Dr. Matthew Christopher Sies M.D.

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• What is a Middle Ear Infection?

  First, let us recall the basic anatomy of the ear.Our ear is divided into three parts: the outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear. The outer or external ear is the outermost part of the ear and consists of the ear pinna, external ear canal, and the eardrum. The eardrum separates the external and...

• Why Your Lymph Nodes May Be Swollen – Lymphadenopathy

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• What Could Dysuria Be Telling You?

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• Natural Remedies for Hemorrhoids

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• Why Do My Feet Swell After Drinking Alcohol?

  It's common for people to develop edema after consuming beer or any other alcoholic beverages. Edema occurs when there is excessive fluid collection in the tissues of your ankles and feet. Not just exclusive to the feet and ankles, edema can also develop in your hands, legs, abdomen, and other parts...