Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss. It can also be a symptom of other health problems. Roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus. Some cases are so severe that it interferes with a person’s daily activities. People with severe cases of tinnitus may find it difficult to hear, work, or even sleep.
Dr. Gregory Grant, MD, a surgeon with DuPage Medical Group and part of the High Risk Breast Clinic, discusses breast and arm pit lumps, what they can mean, as well as symptoms that you should be aware of.
Duly Health and Care is offering Coronary Calcium Score CT Scans for $75.
Esophageal Cancer is a disease that results from cancer cells forming in the esophagus – the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
The physicians and the other providers at The Spine Center are highly conservative and are well known for offering high quality non-operative treatment. Only 5 out of 100 people who see a physician at The Spine Center go on to receive surgery.
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.
A common condition that many women face is called vaginal prolapse, or pelvic organ prolapse (POP), which occurs when one of the pelvic organs stretches or expands to protrude through the vaginal opening. Read about the causes of vaginal prolapse and explore different treatment options.
Scar formation is a natural occurrence after surgery as scars help to strengthen the tissues that are healing. However, too much of a good thing may not actually be beneficial. Scars can become bothersome and limit movement.
While we all experience occasional sleepy days, fatigue is often defined as an increased need for sleep, difficulty initiating activity, reduced capacity to maintain activity or feeling tired from simple tasks.
While most people are aware of the health risks associated with smoking tobacco, it remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States today. Deciding to quit smoking is the first step towards achieving a longer, healthier life. Oncologist, Samir Desai, MD, shares the health benefits of quitting and tips to help you achieve a smoke-free life.