Does My Child Need To Have A Tonsillectomy At A Children’s Hospital?
Many parents wonder if their child needs to have their surgeries performed at a children’s specialty hospital. These establishments provide wonderful services for the medical world as they can focus on enhanced care for a special subset of the population: our children. A drawback though, is they are not local to many patients, and traveling […]
A Full Tummy Tuck VS A Mini Tummy Tuck: What Is The Difference?
You’ve been working out, doing those ab routines, dieting but you’re not satisfied with the results in your stomach area. Or perhaps you’ve lost a lot of weight and have excess skin around your middle. A tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, may be an option for you. Before you decide on a tummy tuck, there […]
Those Pesky Warts And What To Do About Them
Warts, also known as verruca, those small, hard, painless growths on the skin, aren’t just found on ogres and witches. Although they may be associated with these nasty creatures, they are the most common viral infections seen in dermatology offices. They appear as small benign growths commonly on the hands and feet but can appear […]
Thumb Joint Arthritis. Can It Be Why Your Thumbs Hurt?
Arthritis is a condition that irritates or destroys a joint. Although there are several types of arthritis, the one that most often affects the joint at the base of the thumb (the basal joint) is osteoarthritis (degenerative or “wear-and-tear” arthritis). Arthritis of the base of the thumb is more common in women than in men […]
Asthma in Winter. It Doesn’t Have To Be Tough
For many asthmatics, the winter season can be tough for several reasons. The cold air and inevitable common cold respiratory viruses are the most notable reasons why winter is challenging for those with asthma – any type of asthma! If you have asthma, and even if you don’t, here are some good tips to make […]
5 Ways To Combat Dry Skin in Winter
Winter is upon us. The holiday season, roaring fires, outdoor sports such as ice skating, skiing and sledding are things we look forward to as the weather gets colder. But winter with its drier, colder air can do a number on your facial skin, making it dry and chapped. Indoor heating also makes the air […]
Always Tired? It May Be Sleep Apnea, One Of The Common Sleep Disorders
If you’re always feeling tired, you may be regularly losing sleep. Sleep plays a vital role in our daily lives. Without good sleep, people report feeling tired, sluggish. They underperform at school or work, and feel more stressed and interact more irritable with family and friends. Nobody wants that. There may be a number of reasons for […]
Childhood Asthma, Know The Signs and Symptoms
Does your child cough and wheeze frequently? If the answer to this question is yes, your child may have asthma. Asthma is a condition that can make it hard to breathe. Asthma does not always cause symptoms. However, when a person with asthma has an “attack” or a flare up, it can be very scary. […]
What Causes Cold Sores and How Do I Prevent Them?
You may start to feel it before it erupts, a tingling, itching, or a burning sensation on your lip. Then one day, you wake up with a cold sore on your lip. In addition to being painful, cold sores are unsightly and often cause someone to be self-conscious. So what is a cold sore actually […]
What Could Be The Cause of Your Dizzy Spells, or Vertigo
If you’re experiencing vertigo, or dizzy spells where there’s a sensation that you or your environment is spinning, it’s important to know that it isn’t a disease. Rather, vertigo can occur with many different illnesses such as an inner ear problem. When experiencing vertigo you may have other symptoms such as nausea or vomiting. Your eyes […]