Ringing In My Ears Clinically referred to as tinnitus, ringing in the ears is an annoyance, and for some people, it is a long term problem. If you have ringing in your ears, then you may be concerned that something is wrong. In most cases, it isn’t anything serious, but it is important to understand […]
Hearing Loss
Assessing and Treating Hearing Loss Hearing loss affects millions of people around the world and it is on the rise among the younger population. Some treatments are effective for dealing with hearing loss, although many of the people who might benefit from such treatment are hesitant to pursue it for social reasons. Conductive Hearing Loss […]
Safe Ways to Clean Your Ears
Information about cleaning your ears safely When cleaning your ears it is vital to take proper case so as to avoid possible damage – as the ears can be a particularly sensitive area of the body. You should treat the different parts of your ears differently when it comes to cleaning them, as cleaning each […]
Ear Infection Symptoms
Ear Infection Symptoms and Treatment Sometimes it is hard to know what exactly is causing a person to feel ill. There are many signs that can be confusing when trying to determine the source of one’s problems. This is especially true when it comes to an ear infection. More than any other ailment, these infections […]
When to Worry About Ear Infection Symptoms
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor.” These infections can range from small, non-threatening cases to extremely serious and possibly even fatal ones. Ear Infection Symptoms The symptoms of an ear infection in adults include earache (either a […]
Ear Pinning
Ear Pinning Surgical Procedures Deciding to have an elective cosmetic ear pinning procedure can be a very rewarding experience. Many of the patients who decide to undergo this surgery have been picked on for their large or uncommonly oriented ears since childhood and are tired of facing the nuanced sideways glances and snickers that adulthood […]
Assessing Sources of Dizziness
Dizziness Dizziness can manifest itself in a number of forms. Rather than having a single cause, dizziness can arise in several ways and treatment depends on the source of dizziness. Vertigo This condition can emerge when a person experiences a sudden change in the ear and brain’s components that determine balance. A variety of conditions […]
How To Tell If Your Child’s Hearing is Normal
About Child’s Hearing Many children under the age of 18 have some hearing loss including four out of every thousand newborns. Hearing loss can increase the risk of speech and language developmental delays. So, every parent and caregiver should be aware of the signs of hearing loss in his/her child and seek a professional diagnosis. How […]
Dannii Minogue Thyroid
Dannii Minogue Thyroid – weight loss explained SMH, October 11, 2011 Dannii Minogue is receiving treatment for an under-active thyroid, which caused her to shed weight after giving birth. The singer-turned-reality TV show judge had her first child, son Ethan, last year, but shortly after leaving hospital she fell ill and suffered a bout of appendicitis. […]
Tired of Feeling the Burn? Low-Acid Diet May Help
Tired of Feeling the Burn? Low-Acid Diet May Help NYT, By TARA PARKER-POPE | November 7, 2011 This year, a small study found that restricting dietary acid could relieve reflux symptoms like coughing and hoarseness in patients who had not been helped by drug therapy, according to the journal Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. In […]
Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated
Prenatal Testing of Thyroid Is Debated NYT, By INGFEI CHEN, Published: April 13, 2009 When women think about pregnancy, the thyroid gland is seldom the first thing that leaps to mind. Nestled in the neck, the gland makes hormones that govern metabolism, helping to regulate body weight, heart rate and a host of other factors. But if […]
