Might a New Mole Between the Toes Be a Melanoma?
If you have a new mole or “spot” between your toes, do NOT blow it off as possible melanoma just because no sun gets between your toes. “Yes, melanomas can grow in areas that typically [...]
Melanomas from Existing Moles vs. As New Spots on Skin
There are differences between melanomas that arise from existing moles and those that appear as brand new spots on skin where there’s no original mole. […]
You Know You Probably Have Sleep Apnea When…
Sleep apnea not only is one of the most misdiagnosed conditions. But many undiagnosed people are in denial that they might actually have it. Though the stereotypical patient is an overweight middle aged man with [...]
Reasons Your Forearm Muscles Are Twitching: ALS Possible?
The forearm muscles are a unique muscle group, so when they start twitching, this is easily felt and even sometimes seen, raising the issue of ALS. The forearm muscles are primarily responsible for wrist and [...]
Cure for Flaky Itchy Scalp Caused by Minoxidil: Simple Remedy
If minoxidil is causing your scalp to be itchy and flaky with white specks in your hair, there is a simple remedy for this problem. An itching and/or flaking scalp, when caused by minoxidil, is [...]
What Happens in the ER When You Hit Your Head Hard: Tests
If you go to the ER fully conscious but report having hit your head hard, here’s exactly what to expect. […]
What to Expect in the ER if You Have Shortness of Breath
If you’re complaining of shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, here is what will be done for you in an emergency room. […]
Child Hit Head? Here’s Questions to Ask ER Doctor re CT Scans
If your child got hit in the head, you need to make sure they don’t get unnecessary CT scans. Here’s questions to ask the ER doctor if you’re worried about radiation exposure. CT scans take [...]
What Is Hyperhidrosis and Might You Have It?
Hyperhidrosis is a very bothersome condition that can impede the quality of one’s social life. It can bring on enough embarassment to make the sufferer want to stay home. “Hyperhidrosis is a condition that in [...]
Does Hyperhidrosis Go Away with Age? Can You Outgrow Sweat?
Hyperhidrosis of the armpits, groin or feet--it can be bad enough to impair social life. But is there hope as the sufferer gets older? Can you “age out” of hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is the medical term [...]
What Happens in the ER when Elderly Woman Reports Chest Pain
Be on the lookout for specific things that should be done in the ER when an elderly woman complains of chest pain. If an elderly family member is having chest pain, don’t delay getting them [...]
Are All Autistic Children Necessarily Withdrawn?
Is a “quirky” child possibly autistic even though they seem to be very socially interactive and uncomfortable being alone? Of course, not all introverted children meet the diagnostic criteria for autism. […]
HIIT vs. Typical Exercise and Drugs for Battling Depression
A form of exercise called HIIT may be much more effective at treating depression than is more typical exercise and antidepressant drugs. HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. […]
Why Don’t More Doctors See Dense Breasts As a Cancer Risk?
There’s a reason why most of the medical establishment still does not take seriously high breast density as a major risk for breast cancer. […]
Is Surgery Necessary to Diagnose Ovarian Cancer?
A doctor may suspect ovarian cancer based on symptoms, a blood test & an image of a suspicious mass. But is surgery always necessary for a formal diagnosis of this ruthless disease? […]
WHY Does Stress Increase & Affect Vaginal Discharge?
Have you read somewhere that stress can directly cause vaginal discharge? “There’s no direct mechanism for stress and vaginal discharge; however, chronic stress can cause hormone imbalances which can lead to abnormal discharge,” says Mylaine [...]
Benign Diseases with the Same Symptoms as Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of the most misdiagnosed diseases because its symptoms are so similar to many benign conditions. The time it takes to correctly diagnose ovarian cancer, from the time a woman first sees [...]
Black Specks on Nipple but Not Pregnant: What Can These Be?
Discovering black specks or dots on your nipple in the absence of pregnancy (which can cause this appearance) can be quite alarming. […]
Most Likely Cause of Breast Lump in a Teenager
Your teen daughter comes to you worried about a lump in her breast. What’s this most likely to be? The concept of “lump” has nearly become synonymous with cancer, so that’s why even when a [...]
Can a Fibroadenoma Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
Unfortunately, the presence of a complex fibroadenoma in breast tissue means an increased risk of breast cancer. However, the risk is influenced by this benign tumor’s cellular features. “Simple fibroadenomas do not seem to increase [...]
