Pain or swelling after an injury or workout is common. But in some cases, these symptoms can mean something more serious. Compartment syndrome is a condition that needs medical attention.
Question: When should I see a dermatologist? Is that someone I should visit regularly and start seeing at a certain age? Or should I only visit one if I have a concern? Answer from Nebraska Medicine dermatologist Georgeanne Cornell, DO.
Living with chronic pain can greatly impact daily life. Chronic pain is pain that has been present for over six months and persists beyond the expected healing time for an injury or surgery.
Noticing a sudden or recurring rash on your child’s skin can be challenging. Rashes can appear for many reasons, from exposure to an irritant like poison ivy to a mysterious rash that comes and goes.
When Douglas Smith learned he had melanoma, he knew it was serious. “I was scared about the next steps,” Douglas says. “But from the first appointment to the last, it was really terrific.”
Question: As our aging population depends more and more on pads and disposable underwear for bladder leaks, what is the simplest way to stay clean and irritation free? Answered by Lindsey J. Schindler, DO, family medicine geriatrics.
When you can’t seem to fall asleep or stay asleep, it’s tempting to reach for melatonin supplements. Wondering if melatonin supplements put you at risk for health problems is a fair question, especially if you have heart failure.
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