Tag: Concerning Symptoms
Lymphedema: A Common Cancer Treatment Side Effect
Treating cancer can have unintended consequences. One is lymphedema, which is swelling that occurs in an area of the body where there is surgery/radiation to treat cancer. Managing this condition can help you enjoy the best quality of life possible during and after cancer treatment.
COPD and Allergies
Indoor and outdoor allergens may worsen COPD symptoms, including asthma. Avoiding them is your best course of action, but what do you do if you can’t?
Urinary Tract Infections: Prevention is Key
Medical statistics indicate that as many as 60% of women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives. But the good news is that UTIs are easily treated with the right medical care and can even be prevented with a few simple steps.
The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health
Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.
How to Spot the Signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
For many men, an enlarged prostate gland is a natural part of aging. However, if the gland gets too big, it can cause problems with urination—a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Symptoms and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancers are rare, but they can have devastating consequences if not caught early. Learn how to recognize the signs of the disease — and how to prevent it.
How to Treat a Sinus Infection
You know how to treat a cold, but this seems like something else. That runny nose, facial pain, headache and sore throat just won’t go away — and you may also have bad breath and a cough. You go to the primary care provider and learn it’s not a cold; it’s a sinus infection. What does that mean and how do you treat it?
Prioritizing Women’s Health
Women experiencing undesirable symptoms have a number of care options. Learn which ones require immediate attention in the ER versus those that can benefit from an urgent care setting.
Diabetes and Hypertension
Two out of three people with diabetes also have hypertension, known as high blood pressure. Find out how to lower your blood pressure and improve your overall health.
What You Need to Know About Dry Drowning
Dry drowning and secondary drowning, although not medical terms, are sometimes used by the media and within the community to describe certain complications or scenarios related to drowning. But what are they really?