Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still largely a mystery—what causes it, who gets it and what eases symptoms are all questions that have not yet...
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Gout: Treatment and Prevention
Gout is like an iceberg. We see only the tip—often only one episode of severe pain, like a throbbing big toe in the middle of...
Restless Legs Syndrome: Causes and Treatment
If you keep getting the urge to move your legs when you are trying to sleep, or are bothered by a crawling, itching sensation in...
Ear Infections: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Ear infection is a catch-all term—but not all ear infections are the same. There are two main types of ear infections, and it’s important to...
When Should I Be Worried About Numbness in My Toes?
There are many causes of numbness in your toes and feet, including problems with blood flow that disturb the nerves in your feet, damage to...
How to Tell If You Have a Hernia…and Next Steps If You Do
Close to two million hernia repairs are done in the US every year…in fact, it’s among the most common surgeries around the world. A hernia...
Prostate Health: What You Should Know
The prostate gland and prostate disease have been much in the news of late, resulting in an uptick in curiosity about prostate health. The prostate,...
Why Am I Always Cold?
“Why am I cold all the time?” Patients often ask their doctors this question or some variation—why are my fingers always freezing?…what vitamin deficiency causes...
Frequent Urination—Causes and Treatments
Urination is an essential process by which the body rids itself of wastes and keeps bodily fluids in balance. Healthy men and woman typically empty...
Why Does My Ear Feel Clogged? 7 Reasons and Remedies
There are many reasons—and remedies—for a clogged ear, says Isaac D. Erbele, MD, neurotologist at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. The answer starts...
How to Control Blood Sugar Levels
If you’re among the 100 million-plus Americans who have diabetes or prediabetes, you may be eager to do all you can to keep your blood...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Actually IBD isn’t just one disease—it is the umbrella term used to describe autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation in...
