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What should your tongue look like?

What should your tongue look like? The tongue should have a rounded, symmetrical shape. It’s generally light pink, though it may have a little purple or brown pigmentation in African, Asian, and Mediterranean populations. It can also have a hint of white coating. “The coating

What symptoms are signs of thyroid cancer?

What symptoms are signs of thyroid cancer? People with early stage thyroid cancer usually have no symptoms. They will only find a lump on the thyroid gland at the front of the neck that moves up and down with swallowing. Some people will have a

Stages and degrees of back and neck pain

Stages and degrees of back and neck pain Back and neck pain can be divided into several stages. It starts with tightness or pain in the neck, shoulders, or general back. In some cases, there may also be a headache. Symptoms tend to worsen when

What are hip injuries?

What are hip injuries? Sports injuries to the hip area. Can caused by over-rotation of the hip joint, or constant ‘stop-start’ motion that increases stress on the joint. Typically, hip injuries tend to involve cartilage surfaces of the joint or the labrum. Orthopaedic surgeon currently

Myths and Facts about High Blood Pressure

Myths and Facts about High Blood Pressure 1. I’m OK with a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mmHg (hypertension) is high pressure in the arteries carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body. In 2017, the American College of Cardiology released new