More and more medical procedures can be undergone using non-invasive surgical techniques (preferred by many patients and doctors alike). In this world of wondrous medical technological breakthroughs there are many conditions that can be treated without ever breaking the skin. Heel pain is the primary reason people seek medical attention from a foot specialist. Roughly [...]

Plantar fasciitis is a very common foot condition that is also extremely painful for those suffering from it. Up to 10% of the US population suffers from the condition. Unlike a “true” wart (which is viral in origin) the “plantar’s wart” (the most common and visible sign of plantar fasciitis) is caused by a tissue [...]

Symptoms of bile duct blockage may be confusing simply because they mimic those of other, more minor, digestive discomforts and disorders. A blockage in the bile duct may be temporary and cause of little or no lasting health problems. Greater obstructions, however, can lead to serious metabolic problems as bile is necessary for proper digesting [...]

Tuberculosis, an often fatal disease, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, a bacterium. The most common test for determining exposure is a skin test. For some, this test can cause an allergic reaction. The question then is just how serious is an allergic reaction to a TB skin test? Tuberculosis (TB) usually affects the pulmonary system. [...]

Diverticulitis and back pain at first blush may seem unconnected. Diverticulitis is a condition stemming from the lower intestine. Back pain, of course, may have any number of origins – muscle strain, tissue injury, or nerve damage. But, can diverticulitis cause back pain? Diverticulitis (as part of a category of diverticular disease) is a condition [...]

Low dose aspirin therapies (involving the taking of a very small dosage of aspirin daily) are often recommended by doctors as preventive measures against many serious conditions. However, low dose aspirin side effects can also present health problems; it is these that need to be considered before committing to any daily aspirin regimen. Aspirin is [...]

Biliary obstructions are those things which block the bile duct causing bile fluid (otherwise known as gall) to back up into the liver. The results of such blockages may lead to dietary anemia, jaundice, or biliary colic (a condition characterized be severe abdominal pain, profuse sweating, and vomiting). Most of these conditions can be laid [...]

A vegetarian lifestyle can be rewarding for both mind and body, but there are certain conditions like vegetarian anemia that can be a real concern. Fortunately, a person on a vegetarian or vegan diet plan does not need to fear anemia once the causes are better understood and some basic tips for prevention are followed. [...]

Red blood cells are those cellular structures in blood that, along with plasma and other antibodies and cellular units, comprise whole blood.  Problems with red blood cell production can mean a reduced number of these cells in the body.  Low red blood count causes are usually related to diet or disease.  Genetic disorders may also [...]

There are many ailments that are normally thought of as being gender specific. The problem of jock itch is usually considered to be a male problem, but there should be concern among the female community as well. Women can (and do) get jock itch and the causes, symptoms and treatments are surprisingly similar to that [...]