Author: Diana Tolentino, MD, FPSO-HNS Facial Pain can be described as throbbing, sharp, intense, stabbing, cramping, and burning. It is important to seek medical attention when encountering these conditions to preventcomplications and address underlying conditions that can make the pain worse. The intensity of the pain is often communicated by the patient to the physician …
Goiter, or “bosyo” in Filipino, is defined as an enlargement of the thyroid gland that presents as a painless, midline neck mass. The basic laboratory work-up for a patient with goiter usually includes a blood test for thyroid hormone levels (TSH, FT4 and/or FT3), an imaging study (ultrasound or CT scan), and in some cases, …
A Baker cyst is usually the result of a problem with the knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause the knee to produce too much fluid.
Acanthosis nigricans is a condition that causes areas of dark, thick velvety skin in body folds and creases. It typically affects the armpits, groinand neck.
Providing care at home for a person sick with COVID-19? Or caring for yourself at home? Understand when emergency care is needed and what you can do to prevent the spread of infection.
