Can Accutane and Celebrex Cause Blood in Your Stools?
Wouldn't it be a relief to know that the blood in your poops is from Accutane rather than from an intestinal ulcer, or worse yet, cancer of the colon? Seeing blood in the toilet after [...]
Flat Ribbon Stool Causes other than Colon Cancer
Are your stools coming out like flat ribbons and scaring the daylights out of you? If so, you’ve no doubt read or heard that colon cancer can cause BMs to come out in the shape [...]
Colon Cancer Related Constipation vs. IBS Stools
Here’s a comparison between colon cancer related constipation & IBS. “Constipation as a symptom itself can be caused by colon cancer or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with predominant constipation,” says Franjo Vladic, MD, a board [...]
Colon Cancer Change in Bowel Habits vs. IBS
Is it possible to tell the difference between colon cancer’s “change in bowel habits” and the change in IBS? “Both colon cancer and IBS can have constipation and abdominal cramps,” begins Franjo Vladic, MD, a [...]
Why Your Hair Smells SO Good!
If you find yourself occasionally smelling your hair, taking big sniffs…there is nothing wrong with you. This is actually no different than occasionally looking in the mirror and admiring the appearance of your hair. And [...]
Why Your Elderly Mother Is Delirious After Surgery
Are you shocked over how delirious your elderly mother (or father) is after surgery—such as a hip replacement, knee replacement or coronary bypass? It’s called postoperative delirium, and about half of elderly patients experience this—and [...]
Too Hot to Sleep: Causes, Including Cancer, Solutions
Feeling too hot to sleep can be caused by cancer, but there’s no need to panic. Being so hot at night that sleep is troublesome has an assortment of potential causes. Do you do rigorous [...]
Burping: The Noise, Odor, Frequency, Sick of It All?
Are you a burping machine? Do your burps smell? Scared that your new-onset burping is a sign of cancer? What about acid reflux? Can this cause belching? Is there ANY solution to all the embarrassing [...]
Why Do People Repeat a Question Someone Asks Them?
Does it drive you nuts when someone keeps repeating questions asked of them? I was inspired to write this article after proofreading a deposition transcript in which the plaintiff kept repeating—with upward inflection—the simple questions [...]
Have Diabetes and Love Chocolate Cake? The Best Time to Eat It
If you’re diabetic and love chocolate cake, there’s a best time for this. There are a few studies showing that the best time to eat chocolate cake is soon after you awaken in the morning. [...]
Why Some Kids Won’t Report the Babysitter Molested Them
Would YOUR child ever tell you if their babysitter molested them? Do you have enough trust built with your child that he or she would immediately report to you that the babysitter “touched” them “funny”? [...]
Why Do People Walk Directly in the Path of Cars?
Have you seen those online videos of people walking smack in the path of an oncoming motor vehicle? HOW could they not see the vehicle coming at them? Oddly, these "caught on video" pedestrians typically [...]
How to Tell if Your New Boyfriend Might Abuse You
How can you tell if your new boyfriend is capable of abusing your children from another relationship or your future children with him? Are you sick and tired of reading about a toddler or baby [...]
Top 5 Drug Treatments for Microscopic Colitis
A gastroenterologist names the top five drug treatments for microscopic colitis. There are five drugs that can be effective treatments. “Budesonide is a steroid and is the best available medicine,” says Matilda N. Hagan, MD, [...]
Is Microscopic Colitis Related To Gluten Sensitivity?
Do gluten sensitivity and microscopic colitis go hand in hand? “There is an association between microscopic colitis and celiac disease for reasons that are not clear," says Matilda N. Hagan, MD, an inflammatory bowel disease [...]
Does Microscopic Colitis Increase Risk of a DVT ?
Do you have microscopic colitis and fear getting a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a deep vein) is a serious situation -- because the blood clot in your leg or [...]
Can Microscopic Colitis Diarrhea Deplete Nutrient Intake?
Wondering if the nutrients you eat go out with the diarrhea of microscopic colitis? I sure was, after I was diagnosed and would see what appeared to be a lot of produce intake in my [...]
Can Microscopic Colitis Cause Malabsorption?
Microscopic colitis can cause numerous problems including tons of diarrhea. Can it also cause food -- even healthy food -- to be malabsorbed, depriving you of nutrients? “Malabsorption is not a classic feature of microscopic [...]
Acid Reflux vs. Esophageal Spasms vs. Hiatal Hernia
Do symptoms of acid reflux, esophageal spasms and hiatal hernia really overlap that much? “There is a continuum of disorders that can affect the esophagus,” says gastroenterologist Larry Good, MD, who’s been in practice for 40+ [...]
Why Does Heartburn Come and Go?
