Is a Torn Rotator Cuff Always Painful?
If you had a torn rotator cuff, would you necessarily be in enough pain to suspect this? Or might the pain--even severe--come and go, faking you out? According to Edmond Cleeman, MD, the pain of [...]
Can Running Cause Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric)?
Dr. Bright explains, “Trochanteric bursitis is very common among runners. In order to understand trochanteric bursitis, it is important to have an understanding of what a bursa is." If you suffer bursitis hip pain from [...]
Lamictal Rash Side Effect: Causes and Prevention
The Lamictal rash, a side effect of this drug, is well-known in the community of Lamictal users. And this rash isn't pretty at all. Is there a way to prevent this side effect? And what [...]
Can Seborrheic Keratosis Turn into Skin Cancer?
Seborrheic keratoses can look like melanoma, the deadly skin cancer. These benign lesions can come in a variety of colors, sizes and shapes, and can raise concern if you just happen to discover one or a [...]
When an Itching Mole Begins Bothering You
Here's what a dermatologist says about itching moles. If you’re concerned about an itching mole (could it be melanoma?), first make sure that the itching is coming from the actual spot itself, rather than nearby [...]
Can a Changing Mole Be Benign or Is It Always Melanoma?
We’ve been scared by the media about changes in moles, and skin cancer, a la, “If you notice any changes in a mole, see a doctor immediately, as this could mean skin cancer.” And you [...]
Do the Big Moles on Your Child’s Back Have You Worried?
Lots of big moles on your child's back can be intimidating to look at. With all the heightened awareness over the past decade of moles, melanoma and skin cancer, it's only natural that you'd be [...]
Are Most Funny Looking Moles Normal & Benign?
A dermatologist speaks about strange or weird looking moles. Have you discovered a funny looking mole on your body and wonder if it’s melanoma? The aggravating thing about finding a strange looking spot is when [...]
Trouble Breathing After Coronary Bypass Causes & Solutions
Trouble breathing or shortness of breath after coronary bypass surgery? There are actually several causes for breathing difficulties following coronary bypass surgery (aka CABG). "Shortness of breath is very common after coronary artery bypass grafting," [...]
Diarrhea, Changes in Poop Appearance from Microscopic Colitis
"Change in bowel habits" is commonly listed as a symptom of colon cancer, but this doesn't mean that microscopic colitis can't also cause a change in poop habits and appearance. Your stools and bowel habits [...]
When Stool Color Can Mean Cancer
Ever had yellow, chalky, green or black stools? What about reddish stools? Do you ever even look at your BMs? Certain colors of BMs or stools can be a warning sign of cancer. “Brown, gray, [...]
Malabsorption Syndrome: Cancer, Other Causes, Symptoms Q & A
Are malabsorption syndrome and cancer necessarily in the same sentence? Do you fear you're suffering from a malabsorption malady? Is there a way you can tell at home if you have this gastrointestinal ailment? If you've [...]
Acid Reflux Symptoms Compared to Sinusitis
You think you have acid reflux but you may have sinusitis; or, you're convinced you have sinusitis but it just might be GERD! The symptoms of GERD or acid reflux and sinusitis, do indeed overlap, [...]
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Stools vs. Malabsorption BM’s
Malabsorption that results in odd-looking stools can have a variety of causes, and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can also cause stools to appear less-than-normal. You may be wondering if there was a way to distinguish [...]
Does IBS Usually Cause Thin Narrow Poops?
Do narrow stools have you fearful of colon cancer, even though you've been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? If narrow or thin stools are common with IBS, then this may certainly provide more peace [...]
Causes & Treatments for Irritable Bowel Back Pain
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause back pain. If you have back pain that has not responded to massage or other typical treatments, you may actually have IBS. First of all, how does IBS even [...]
Leg Pain Caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Leg pain can have a ton of causes ranging from so very benign to life threatening--and one of those possible causes is irritable bowel syndrome. Having pain in your leg and wondering if this is [...]
Does Colon Cancer Always Cause Abdominal Pain?
Colon cancer can cause abdominal pain, but does it always? When I say "pain," I don't mean cramps. There's a difference between abdominal pain and abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain can result from colon cancer. But have you [...]
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 [...]
IBS vs. Microscopic Colitis: Similarities, Diagnosis
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and microscopic colitis produce symptoms that are similar enough to result in misdiagnosis. So do you have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) or microscopic colitis? After all, the symptoms overlap. Furthermore, symptoms [...]
Brain Tumor Headache: What Are False Alarm Symptoms?
