Rather than fear something really bad causing your eyes to make a cracking sound with nearly every blink, there are a few facts that are important to know first. It’s not uncommon for someone to [...]
Does a dislike for loud noise—even a hatred for it—always have to mean that you have hyperacusis or an abnormal sensitivity to sound? What if someone hates loudness because they are very vigilant about preventing [...]
If one of your eyes has been sticking out or bulging lately, this could be a sign of a brain tumor, eye tumor or sinus tumor. When an eye protrudes, this is called proptosis. [...]
Seems that a mandibular advancement device (MAD) would keep the airway open continuously, yet this oral appliance is no match for CPAP when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea of moderate to severe degree. [...]
You should never assume that you can’t possibly have obstructive sleep apnea just because you’re lean, buff and compete in triathlons or CrossFit. […]
Do you sometimes have a leak of poop spurt out when you fart? If gooey poop leaks out only very occasionally when you pass gas, this is nothing to worry about and is probably one [...]
Why does it seem that almost every time you have a particular meal such as dinner or lunch, you have to poop immediately after? Is there really a cause and effect relationship between when you [...]
There’s plenty of studies showing that exercise lowers the risk of suffering from a stroke, but what about outright prevention of a massive or severe stroke? […]
It’s been said (by an unknown number of laypeople) that very stinky farts mean GOOD health. But can really foul smelling gas mean an illness? Truth is, the only people seemingly capable of announcing that [...]
The butt has large muscles and when they begin twitching, this is hard to ignore. “Twitching of various muscles are, in medical lingo, termed fasciculations, which are small, local, involuntary contractions of muscles in any [...]
If having sex makes you feel like you have to pee or like your bladder is full, there are several reasons for this. […]
Can irritation of the bladder be caused by a vaginal yeast infection? An irritated bladder is certainly a very annoying symptom, as it can make you constantly feel like you "have to go." Another symptom [...]
Vaginal itching is a very personal but highly annoying problem that many women have. These same women may also have a bladder or urinary tract infection. […]
There are multiple possible reasons for a penis that bleeds during erections, including cancer. […]
Do you suffer a sharp headache or head pain only when you ejaculate? “The act of ejaculation causes a great deal of changes in your body,” says Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD, a board-certified urologist specializing in [...]
By the time testicular cancer begins causing pain, your prognosis won’t be looking too good. Half of U.S. testicular cancers occur in men ages 20 to 34. […]
When you cough, do you feel pain in one of your testicles? What’s alarming about this is that testicular cancer typically occurs in only one testicle. So when a new symptom occurs on one side [...]
Excess sweating behind the ears is annoying, but can it mean a serious illness? There is a life threatening condition that might lead to excess sweating of the head: thyroid disease. […]
Going on vacation soon and wondering how this might affect your use of Accutane? Here are doctor guidelines for Accutane while you are enjoying your vacation. […]
That stubborn thing on your upper lip may not be a pimple at all, but might be cancer if it’s been hanging there for a while. The good news is that the top of your [...]
If you’re a teen, it’s not too early to check your lifelong moles every month for signs of melanoma—especially if you’ve spent a lot of time over the years in the sun without sunscreen. You [...]
When a mole is removed, there may be a reaction around the area. Do you know how to tell if the reaction is normal or if it means a visit to the doctor? You have [...]
Is the precancerous mole that you had removed now growing back? When this happens, the biggest fear is that what’s growing back is melanoma skin cancer. What would cause the precancerous mole to "grow back"? [...]
There is a rule of thumb for determining if you have too many moles – which of course, should be inspected monthly for any suspicious signs of melanoma, which is highly curable when caught early. [...]
If you’re hell-bent on removing a mole by yourself, you’d better think twice—because self mole removal may increase your risk of melanoma. All over the Internet are articles on how to perform a self mole [...]
“Yes, there is always a chance for ‘regression’ for both normal mole and melanoma,” says Dr. Tess Mauricio, MD, FAAD, a leading board certified dermatologist from Stanford University Medical School and CEO of MBeautyClinic.com. [...]
There are several kinds of cancer that can mimic TMJ symptoms and lead to misdiagnosis. And in fact, misdiagnoses of TMJ disorder has actually been made in some cases. […]
You can’t just lecture “Don’t talk to strangers” to young children; you must role play and role play good and hard. […]
TMJ causes so many symptoms—many you’d never even imagine—that some patients with full-blown TMD never have a single pop or click of their jaw. Clicking, popping and grinding noises coming from one’s jaw are almost [...]
Do not let what seems like TMJ symptoms on only one side of your face frighten you into thinking that this means cancer. […]
TMJ disorder can cause a fierce headache, but so can a brain tumor. In fact, the onset of brain tumor headaches can mimic head pain caused by a temporomandibular joint disorder. Though the popping and [...]
A tenderness that develops under one’s chin can become quite worrisome, bringing to mind the worst possible scenarios as to cause. […]
If you’ve been suffering from headaches, dizziness (vertigo), eye pain and blurred vision, and have seen a dozen specialists who’ve failed to figure out the cause, let alone an effective treatment… […]
Before you panic that your night sweats are caused by lymphoma or HIV, there’s a possibility they’re caused by TMJ disorder. Night sweats can be bad enough to require changing one's clothes. “Patients with TMJ [...]
If you’re having problems with your eyes that doctors can’t figure out, it’s possible that a TMJ disorder could be the cause. […]
Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it’s usually not discovered until it has spread. A CT scan is sometimes taken in women who have symptoms suspicious for ovarian cancer. […]
“Menstrual irregularities are a reported symptom of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO and co-founder of the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation. […]
“Frequent urination and the feeling of having to urinate are two of the symptoms most commonly reported in women with advanced stages of ovarian cancer,” says Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the CEO [...]
A woman is not supposed to bleed or spot after having sex, and many women wonder if this could be a sign of ovarian cancer. The more common symptoms of ovarian cancer include abdominal bloating [...]
“An ultrasound can occasionally identify a mass as ovarian cancer but should not be used to rule out ovarian cancer if a mass is not detected,” explains Robin Cohen, former oncology RN and currently the [...]
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