Tag: Concerning Symptoms
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are medical emergencies that share certain links—and are often confused with each other. Understanding their differences and how to respond to them can help keep you and others safe.
What Every Woman Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Although about 40% of women in the United States experience pelvic organ prolapse, many people haven’t heard of it or don’t know much about it. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatments available for this not-often-talked-about condition.
7 Foods That Trigger Gout
Gout is a condition that leads to joint pain. Fortunately, people suffering from gout can make dietary changes to alleviate their symptoms. Avoiding foods that trigger gout improves the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of an attack.
Weak in the Knees: Causes and Solutions for Knee Buckling
Knee buckling is when one of your knees, or both of them, gives out or feels weak. The knee may give out with or without knee pain and can be serious if it happens. Frequent knee buckling can be a sign of an underlying medical problem and may increase the risk of falling.
What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?
You might think recovery from a stroke simply involves physical therapy or lifestyle modifications. But one in three stroke survivors also experience depression—and in some cases, that depression is severe. Find out how stroke and depression are connected and learn what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of depression.
Should You Be Concerned About Popping Joints?
If you’ve noticed that you have noisy joints, you’re not alone. Painless joint popping is quite common—and usually not a reason to visit the doctor.
Advances in Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Coming
Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery were go-to breast cancer treatments for years. Though these options continue to help, new therapies are changing breast cancer care for good.
Why Diabetes and Oral Health Are Connected
The rewards of good oral hygiene go far beyond a brilliant smile and fresh breath. If you have diabetes, maintaining oral health can reduce the risk of harming your teeth and gums. In short, caring for your mouth is an important part of living with diabetes.
Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause serious problems, including heart and nervous system issues. Learn what signs to look for and how it is treated.
Congestive Heart Failure: What to Know About Fluid Overload
Heart failure limits your heart’s ability to keep up with your body’s need for blood. Congestive heart failure adds another challenge: breathing difficulties from the extra fluid in your body.