High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… a health problem or medicine is causing your high blood pressure. Things that can cause secondary hypertension include: Kidney problems Sleep apnea Thyroid or adrenal…
Gynecomastia is a condition in which men have enlarge breasts often caused by a change in hormones… of age or older. Other causes include health conditions, such as: Tumors of the adrenal gland, pituitary gland, or testes Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Hypogonadism (low testosterone) Kidney disease…
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods… genetic test looks for the mutated FMR1 gene. Imaging tests can look at your female organs. A blood test can check your: Thyroid function (thyroid-stimulating hormone, or TSH, levels). Ovary function…
A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,… symptoms and her concerns about infertility, I ordered a blood test to check her thyroid function. This test measured the amount of thyroid hormone and…
Heart palpitations is a condition that feels like your heart is pounding, racing, or skipping beats (fluttering)… when they are fearful of something. They also feel it when they are having a panic attack. Some medical conditions, such as thyroid disease and anemia, also can cause palpitations. Sometimes…
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding… These can include nettle, fennel, blessed thistle, anise, and fenugreek seed Drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine, and opiates Kidney disease An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). The thyroid is a gland that…
Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart… The use of toxic substances (such as alcohol or drug abuse) Congenital heart defect (a heart problem you were born with) Diabetes Thyroid problems Sometimes, the exact…
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… out of 10 other family members likely has it. Have an autoimmune disease. This could include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune thyroid or liver…
A nicotine patch adheres to your skin and can help you stop smoking… Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking! This is called smoking cessation. Quitting is the best thing you can do to improve your heath. It lowers your risk of cancer and heart…
Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus… What is recurrent pregnancy loss? Recurrent pregnancy loss is when you have 2 or more pregnancy losses, or miscarriages. Miscarriage is when your pregnancy ends…
Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system that causes uncontrollable shaking… What is essential tremor? Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in your hands. You might notice this tremor…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder that occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and… What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel…
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is marked by pain and discomfort in the mouth, lips, and/or tongue. Find treatment and tips… What is burning mouth syndrome? Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in your mouth, lips, or tongue. The…
Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving… What is adhesive capsulitis? Adhesive capsulitis is commonly called frozen shoulder. This occurs when the joints in your shoulder are inflamed. The inflammation leads…
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive… What is hair loss? Hair growth typically completes a cycle in 2 to 3 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month during…
They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight… They say 40 is the new 30, thanks to healthier habits. Yet, women (like men) continue to struggle with weight and other medical concerns as…
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can result from multiple causes… What is dysphagia? Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder, which means it may be difficult to swallow. People who have dysphagia have trouble swallowing solid foods, liquids, or saliva. They may not be able to swallow at…
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead… What is pseudogout? Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. It can lead to…