Chances that a Lump on the Jaw Is Swollen Muscle
Many people worry that a newly discovered lump in the jaw is cancer, and hope to dear God that it’s only a swollen muscle, perhaps caused by TMJ disorder or something else benign. Discovering a [...]
Can Wisdom Teeth Removal Cause Headache & for How Long After?
If you have a headache after wisdom teeth extraction, does this mean that the removal of the wisdom teeth caused the headache? Headaches have many potential causes. So it’s natural to wonder if recent surgery [...]
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Hearing Loss?
If you have TMJ disorder, you are at risk for hearing loss. You may even already have some hearing loss and not even know it, all the while being cultivated by your temporomandibular joint disorder. [...]
Ringing in Ears During Weightlifting: Causes & Solutions
If you’ve noticed that your ears go into ringing mode only when you lift weights, there’s a pretty good reason for this. First of all, the ringing or annoying tone inside your ears is called [...]
Can TMJ Disorder Cause a Stuck Feeling in the Throat?
Lots of things can cause a stuck feeling in the throat, but can TMJ disorder be one of them? A persistent stuck feeling in the throat is one of the most annoying symptoms, and usually [...]
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Sleep Apnea or Make It Worse?
Have you been diagnosed with both TMJ disorder and sleep apnea and are wondering if the TMJ problem is causing or aggravating your sleep apnea? […]
Can the Removal of Wisdom Teeth Cause Sneezing?
What’s going on when, after having your wisdom teeth removed, you’re suddenly sneezing – and a lot? Is this just a coincidence on the timeline or is there something about the extraction of wisdom teeth [...]
Sandal Wearing Guidelines for People with Diabetes
If you have diabetes and are wondering if you should not wear sandals, there is definitely something you must first do before you take to wearing sandals. And that is to see a doctor. “If [...]
How a Diabetic Should Treat a Sprained Ankle
Diabetes can be a game changer when it comes to the treatment of a sprained ankle. But many diabetics do not realize just what could happen if they have a certain condition that diabetes often [...]
Can Muscle Twitching Be Caused by TMJ Disorder?
Muscle twitching that occurs around the area of your jaw, mouth and chin can be quite frightening. […]
Can Bulimia Cause TMJ Disorder or a Protruding Jaw?
If you have bulimia nervosa, perhaps you’re wondering if this eating disorder might cause temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder), since forced vomiting may occur very frequently, sometimes multiple times a day. […]
Can a Drooping Eyelid Be Caused by TMJ Disorder?
An eyelid that’s suddenly drooping can be frightening to anyone who knows that a brain aneurysm can cause this, but can TMJ disorder also cause this unnerving symptom? […]
Can Acute Liver Damage from Heart Failure Cause Ascites?
Ascites has many potential causes, but liver disease is notorious for causing this abdominal fluid buildup. What if heart failure is behind the liver disease? […]
Can Ischemic Hypoxic Liver Cause Hepatorenal Syndrome 1 ?
Ischemic or hypoxic liver (lack of oxygen) can be caused by heart failure, and it’s logical to wonder if this can lead to hepatorenal syndrome type 1 – which has a very dismal prognosis. [...]
Why Dark Chocolate Is a Health Food: Certain Kinds, That Is
It’s old news that dark chocolate has health-giving phytonutrients, but research shows that certain kinds of dark chocolate are especially good for the body. And in a way that you’re probably not assuming. [...]
How Many Elderly Have Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the most under- and misdiagnosed conditions in the elderly; the estimated number who have it is alarmingly high, and this includes non-overweight as well as female older people. Symptoms of [...]
Exercise or Take It Easy After a Heart Attack?
The old school of thought among doctors was to take it easy for the rest of your life after a heart attack rather than increase exercise. […]
Reasons to Eat Nutmeg: Liver Health and Many More Benefits
The spice nutmeg has been found to be healthy for the liver. “Nutmeg contains the compound myrislignan, which was found to help protect the liver,” says Shana Spence, MS, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist [...]
Bone & Muscle Health in Older Women: Mediterranean Diet
If you’re past menopause and want stronger bones and muscles, consider the Mediterranean diet, says a study. Postmenopausal women who were on the Mediterranean diet were found to have higher bone and muscle mass than [...]
Choking Feeling from TMJ Disorder: Causes & Solutions
A choking sensation can be caused by a TMJ disorder, but TMJ problems are not among the most common causes of a choking feeling. It’s scary as hell to suddenly feel that you’re choking or [...]
