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Staying healthy with proper medical information is important for happiness and general well being. Get tips and information about different medical conditions, including GERD and acid reflux, in this free video series on medical conditions from a doctor.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Acid reflux is a medical condition that causes stomach acid to migrate up into the esophagus, causing a painful, burning feeling in the chest. Find out how acid reflux is caused when the sphincter that closes off food in the stomach stays open, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
DVT, or deep vein thrombosis, can be caused by cancer, cigarette smoking or stasis from a long drive, plane flight or being bedridden. Avoid developing DVT, which occurs primarily in larger veins in the extremities, with insight from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
The common symptoms of GERD heartburn include a burning sensation in the chest and a dry cough, both of which get better with antacids, drinking water and sitting upright. Learn how gastroesophageal reflux disease is caused by stomach acid moving into the esophagus past the cardiac sphincter with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Cigarette smoke affects growth by decreasing blood flow to the bones and growth plates, limiting oxygen and in turn, causing stunted growth. Keep cigarettes away from children and teenagers to avoid growth problems from cigarette smoke with information from a family practitioner in this free video on smoking.
Nicotine gets into the body through tissues, including skin and mucous membranes in the mouth and throat, which are permeable to all types of chemicals. Find out how nicotine makes it into the bloodstream through air exchanges in the lungs with facts from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Smoking can cause chronic bronchitis when the bronchi are exposed to nicotine, tar and other chemicals, causing a chemical inflammation. Avoid developing bronchitis, which can become a series medical condition, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on smoking.
Smoking can cause a stroke when chemical exposure to nicotine leads to a hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which in turn causes decreased blood flow and oxygen. Identify stroke symptoms caused by smoking, including changes in vision, dizziness and numbness in the arms and legs, with tips from a family practitioner in this free video on smoking.
Smoking pot affects the brain by impairing memory, thoughts, concentration, sensory and time perception, and coordinated movements. Learn how pot smoking can keep the cognitive system functioning at a sub-optimal level for several days with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Emotional stress affects health by causing sleep disturbances, a suppressed immune system and heart problems. Avoid distress caused by exposure to stressful situations in the environment with tips from a family practitioner in this free video on stress.
Staph infections are transmitted when staph bacteria are exposed to open wounds, the skin, mouth, eyes and other places where an infection can develop. Identify staph infection symptoms, which include recurring infections or infections that do not go away, with information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
A common cold, with the sniffles and a sore throat, will typically last at least five days if the immune system is strong. Contact a doctor if flu symptoms develop, such as muscle aches, fever, nausea and vomiting, and remember the information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Toxic shock syndrome results from a bacterial infection triggered by wearing a tampon for an extended amount of time is a very serious condition that can be life threatening. Seek medical attention immediately if toxic shock syndrome is suspected with insight from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Control heartburn by sitting up straight, drinking water, taking a tablespoon of vinegar or ingesting something with mint in it. Try conventional heartburn medicine or seek the advice of a doctor to control heartburn with tips from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
Relieve heartburn by avoiding alcohol, tobacco and certain foods, while treating symptoms by sitting up straight, drinking water or ingesting vinegar. Get rid of heartburn symptoms with antacids or other medications using information from a family practitioner in this free video on medical conditions.
A healthy body should be a top priority is everyone's life not matter age or physical state. Keeping healthy means exercising, eating right and monitoring health with yearly physicals and through home health monitors. Avoiding unhealthy habits, such as smoking or eating poorly, can increase general health and improve long-term health issues. In this free video series on medical conditions and health, a family practitioner explains a variety of general health facts. Learn about GERD, heartburn and acid reflux, including symptoms and treatments. Get information on how smoking cigarettes and smoking pot can affect growth, heart health and general well being. Staying healthy is easy with the right tips and information, found in this free video series from a doctor.
Ken Savage Ken Savage is a graduate of the Kansas City University school of medicine and bioscience. He completed his internship at Suncoast Hospital, and is now in private practice in Tampa, Fla. as a family practitioner.dkdk
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