Article Archives: Ask Dr. Fleming

HPV — Not Just for Girls

November 27, 2014 | by Weekly View

Last month we talked about “Deadly Viruses” (Influenza, D68, and Ebola).  This month we will have a frank discussion about another deadly virus — human papilloma virus (HPV).  HPV disease is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, and cervical cancer is known to affect 500,000 … Read More

Deadly Viruses

October 23, 2014 | by Weekly View

Deadly virus diseases have dominated the news this month. A deadly Ebola virus outbreak originating in Africa arrived in the United States this month via Thomas Eric Duncan. Mr. Duncan brought the disease here while not having any symptoms of illness. Viruses are scary in general because they cause rapidly … Read More

Know Your Primary Care Provider

September 25, 2014 | by Weekly View

In today’s climate it seems there’s an acronym for everything! The government and military are famous for this, but medicine is no different. Besides acronyms for medications, immunizations, treatment guidelines etc., your primary care provider likely has one or more acronyms, initials, or other designations following his/her name. What do … Read More

Hepatitis C – Baby Boomer’s Curse?

August 21, 2014 | by Weekly View

Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It can be acute or chronic. Symptoms of acute hepatitis C infection include fever, abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting, fatigue, a change in bowel habits, and jaundice (yellow skin and eyes). Symptoms can first appear 2 weeks … Read More

Swimmer’s Itch – The Good, Bad, and Creepy

July 24, 2014 | by Weekly View

‘Tis the season for vacations, and travel to a freshwater lake or an ocean comes to mind. But a condition known as swimmer’s itch can ruin your vacation. Swimmer’s itch is far more complex and fascinating than the name suggests and occurs worldwide. This intensely itchy rash can be contracted … Read More