Dr. Elliott Metcalfe MD

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  Crohn’s disease can affect the digestive tract, all the way from the mouth to the anus. It is understandable that most people with Crohn’s do not wish to speak about one of the most common and painful symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease: anal fistulas. Most avoid the subject because they...

• Fibroids: What Are Sex Hormone Suppressors?

  Hormonal suppression is a form of hormone therapy that focuses on directly or indirectly altering the level of estrogen and progesterone in the body of people suffering from fibroids. These hormones are known to fuel the occurrence of fibroids. To regulate the levels of these hormones, special...

• Risk-Reduction Mastectomy for those with Ovarian Cancer

  A risk-reducing mastectomy is a type of surgical procedure that involves the removal of a woman’s breasts when there is an increased risk of developing breast cancer, yet there is no sign of breast cancer. Any woman who has had breast cancer is considered at high-risk of developing breast cancer...

• What Is Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia?

  Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is a very serious disease, which is characterized by a fluid buildup and inflammation in the lungs. This lung infection is caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci. It is an opportunistic disease that usually infects immunosuppressed individuals, especially...

• Will My Diet Induce Eczema?

  Irritation and itching are two common symptoms of eczema. Whether diets are helpful to alleviate these symptoms is still not yet clear. Many studies that tried to associate diet and eczema have had contradictory results. Some studies show that eczema is related to food allergies, but many people...

• What is Sepsis?

  Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by an exaggerated immune response towards an infection. This response causes the release of chemicals, which results in widespread inflammation and blood clotting in different parts of the body. Sepsis may result in sudden drop in the blood...