cataract aftercare
Cataract Surgery Aftercare What patients can expect after having cataract surgery Immediately after cataract surgery Before you leave the day surgery, you will be prescribed eye drops or other medication to prevent infection, reduce inflammation and control eye pressure. You’ll need to apply the eye drops several times daily for about the first week following […]
Pregnancy Complications
Complications can arise in pregnancies for many reasons. Sometimes a woman’s existing health conditions contribute to problems. Other times, new conditions arise because of hormonal and body changes that occur during pregnancy. Always talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your risk of complications during pregnancy. Some of the most common complications […]
intracerebral hemorrhage treatment
Intracerebral Hemorrhage What is Intracerebral Hemorrhage? Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is when blood suddenly bursts into brain tissue, causing damage to your brain. Symptoms usually appear suddenly during ICH. They include headache, weakness, confusion, and paralysis, particularly on one side of your body. The buildup of blood puts pressure on your brain and interferes with its […]
Who is Eligible for Deep Brain Stimulation
Who is a candidate for deep brain stimulation surgery? Before being considered a candidate for deep brain stimulation (DBS), patients must undergo an extensive evaluation process. Ideally, a multidisciplinary team of specialists including a neurologist, neurosurgeon, neuropsychologist and psychiatrist will assess the patient. If patients are well managed on medications, DBS is not considered. Candidates […]
Orchitis
What is Orchitis? Orchitis is an inflammation of one or both testicles. Bacterial or viral infections can cause orchitis, or the cause can be unknown. Orchitis is most often the result of a bacterial infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In some cases, the mumps virus can cause orchitis. Bacterial orchitis might […]
fractured tooth cracked tooth
Fractured Tooth (Cracked Tooth) What is a Fractured Tooth? A fractured tooth, often called a cracked tooth or cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), is when a crack appears in your tooth. The crack can sometimes be small and harmless. Other times, it can cause your tooth to break or split. Tooth fractures are most common in […]
Toothache
What is a Toothache? A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth. Minor toothaches can come from a temporary gum irritation that you can treat at home. More serious toothaches are caused by dental and mouth problems that won’t get better on their own and will need to be treated by a dentist. […]
Tooth Discoloration
What is Tooth Discoloration? Tooth discoloration is a change in the color of your teeth. They may look less bright and white or may turn yellow. They may even develop white or dark spots in certain places. Tooth discoloration can have several causes: extrinsic (outside the body), intrinsic (inside the body), or age-related. About […]
high blood pressure hypertension during pregnancy
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) During Pregnancy What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. The heart pumps blood into the arteries (blood vessels) that carry the blood throughout the body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means that the pressure in the arteries is above […]
Placenta Accreta
What is Placenta Accreta? Placenta accreta is a condition in which the placenta (the food source for a baby in the uterus) grows too deeply into the wall of the uterus. In a typical pregnancy, the placenta easily detaches from the wall of the uterus following delivery. In placenta accreta, the placenta has grown […]