It comes on quickly…many times without any warning. An hour ago you were fine, but now you feel violently ill with nausea and abdominal pain. What could have caused this misery?
Although you may not know it by its official name, norovirus has the honor of being one of the most common causes of illness in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that there are more than 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis each year are due to norovirus infection.
Most people have suffered from diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain due to this pesky virus (which causes
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
by Dean Heller MD May 26th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I am having pain in my thumb and hand from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Medicines and the brace I wear at night are not helping with the symptoms. What can I do?
There is surgery for people who have symptoms that are refractory to medical therapy, including medicines and a night time brace. Surgeons can cut the ligament that can frequently push on the nerve that causes the symptoms. Frequently, this will completely eliminate the symptoms.
To learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert:Â Detroit Medical Center
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There is surgery for people who have symptoms that are refractory to medical therapy, including medicines and a night time brace. Surgeons can cut the ligament that can frequently push on the nerve that causes the symptoms. Frequently, this will completely eliminate the symptoms.
To learn more about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome surgery, watch this video from VideoMD.com.
Expert:Â Detroit Medical Center
Calcium and Teen Girls
by Tom Seman MD FAAP May 24th, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
My 13 year-old daughter refuses to drink milk. Does she need calcium supplements?
Calcium is a very important mineral for the body. It is used to allow muscle contractions in all muscles, including the heart. Calcium is the compound with which the bones are hardened. Calcium concentrations also help regulate Vitamin D concentrations, which we are discovering have more and more value. The bones in the body are major depositories for the calcium, and the circulating calcium concentrations are carefully controlled through a number of mechanisms; therefore, if a person does not eat sufficient amounts of calcium, the body will
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Calcium is a very important mineral for the body. It is used to allow muscle contractions in all muscles, including the heart. Calcium is the compound with which the bones are hardened. Calcium concentrations also help regulate Vitamin D concentrations, which we are discovering have more and more value. The bones in the body are major depositories for the calcium, and the circulating calcium concentrations are carefully controlled through a number of mechanisms; therefore, if a person does not eat sufficient amounts of calcium, the body will
Summer and Diabetes
by Lori Sciame May 23rd, 2011 | Health News
There are approximately 23.6 million people in the United States living with diabetes (American Diabetes Association).
For these patients, summer presents unique challenges. Altered diets, increased exercise, and even sun burns can change blood glucose levels. Also, did you know that diabetes medications and supplies can suffer in the heat?
Read on to discover more about how summer can affect a diabetic person.
First, a person’s diet generally changes in the summer months. This is because, for some, heat acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Most people also tend to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables; however, there are people who
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For these patients, summer presents unique challenges. Altered diets, increased exercise, and even sun burns can change blood glucose levels. Also, did you know that diabetes medications and supplies can suffer in the heat?
Read on to discover more about how summer can affect a diabetic person.
First, a person’s diet generally changes in the summer months. This is because, for some, heat acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Most people also tend to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables; however, there are people who
Brain Surgery
by Dean Heller MD May 19th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
I am researching surgeons and places to have surgery for a tumor that was found in my brain. A few doctors have told me it is best to have "awake surgery," so they can map out the tumor better. I am nervous about this and looking for opinions.
In certain cases it is very helpful to have the patient awake during brain surgery, as it makes it easier to map out certain parts of the brain, to help guide the resection of the mass or tumor. It is very safe, and you are usually sedated enough during most of
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In certain cases it is very helpful to have the patient awake during brain surgery, as it makes it easier to map out certain parts of the brain, to help guide the resection of the mass or tumor. It is very safe, and you are usually sedated enough during most of