What to Know About Pelvic Pain
What should you do if you experience pelvic pain symptoms? Pelvic pain is a common problem affecting women and men. Pain in the pelvic area typically stems from the reproductive, urinary, digestive or musculoskeletal systems. Patients often describe the pain as a stabbing or cramping sensation. However, pelvic pain can be tricky to diagnose as the causes and symptoms of pelvic pain can vary widely. “Pelvic pain can come in many shapes and forms,” says Mitchell Goldenberg, MD, a urologist with USC Urology, part of Keck Medicine of USC, who sees patients at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). “We have
Cardiac Rehab Program Offers a Safe Place to Exercise
USC-VHH cardiac rehab helps patients get stronger in a supervised setting. Exercise is essential for people with heart disease to keep their heart as healthy as possible. But it can also be extremely intimidating to go to a regular gym or work out on their own at home, because many worry about what might happen if they overdo it and put too much strain on their heart. With these concerns in mind, we created the cardiac rehabilitation program at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH). In our cardiac rehab gym, people are guided through their exercises to learn how to improve
How Can We Stop Antibiotic Resistance? Experts Explain.
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital launches a public education campaign on the proper use of antibiotics. The overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics has long been a concern among public health officials because it creates antimicrobial resistance, a situation in which bacteria that make people sick no longer respond to common medications such as antibiotics. According to experts from USC Verdugo Hills Hospital (USC-VHH), antimicrobial resistance is one of the most important infectious disease threats of modern times — one that seems to have gotten far less attention than it merits since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Centers
5 Warning Signs of a Stroke
Learning about common stroke symptoms will empower you to recognize a stroke — in yourself or someone else — and get help without delay. Stroke prevents blood flow to surrounding areas in the brain, which can result in debilitating or even fatal brain damage. In fact, stroke is a leading cause of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. The best way to increase the odds of surviving a stroke and recovery from stroke is to quickly identify stroke symptoms and get immediate help. Here are five key warning signs of a stroke to remember. 1. Sudden,