Internal Medicine
Chronic conditions, metabolic health, and whole-body internal medicine.
Chronic Cough That Won't Go Away: Causes and What to Do
A cough lasting more than 8 weeks is classified as chronic. In non-smokers, three conditions account for the vast majority of cases — and all are treatable once identified correctly.
Swollen Lymph Nodes: Causes and When to Worry
Swollen lymph nodes are almost always a sign your immune system is fighting an infection — and they typically shrink on their own. But certain patterns of swelling do warrant medical evaluation.
Stomach Pain After Eating: Causes, Patterns, and When It's Serious
Abdominal discomfort or pain after meals is one of the most common digestive complaints. The timing, location, and character of the pain offer important clues — from acid reflux to gallstones to something you ate.
Night Sweats: Causes in Men and Women (and When to Worry)
Waking up drenched in sweat can be alarming. Night sweats have dozens of causes — from menopause and sleep environment to medications and, occasionally, conditions that need prompt medical attention.
Thyroid Disease: Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism Explained
An estimated 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, and up to 60% don't know it. Here's how to tell if your thyroid is underactive or overactive — and what treatment involves.
Type 2 Diabetes: Prevention, Management, and Living Well
Over 37 million Americans have diabetes and 96 million have prediabetes. Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and manageable — here's everything you need to know about blood sugar, medications, and lifestyle.
High Blood Sugar Symptoms: Am I Diabetic? Understanding Your Numbers
Over 96 million Americans have prediabetes and most don't know it. Learn the symptoms of high blood sugar, what your fasting glucose and HbA1c results mean, and what the Diabetes Prevention Program proved about reversing the condition.
Always Feeling Cold? Causes of Cold Intolerance and What to Do
Feeling cold when others are comfortable is not just a quirk — it often has a medical explanation. Hypothyroidism, anaemia, Raynaud's phenomenon, and poor circulation are among the most common causes.
Acid Reflux and GERD: Why You Have Heartburn and How to Stop It
GERD affects 20% of Americans and goes far beyond heartburn — it can cause chronic cough, hoarseness, and chest pain. Learn the lifestyle changes and medications that actually control it, and when to see a specialist.