If you've been having chest pain, dizzy spells, or irregular heartbeats, your doctor may refer you to a cardiologist for an evaluation. A cardiologist can order several different diagnostic tests to determine if you have cardiac disease and what's causing it. Two common tests the cardiologist may order are a stress test and Holter monitoring. Here is what to expect if you have to take these tests. The Cardiac Stress Test
6 March 2017
If you have noticed that the veins in your legs have become more visible or that they are raised, you could be suffering from varicose veins. This condition occurs when the veins in your legs fail to drain properly. Blood pools in the veins, causing swelling, discomfort, and vein discoloration. Before you make the decision to invest in surgical treatment for your varicose veins, you may want to try some less invasive treatments instead.
2 March 2017
Did you know that chronic pain affects approximately 50 million Americans according to the American Chronic Pain Association? If you're one of the unlucky few, finding some type of pain reliever that can provide you salvation from the pain may be all that consumes your mind. While there are many different treatments recommended, many physicians recommend using topical creams for chronic pain, as the topical creams are easily accessible and relatively effective.
1 March 2017
Menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats can really get in the way of your daily life. But while hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, can help ease these symptoms, it is not for everyone. Your doctor may recommend against HRT if you are already at an increased risk of blood clots or cancer -- or you may experience side effects like nausea and weight gain that make you unwilling to continue HRT.
8 February 2017
