Foot problems abound since we are, let’s face it, walking on our feet all of the time. Our feet are unsung heroes! Sometimes we treat them like kings and get pedicures, massages and comfortable insoles in our shoes. For the most part, however, we beat our feet up on a daily basis. That is why we have podiatrists, aka a foot doctor. They are trained in treating the problems...
If you stare at a blank wall or a bright sky, do you see little shapes “float” across your vision? These are eye floaters that are, for the most part, harmless. Individuals who have these tend to go about their life without interruption. In rare circumstances, he/she will seek treatment for bothersome floaters. Eye floaters are made of collagen. The area in the back of the...
A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed by a gastroenterologist to view the inside of your colon. It is a great tool in discovering polyps, cysts, and any other abnormalities within the colon. Individuals over the age of 50 are encouraged to get a colonoscopy since colon cancers are more prevalent in that population. There are other circumstances, however, that would...
Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that attacks your joints. It affects about 4 percent of adult Americans, normally men more than women. This disease is formed when your body has high levels of uric acid. This uric acid becomes crystallized in the joints, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. Gout is a term that most of us associate with medieval ailments or a...
Concussions are silent and dangerous. There may be a bump or cut on the head, but the serious damage may not be visible. Spotting the signs are key to knowing when to get help. First, you need to understand the definition of a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a sudden blow, or impact, to an individual’s head. The brain gets jostled, which can cause damage to...
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