If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve probably heard about a serious illness that is linked to COVID-19 and primarily affects children – Kawasaki disease. Although the disease is still classified as rare, cases have been popping up in Montreal, Quebec, New York, and Louisiana. Should parents be worried? Are the recent cases of Kawasaki [...]
What is flesh-eating bacteria? Is it common? Formally known as necrotizing fasciitis, this tissue disease is rare. But the bacteria that causes this dreadful condition can be found everywhere. It can even be on your skin right now at this moment. But how does this bacteria cause a frightening life-threatening disease? Let’s take a look [...]
May 20th is autoimmune day, a day to raise awareness about the causes and effects of autoimmune diseases. The word “autoimmune” is often mistaken for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), but these are two completely different medical conditions. If you have an autoimmune disease, here are some things you should know. What is an Autoimmune [...]
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medication that can be bought over-the-counter or prescribed by a doctor. It is usually a go-to medication for many. It can be used to reduce pain and swelling and help with fever reduction. But in higher doses, it can be used for more severe pain such as rheumatoid arthritis, [...]
Asthma, a lung disease, has become so common that sometimes we forget just how scary and dangerous it can be for those who suffer from it. Asthma can affect children and adults, and unfortunately there is no cure. To be better prepared, here are a few facts about asthma. Facts About Asthma How Many Types [...]
High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, typically doesn’t have any symptoms, but it can lead to heart disease and stroke. That’s why it is important to get proper treatment for high cholesterol. This starts with yearly physicals through your primary care physician (PCP) in order to determine if you are at risk . If you have a [...]
Doesn’t it seem as though we are fighting an ever-increasing array of diseases in recent years? What many people don’t know is that chronic inflammation is often the culprit, masked as different ailments. Chronic inflammation can show up as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions according to where it shows up in the [...]
Teaching your kids to moderate how many sweets they eat can help prevent health issues like type II diabetes. But some kids are born with the condition, which can’t be prevented. The condition is also known as juvenile diabetes. because the condition typically develops in childhood. It is still unknown what causes this type of [...]
You recently brought a loved one to the ER for vomiting, bloating, and abdominal pain. The doctor mentioned a condition called gastroparesis. Never heard of it before? That’s because gastroparesis isn’t that common. Only 10 men and 40 women out of 100,000 people get it. It’s usually a side effect of an underlying disease or [...]
Your child’s tummy hurts all the time. It’s almost everyday, but you’re not quite sure what it is. Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints by patients in the ER, but because there are such a wide range of causes, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly what’s going on, especially in young [...]
