1. Weight Issues
Each of us experiences weight loss and weight gain; however, if you begin losing weight for no reason, or you gain weight extremely rapidly, an illness could be the culprit. Consider these examples:
* Charles had always been healthy, but a few months ago he felt a new found vigor. He started to lose weight without exercising more, and he couldn’t fall asleep. Soon, however, he began to be troubled by vision problems; his eyes began to bulge. After losing another 10 pounds, he decided to see a doctor…the diagnosis – hyperthyroidism.
* Sue noticed her pants seemed to
Depression Symptoms
by Dean Heller MD September 16th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I have been seeing my doctor for many problems recently, but all the testing has been normal. He has suggested that the symptoms may be related to depression. Is that possible?
Yes, the mind is very powerful. People can have many different symptoms from depression including fatigue, pain, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. If your doctor has ruled out other causes for your symptoms, then certainly, depression maybe the cause.
Expert: News Canada
To learn more about depression, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
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Yes, the mind is very powerful. People can have many different symptoms from depression including fatigue, pain, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath. If your doctor has ruled out other causes for your symptoms, then certainly, depression maybe the cause.
Expert: News Canada
To learn more about depression, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Separation Anxiety in College Students
by Tom Seman MD FAAP September 15th, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
My teen daughter just started college, and she is having trouble adjusting to being 1,300 miles away from home. Before she left, she was independent and out going, now she cries every time I talk to her on the phone. I know young children suffer from separation anxiety, but do 18 year-olds go through this as well?
Going to college is a wonderful and scary experience all at once. The child, who has been somewhat independent while being protected by the family home, is now left on his/her own to deal with all of the stresses that occur during a
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Going to college is a wonderful and scary experience all at once. The child, who has been somewhat independent while being protected by the family home, is now left on his/her own to deal with all of the stresses that occur during a
Avoid Health News That’s Not Credible
by Lori Sciame September 12th, 2011 | Health News
News outlets bombard us with health information. From television talk shows hosted by a crew of doctors, to national news channels, we must sift through a plethora of stories and determine which ones are most important to us.
If you have a family member suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, maybe you stay tuned for developments in treatment of that disease, or if you’ve put on a few pounds, you may welcome news accounts of medications to assist with suppressing the appetite; however, whatever health concern you may be most interested in, you need to realize that there are credible sources of
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If you have a family member suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, maybe you stay tuned for developments in treatment of that disease, or if you’ve put on a few pounds, you may welcome news accounts of medications to assist with suppressing the appetite; however, whatever health concern you may be most interested in, you need to realize that there are credible sources of
MRSA
by Dean Heller MD September 9th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My friend's child developed a skin infection called MRSA. He was very sick for a while. How do I prevent my children from getting this?
MRSA stands for Methicillin resistant Staph. Aureus, which is a bacteria. Many of us live with Staph. Aureus bacteria on our skin without getting sick from it. This bacteria frequently attacks the elderly or the immunocomprimised. MRSA is a type of this bacteria, but one that is resistant to the typical treatment. It can cause serious infections in some people.
To prevent it you should:
1. Cover any open wounds, and shower with soap and hot water.
2. Don't
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MRSA stands for Methicillin resistant Staph. Aureus, which is a bacteria. Many of us live with Staph. Aureus bacteria on our skin without getting sick from it. This bacteria frequently attacks the elderly or the immunocomprimised. MRSA is a type of this bacteria, but one that is resistant to the typical treatment. It can cause serious infections in some people.
To prevent it you should:
1. Cover any open wounds, and shower with soap and hot water.
2. Don't