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- Lymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisLymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? I’ll bet when you go into see your doctor for all or part of a physical examination, you wonder why he probes and presses around your neck, under your arms, maybe around your elbow, in the left-sided spleen area, perhaps in the groin or behind the knee. He is ...
Views: 4713(1 vote) - Hemorrhoids: Painless Rectal Bleeding - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from John LaurusonisHemorrhoids are varicose type veins of the anal area. They are much like a surgical glove squeezed in the fingers to create a big bulge. These bulges filled with blood coagulate and form clots. This stretching of the blood vessel causes pain, and the clot maintains stretching of the vein causing ...
Views: 4132(1 vote) - Shingles - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisShingles Shingles, or Herpes Zoster as it is sometimes called, is a painful reactivation of the Chickenpox virus. These outbreaks usually appears as a local rash to one specific area of the body, what doctors call a dermatome distribution. It usually does not cross the midline of the body (i.e. ...
Views: 3607(2 votes) - Pneumonia/ Bronchitis, Asthma/Allergy - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisPneumonia/ Bronchitis, Asthma/Allergy Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic in origin that affects the big, main air carrying tube systems of the lungs. Pneumonia is the infective, inflammatory or obstructive ...
Views: 3007 - WHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisWHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS Part of the art of medicine is to know when to assist natural healing and when to leave well enough alone. This especially applies to suture closing of lacerations of the skin. Sometimes the actual suturing itself can leave undesirable scarring which wouldn’t have ...
Views: 2732 - Common Eye Problems in Primary Care - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from John LaurusonisCommon Eye Problems in Primary Care Almost every day that goes bi in Primary Care, one or more eye problems present for care. These may range all the way from simple and easily remedied to emergent, needing quick referral to an eye specialist. The purpose of this article is to present a ...
Views: 2714(1 vote) - Splinters - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisSplinters A splinter is a small, firm foreign body embedded in the skin or soft tissue. The most common type of splinter is wooden, either as an irregular fragment, or perhaps a thorn or a fragment of a toothpick. Other types of splinters could include various metals, glass, fiber glass, ...
Views: 2638(1 vote) - Facial Fillers: Juvederm and Restylane - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisFacial Fillers: Juvederm and Restylane Remember, a grape and a raisin are exactly the same thing-- a raisin has just lost volume. With age, most faces lose fat and fluid volume which is why the skin appears thinner and wrinkles occur. Facial fillers, which are much like pancake syrup in a ...
Views: 2413 - Chest Infections, Asthma & Allergy - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisChest Infections, Asthma & Allergy Bronchitis is an infection/inflammation that can be caused by viral, bacterial, mycoplasmic, rickettsiae, parasitic or allergic reaction in origin. This affects the big, main air transportation tube systems of the lung all the way to the smallest tubal at ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - The Dangers of Dehydration - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisThe Dangers of Dehydration Most adults understand the concept of dehydration. It is the state where the body puts out or loses more water than it takes in. A lot of common sense advice stems from this understanding: “drink plenty of fluids if you are going to be working in the sun” or “Rest ...
Views: 2012(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection and Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisUrinary Tract Infection Bladder Infection Urinary tract or bladder infections (UTI) develop in the lower urinary tract area which includes the urinary bladder itself. Bladder infections are often caused by bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, and sometimes by a virus. Most common are the ...
Views: 1958(2 votes) - Truck Driver DOT Exam - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from John LaurusonisCommercial drivers are required by 49CFR391.43 to have on their person at all times a valid medical certificate which is obtained by a standardized physical examination. This means when the D.O.T. the officer asks to see your license, he will want to see your medical certificate. If no ...
Views: 1633 - ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES FACTS ABOUT HOME CONTROL - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisASTHMA AND ALLERGIES: FACTS ABOUT HOME CONTROL WHAT’S IN THE AIR? Your home is a very busy place. People are always working, playing, cooking, washing, cleaning and moving things around. All that activity is perfectly normal, but it can release small particles and ...
Views: 1628 - Reyes syndrome - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisReyes syndrome Being stricken with Reye's syndrome is basically like being struck by lightning. It does not happen very often, but when it does, the consequences can be disastrous. For example, you would not send your child or teenager out to play on the beach with an aluminum baseball bat ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - CORNEAL ABRASION - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisCORNEAL ABRASION The eye is made up of various layers that surround and keep in place the fluid within the eyeball and various elements serve to protect the intricate cells that detect and transmit light and images to the brain for processing. No other problem causes more aggravation and ...
Views: 1549 - Restylane And Skin Fillers - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisRestylane And Skin Fillers Restylane is a gel volume filler using dextrose and a non-animal based hyluronic acid. Restylane is designed to correct skin imperfections as wrinkles and lines. It enhances lip volume, a little or a lot. It is used to pump up, fill, and restore fullness to pits, ...
