Shoulder Pain but No Other Symptoms?
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Galland talks about causes of shoulder pain in the absence of other symptoms. “Shoulder pain, in the absence of any other symptoms, is most commonly caused by a rotator cuff tear [...]
Can Deep Squats Harm the Knee: Orthopedic Surgeon’s Response
Can deep knee squats hurt the knees? Assume the squats are executed with feet flat on the floor, and that “deep” means the thighs have surpassed the position of being parallel to the floor. That’s [...]
Causes of Sharp, Stabbing Pain in Knee when Walking
An orthopedic surgeon names causes of a sharp, stabbing pain in the knee when walking. “Knee pain experienced during moderate movement such as walking may be caused by any number of factors, including tendonitis, a [...]
Grinding Noise in Knee, No Pain: Should You Worry?
What can cause a grinding noise in the knee but no pain, and is this something to be concerned about? “Painless noise in the knee, as well as other joints, can be safely ignored,” says [...]
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Prior to Knee Arthroscopy
An orthopedic surgeon explains what questions one should ask about their upcoming knee arthroscopy. Don't just go into a knee arthroscopy blindly. You should be armed with knowledge ahead of time. Nature of the Knee [...]
What’s It Mean When Collarbone Pain Comes from the Neck?
So your pain is in the collarbone or clavicle area, but it seems to be originating from your neck. This doesn't sound good, and it warrants a medical evaluation. “Shoulder blade pain is most commonly [...]
Collar Bone Shoulder Pain but Full Range of Motion?
What can cause pain around the collar bone of your shoulder if the bone is not broken and you have full range of motion? There are several possible causes of this situation. “Nagging aches or [...]
Old Cat Keeps Vomiting? 4 Causes, Solutions
An old cat can vomit for several reasons, some benign and some serious. Cause #1 of an old cat vomiting One cause can be diet, says Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc, chief veterinary officer with NationwideDVM, [...]
Gum Color Guide for Cat Owners
Here is a veterinarian’s guide for gum color in cats. The color of a cat’s gums can tell a lot about your pet’s health. Ideal Cat Gum Color “When it comes to your cat’s gums, [...]
Declawing Cat: Is Licking Paws Okay After Procedure?
A veterinarian discusses declawing your cat and your pet licking the paws afterwards. You’ve had your cat declawed and are now noticing that your pet keeps licking its paws. Should you allow this? Is it [...]
Cat’s Paw Has Pinkish Red Growth: Cancer Possible
A veterinarian discusses cancer as a possible cause of a pinkish red growth in a cat’s paw. Not all sinister growths on a cat are black or otherwise dark. There is reason to beware of [...]
Can Sinus Problems Cause Pain in the Neck?
Sinus issues may cause neck pain … but only under a specific circumstance, says an ENT doctor. ***** Neck discomfort can have numerous causes, including sleep position, a compressed nerve and even heart trouble. Since [...]
Sneezing, Sniffling after Exercise: Causes & Solutions
Find out what an ear, nose and throat physician says about sniffling and sneezing after exercise. Do you find you must sneeze and/or have the sniffles following exercise? Even indoors? This may occur soon after [...]
How Soon after Total Hip Replacement Can you Cross Legs?
An orthopedic surgeon provides guidelines to crossing legs after total hip replacement surgery. For many, crossing the legs is second nature. The tendency to want to do this will be strong even after a cross-legging [...]
Why Swelling of Surgical Leg (TKR) Goes Down Overnight
An orthopedic surgeon explains why swelling of the surgical leg (total knee replacement) goes down overnight and then seemingly balloons up after awakening. Following a total knee replacement, the patient may notice that the initial [...]
Vomiting During or After Exercise: Causes & Solutions
A doctor offers a very interesting cause of vomiting during or after exercise. “That can happen when a person is very toxic, so when the circulation improves, then the lymphatics start moving and dumping toxins,” [...]
Burning Lungs, Coughing after Hard Running: Benign Causes
There are several benign causes of burning lungs & coughing after hard running, and what’s “hard” is subjective. “Burning in the lungs and coughing after hard running are likely due to magnesium deficiency,” says Carolyn [...]
Tiny White Bump Inside Lower Eyelid, Painless
I asked my dermatologist what the very tiny white bump on the inside of my lower eyelid might be. A “tiny white bump” on the inner lower eyelid can be a rather broad description. But [...]
Why So Many Pulmonary Embolisms in Hospitals Are Fatal
Many pulmonary embolisms in hospital settings cause sudden death without symptoms, but many people die even when there are warning signs. You may be thinking that it takes about four minutes for irreversible brain damage [...]
Can You Get Deep Vein Thrombosis DURING Air Travel?
