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149 episodes Articles tagged internist
'Skin Eruptions Signal Underlying Disorders'
Dermatology

Skin Eruptions Signal Underlying Disorders

DermNet lists 130+ skin signs of systemic disease. Table expands diag­nosis beyond acne or eczema and sympto­matic cutaneous inflam­ma­tion.

Otolaryngology 'Mold Causes Vertigo and Chronic Fatigue'

Mold Causes Vertigo, Rash, Backache and Chronic Fatigue

Are you a business or home­owner conside­ring profes­sional water-damage remedia­tion? Are you a renter trying to convince a land­lord to properly treat mold and mildew?

Pulmonology 'What Your Sputum Indicates About Your Health'

What Your Sputum Indicates About Your Health

A viral or bacterial infection can transform the viscosity of mucus, an important anatomical lubricant, into a breath-suppressing coagulant. Its color change can signal serious medical illness.

Individual 'For Months I Felt Like a Woman'

For Months I Felt Like a Woman

Axillary lump led to three imaging tech­nolo­gies, seven medical con­clu­sions and asurgery. Multiple health diag­noses weakenedconfi­dence in themedical team.

Oncology 'How Quickly Do Cancers Spread?'

How Quickly Do Cancers Spread?

Doescancer manifest itselfwithin weeks, months or years? How quickly does itmetastasize? Predisposed patients should be diligent with regular health evaluations. But what tests aremost effective?

Gastroenterology 'Fat men's bellies'

Prevent Visceral Fatty Liver Disease

Recognize, prevent and possibly reverse fatty liver disease. What is the relation­ship between it and cysts or cirrhosis? All cancers canproduce malignant cysts.

Internist 'Underarm lipoma'

What is a Lipoma?

Discovering an unexplained lump any­where on your body can cause consider­­able anxiety. When obvious­ly not a cyst or boil, what is it and what should be done about it?

Woman 'Female self-breast exam'

Some Doctors Stop Urging Monthly Breast Self-Exams

Searching for cancer may be too morbid a thought to women who esteem breasts more for their form and function than health indicators. Doctors are not giving up.

Oncology 'Lymphatic system anatomy'

Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Lymphoma

Healthcare physi­cians and patients need to be diligent for early diagnosis, using multi­disciplinary medical treat­ment of blood cancers affecting the lymphatic system.

Neurology 'Pair of feet under covers'

Get Enough REM Sleep

Functioning with very little sleep is not a virtuous work habit. Deep sleep improves productivity. Could this be the reason you’re so groggy, cranky, and obnoxious?

Endocrinology 'Facts Versus Myths About Diabetes'

Facts Versus Myths About Diabetes

Diabetes is primarily a diet issue. As proof, patients have been cured of it. This articleclarifies seven popular myths and describes what it’s like to cope with diabetes.

Nutrition '11 Benefits of Blueberries Backed by Science'

11 Benefits of Blueberries — Backed by Science

Blueberries are jam packed with antioxi­dants, along with lots of essen­tial vitamins and nutri­ents. This is good reason to learn a healthy new recipe for delicious blue­berry sauce.

Nutrition 'Can You Eat Like a Nutritionist?'

Can You Eat Like a Nutritionist?

You may not be a registered dietitian, but for the sake of your digestive system and general health, it helps to eat like one. Here are some practical steps to curb carbohydrate overconsumption.

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