There are many people who suffer from frequent tinnitus. They are always bothered by a ringing in the ear: when they are talking with others; having a business meeting; or even sitting quietly. ...
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Doctor’s insight into migraine: how to identify migraine and appropriate medication
Stuffy head and pounding headache. Dull and squeezing pain in the head. Have you frequently experienced these pains in your head? Over-the-counter drugs may no longer work effectively. You may t...
Learn about stomach flu: Its symptoms and preventions
Mostly in winter time, you may have experienced a stomach flu which causes a sudden onset of vomiting or diarrhea. Stomach flu is a highly contagious illness which can spread rapidly to children, adul...
A doctor’s insight into tongue numbness: its causes, treatments and when to see a doctor
Have you noticed that you have a numbness or tingling (“pins and needles”) sensation in your tongue? You may feel weird when you experience a sudden unusual numbness. While the condition varies, yo...
A doctor’s insight into eyelid twitch: Causes, treatments and when to see a doctor
Have you experienced a sudden “eyelid twitch”? You probably do not know what causes an eyelid twitch or spasm; you may think it is just an eyestrain or you may be worried that it can be a warning sign...
What causes leg cramps? Five tips on when to see a doctor and how to prevent it.
You may have experienced at least once, leg cramps at night or after exercising. This is especially so in elderly people where they might be bothered by leg cramps almost every day. Sufferers rarely v...
Seven causes of persistent cough: When do you need urgent medical care?
There are many people who seek medical attention due to a persistent cough. In fact, coughing is one of our biological defense mechanisms and it should not be needlessly suppressed. If you experience ...
Doctor’s insights into causes of numbness in hands: Five tips to identify urgent medical care
Feel burning or tingling in the hand? When does the numbness start? Where in the hand do you feel numbness? The numbness in hands is usually less likely to occur than a headache or stomachache. You...
Understanding Meniere’s disease: Getting the facts on diagnosis, treatments, and more.
Meniere’s disease is a disorder that causes sudden attacks of vertigo, a sensation that you or your surroundings are moving or spinning; nausea; cold sweat; or vomiting. Meniere’s disease is slight...
How to treat numbness in the legs and feet: Numbness may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
Do you feel burning or tingling in your leg or foot? When does the numbness begin? Which part of the leg do you feel numb? Do you experience any pain or difficulty with walking? It is true that the...