Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD

Hypovolemia is a life-threatening complication that occurs when the loss of blood or other bodily fluids causes the body’s fluid volume to drop. When you lose more than 15% of your fluid volume, your body cannot pump enough blood, meaning […]

Intussusception happens when a part of your intestines folds back on itself. Around 90% of intussusception cases occur in children under 3, while only 5% occur in adults. The most common symptoms are abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Intussusception is

A magnesium blood test measures the amount of magnesium, an important mineral, in your blood. Your body needs magnesium from your diet to help your muscles, nerves, heart, and immune system work properly. Magnesium also helps control blood pressure and blood

Hamstring pain can be sharp or cause tightness in the back of your thigh. Your hamstring is a group of three muscles on the back of your thigh, and when one or more of these muscles get overstretched or injured,

Tonsil cancer is the most common cancer of the oropharynx (the back of your throat). Several symptoms of tonsil cancer can mimic other illnesses, like the common cold or seasonal flu. That’s why knowing the early warning signs is so

If you are experiencing breathing problems, your primary healthcare provider may refer you to a pulmonologist. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in respiratory health conditions. Your respiratory system manages airflow in and out of your lungs