6 February 2019
If you frequently have signs of an allergic reaction on your skin such as itching or a rash, then your doctor may recommend you undergo patch testing to find out what's causing your symptoms. Patch testing is a simple and effective way to find out what common substances you come in contact with will cause a reaction on your skin. Here's how patch testing is done and how it helps control your allergies.
2 January 2019
If you or your child are struggling with nasally-sounding speech, then the problem might be with your adenoids. When these glands are enlarged, then they can have a great affect on your speech. Generally, adenoid problems are more common in children because the glands are usually larger at that age, though adults can have problems with them their whole life. Here is more on how adenoids can affect your speech and health.
30 November 2018
You likely never expected to struggle with an eating disorder but now that it has become a problem for you, getting help for the eating disorder is necessary. If you do not get help, the problem may only start to get worse for you, causing you to potentially end up with major life-threatening medical conditions. Instead of letting it get that far, reach out for help now because different treatment options are offered to those with various eating disorders, including anorexia, binge eating, and bulimia.
10 October 2018
Many women think that the only reason to see a doctor that specializes in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), is when they are thinking about becoming pregnant. However, there are many health issues affecting women only that an OBGYN can effectively diagnose and treat. Here are four of those medical conditions. 1. Adenomyosis When the endometrial tissue of the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus, the result is a condition called adenomyosis.
12 September 2018
Bipolar disorder is an often misrepresented and misunderstood mental health condition. While some people in society think that bipolar disorder is just having basic mood swings, it is so much more than that. If you are struggling with managing your bipolar disorder, you know that coping with this condition is not always a walk in the park. However, there are ways that you can go about managing your bipolar disorder. All you need is to get to know some of the bipolar disorder management techniques available to you and then get the help and support you need in utilizing these techniques.
3 July 2018
Many children experience ear infections while growing up, but if your child frequently has ear infections, the cause could be as simple as what's going on in their nose. Read on to find out if your child is making one simple mistake that could be hurting their ears. The Link Between the Ear and Nose Believe it or not, the nose and the ears are physically connected to one another. A small canal called a eustachian tube connects your child's middle ear to the top of their throat as well as the sinuses.
23 May 2018
While prescription medications undergo rigorous pharmaceutical market research to make sure that patients are satisfied with a manufacturer's drug and that the medications have excellent safety profiles, problems can still occur. To help you learn more about the drugs you are taking, talk to your doctor about potential side effects and adverse reactions. Here are three things to talk to your physician about concerning both your prescription and over-the-counter medications: