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  • What is trigeminal neuralgia? How is it treated?

    Trigeminal neuralgia has been called one of the most painful conditions ever to afflict humankind. It is caused by pressure — often by an inflamed major artery in the head — on the trigeminal nerve, which includes three nerves branching off the main nerve to carry signals from the face and scalp to the brain. An attack on the trigeminal nerve can be triggered by something as mild as a gust of wind, a high-pitched sound or brushing your teeth.

  • Why am I so tired and what can I do about it? How to combat the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis

    Fatigue occurs in up to 80% of patients with Multiple Sclerosis. It is believed to be related to the impaired nerve conduction which occurs as a result of the damaged myelin and axons (nerves). It is by far the most common symptom of MS and is one of the leading factors in persons leaving the workforce.

  • What is preterm birth? Who is at risk, and how can it be prevented?

    Being pregnant can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as they anticipate the birth of their little bundle of joy. The hope for all women is that their pregnancy will go to full term, which lasts 40 weeks. However, in some cases, a woman goes into labor and delivers earlier than expected, which is called a “preterm birth.” Preterm birth can be described as any delivery that occurs between 22 and 37 weeks gestation. Preterm birth affects about 12% of pregnant women, a number that has remained essentially unchanged for the past 30 years, despite multiple interventions.

  • Dr. Anna Priebe explains HPV and how it causes cervical cancer

    Cervical cancer screening is one of the most successful cancer screening programs ever devised. Since the adoption of the Papanicolau (Pap) test in the 1960s, hpv-and-cervical-cancer-orlando-healthrates of cervical cancer in the United States have decreased by 75 percent. Currently, the American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 12,000 women in the U.S. were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2012. Compare that to the mind-boggling 500,000 new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed worldwide each year. Pap smears work. But more on that later.

  • Do you know the symptoms of heart disease or if you are at risk? Dr. Kolli explains warning signs and prevention

    What is heart disease?

    Heart disease is any disease that affects the heart and or blood vessels of the heart. The heart has various components like muscle, valves, electrical system (conduction system) of the heart, blood vessels of the heart etc. Any of these components can be involved in the disease process.

    Why is the heart so important?

    The heart is a unique organ in the body, which is responsible for the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the rest of the body. Every organ in the body depends on the heart for supply of nutrients, so that it can function adequately.

    What are the common forms of heart disease?

    Some of the common forms of heart disease include the following:

  • The truth about heels: It hurts

    Always choose fashion over comfort, right? Well, not always. Studies suggest that those sky-high heels that many women love to wear could be the cause of the aches and pains that plague the fashion forward.

  • Don’t Ignore Pain in Your Abdomen: It Might Be Gallstones

    If you’re experiencing anything from mild discomfort to sharp pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, don’t ignore it.

  • How To Know if You Have a Hernia

    If you’re noticing strange bumps or lumps in your body, you may have a hernia, which is very common and can be easily treated. Here is what you need to know if you suspect you may have one.

  • What To Do if Your IUD Slips Out of Place

    Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are considered a safe, convenient and effective method of birth control. But occasionally these small devices can slip out of place. 

  • Measles Outbreak in California – Could it Happen in Florida?

    For the past several decades, most people living in the United States have not had to worry about contracting childhood communicable diseases. Prevalence of childhood vaccinations has served to create herd immunity, protecting the more vulnerable of our society from these diseases. Yet in December 2014, an outbreak of measles started in California. As of January 30, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports a total of 102 cases, with one outbreak representing 92% of those cases.

    How could a measles outbreak happen?

    California, like Orlando, is a popular tourist destination for many international travelers. Many travelers come from locations where vaccinations are not required. One person, who possibly had just returned from overseas travel to a developing country where the risk for measles is high, contracts the disease and infiltrates the crowds, spreading germs around. Measles is highly contagious, so even if 90% of the people are vaccinated, the remaining 10% who are not vaccinated will become infected.