When would a person need dialysis?

Dialysis is a treatment in which toxic metabolites, ions, and excess water are removed from the blood. There are two types of dialysis: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis. Hemodialysis works by circulating blood outside the body through a filter. Peritoneal Dialysis, on the other hand, takes place inside the body and uses the membrane in your… Continue reading When would a person need dialysis?

I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I’m don’t think I’m that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?

From what you’re describing, it appears you have a specific phobia that causes you anxiety. Physiologically speaking, this is most often due to a hypersensitive sympathetic nervous system; the public speaking is triggering a fight-or-flight response causing your heart to race, your mind to become hyperaware of your surroundings, and you to sweat. For situation… Continue reading I get very sweaty when I speak and make presentations in front of people. Even though I’m don’t think I’m that nervous, I still get sweaty. Is there anything I can do?

I’ve had raynoud’s disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?

Raynoud’s disease is characterized by constriction and spasms of peripheral blood vessels especially in the hands and feet causing blue, white, and red discoloration of the fingers and toes. The constrictions and spasms are often caused by exposure to cold. If conservative treatments with gloves and avoiding cold contact does not work, then pharmacological treatment… Continue reading I’ve had raynoud’s disease for as long as i can remember. My fingers get really painful especially in the winter even with gloves. Is there anything else I can do for it?

Who should be tested for diabetes?

In addition to pregnant women, all people over the age of 45 get their fasting blood glucose measured to screen for diabetes every 3 years if they don’t have any risk factors.  The American Diabetes Association also recommends that patients get screened earlier and more frequently if they have any risk factors such as: Familyhistory… Continue reading Who should be tested for diabetes?