Cushing’s syndrome facts* *Cushing's syndrome facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOE Cushing's syndrome, or "hypercortisolism," is a relatively rare hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body's tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. Symptoms include: upper body obesity, rounded face, increased fat around the neck, thinning arms and legs, fatigue, weakness,...
Urinary incontinence products for men introduction Lots of men hate the idea of using incontinence products — the so-called adult diapers, urine collection bags, and catheters. But if you’re having a problem with male incontinence, these products can really help. They can prevent embarrassing accidents, simplify your life, and increase your confidence. Here’s a rundown...
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA or ObamaCare)? This was adapted from an Apr. 24, 2013, discussion with Kyle Lee, a consultant in health-care reform with MedTrack, Inc., of Springfield, MO. What follows are Mr. Lee's concepts of the future health-care landscape as he relayed them to me. — William C. Shiel Jr. MD,...
Illustration of the human circulatory system. Ferritin is the major iron storage protein of the body.Source: Getty Images Ferritin blood test facts Readers Comments 26 Share Your Story The ferritin test measures the level of ferritin, the major iron storage protein in the body. The ferritin test is a simple blood test. High levels of...
How common is back pain? Most back pain occurs in the lower back due to problems with the spine, muscles, ligaments or nerves in the back. The best stretches for back pain include the knee to chest stretch, lying knee twist, cat/cow stretch, cobra stretch and child's pose. Back pain is a common ailment, affecting...
Hemophilia facts Hemophilia has two common types hemophilia A and hemophilia B, Picture of Hemophilia (bleeding disorder) by iStock Hemophilia is one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders that cause abnormal or exaggerated bleeding and poor blood clotting. Hemophilia A and B are inherited in an X-linked recessive genetic pattern, so males are commonly affected while...
A woman with a broken middle toe. Buddy taping (taping the toe to an adjacent toe can be used to splint a fractured toe.Source: iStock Broken toe definition and facts Readers Comments 100 Share Your Story Broken toes are often caused by trauma or injury. Prolonged repetitive movements can cause a type of broken toe...
Can you get pregnant on your period? It’s possible that you can get pregnant outside of the fertility window, or the days of your cycle when you are most likely to get pregnant. Whether or not you’re trying to conceive, you might have some questions surrounding pregnancy. One common question that teens and women ask...
Illustration of human red blood cells. Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin is less than normal.Source: iStock Anemia facts Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or the hemoglobin is less than normal. In men, anemia is typically defined as a...
Facts you should know about a CT scan CT scanning adds X-ray images with the aid of a computer to generate cross-sectional views of a patient's anatomy. CT scanning can identify normal and abnormal structures and be used to guide procedures. CT scanning is painless and often performed in the outpatient setting. Iodine-containing contrast material...