Does your very bad headache have you fearing you have a brain tumor? Does the pain make you think it could only be from a brain tumor? Though the only way to rule out a [...]
Twitching Tongue: Bulbar ALS or Normal?
If your twitching tongue is driving you mad with anxiety and fear of bulbar onset ALS, then you need to know how to rule out bulbar onset ALS, which is diagnosed in only about 600 [...]
Twitching Tongue: When to Worry About ALS
Is your twitching tongue keeping you up all night worrying you might have bulbar onset ALS? Relax, relax. Don't let a twitching tongue ruin your life. Do you realize how exceedingly rare bulbar onset ALS [...]
Twitching Calf Muscle: Should You Worry?
Have you been closely monitoring the twitching in your calf muscle? Counting the number of “fasciculations” per minute, watching the muscle move as it twitches, and even going as far as repeatedly testing out the [...]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Symptoms vs. Impinged Neck Nerve
Did you know that the symptoms of an impinged neck nerve can masquerade as carpal tunnel syndrome? A doctor might get fooled by this. This happened to my mother. The doctor who misdiagnosed my mother’s [...]
Bulbar Onset ALS vs. Normal Tongue Twitching
Does a twitching tongue have you fearing you might have bulbar onset ALS? When a person initially becomes aware of tongue twitching, he or she normally has no idea what bulbar onset ALS even is. [...]
Hit Head? Bleeding in Brain Symptoms Can Occur Six Weeks Later
If you hit your head and don’t have immediate symptoms or even symptoms for a few weeks after, you can still develop symptoms of bleeding in the brain at least six weeks later that are [...]
Muscle Twitching Help; Foot Drop Strength Tests & ALS
If you have muscle twitching and have googled twitching muscles, you've most likely stumbled upon some links for the deadly disease ALS. You now might think you have ALS, since muscle twitching is a symptom of [...]
Multiple Sclerosis vs. Sjogren’s Syndrome Symptom Comparison
Sjogren's syndrome can be misdiagnosed as multiple sclerosis; symptoms are similar. Sjogren's syndrome can actually cause symptoms similar to multiple sclerosis (MS). Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that is commonly associated with dry mouth [...]
Sudden Onset Dry Mouth Causes & Solutions
Out of nowhere I began developing dry mouth. What can sudden onset dry mouth mean? Could it mean the beginnings of Sjogren's syndrome? One day during the midst of working out at the gym, I began [...]
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 [...]
Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Appetite Loss?
A gynecological oncologist explains appetite suppression caused by ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer can suppress appetite; this is a hallmark feature of this disease, the deadliest of all gynecological malignancies. I was wondering just what mechanisms [...]
Ovarian Cyst vs. Ovarian Cancer Detection
A Harmless Ovarian Cyst Can Show Up on an Ultrasound and Masquerade as Cancer Short of surgery, can a doctor tell the difference between an ovarian cyst and cancer? Some time ago, I had an [...]
Why Does Ovarian Cancer Cause Bloating?
Ovarian cancer can cause bloating: not just a feeling of bloating, but a visible abdominal distention. If you have unexplained bloating sensations or your stomach seems to be growing, even though you haven't been eating [...]
How to Tell if a Doctor Misses a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
How can you ever know if your breast cancer has been missed by your doctor? There are potential tell-tale signs of a breast cancer misdiagnosis that every woman should know. It is entirely possible for [...]
Can Stress Cause Many Missed Periods in a Row?
How many periods in a row can you miss from stress? Well in my case it looks like five. "It has been known for years that the menstrual cycle can become dis-regulated when a great [...]
Why Is There Blood in Cervical Mucus after Period Ends?
An OB/GYN explains reasons for blood in cervical mucus after menstruation is over. Have you noticed blood in your cervical mucus even though your period has ended? Perhaps you’ve noticed the blood in the cervical [...]
Late Periods Causes and When to Worry
Can a late period be a sign of cancer? Are late periods really worrying you? Menstruation normally occurs every 21 to 35 days. After 35 days is a truly late period, and your worry is [...]
Why Does PMS Cause Swollen Ankles?
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) can cause swollen ankles. Sometimes this is merely a cosmetic issue, appearing unsightly. But other times, the swollen ankles caused by PMS can be very tender to the touch, even somewhat painful. [...]
Mid-Cycle Joint Aches or Pain in Women: Causes and Solutions
Mid-cycle joint aches or pain can affect some women. Mid-cycle joint pain or aches are when a woman experiences a discomfort in her joints that feels just like the joint aching she gets in the [...]
