Extruded or Herniated Disc: Long Term Effects
The long term effects of an extruded or herniated disc vary depending on the degree of bulging out of the disc contents, or the leaking of the inner disc fluid into the spinal canal. [...]
Why Old People First Don’t Hear You, then Suddenly Understand
Ever notice that often, when speaking to an elderly person, they ask you to repeat it — but then suddenly they understood everything you said? Is this hearing loss or a “senior brain” taking a [...]
Can Sciatica Cause Twitching Muscles in the Butt or Leg?
You’ve been noticing some twitching going on in your butt and/or leg muscles, and are hoping it’s due to your sciatica rather than ALS. Muscle fasciculations can be caused by ALS, and “fasciculation” refers to [...]
When Sleep Apnea Occurs Only when Falling Asleep
Why is it that the only apnea episodes that awaken you are seemingly only those that occur just as you’re falling asleep? […]
Five Things Never to Say to Someone with Sleep Apnea
Being prepped for a sleep study. Here are 5 things that you should never say to someone who has sleep apnea – which, by the way, you yourself might have! After all, sleep [...]
Why You Can’t Fully Open Mouth After Wisdom Teeth Removal
For some people who will undergo wisdom teeth removal, they will find that opening their mouth fully following the procedure will be problematic, while others will not have this problem. “The inability to open the [...]
How Normal Is Pain Two Weeks After Wisdom Teeth Removal?
“It is not uncommon for a wisdom tooth extraction site to be uncomfortable for several weeks,” explains Guy M. Hanson, DDS, MBA, MAGD, Academy of General Dentistry. “The discomfort should diminish on a continual basis,” says [...]
Flu-Like Symptoms After Wisdom Teeth Removal: Cause, Solution
Following the removal of wisdom teeth, the patient may end up with symptoms resembling the flu, confining them to bed. […]
The Worst Possible Outcome of Wisdom Teeth Removal ?
The worst possible thing that could happen to you as a result of wisdom teeth removal will shock the daylights out of you. “The worst possible outcome of wisdom tooth removal is death,” says Guy [...]
What Causes Acne to Be Worse on One Side of the Face?
If you think your acne is worse on one side of your face, you’re probably right. This can definitely happen, and it has more than one cause. “Acne can appear to be worse on one [...]
Itchy, Swollen and Peeling Eyelids: Causes and Solutions
“When eyelids are itchy and swollen or peeling, this usually indicates an underlying allergic reaction to a product that’s coming into contact with the skin,” explains Estee Williams, MD, a board certified medical, cosmetic and [...]
Why Can’t Supplemental Oxygen Alone Treat Sleep Apnea?
Are you wondering why supplemental oxygen rather than a CPAP machine isn’t enough to treat sleep apnea? […]
Why Are So Many People Getting Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea?
Is it just your imagination or are there rashes of sleep apnea diagnoses cropping up all over the place? Is sleep apnea the new “in” disease or do tens of millions of Americans really have [...]
Should a Weak Elderly Person Lift Weights or Just Walk?
Let's suppose you know an elderly man or woman who's weak and frail, but does not use a cane for walking. Should this person start a strength training program or a walking program -- or [...]
One Mole On Top of Another: Benign or Melanoma?
What appears to be a mole growing on top of another can be melanoma. “It would be rare but not impossible for one mole to grow within another mole,” says Estee Williams, MD, a board [...]
How Likely Is a Scab in the Nose that Won’t Heal Skin Cancer?
There are three kinds of skin cancer that can grow inside the nose and present as a scab that won’t heal. “Any scab that does not heal normally after one month should be evaluated because [...]
Hair ON Nose: Cause & Solutions to Surface Nose Hair
Hair that grows ON the nose is actually quite normal, but there are a few great ways to get rid of this unattractive hair growth. Do not be alarmed if you’ve recently noticed that a [...]
Why Isn’t a Light Sleeper Wakened by Most Sleep Apnea Events?
If a light sleeper could be wakened by a pin dropping 300 feet away, you’d think that most or at least many apnea events would jolt the sleeper to full wakefulness. […]
CPAP Humidifier Tank Has Mold: Causes and Solution
The humidifier tank of your CPAP machine should not attract mold. If it does, it’s not being cleaned thoroughly. The issue, then, is just how should the humidifier tank be cleaned to prevent mold buildup? [...]
10 Signs You’re in Denial of Having Sleep Apnea
Here's a checklist of 10 signs that are very suspicious for sleep apnea. How many apply to you? You may think you know all the signs of sleep apnea, but this list will enlighten you [...]
