Article Archives: Ask Dr. Fleming

Bulging Inner Tubes

June 26, 2014 | by Weekly View

A reader asks: “What’s a Zenker’s diverticulum?” The term “diverticulum” comes from the Latin “diverticulare,” which means “to turn aside.” A more visual understanding of a diverticulum would be to imagine an old automobile tire wearing out at the sidewalls. Older folks will remember seeing tires with the inner tubes … Read More

Extinguish the Fire!

May 22, 2014 | by Weekly View

Clutching his chest, your friend attempts to reassure his worried spouse, “Oh, it’s just a little heartburn.” What is heartburn? We hear the term every day, but you might be surprised to learn heartburn has little to do with the heart. That said, the symptoms of “heartburn” can overlap with … Read More

Don’t Fret!

April 24, 2014 | by Weekly View

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! If you feel stressed, you are not alone! Forty million Americans (about 18 percent) have an anxiety disorder. Federally Qualified Health Centers are known for having integrated services that include behavioral health providers who work closely with primary care providers. This month I have … Read More

Cold Foes

February 27, 2014 | by Weekly View

Although we had a brief respite, we should be back to near-zero low temperatures by the time you read this.  Winter presents some unique health hazards – CO and frostbite! CO is carbon monoxide (not to be confused with carbon dioxide, CO2). CO is the product of combustion. Combustion can … Read More

New Cholesterol Guidelines

December 19, 2013 | by Weekly View

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the world; stroke is #2. New recommendations for evaluating and treating patients at risk for heart disease and stroke came out last month from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Applying the new recommendations will likely result … Read More