Articles by Dr. Chris

Leg Pain in Children

Leg pain is a common symptom in children and in most cases it is not an indication of any serious cause. However, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored as there may some underlying pathology that requires medical attention. As with most childhood complaints, leg pain should be monitored to verify if it is a means >> Read More ...

Causes of Right, Left Leg and Foot Pain

The lower limb extends from the hip joint to the toe and can be divided into the : Thigh – between the hip and knee. Leg – between the knee and ankle. Foot – beyond (distal) the ankle. Often the entire lower limb is referred to as the leg. The lower limb’s main function is to propel the body when >> Read More ...

Dry Mouth – Causes, Effects, Symptoms, Treatment

Dryness of the mouth is a common symptom and may only be temporary. However if a dry mouth persists to the extent that it causes discomfort or hampers daily functioning, the cause of the mouth dryness should be investigated as it may be a symptom of a medical condition or a side effect of a >> Read More ...

Medical Weight Loss

What is medical weight loss? Medical weight loss is defined as a weight management program that is developed and monitored by a medical professional, either a family doctor or specialist physician. In medical weight loss, the therapeutic program is approached as a doctor would for any disease and the management is based on >> Read More ...

Causes of Stridor and Wheeze (Breathing Sounds)

Stridor and wheezing are two terms for different breathing sounds that are often used synonymously although there is a difference. Wheezing refers to the high-pitched or whistling sound, which is most prominent when breathing out (expiration). A wheeze is usually heard clearly upon auscultation (use of a stethoscope) >> Read More ...

Fluid in the Lungs (Pulmonary Edema) Causes and Treatment

Fluid in the lungs specifically refers to a condition known as pulmonary edema. However, the term may sometimes be confused with other conditions like fluid outside or aroun the lungs which is pleural effusion. Both causes characteristic symptoms, like a bubbling sound in the lungs (rales) when breathing. The term >> Read More ...

The Prostate Gland – Problems, Diseases, Tests

The prostate gland, which lies below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, is the male organ that produces semen. It is very common for the prostate gland to start enlarging after the age of 40, although it may not always produce symptoms. The first noticeable symptoms appear when the enlarged prostate gland presses upon >> Read More ...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) – Enlarged Prostate Gland

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate gland is a very common condition in older men with estimates indicating that up to one in every two men suffers with this condition. The prostate gland, which is normally about the size of a walnut, starts to enlarge quite often after the age of forty, but may >> Read More ...
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