go from your nose to your ears, and that’s what you equalize when you pop [...]
Chest Pain from Gas Bubbles vs. Heart Attack Pain
Pain in the chest from gas “bubbles” can be sudden and severe. But so can the pain of a heart attack. […]
The Link Between Smoking and Pooping: Truth or Imagination?
How does smoking affect bowel movements? In more ways than you could imagine. Though smoking does not cause diarrhea or constipation, it does have other effects on your poop. […]
