Dr. Geraldine Somers M.D.

Recommended Articles

• What is a Nerve Ablation?

  Nerve ablation is the destruction of nerves to minimize particular types of chronic pain by inhibiting the transfer of pain signals. There are various ways of ablating nerves. For instance by utilizing heat, cold or chemicals.The first thing that a doctor does is discovering the nerves where the...

• Foods and Drinks that Can Negatively Impact ADHD

  What is ADHD?Current medical research indicates that more than 7% of young children and 5% of adults are living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This is a neurobehavioral disorder that has no definite cure. Millions of people that have this condition experience difficulty...

• Is Dengue Fever Fatal?

  Dengue fever is a very severe form of viral fever that impacts humans in all age groups, wherever conditions favor the breeding of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. This aggressive insect is the main vector that carries and transmits the virus....

• 6 Health Benefits of Taking a Sitz Bath

  What is a sitz bath?A sitz bath is a shallow bath using warm water to help ease pain or itching in the perineum, the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva. The word sitz is derived from the German word sitzen, meaning to sit. A sitz bath is usually recommended for people who have an anal...

• What Is IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)?

  If you are suffering from IBS-D, you may experience belly pain that is usually associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you will be forced to make several trips to the bathroom. The letter "D" stands for "diarrhea".General CausesThere is no actual cause of IBS-D. However, the following are...

• What Is a Normal Heart Rate?

  What is heart rate?The heart rate is the number of heartbeats that occur per minute. The normal heart rate depends from person-to-person. As people get older, the heart rate changes and pulse regularity may change, which can signify heart problems or other medical conditions. Your heart rate may...