Does your wrist have a squishy lump about the size of a pea? You might have a ganglion cyst, also known as a Bible bump. Some ganglion cysts are painless and disappear over time, but others expand and cause pain as you move the joints in your hand and arm. Depending on where your cyst sits on your wrist, you may feel sharp pains, a burning sensation, or weakness aroun
- If you are diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, it means that you have an irregular heartbeat. Left untreated, this condition can lead to major heart problems. While there are numerous ways to treat this common type of heart condition, many doctors recommend using a procedure known as cardioversion. Cardioversion can help correct this problem, which is important if you
- Hollywood has long made fun of those who sweat too much. Want a funny dating scene? Then cue in an awkward guy with large underarm sweat rings staining his shirt. But in real life, excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is not funny at all to those who suffer with this condition. In fact, excessive sweating is not just embarrassing; it can even cause long-term emotiona
- Many people assume that family care physicians and primary care physicians are the same thing. So if you are one of these people, you may be surprised to learn that, unless your primary care physician is a general practitioner, also called a family doctor, he or she may not take your children or spouse as patients. Even if you are single or childless now, you may want
- If you have been diagnosed with an advance case of astigmatism, you may have been told in the past that you are not a good candidate for contact lenses. Fortunately, changes in technology have now made this not to be true. There are options on the market that will allow you to not only successfully wear contact lenses, but to do so comfortably. Understanding the type