Views: 1543(1 vote) - Tetanus - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John LaurusonisTetanus Clostridium tetani is a bacteria. Tetanus bacterium is usually found in the stomach and intestines of horses. It does not bother horses. Wherever horses defecate on the ground, there is tetanus that is virile for probably thousands of years. Spores from the sealed pyramids in Egypt ...
Views: 1535 - Autism - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from John LaurusonisLet’s say, for purposes of illustration, that I am a primary care practitioner seeing a three year old boy for the first time. He evidently has been seen elsewhere for colds and minor illnesses but I do not have access to his well baby check-ups, if he has had them at all. I notice that the ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Contact Dermatitis - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisLet’s suppose that you were laid off in your construction job due to the decrease in housing starts. Other than the obvious change in income, you notice an interesting phenomenon: that rash on your hands and feet gradually goes away. You’re wearing jogging shoes instead of your favorite work ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Psoriasis: Is it Just Dry Skin or Something Else - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisPsoriasis: Is it Just Dry Skin or Something Else Psoriasis is generally an inherited skin condition by genetic testing there is a HLA-B27 or B28 gene that people with psoriasis posses. Psoriasis is often noted in children as white scaly patches on the knees, elbows, or scalp, but virtually ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is one of the most talked about topics children’s contemporary health and education. Sometimes called ADD, a recent television news show reported that ADHD is being found in up to one in seven males today under the age of seven; a one in ...
Views: 1396 - Arthritis Osteoarthritis and Gout: The Top Three - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from John LaurusonisArthritis Osteoarthritis and Gout: The Top Three There are many forms of arthritis. Arthritis means inflammation of a joint. It can be due to trauma with damage to the cartilage and bleeding into the joint. It can be due to infection, with disseminated bacteria or a puncture wound into the ...
Views: 1365(2 votes) - Conjunctivitis Pink Eye and Eye Infections - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisConjunctivitis is an inflammation, redness, edema, swelling, hypervascularization, discharge, or infection of the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva is the clear, very thin protective membrane that covers the white sclera of the eye and the inside of the eyelids. The conjunctiva can easily become ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Flu: The Undercover Killer - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John LaurusonisFlu: The Undercover Killer The 2009-2010 flu seasons was supposed to be "routine." Usually, patients take their seasonal flu shot. Those people who had flu symptoms normally go to the doctor's office for an exam and testing. It is usually easy to spot the flu patients. Among the usual nasal ...
Views: 1346 - Financial Stress and Hardship - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from John LaurusonisFinancial Stress and Hardship The American public is diffusely under financial stress and hardship. More and more people are finding difficulty paying for things they once considered necessities. Steaks for dinner are giving way to dishes of macaroni and cheese. People are skipping lunches ...
Views: 1337 - Sinusitis, Rhinitis and Allergies - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisSinusitis, Rhinitis and Allergies Rhinitis is an inflammation or infection of the nose. The infection can be bacterial such as a sinus infection, or viral such as a cold or an allergic reaction with inflammation. The nasal passageway is like a main hallway in which air is constantly ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Flu Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from John LaurusonisFlu (part1) The 2009-2010 flu seasons was supposed to be "routine." Usually, patients take their seasonal flu shot. Those people who had flu symptoms normally go to the doctor's office for an exam and testing. It is usually easy to spot the flu patients. Among the usual nasal congestion and ...
Views: 1332(2 votes) - SPRAINS, STRAIN, FRACTURE, AND DISLOCATIONS - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from John LaurusonisSPRAINS, STRAIN, FRACTURE, AND DISLOCATIONS Traumatic injuries cause damage to tissues. The incidental rupturing of ancillary and primary blood vessels supplying these tissues internally bleed at the site of trauma. The blood supplies normally bring nutrients, oxygen, and remove waste ...
Views: 1332 - Intraluminal Venous Laser Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisIntraluminal Venous Laser Treatment Intra (inside) Luminal (hole inside the structure) Venous (vein) Laser therapy is a procedure that uses a highly focused beam of light at a particular wave length with all the energy going in the same direction. The purpose of directing this light is to ...
Views: 1303 - Dental Cavities and Abscess - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisDental Cavities and Abscess The teeth gums and the circulatory system to the teeth and gums are an extremely important part of our health. The circulatory system brings arterial blood into the central base of the jaw. Branches of the arteries puncture the tips of the teeth at the roots and ...
Views: 1259 - GYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from John LaurusonisGYNECOLOGY PROBLEMS The female reproductive tract is a complex and intricate system. It must stay balanced in order to remain healthy. When the vaginal, ovarian, uterine, and hormonal aspects work to "factory standards" the female tract is a self sustaining, self cleaning, and self regulating ...
Views: 1231 - Botox- How it works and how long it works? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisBotox- How it works and how long it works? Your brain sends signals down to the nerves to make the muscles react. At the very end of the nerve, acetylcholine is stored, which when stimulated by an electrical impulse down the nerve, releases the acetylcholine on the target; the muscle then ...
