Pain management doctors specialize in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute or chronic pain (that may appear as a result of certain underlying illnesses or surgeries). Instead of a solitary solution, they take a multipronged approach involving a team of doctors, including pain management physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists. Below, you can learn […]
Wearing glasses or contact lenses may not be the first choice for vision correction, which is understandable. What comes to the rescue is Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery: a refractive laser surgery to correct vision. Often, it is a preferred alternative to glasses or contact lenses. So, if you or your loved one […]
Dementia is an illness characterized by a group of symptoms that affect memory, as well as thinking and social abilities. The symptoms of this illness can have a significant impact on one’s daily life to an extent where they may even have to write down their own number and address in case they forget. This […]
Many people use braces to align their teeth or tackle other teeth-related problems like an overbite. Traditional braces have brackets and wires that push the teeth into position. But, they are not the most comfortable. Thanks to the advancements in dental science, we now have invisible braces. These are much more comfortable to wear, provide […]
Whether it’s a family member or friend, the departure of a person you’ve been close to can be a tragic experience. Giving them a proper funeral is a great way to commemorate their life, and it can also help you handle the grief. There are several types of funeral services, and you might want to […]
Hemophilia is a rare, hereditary bleeding condition, in which blood may not clot well at the site of the wound. Those with this illness experience prolonged or spontaneous bleeding and bruising after an accident, surgery, or another injury. Even minimal trauma can cause continuous bleeding in patients. It can also cause internal bleeding into the […]
The liver is football-sized and is the body’s largest internal organ. It’s located in the abdomen’s upper right corner, above the stomach, and under the diaphragm. The development of infected cells in the liver causes cancer in this organ. Primary and secondary are the two kinds of liver cancer. The former starts in the organ’s […]
Doctors use blood sugar level charts (A1C Levels) to determine a person’s A1C test outcome. This test helps measure a patient’s average blood glucose or blood sugar levels over the previous three months. The chart shows whether the person has prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or type 1 diabetes. Based on the A1C Levels seen in […]
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or acid reflux is a medical condition leading to your stomach acid flowing back to the esophagus. This condition irritates the tube’s lining, resulting in mild, moderate, and severe symptoms. While you can manage GERD in most cases through treatment or by making lifestyle changes, chronic GERD may require surgery. A […]