Published on Aug 18, 2015 by By Stephen Cromer, D.O., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When you’re in a hot place or outside during hot weather, headache, confusion, dizziness, or nausea could be a sign of a heat-related illness. And being hot for too long can cause a condition known as hyperthermia (hy-per-ther-mee-uh) — the opposite of hypothermia,...
Published on Aug 15, 2015 | Back, Bone & Joint Health, Erlanger News, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
With any surgery, patients hope for a speedy recovery. And with arthroscopies, it’s possible. Arthroscopic surgery, or arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure in which small incisions are made so that a tiny surgical camera, or arthroscope, can be inserted to...
Published on Aug 10, 2015 | Breast Health, Erlanger News, Stay Well, Women's Health
The most commonly recognized symptom of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. However, women should also be aware breast cancer does not always present with a palpable lump. Anytime you notice something different about your breast — like swollen tissue, redness, or a...
Published on Aug 7, 2015 | Heart Health, Men's Health, Regain Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
If you’re among the 20 percent of American adults who experience heartburn at least twice a week, it’s time to see your doctor. What is heartburn? Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest or throat. Recurrent heartburn is the most common symptom of...
Published on Jul 30, 2015 | Breakthrough, Erlanger News, Weight Loss
Chattanooga, Tenn. – Erlanger Health System’s Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center has achieved a three-year accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of...
Published on Jul 13, 2015 by By the UT Erlanger Foot and Ankle Institute | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
The stabbing pain, the stiffness, the dreaded first step of the morning—plantar fasciitis can make routine activities seem overwhelming. But there are ways to treat it. What is plantar fasciitis? The plantar fascia, a flat band of tissue supporting the arches in your...