Tiny Mole Growing Larger but Still Looks Normal: Self-Exams
What if you had a very tiny mole and one day, realized it was no longer tiny – yet everything else about it looked perfectly normal? As you probably already know, one of the guidelines [...]
3-Year-Old Bites Nails: Causes & Solutions
It’s tough to get a three-year-old to stop biting his or her nails. Parents will use many tactics in an attempt to get their older child to stop this form of self-mutilation, including bribes with [...]
Does Adult ADHD Even Exist? If It’s Not ADHD, What Is It?
Many adults want to know if ADHD is actually a child’s disorder or if, indeed, adults can have it. If we look at what “ADHD” stands for – attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – certainly we [...]
Can a Victim of Childhood Bullying Become Workplace Bully?
It’s been said that the workplace bully must have been quite the tyrant during their young school years, but it’s entirely possible that many workplace bullies were victimized by their peers. And they couldn’t fight [...]
Does Your Heart Pound and You Think It’s Caused by GERD?
Bad news for those who’re trying to convince themselves that their pounding heartbeat is caused by GERD and GERD alone: It very most probably isn’t. […]
Jaw Pain from GERD or Acid Reflux or from Your Heart?
Jaw pain can have many causes including cancer, but GERD or acid reflux, as well as clogged heart arteries, can cause pain in the jaw. If you’re experiencing pain in the jaw, you need to [...]
Vomiting Thick Mucus After Eating Beef, Rice and Sauces
What are the causes and prevention of vomiting a thick mucus after eating foods like beef, rice and sauces? […]
Can Acid Reflux Make You Throw Up Foamy Bile and Other Yuck?
Ewww, you awaken having to “throw up” foamy gunk (bile? acid? mucus?) and it tastes as bad as it looks. Is this acid reflux? […]
Can GERD Cause an Electric Sensation in the Chest?
Sometimes a person will experience chest pain they describe as feeling “electrical” or “like electricity running through” and think it’s GERD at work. However, there is no condition that literally causes electric currents to run [...]
Why Does GERD Cause Pain Between the Shoulder Blades?
GERD does not directly cause pain between your shoulder blades, but the pain between your shoulder blades can be a result of GERD. It can also mean a heart problem. […]
The GERD & Hairy Tongue Connection: It’s Not Your Imagination
There certainly is a connection between GERD and “hairy” tongue; this is a real condition that is not imagined. […]
Can Borderline QT Prolongation Be Caused By Computer Error?
An abnormal QTc interval from computer error? Before you panic when your cardiologist points out that your EKG shows a prolonged QT interval or “borderline QTc interval,” first ask your doctor if the EKG results [...]
PVCs for Two Minutes Straight: Does this Mean Heart Problem?
Have you ever experienced a bunch of PVCs for literally two minutes nonstop and feared that a heart attack or cardiac arrest was looming? […]
How Many PVCs Mean Occasional vs. Frequent per Hour or Day?
If you’re having so many PVCs that you measure their frequency by the hour, this may have you fearful that you’re afflicted with frequent PVCs. Per hour, per day, how many premature ventricular contractions you [...]
Heart Racing in Middle of Sleep: 200 Beats/Minute
If you’ve accurately taken your pulse in the middle of the night to be 200 beats per minute or even 150, after being awakened by this furious heart rate, you should not just stew over [...]
Why Does Angina Cause Pain to Spread to Left Arm & Shoulder?
“It’s a common misconception that angina causes pain to spread to the left arm and shoulder,” explains Charles C. Cummings, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, LifeBridge Health Cardiovascular Institute in Baltimore, MD. […]
Why Can Angina Get Worse with Exercise?
You’d think that exercise would benefit the heart and thus improve the angina condition, but the truth is the opposite: Exercise will make angina get worse. […]
Can You Get a DVT in Your Arm?
Yes, a deep vein thrombosis can occur in the arm, not just in the legs. The risk factors for a DVT occurring in an arm are the same as for the leg -- generally speaking. [...]
ALS vs. MS Symptoms: What Really Are the Differences?
Some similarities between ALS and MS symptoms are frightening. But most differences are very reassuring to those who can’t stop worrying that they have the fatal motor neuron disease. A person with health anxiety may [...]
Chest Pain, Need to Burp but Can’t: Future Heart Attack?
Your worst fear is true: Chest pain and a burp that you can’t get out can mean there’s something wrong with your heart. […]
