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 [...]
Nipple & Breast Burning from Breastfeeding: Causes, Treatments
Experiencing burning in the breasts during breastfeeding or shortly after is not uncommon. But don't confuse this with actual pain in the breast. It's also not the same as soreness. So what causes burning in [...]
Why Can Ovarian Cancer Cause Leg Pain?
Ovarian Cancer Can Cause Leg Pain, but Why? One of the symptoms of ovarian cancer can be leg pain. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological cancers, though it kills 14,000 to 15,000 women [...]
Should You Be Scared when Your Heart Flutters?
When the heartbeat does what you'd describe as flutters, these are "usually called palpitations, which represent an awareness of our heartbeat (it may be described as an irregular beat, a forceful beat, or a [...]
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 [...]
How Much Coronary Artery Blockage Causes Angina?
How much blockage in the coronary arteries is needed to cause angina? You can have sludge built up in your arteries and not know it. Angina is chest pain from blocked coronary arteries, which restrict [...]
How Not to Miss Warning Signs of Future Heart Attack
You'd better believe that warning signs almost always exist for future heart attack. The warning signs are there; you just have to know how to spot them! A heart attack is serious business; how could [...]
Thumping Heartbeat Causes, Solutions, When to See Doctor
Is your thumping heartbeat scaring the daylights out of you? Does your heart go ba-ba-BOOM, ba-ba-BOOM for no apparent reason? Even if you’re young and athletic, a thumping heartbeat can be scary and make you [...]
Chest Pain & Shortness of Breath: When to Visit ER
Having chest pain and shortness of breath and wonder if this is an emergency? Chest pain and shortness of breath can signal an impending heart attack. Chest pain and shortness of breath can also be [...]
Heart Palpitations During Weightlifting: Causes, Solutions
Have you noticed a fluttering heartbeat or heart palpitations during your weight workouts or shortly after? Should you be unnerved about this experience? “Weightlifting due to the muscular exertion delivers an increased return of blood [...]
Can Impending Heart Attack Be Misdiagnosed As GERD (Heartburn)?
GERD specialist Dr. Carson Liu says that imminent heart attack symptoms can mimic heartburn. Have you been sent home from the ER with a GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) diagnosis as a result of chest pain [...]
Chest Pain: Can Imminent Heart Attack Be Misdiagnosed in ER?
Imminent heart attack can be missed by ER doctors when it comes to your chest pain. The ER doctor may misdiagnose your chest pain as GERD or acid reflux. My mother went into the ER [...]
Older Women’s Panic Attack Can Predict Heart Attack
An older woman who suffers from panic attacks has an increased risk of one day having a heart attack. And what makes this situation even more frightening is that the symptoms of a panic attack [...]
Why Bench Pressing Sometimes Hurts Your Shoulder
Have you noticed that when you bench press that your shoulder mysteriously begins hurting? Perhaps the bench press is the ONLY exercise that aggravates your shoulder? Shoulder pain or hurt when bench pressing isn’t that [...]
Toe Cramp Causes and Solutions
Though the pain of a toe cramp can be enough to make a grown man cry, don't let toe cramp pain fool you into thinking that toe cramps are caused by any terrible disease. Searing [...]
What Can Make Your Hip Hurt After Running?
Hip pain after running can have one of multiple possible causes. And one of them is arthritis - -something that every runner dreads hearing. What are those several causes of hip pain after going on [...]
Why There’s Pain Under Your Kneecap During or After Running
So you had a good run, but the second you stop, here comes that gnawing pain beneath your kneecap. Or maybe it came on during your run. What IS this and what can be done [...]
Forearm Pain Doing Biceps Curls: Cause and Solution
I solved my forearm pain that occurred during biceps curls. If you've been suffering forearm pain from biceps curls, you might be experiencing exactly what I experienced. I'm a former certified personal trainer, but even [...]
Ankle Pain After Running: Causes and Solutions
Do you suffer from ankle pain after running but can't figure out what could be causing this? There can be a number of causes -- and each cause has a unique solution. Ligament Strain or [...]
Aching Bad Calf Cramps: Causes, Treatment, Prevention
The most agonizing pain in the calf comes at some point during your sleep, but calf cramps can also strike you during athletic training. They can instantly halt whatever it was you were doing. Calf cramps [...]
What Does Precancerous or Atypical Mole Mean?
Atypical Mole Have you been told you have a precancerous or atypical mole? Perhaps you were too afraid to ask your physician to explain in more detail what a precancerous or atypical mole [...]
Are Purple Moles Normal or Possible Cancer?
Do you have a purple mole? If so, are you worried that your mole has cancer because it's purple? "The color of a mole may vary within normal ranges, and purple color may not necessarily [...]
New Moles in Middle Age People: Melanoma or Benign?
New moles in older age are cause for concern, according to many dermatologists. What if a newly discovered mole after age 40 looks normal? Should you have a new mole examined anyways? Dr. Monica Halem, MD, [...]
Fading Moles: Melanoma, or Could this Be Something Else Besides Skin Cancer?
Is a fading mole, one that's getting lighter, worrying you about melanoma? Have you noticed a mole on your body has been fading or getting lighter? You've heard that melanoma skin cancer that develops in a [...]
Melanoma Skin Cancer: When Changing Moles Are Benign
Melanoma: What can cause a mole to change besides skin cancer? We've been alarmed by the media when it comes to changing moles -- to See your doctor immediately if you have a changing mole to [...]
When Brown Mole Turns Red: Melanoma or Nothing to Worry About?
Does a brown mole changing to red necessarily mean melanoma? How many times have you read that when a mole changes color, this can be a sign of melanoma and to immediately see a doctor? [...]
Elbow Pain While Bench Pressing: Causes and Solutions
Elbow pain when you bench press DOES have definite causes and definite solutions. You'll want to get on board quickly before the injury becomes chronic. There are specific causes of elbow pain both while, or [...]
What Causes Foamy Urine: Serious & Benign
Ever had foamy urine? There are several causes of foamy urine. Is cancer one of them? If you've been noticing foamy urine and have been wondering if it might be a sign of cancer, worry [...]
Why Does My Stomach Make Strange Funny Sounds?
Does your stomach make all sorts of gurgling, rumbling and other strange, weird sounds? "Has it reached a point where other people can actually hear your belly making these noises? I'm not talking about hunger [...]
Orange Diarrhea: Some Causes Are Serious
Have you had orange diarrhea lately? That must have been a surprising sight, maybe even an alarming sight, since loose stools are supposed to be brown (though a little greenish is okay), not orange. Diarrhea can [...]