Two doctors weigh in on getting a DVT while on the airplane. Perhaps you’ve heard of cases in which a person seemingly developed a DVT at some point after landing from air travel. There are [...]
How Common Is Headache in Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
Headache incidence varies depending on the age of the patient with chronic subdural hematoma. A report in the Postgraduate Medical Journal states that the incidence of headache, as a symptom of chronic subdural hematoma, varies [...]
Chronic Subdural Hematoma Symptoms: Young vs. Old Patients
Yes, there tends to be differences in symptoms of chronic subdural hematoma in young patients vs. elderly. A report in the journal Injury points out differences in symptom presentation of chronic subdural hematoma in young [...]
Soft Plaque Rupture, Chest Pain, Low Heart Disease Risk?
Can chest pain in a physically fit person with low heart disease risk be caused by a soft plaque rupture? “Recent literature suggests two different kinds of plaque: calcified plaque which is considered more stable [...]
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 [...]
Does Spinach REALLY Cause Black Stools?
Here’s a detailed look at black stools being caused by spinach. Have you recently looked into the toilet bowl and noticed that your poops were black? Did you panic? Did you realize you recently ate [...]
Can a Skin Injury Turn into Cancer? Yes, but What Kind?
Yes, a skin injury can indeed develop into cancer, says a dermatologist. There are three main types of skin cancer: melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Can an injury to the skin lead [...]
Stomach Cramps After Your Period Ends: Five Causes
Could abdominal cramping after menstruation ends be related to early cancer? There's actually a variety of causes for this troubling condition that all women should be aware of. When a woman who's completed her monthly [...]
Why Does Morbid Obesity Stop Menstruation?
Being morbidly obese, no matter how confident you are, can have a bad effect on your menstrual cycle. It is no secret that when a very obese woman has been unable to conceive despite a [...]
Causes of Slow, Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding
Find out what can cause bleeding from your period to be slow and prolonged. “Perhaps the most common cause of this is when the blood has difficulty passing through the cervical canal, due either to [...]
How Common Is a Flesh Colored Melanoma?
Here’s what a dermatologist has to say about frequency of flesh colored melanoma -- which can go undetected during your self-exams. Melanoma can present as flesh colored. But just how often does this occur? How [...]
Causes of White Peeling Skin Inside Lip Include Cancer
A dermatologist names cancer as a possible cause of white peeling skin inside the lip. In addition to having just brushed one’s teeth, which can cause cells inside the lip to slough off, other conditions [...]
Causes of Itchy, Flaky Skin on Your Face
Are you worried that cancer could be causing that unexplained itching and flaking on your face? The causes of itchy, flaky facial skin are many. Eczema. “Scaling on the face can be as simple as [...]
Causes of Anal Lumps Include Cancer
A dermatologist says there are several causes of anal lumps, and one is cancer. Most causes of anal lumps are not related to cancer, but cancer can be a cause. “Lesions around the anus can [...]
Can White Pimples on Penis Be Caused by Cancer?
A dermatologist names some causes of white bumps or pimple-like growths on the penis. White pimples, bumps or small growths can appear on one’s penis; what are some causes? “The most benign condition that causes [...]
Can a Red Spot on the Lip Be Cancer?
A dermatologist lists many causes of a red spot the lip; find out if cancer is one. What can cause a red spot on the lip? Can cancer be a cause? Rebecca Tung, MD, explains [...]
Can Cancer Cause Red Patches on the Tongue?
Find out if cancer can cause the tongue to develop red patches. Have you noticed red patches on your tongue and are afraid it might be cancer? Well, here is some very reassuring news for [...]
13 Causes of Burning Lips Explained by Dermatologist
There's tons of causes of burning lips, and one of them is a pre-cancerous change. “Burning lips or its cousin burning mouth syndrome can result from a number of causes,” says Dr. Rebecca Tung, MD, [...]
Why Is Melanoma Survival Rate Higher for Stage 0 vs. Stage 1?
What’s different in the stage 0 melanoma patient than the stage 1 patient such that 10-year survival rate is higher? The earlier that melanoma is caught (or staged), the higher the survival rate when projected [...]
Melanoma Risk with Fair Skin, Brown Eyes vs. Blue Eyes
Find out if there’s a difference in melanoma risk in someone with fair skin and brown eyes vs. fair skin and blue. Lists of melanoma risk factors often include “fair/light skin and blue eyes.” Sometimes, [...]
Benign Cause of Brief Stabbing Pains in Breast
Find out a most unlikely, but harmless, cause of sudden-onset, brief stabbing pains in a breast; and it’s not a tight bra. Have you developed sudden-onset, stabbing, sharp or piercing pains in a breast? And [...]