HEALTH TALK: Vasovagal Syncope
INTRODUCTION Vasovagal syncope is the most common cause of FAINTING, and happens when your body ...
HEALTH TALK: Insomnia
Perhaps due to stress, heartburn, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, most people have ...
HEALTH TALK: Sprains and strains
INTRODUCTION When you do too much physically, you may experience sudden pain and swelling ...
HEALTH TALK: More cancer symptoms men ignore
This is a topic I started on September 29, 2010 (check the archives). On that occasion, I ...
HEALTH TALK: Seven dangerous drug mistakes
Remember last week when I wrote about seven silent medical conditions? Well, it’s about ...
HEALTH TALK: Pain – a great signal
There are numerous symptoms you may get that tell you something just isn’t quite right. Of ...
HEALTH TALK: Who is Mr. Guillian Barre?
The question is “Who was Mr. Guillain Barre?” because he is dead. Your guess is as good as ...
HEALTH TALK: Can we get a little private?
When one looks around and takes note of the number of pregnant women in the country, ...
HEALTH TALK: The knee – Torn meniscus
INTRODUCTION The knee is a joint consisting of a number of structures, including bones, tendons ...
HEALTH TALK: Rheumatoid Arthritis – The kid’s variety
OVERVIEW We usually associate arthritis with adults. But children can be affected by almost ...
HEALTH TALK: Myths and truths about back pain
You may think lifting heavy objects is a certain cause of back pain. But it’s how you lift ...
HEALTH TALK: Lung cancer
O.K., so not all of us did Biology in school, but for sure most of you know that you have a ...
HEALTH TALK: Dengue fever
I’m not going to deal with mosquitoes and all that. The good people of the Environmental ...
HEALTH TALK: Your eyes speak… about your health
Some agree that eyes are the “windows to the soul”, as the ancient proverb has it. Maybe, ...
HEALTH TALK: Got a bad itch? Could be scabies
INTRODUCTION Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny, eight-legged burrowing mite ...
HEALTH TALK: Overactive bladder
INTRODUCTION A sudden urge to urinate that is difficult to suppress describes what is likely to ...
HEALTH TALK: Allergic Rhinitis
OVERVIEW The other term for this is HAY FEVER. It has nothing to do with hay and certainly ...
HEALTH TALK: I have sinus
Ever so often I would ask a patient about their medical history or about allergies, and the ...
HEALTH TALK: Cellulitis
INTRODUCTION Cellulitis is a potentially serious bacterial infection of your skin. It appears ...
HEALTH TALK: Fibroids
Fibroids are common in women in their 20’s and 30’s and sometimes even into their 40’s. ...
HEALTH TALK: Seven pains you shouldn’t ignore
INTRODUCTION No one wants it, but pain is the body’s way of getting your attention when ...
HEALTH TALK: Myths and facts about seasonal allergies
MYTH: Desert Climates Cure Allergies Don’t pick up and move to escape your allergies. ...