Tinnitus is a symptom associated with many forms of hearing loss. It can also be a symptom of other health problems. Roughly 25 million Americans have experienced tinnitus. Some cases are so severe that it interferes with a person’s daily activities. People with severe cases of tinnitus may find it difficult to hear, work, or even sleep.
Dr. Gregory Grant, MD, a surgeon with DuPage Medical Group and part of the High Risk Breast Clinic, discusses breast and arm pit lumps, what they can mean, as well as symptoms that you should be aware of.
Esophageal Cancer is a disease that results from cancer cells forming in the esophagus – the muscular tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Colorectal cancer is common, affecting approximately 1 in every 23 men and 1 in 25 women in the US over the course of their lifetime. Staying up-to-date on recommended cancer screenings has proven to be a highly effective way to detect cancer earlier, start treatment sooner and slow disease progression. Cancer screenings are particularly effective for colorectal cancer because it progresses slowly. Our board-certified Gastroenterologists, Drs. Kashyap Katwala, MD and Rafi Ali, MD and Ciarán Bradley, MD, FACS, board certified in surgery and surgical oncology answer your common questions about colorectal cancer, the risk factors you should be aware of and what treatment options are available.
Scar formation is a natural occurrence after surgery as scars help to strengthen the tissues that are healing. However, too much of a good thing may not actually be beneficial. Scars can become bothersome and limit movement.
Most plantar warts aren’t a serious health concern, but they may be bothersome or painful, and they can be resistant to treatment. You may need to see your Podiatrist to treat and remove plantar warts.
One of the most common pregnancy-related skin diseases is a condition called Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPPP). This disease most often affects women who are pregnant for the first time, and recurrences with subsequent pregnancies are uncommon.
When your erection falls flat, you need real and honest information on what to do. Ignore those miracle cures and random Google searches; get serious about fixing your problem and talk to a doctor.
Eyelid dermatitis, or a rash on the eyelids, is a very common skin condition. Eyelids have the thinnest skin of the whole body so they are most susceptible to irritation. Eyelid dermatitis presents as dry, red, itchy skin and can have many causes.
According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 8,000 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in the United States this year. Testicular cancer is a rarer form of cancer, but instances have been on the rise. Luckily, if caught early, testicular cancer can be treated successfully.