Alzheimer’s disease causes the majority of dementia in the elderly (up to 75%) but it is a diagnosis of exclusion. There exist other etiologies dementia and The American Academy of Neurology recommends testing for reversible causes such as hypothyroidism and vitamin B12 deficiency. In addition, depression may be associated with symptoms of dementia (psychomotor slowing,… Continue reading My father has dementia. How do I know if its alzheimers or if something else is causing it?
Category: Family Medicine
Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
Anemia is a condition in which a person has low red blood cells as measured by “hemoglobin” and “hematocrit.” Hemoglobin is the oxygen carrying protein within red blood cells and hematocrit is the percentage of red blood cells in a sample of blood take from a patient (red blood cells, white blood cells, proteins and… Continue reading Why are women more likely to be anemic than men?
I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?
To improve your sleep hygiene, sleep experts recommend improving your environment, diet, and habits. Needless to say, a comfortable mattress with supportive pillows are essential. It is also important to create an environment that is quiet, dark and cool. If you can’t control the amount of noise entering your bedroom, trying using soft foam earplugs… Continue reading I’m having trouble sleeping. What can I do to help me get a better night’s rest?
My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn’t anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
Concussions are known as "Minor Traumatic Brain Injuries." Though the brain often appears normal after brain imaging, most physicians believe there exists some amount of damage which would explain the confusion, headaches, double vision, nausea, vomiting, mood changes, inability to concentrate and amnesia that often occurs in these patients. Most patients with concussions recover by… Continue reading My kid had a concussion after playing soccer. There wasn’t anything wrong with his brain. How long before he can play again?
My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?
Keloids are benign lesions that arise in scars because of an overgrowth of the scar tissue. These lesions can be quite large and can often cause pain if nerves are involved. Physicians can apply silicone gel on developing lesions to minimize pain and prevent growth of a keloid. Alternatively, injection of corticosteroids into the developing… Continue reading My doctor says I have keloids. I cut myself on the chin a few days ago. Is there anything I can do to stop the scaring?