If you suffer from heartburn that comes and goes without any apparent cause, you should keep track of what you eat. This tracking includes how much you eat and when, since food may very well [...]
HOW Does Lexapro Trigger GERD?
Lexapro can trigger GERD, but just how does this happen? Lexapro is an antidepressant drug, but it can also help reduce anxiety. It belongs to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). [...]
GERD vs. Costochondritis Symptom Comparison
Here is a symptom comparison pitting GERD vs. costochondritis. […]
Esophagitis Cause of Chest Pain vs. Heart Attack
Uh oh, chest pain from heart attack vs. esophagitis can be “very difficult to distinguish,” says a gastroenterologist. “Esophagitis, inflammation of the esophagus, can cause severe chest pain,” says Gastroenterologist Larry Good, MD, in practice [...]
Can GERD Breathing Problems Suffocate You to Death?
GERD breathing problems can lead to feelings of suffocation and serious lung issues. Ever feel that the breathing problems from GERD could suffocate you to death? Sorry to say, but the very medical condition that [...]
Can Lifting Free Weights Cause GERD?
Lifting free weights CAN cause GERD, but wait till you learn which particular weightlifting exercises can especially do this! Lifting weights, of all things, can actually bring on GERD, which stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, [...]
What Should Diabetics Eat After Strength Training?
With all the advice out there on what to eat after strength training, what should diabetics eat? “Post-workout refueling wouldn't be much different from someone who doesn't have diabetes,” says Alison Massey, MS, RD, LDN, [...]
How Are Hundreds of Moles Removed All At Once?
You may want hundreds of moles removed all at the same time, after reading that having hundreds of moles is a risk factor for melanoma. Or maybe you want hundreds of moles removed for cosmetic [...]
Why Pregnancy Causes New Moles in Vaginal Area
“Hormonal changes that occur in pregnancy can cause new moles to arise and moles to change” in the vaginal area or elsewhere, says Dr. Jennifer Gordon, who is board certified by the American Board of [...]
Dozens of New Moles in a Few Months Mean Melanoma?
If you've noticed dozens of new moles over only a few months, you'll want to bring this to the attention of a dermatologist if you're worried about melanoma. Dozens of new moles in only a [...]
Tiny Moles Growing in a Cluster: Could this Mean Melanoma?
Have you discovered tiny moles growing in a cluster or groups on your skin and are fearing this could be a sign of melanoma? First off, one thing you need to make sure of is [...]
Can You Get Melanoma from Scratching a Mole?
Whether you deliberately scratch an itchy mole or just happen to scratch it because it's in an itchy area, you may wonder if melanoma can be caused by this. Melanoma from scratching a mole is [...]
Can Moles Grow from Scabs?
Whether or not moles can grow from a scab is a popular question. And it has a definitive answer. Composition of a scab vs. composition of a mole -- do you know the difference? A [...]
Excessive Burping Lately: Cancer and Benign Causes
Unfortunately, excessive burping new in onset can be caused by cancer, but more likely it has perfectly harmless causes. Let’s look at this more closely. What are the benign causes of recent excessive burping? “People [...]
Must Diabetics Avoid Sweets 100 Percent of the Time?
Have you ever heard that a diabetic must ALWAYS avoid sweets or else something really bad will happen? Some people still believe that if a diabetic eats candy, cake or a brownie with ice cream, [...]
Why Is Controlled Diabetes Still a Heart Disease Risk Factor?
If a patient’s diabetes is controlled, why would it still be considered a risk for heart disease? What if this person is a type II diabetic and controls the condition with exercise and diet? In [...]
How Reliable Are Non-Fasting Blood Sugar Levels?
That number you see in your glucose meter after eating is very important. The non-fasting value of blood sugar levels can indicate the possibility of prediabetes or diabetes. “The timing of non-fasting blood glucose levels [...]
How Long Should Diabetics Exercise After Eating Carbs?
Do you have diabetes and are wondering how long you can safely exercise after eating carbohydrates? “Any physical activity after eating is good;, there isn't a specific requirement,” says Alison Massey, MS, RD, LDN, registered [...]
Can Bodybuilding Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes?
Bodybuilding can have a protective effect against type II diabetes, but this doesn’t’ mean you must develop huge muscles. “Any type of regular physical activity (both cardio and strength training) are beneficial in reducing the [...]
Spot Where Mole Was Removed Itches Soon After
What does it mean (melanoma?) when soon after mole removal, the area is itching? Any time you have a mole removed, it should be biopsied—even if the removal was purely for cosmetic reasons. A mole [...]
What Causes Those Tiny White Bumps Under Your Beard ?
Many men who proudly sport their beards have noticed tiny white bumps under their beard. In fact, if you haven't noticed this with your beard, take a close look. You just might be surprised. This [...]