Sean Byers, MD 
Arthritis is a condition where there is joint pain and swelling. In many cases, it is associated with stiffness as well. Juvenile arthritis or arthritis in young adults is not the most common kind of arthritis, but it can make life very debilitating to an age group that is typically very active in life. For … Read more
When you hear the words UTI or kidney stone, your instinct might be to wince or grimace. That is the natural human response to UTI and kidney stones. Both of these conditions are extremely painful conditions that are difficult to talk about. Know that as many as one in 10 Americans will get a kidney … Read more
Burning shoulder pain is a serious problem that can have an intense and negative impact on your quality of life. It is caused by a wide range of issues in the body that can lead to bigger problems. Shoulder pain is the result of injury or trauma to the shoulder, such as a fracture or … Read more
Hydration in the human body refers to fluid and water levels that help to keep the internal systems functioning. When the body does not have enough fluid or water, our internal systems from our brain to the muscles in the fingers and toes are weaker. Dehydration occurs when the body begins to lose fluid, and … Read more
When you are looking to live a healthy lifestyle, you may be thinking of supplementing your diet or changing your diet to be healthier. Start with bone vitamins or dietary changes that can strengthen your bones. The best vitamins for bones are ones that you can get from your diet, but supplementing with vitamins will … Read more
It is estimated that as many as 80 percent of adults will experience back pain during their life. For some people, back pain is chronic and persistent, and an incredible intrusion into their quality of life. It can go on for years if the correct diagnosis has not been made and the proper treatment applied. … Read more
Endoscopy is a procedure in the United States where a scope with a camera is inserted into the stomach in order to collect diagnostic images. It is a procedure that takes anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. Endoscopy is also used for treatment and can be used to collect tissue for diagnostic purposes as … Read more
A bump on the nose is a common facial feature or characteristic that can be there as a result of genetics, allergies, or a medical reason. For many, a bump on the nose bridge can be a permanent facial feature that does not need medical attention. It could be a simple nose cartilage bump or … Read more
A TMJ headache is an often excruciating experience that is caused by damage or issues to the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). These are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull. The mandible is the lower jaw, and the temporal part is the bone at the side and base of the skull. A properly aligned … Read more
Among the saddest facts about diabetes is that it is estimated that approximately 37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes. This is over 11 percent of the American population. There are many interesting facts about diabetes that can help every single one of those Americans live a healthier and more improved quality of … Read more
When you have a burning sensation in your knee, the pain can seem unbearable. Sometimes it is not severe pain, but the pain is prolonged and consistent and becomes a problem in your life. Knee burning pain is real and there are many different factors. Burning knee pain impacts millions of Americans every year, with … Read more
A heavy head is an awful feeling, and it can really overwhelm you and frustrate you when it is happening. When you are wondering “why does my head feel heavy” you will have physical sensations and a lot of emotions coming at you as well. When your head feels heavy, this feeling is going to … Read more
You have probably heard the word bursitis, on television or in popular films, where someone injures themselves or suffers from bursitis as they age. In the medical world, this is known as lateral hip pain. Bursitis isn’t the only cause of lateral hip pain though. Lateral hip pain is outer hip pain of the lateral … Read more
Hip pain when sitting is a very common problem that can result in serious quality of life issues. In many cases, hip pain when sitting is caused by the sitting itself. If you live a lifestyle where you are sitting frequently on an uneven surface or with the wrong posture, a hip pain problem can … Read more
The bubble popping noise in ear drums that you may be feeling now or have felt at some point is often related to a change in the pressure of your eardrums or eustachian tubes. It is a bubble sound in the ear or bubbling in eardrums that can be very annoying, and in some cases, … Read more
When you have a half-broken molar tooth, it is easy to jump to the conclusion that this is the start of a very big and expensive problem, or a very painful one. The worst-case scenarios are running through your mind. But chipped tooth repair is very easy today, whether your molar is half broken, or … Read more
When you are experiencing pain on the left side of your body, it could be an indicator of many different things. The organs on the left side of the body include the stomach, liver, pancreas, left kidney, adrenal glands, and some sections of the colon. The pain that could be coming from any of these … Read more
When you have a toothache, your first thought will be to learn how to stop tooth pain fast at home. Toothaches are typically easy problems to fix, but in some cases, they may require a trip to the dentist. Some forms of toothaches can be mild, and feel like a subtle throbbing that may or … Read more
Wisdom teeth typically develop later in a person’s life and may cause complications in oral health. While not everyone suffers from impacted wisdom teeth or wisdom teeth pain, many do. Understanding this problem and how it affects you is essential, especially if you or your child is showing the first signs of wisdom teeth coming … Read more
A kidney stone is a stone that forms in the kidneys and sometimes the ureters when there is excess material in the body that accumulates and develops into a crystal. This crystal is known as a kidney stone, and the stages of passing a kidney stone can be complicated. A kidney stone is typically developed … Read more