The condition is an emergency and requires immediate surgery. The symptoms from disk herniation in the neck may result in pain in the region between the neck and the shoulders. The patients may experience radiating pain down the shoulders, arm, forearm, and hand. Is disc bulge life threatening? With properRead More →
If your loved one has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital, this means that his or her illness is serious enough to require the most careful degree of medical monitoring and the highest level of medical care. What does the medical term ICU mean? Intensive careRead More →
Although inflammatory bowel disease usually isn’t fatal, it’s a serious disease that, in some cases, may cause life-threatening complications. Can IBD be cured? No, IBD cannot be cured. There will be periods of remission when the disease is not active. Medicines can reduce inflammation and increase the number and lengthRead More →
RHD is the most commonly acquired heart disease in young people under the age of 25. It most often begins in childhood as strep throat. If left untreated, RHD may progress to serious heart damage that kills or debilitates adolescents and young adults, and makes pregnancy hazardous. What are theRead More →
PAD is a serious condition that should be diagnosed promptly so doctors can reduce your risk as quickly as possible. PAD may be your first warning sign of a serious health problem. Atherosclerosis—or clogging—in the peripheral arteries is dangerous. Can PAD be cured? There’s no cure for peripheral arterial diseaseRead More →
About 1% to 2% of people who have a stent may get a blood clot where the stent is placed. This can put you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. Your risk of getting a blood clot is highest during the first few months after the procedure. IsRead More →
PSVT is not life-threatening. However, if you have an underlying heart condition, PSVT could increase your risk of congestive heart failure, angina, or other abnormal rhythms. What is the best treatment for PSVT? Adenosine is a short-acting medication that is commonly used as a first-line drug to treat PSVT. OtherRead More →
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs (pulmonary arteries). It’s a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart. The walls of the pulmonary arteries become thick and stiff, and cannot expand as well to allow blood through. What isRead More →