Common Home Treatments for Hemorrhoids

If you are looking for a home treatment for hemorrhoids you are not alone. Hemorrhoids affect as many as fifty percent of people some time during their lives. Hemorrhoids are far from a life threatening condition; however they can cause anything from mild discomfort up to severe pain. Hemorrhoids are caused by too much [...]

What Is DVT?

Copyright (c) 2009 Dr. Jennifer Feeny Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (a blockage) forms in a deep vein. Although these clots usually occur in the veins of the leg, they can also develop in other parts of the body. A DVT is considered a medical emergency [...]