Can Benign Tumors Become Cancerous? Interventional Radiologist Explains It’s only natural to be scared if you’re diagnosed with a tumor. After all, there’s no such thing as a “good tumor”. But it is still possible to receive some good news after that, such as your doctor confirming that the tumor […]
What Causes Tumors? [Guide to Benign and Malignant Tumors] Are you feeling fatigued lately? Are you experiencing too much sweating at night? Or are there any unusual lumps or moles in your body that suddenly showed up? It’s easy to ignore these symptoms. However, if they happen more frequently and […]
Can Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Cause Weight Gain? Are you an adult woman under 45 years? Have you had multiple pregnancies? Do you often experience chronic pelvic pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions, be extra careful of getting pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). According to John Hopkins Medicine, […]
How To Prevent DVT [5 Tips from A Vein Specialist] Did you know that about 350,000-900,000 patients in the United States are diagnosed with venous thromboembolism (blood clots) yearly? These clots are associated with a condition called Deep Vein Thrombosis. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) happens when a blood clot forms […]
Back Pain Specialist Explains: Epidural for Back Pain [Pros and Cons] Epidural injections for back pain relief are increasingly becoming more popular. In a 2015 study involving 120 participants with low back pain who received four epidural steroid injections in a year, researchers found that more than 50% experienced pain […]
When to Get Treatment for Blocked Arteries in Legs [Peripheral Artery Disease] Do you have chronic leg pain? Are your pain relievers not effective enough for your lower backache? Your arteries in the legs might be blocked. Blocked arteries in the legs cause blood to flow less to your legs. […]
How Long Do Epidural Injections Last for Back Pain? Did you know that back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide? In the United States alone, it is one of the most common reasons for missed work. Some people suffering from back troubles prefer minimally invasive pain relief […]
5 Signs of Deep Vein Thrombosis Do you feel any pain and swelling in your lower leg, thigh, or pelvis? Do you have any existing conditions that may cause blood clots? If yes, you have to be careful of getting deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a […]
7 Reasons To See A Vein Specialist Think your vein problems are just a cosmetic issue? Vein specialists say no. More than 30 million Americans suffer from venous disease, but only 10 percent seek treatment for it, according to the Society for Vascular Medicine. About 20% of all adults will […]
Are you feeling pain, tingling, or numbness in your neck? Here are 7 easy remedies for a pinched nerve in the neck!