Can a Stool Sample Show Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is much more common than you think, which begs the question if whether or not a bowel movement sample can indicate the presence of this condition. BMs and Celiac Disease Most celiacs are [...]
Do Doctors Give too Many Tests for Heart Disease?
What does a cardiologist have to say about the belief that doctors order too many tests for heart disease? These tests include stress tests and angiograms. There are also various blood tests related to diseases [...]
Zero Calcium Score in Asymptomatic vs. Symptomatic Patients
A zero calcium score is NOT an accurate predictor of cardiac events in patients with symptoms, but for those without symptoms, it’s over 95 percent. A group of people with symptoms like chest pain and [...]
Do Clear Carotid Arteries Mean Clear Coronary Vessels?
Just because your carotid arteries are “clean” doesn’t mean you don’t have severe blockages in your coronary vessels. I was inspired to write this article after my father underwent an exam to see if there [...]
Can Compression Stockings Cause a DVT to Break Off?
A doctor answers the question if compression socks or stockings can trigger dislodging of a DVT. Compression socks or stockings are well-known to people who have a medical condition that causes fluid retention in their [...]
Causes of DVT in Absence of Risk Factors & Clotting Disorder
Find out what can possibly cause a DVT when there’s no risk factors and no clotting disorders. A DVT is a deep vein thrombosis: a blood clot in a vein deep in the body, usually [...]
What’s the Strongest Risk Factor for a Deep Vein Thrombosis?
You’ll be shocked at what the greatest risk factor is for a DVT (deep vein thrombosis). If you're thinking that obesity is the strongest risk factor for a DVT -- you're on the right track [...]
Blood in Stools, No Other Symptoms: Colon Cancer?
Find out if bloody stools can be the only symptom of colon cancer. How likely is it that if you see blood in your stools, but do not have any other symptoms (e.g., unexplained weight [...]
Can a Recent Transient Ischemic Attack Be Detected on Exam?
Is there a special test that can tell if you just had a transient ischemic attack? A TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a mini stroke — and even though the symptoms may vanish after only [...]
Can a Doctor Tell if You Had a TIA By Looking into the Eyes?
A transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) is a scary thing, and a doctor will use a special instrument to peer into the patient's eyes. This will help the physician, giving information or clues to see if [...]
Single Symptom TIA vs. Multi-Symptom
If you think a TIA that causes only one symptom isn’t as serious as a multi-symptom transient ischemic attack, you’re in for a shock. Suppose you have sudden-onset blurry vision but no other symptoms, and you [...]
Should You Avoid Running with a DVT in Your Leg?
Running with a DVT? Risky or safe? “Since running would significantly increase arterial flow to the lower extremities, and therefore venous return is also increased, it may be safer to avoid running in the ACUTE [...]
Can Diarrhea Be the Only Symptom of Colon Cancer?
Is it possible for diarrhea to be the only symptom of colon cancer? You may be familiar with colon cancer's classic signs such as abdominal pain, weakness, weight loss, blood in stools and ribbon-like stools [...]
Could Sudden Dry Mouth Be Sjogren’s Syndrome?
Has your mouth become cottony dry out of the blue, just like that? And is Sjogren's syndrome constantly on your mind? Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that primarily affects [...]
Does Slow Resting Heart Rate Mean Low Heart Disease Risk?
Does a slow resting pulse mean you don’t have heart disease? Think again if you believe your slow resting heart rate means you can’t possibly have heart disease – even severe heart disease, also known as [...]