Serious Diseases that Can Mimic TMJ Disorder
It’s happens: Someone is diagnosed with TMJ disorder but later learns it’s a misdiagnosis of a very serious disease, like a brain tumor or heart problem. The symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder are very similar [...]
Can TMJ Disorder Cause Pulsatile Tinnitus?
Pulsatile tinnitus is scarier than the ringing tone type, which is why people hope that their TMJ disorder is the cause of the pulsatile type rather than a more serious cause such as a brain [...]
12 Easy Ways to Cut Back on Salt to Save Your Heart
You're probably eating WAY more salt and sodium than you think. Here are 12 simple ways to lower salt intake to help prevent heart problems down the road. American Heart Association Daily Salt Intake Recommendations [...]
How Many Eggs a Week Can a Diabetic Eat?
If you’re a diabetic and really love eggs, there's good news. You may be wondering how many eggs you can "get away with" each week if you have diabetes. Dr. Nick Fuller and his team [...]
Can You Be Too Old to Get TMJ Disorder?
What’s unsettling is that older people are more likely to get cancer, which can cause symptoms very similar to TMJ disorder. […]
Can TMJ Disorder Ever Be Fatal? The Link to Cancer
Death can be associated with TMJ disorder, but not in the way you might be thinking. Problems with the temporomandibular joint is very common among people of all ages. […]
What Is Temporal Arteritis?
Most cases of temporal arteritis occur in people older than 50, but this doesn’t mean a younger person cannot ever develop this condition. “Temporal arteritis or giant cell arteritis is a systemic inflammation of blood [...]
Ballet Lessons vs. Martial Arts for Chubby Little Girls
If you’re thinking of enrolling your overweight young daughter in ballet classes, you may want to abandon that idea and consider martial arts. Though ballet comes with it an association of glamour, glitz and fairy [...]
Can Weather Changes Affect TMJ Disorder & Make It Worse?
Yes, TMJ disorder can definitely be made worse by weather changes, but there are six things you can do to help prevent problems with pain and other troublesome issues. […]
What Kind of Facial Twitching Can TMJ Disorder Cause?
Are the twitches in your face scaring you? It’s possible they can be caused by TMJ disorder, but it’s also possible those twitching muscles can be caused by a neurological disorder. […]
Knee Arthritis Conservative Treatments Ranked by Effectiveness
If surgery for your knee arthritis scares you, here’s a ranking by effectiveness of conservative treatments for osteoarthritis in the knee joint – in which the shock-absorbing cartilage between the bones wears down. [...]
Dentist Visits Causing Extreme Anxiety? Try Acupuncture
The severe anxiety from even the THOUGHT of seeing a dentist, even if there’s nausea and trembling, can be relieved with acupuncture. If dental visits have you terrified, acupuncture may be your solution, says a [...]
Can You Have Normal Looking Stools with Colon Cancer?
The appearance of stools, such as pencil thin or ribbon-like, or “tarry” or bloody, is often mentioned with colon cancer. But can stools be normal in appearance while cancer is growing in a person’s colon? [...]
Trigger Point Therapy Helps Reduce TMJ Disorder Pain
A myofascial trigger point pain specialist explains easy stretches to reduce TMJ disorder pain, plus what you should know BEFORE the dentist files your teeth. TMJ is often referred to by specialists as TMD – [...]
Should Water for Baby Formula Be Tap, Bottled or Distilled?
It’s a conundrum for many mothers: whether or not water for the baby formula should be from the tap, a bottle or distilled. But it makes a difference. Baby Formula Water: [...]
Cardiorenal Syndrome Diuretics Challenge: Let Patient Die?
How do doctors know when to stop the diuretics in cardiorenal syndrome, if stopping these fluid-clearing drugs means life-threatening fluid buildup in the lungs and/or around the heart? […]
Why Does Water Sometimes Cause Reflux When Eating?
Though water can cause acid reflux when eating, this isn’t a serious problem and will not harm you. However, there’s a reason why this occurs, and there’s a very easy solution. “Drinking water helps neutralize [...]
Can Coffee Smelling Urine Be a Sign of Cancer?
What if your urine smells like coffee but you DON’T drink coffee? Could this be a sign of cancer? Drinking a lot of coffee can make your urine smell like coffee. But it’s a whole [...]
CPAP and Your Itching Nose: Causes and Solutions
An itching nose is a common complaint among CPAP users, but there are ways to prevent this most annoying situation. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. Complying to CPAP use is difficult enough for [...]
Can CPAP Therapy Pressure or Noise Cause Hearing Loss?
It’s understandable if a CPAP user is concerned about the machine’s noise or pressure causing hearing loss. […]