Views: 1206 - Earache and ear Infections - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisEarache and ear Infections Love is a many splendored thing. An earache however is not. On the human misery scale, ear pain probably ranks right up there with a severe toothache, a beesting, or a severeg migraine. Earaches can have many causes and are usually defined by whether they are on, or ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Pancreatitis: How Serious is it? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John LaurusonisPancreatitis: How Serious is it? The pancreas, like many other of our organs, doesn’t come to mind much when it is humming along doing its job. The problem is that when something starts to misfire in the pancreas, pandemonium commences to result in the rest of the body. For instance, various ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Types and Treatment of Bone Fractures - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisTypes and Treatment of Bone Fractures Did you know that each of us, on average, will have two bone fractures over the course of our lifetime? Naturally, some people, on account of their vocations, avocations and lifestyles, will have more. Human activity can generate fractures of every bone ...
Views: 1168 - Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisVeins Veins can be so ugly and unsightly, so confusing that they seen to have a mind of their own. Veins often do what they want to do in response to genetics, hormones, trauma, disease, pressure, and pregnancy. Varicose veins are the larger rubbery, knotty, huge convoluting vessels on ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Skin tags - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from John LaurusonisSkin tags Skin tags are odd little conglomerations of skin which usually hang from a small stalk that forms a connection to the surface of the skin. These cutaneous tags are relatively common and occur after middle age.. The skin cells themselves appear totally normal under a microscope ...
Views: 1077 - Cough - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from John LaurusonisA cough may be a good thing or a bad thing. Mostly, it's a good thing. It alerts your nervous system, both consciously and subconsciously, that some problem is in the respiratory airways that shouldn't be there. This is not the case where someone has a psychogenic problem where they cough when ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Methods of Vein Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisMethods of Vein Treatment Veins usually generally follow patterns but they can also often do as they wish. Arteries rigidly follow these patterns much more. In treating veins, the physician should carefully inspect the problematic area, often with an ultrasound or the use of light ...
Views: 1053 - Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisASTHMA DESCRIPTION: A chronic disorder with recurrent attacks of wheezing and shortness of breath. It affects all ages but 50% of the cases are in children under the age of 10 boys with asthma outnumber girls. In adult-onset asthma, women are more often affected than men are. FREQUENT ...
Views: 1048 - Anesthesia - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from John LaurusonisAnesthesia Pain medications come in different forms and have been used for thousands of years. The most common methods of relieving pain today are by taking a pill, patch, injection, or through intravenous access. All of these methods significantly reduce or remove pain from the body. ...
Views: 1031 - HEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisHEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION No one wants to think about heart attack. It’s the boogey man that causes more deaths worldwide than any other medical condition. In the U.S. alone there are 1.2 million heart attacks every year: somewhere around 25% to 30% end in fatality. Around 20% of ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Moles - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John LaurusonisMoles There are parts of skin cells within the skin called melanocytes. The melanocytes normally produce pigment and are evenly spread throughout the skin. They are stimulated by the sun light to grow and expand. Sometimes they grow together in clumps surrounded by normal skin. This clump of ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Skin Rejuvination - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from John LaurusonisSkin resurfacing Precise Computerized Erbium laser skin resurfacing is a very exact procedure. It is designed to precisely remove superficial and moderately deep and deep lines, imperfections, scars, pigments and wrinkles on the face, neck and virtually all parts of the body. The laser is ...
Views: 1010(2 votes) - Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from John LaurusonisUnfortunately, kidney stones are a fact of life. One out of ten Americans will experience a kidney stone sometime during their lives. They seem to occur with greater frequency in the Southern United States, hence the name, "The Stone Belt." Although a great number of tiny stones are probably ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Warts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisWarts Everybody, from school children on can recognize a wart. The ones on the bottom of the feet are a bit tricky and are called Plantar warts. They are hard and thick, callous, and feel like a painful pebble in the shoe. Kids can get cauliflower-like, fleshy growths on their hands and ...
Views: 997 - Foot Problems - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from John LaurusonisIt’s easy to take your feet for granted. Day after day they perform without a hitch until that one day when something is just not right. Sit in a busy podiatrist’s office one day and watch the people hobble in on crutches canes, splints and bandages, and you’ll quickly get the drift of this ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - The knee joint - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from John LaurusonisThe knee joint The knee joint is one of the largest, most complex, and easiest injured joints in the body. The mechanism allows for bending, stretching, and slight rotation. It is the joint which ultimately allows us to walk with a typical human gait, and allows sprinting and running, ...
Views: 970 - Therapy of Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisTherapy of Trauma The elevation of a traumatized area is the most important initial treatment of an injury. It should be elevated as soon as possible twelve to sixteen inches above the level of the heart to decrease bleeding and capillary pressure. This is critical the first three to seven days ...
Views: 960(1 vote) - YOUR COLON: AT PEACE AND AT WAR - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisYOUR COLON: AT PEACE AND AT WAR There are basically two kinds of human colons: happy colons and unhappy colons. When it’s happy, all five feet of it, it is the terminal end of the digestive tract and functions to remove water and salts from the foods digested above it, and it is the structure ...
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