Feeling More Tired after Using CPAP: Causes & Solutions
CPAP therapy for sleep apnea should not be making you feel even more tired and drained. “If you're actually sleeping the majority of the night and feeling MORE tired than you did without the CPAP, [...]
How Many People Have Sleep Apnea? It’s Often Misdiagnosed
Many people have sleep apnea and have no idea they have this dangerous condition, and contrary to myth, thin people CAN have obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is quite prevalent – and not just [...]
Morning Headache: Brain Tumor or Sleep Apnea?
Waking up with morning headaches can mean a brain tumor or sleep apnea. This is because when headaches are caused by these two conditions, they typically are present as the patient wakes up for the [...]
Twitching Middle Finger Explained by Doctor; When to SEE Doctor
If that twitching middle finger is beginning to worry you sick because you googled it and a bunch of ALS sites popped up, here are answers from a doctor who is double board certified: neurology [...]
Can You Be Too Old to Benefit from a CPAP Machine?
Even though old age brings with it problems, this does not mean you’re too old to benefit from CPAP therapy if newly diagnosed with sleep apnea. […]
What the Typical Person with Sleep Apnea Looks Like
Think the typical person with sleep apnea looks like a beer gutted middle age man with a short fat neck? Think again! There is NO typical appearance of a person with obstructive sleep apnea, and [...]
Do You Make Excuses for Excessive Napping and Deny Sleep Apnea?
Do people say you nap too much? Do you make excuses such as being awake but closing your eyes just to rest them? Do you justify naps due to your age or stress? NOTE: This [...]
All the Possible Causes of Substernal Chest Pain Including Cancer
You already know that clogged coronary arteries, heart rhythm disorders and muscle strains can cause substernal chest pain, but there are causes you have no idea about. […]
Could Back Pain for Two Years Be Pancreatic Cancer?
Back pain that won’t go away after two years of conventional treatment may actually be due to a cause far more seious than just an irritated disc or muscle spasms. “It is possible that back [...]
Staging of Pancreatic Cancer: Brief Explanation in English
Here is how pancreatic cancer, which has a very dismal prognosis, is staged — explained in a way that you will understand. Facts About this Disease Five year survival rate is 8.5 percent. Incidence is [...]
Time It Takes for Liver and Pancreatic Cancer to Grow
It takes years for liver and pancreatic cells to develop into cancer, but only months to spread like a demon and become life-threatening once the mass reaches a certain size. […]
Can Untreated Symptoms for 3 Years Be Pancreatic Cancer?
Good and bad news if you think your digestive symptoms can no longer be pancreatic cancer because you’re still alive after three or so years. […]
Can Oral Cancer Mimic TMJ Disorder?
Symptoms of oral cancer can mimic that of TMJ disorder; examination of the patient’s mouth is crucial to rule out oral cancers. Tongue cancer can cause jaw pain that mimics that of TMJ disorder. [...]
How to Convince Elderly Parent to Get Sleep Apnea Test
Here’s how to convince your elderly parent, whom you suspect has obstructive sleep apnea, to agree to a sleep study or an overnight oxygen level test. I was finally able to convince my advanced-elderly father [...]
Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea in Old Age: Is CPAP Worth It?
Are you elderly and have just been told you have obstructive sleep apnea? Can you still benefit from CPAP therapy? Or should you just use supplemental oxygen? If your primary care doctor believes you're too [...]
Is The Chest Pain of Prinzmetal Angina Always Severe?
Prinzmetal angina chest pain not only usually occurs at rest, but it can be severe. The severity of chest pain from Prinzmetal angina can be enough to awaken one from sleep. […]
Repeatedly Strangled While Sleeping: Sleep Apnea’s Dangers
Don’t think for a second that the typical patient with sleep apnea is a fat man with a thick neck. Skinny young women can be diagnosed with this often misdiagnosed and very common condition. In [...]
Does Anxiety Really Cause Nocturia or Is Something Else Happening?
If anxiety truly causes nocturia (waking to urinate several times overnight), certainly there has to be a logical reason for this. You may have read somewhere that stress can increase the urge to void. [...]
Can You Have Sleep Apnea Without Daytime Symptoms?
Have you been convincing yourself that you can't possibly have sleep apnea because you don't have daytime symptoms? There is a possibility that you have sleep apnea even if you're not sleepy during the day [...]
Can Untreated Mild Sleep Apnea Cause Cardiovascular Harm?
Don’t let the diagnosis of “mild” fool you; untreated though mild obstructive sleep apnea can lead to adverse cardiovascular events in your body. […]
