Medical Advancements in Fibroid Treatment
Fortunately for the estimated 26 million women in the United States that have uterine fibroids, huge medical advancements have been made that allow for a variety of treatment methods. These range from medication to hormone therapy, as well as both invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures to remove the fibroids completely. Here at MidAtlantic Vascular and […]
Prescription Painkillers for Knee Pain
The first line of medication treatment to reduce knee pain is usually NSAIDs, however, sometimes opioids are used. But are they worth their risk? As we covered in previous articles, NSAIDs stand for Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and are used to treat inflammation, pain, and swelling. These medicines can be bought at the drugstore, grocery store, […]
An Enlarged Prostate: Signs and Symptoms
Getting up several times to urinate throughout the night, could be a symptom of benign prostate hyperplasia. Which is also known as an enlarged prostate. An enlarged prostate? What does that mean? Well, before we get into that, let’s take a look at exactly what the prostate is. The prostate is a small gland that […]
Recovery Time of Fibroid Treatment
When it comes to the different procedures that can remove uterine fibroids, the recovery time of each method is something to keep in mind. Some surgeries like a hysterectomy will require a few nights of hospitalization following the procedure, and take several weeks or even months of rest in order to fully recover. Other fibroid […]
Frequent use of NSAIDs: Is it Worth the Risk?
In the United States, it is estimated that over 29 million people use over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin or ibuprofen daily. You read that right. 29 million people are popping over-the-counter pain pills every day, for everything from back pain to joint pain, to knee osteoarthritis pain. NSAIDs, which stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, […]
BPH Medication: Combination Therapy
Of all of the medication-based treatments for an enlarged prostate, there is evidence to suggest that combination therapy of alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, is the most effective. Alpha-blockers are medicines that are used to relax muscle tissue thereby helping to relieve pressure and urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate, such as tamsulosin (Flomax) […]
Short or Long Recovery
When it comes to procedures to remove fibroids, some result in shorter recovery periods than others. Uterine Fibroid Embolization, which we specialize in here at MidAtlantic Vascular and Interventional, has a recovery period of about 1-2 weeks, with most women finding they can resume their normal activities after a few days. This is remarkable considering […]
Finding Relief From Knee Pain
It is estimated that 800,000 Americans get knee replacement surgery every year, however, the number of people that have painful knee osteoarthritis is significantly more. This means that many people in this country and worldwide, are suffering from the debilitating knee pain that comes with untreated osteoarthritis. Which as a result, can interfere greatly with […]
Medications for an Enlarged Prostate
Selective alpha-blockers and 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are usually the first choices of medication to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. Alpha-Blockers are a type of blood pressure medication, that work by “blocking” the hormone norepinephrine (also known as noradrenaline) and thereby prevent the muscles in the walls of veins and smaller arteries from constricting. This allows these […]
Putting an End to Fibroids
There are many medications that can help relieve the symptoms of uterine fibroids, such as pelvic discomfort and heavy menstrual bleeding. However, these medicines do not remove the fibroids and only provide a temporary solution. Once the medication is stopped, the relief it provided from fibroid symptoms is stopped as well. Therefore the only way […]