Causes Of Throbbing Or Pulsing Sensation In Arms Or Legs
I had a patient who came to the clinic one day very worried, and asked me the same question "I feel throbbing and pulsing in my thigh!" I knew this patient for a few years he was a healthy young adult with no significant past medical history. I examined the patient; the first thing I wanted to know
Most Common Causes Of Buzzing And Vibrating Sensation
It is common for patients to describe the feeling of vibrations at different locations of their bodies. These vibrations are very nonspecific symptom and on their own are not enough to diagnose a disease simply because there are so many conditions that may cause them. Most commonly these vibrations
Single Ventricle Heart Defects and the Fontan Procedure
Overview Single ventricle heart defects are rare disorders that affect one of the two lower chambers of the heart. These chambers may end up missing a valve, be underdeveloped, or...
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) Treatment And Life Expectancy
Overview Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare haematological condition that is characterized by microscopic clots that form in the small blood vessels of the body which results in the...
What Does Heart Pain Mean In A Young Patient?
Overview Unfortunately, no one is immune to experiencing heart-related issues and symptoms such as chest pain, regardless of one's age, should not be ignored and rather be investigated further. Surprisingly...
Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Obstructive hypertrophy cardiomyopathy is slightly different than the other forms of cardiomyopathy that you may hear about of various platforms. It is a cardiomyopathy that is almost entirely linked with...
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare occurrence but when it does occur, it can pose a diagnostic and treatment challenge for physicians. This is a disease defined as any type of heart...
Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
When it comes to a dilated cardiomyopathy, there are numerous causes that you have to concern yourself with when trying to get to the underlying etiology of the disease. Some...
Subdural Hematoma Treatment: Do You Need Surgery?
Chronic subdural hematomas are relatively common neurological conditions that can be seen secondary to chronic alcohol use, chronic pain-killer use or when dealing with cases of head trauma. In a...
Your Brain and Hypertension: Are We Really Controlling It?
Hypertension is a disease of modern society and it is believed that nearly 30 percent of North Americans have this condition. In my opinion, I believe this is a low estimation. Hypertension...