The Specialists

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Listener Question: Is it Possible to Have Different Symptoms From the Same Bug?
February 01, 2024

This weeks listener question is about colds and flus and whether or not two people can have different symptoms with the same disease. You had a headache and stuffy nose, but your loved one has a fever and upset stomach. Is it from the same bug? Tom

If You Get Winded Easily It Might Be Pulmonary Hypertension
January 18, 2024

Do you find yourself short of breath, even from a slow walk with the dog? Do you have to catch your breath at the top of a short staircase? Pulmonary hypertension might be the cause. It can limit your quality of life and, untreated, eventually, lead

What Could Be Causing Your Chronic Cough?
January 16, 2024

Have a cough that wont seem to go away? Has it lasted longer than eight weeks? You should go to your doctor. Any cough lasting more than eight weeks is considered chronic and is not likely to go away on its own, and the cause of the cough might surprise

Should You Go to the Doctor If You Have A Cold?
January 11, 2024

Should you go to the doctor for a cold? Its a pretty common question. After all, colds can be miserable and who wouldnt want to feel better? Find out if a trip to your physician's office is worth it. Internal medicine physician Tom Miller, MD, talk

Fractured Ribs Still Painful After 2 Months? You May Need Surgery
July 14, 2023

Ribs are like bicycle helmets. They are made to take the brunt of an impact to keep your delicate organs safe. If they break, doctors cannot just put a cast on them. You are going to need time to heal. While 85 percent of rib fractures heal on their own,

Cold Sores: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
July 07, 2023

Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex 1 virus, which resides in nerves near the spinal column. These sores are painful and persistent, and once the virus infects the body, it never goes away. Tom Miller, MD, discusses triggers and causes of cold sor

Why You Should Care About Your Cholesterol
March 10, 2023

Most of us know having high cholesterol is generally a bad thing. But what exactly is cholesterol? Its not only a major signpost for your overall health, but it can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Tom Miller, MD, from University of Utah Health explains

The Difference Between Strains, Sprains and Fractures
December 21, 2022

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A strain is an injury to a muscle. A fracture is an injury to a bone. Why is it important to know the differences? Emily Harold, MD, professor of orthopedics at University of Utah Health Care, joins Tom Miller, MD, to

Is it a Pulled Groin, or Is It Something Else?
March 09, 2022

Your coach says you might have a pulled groin while running or playing sports. But is that what it really is? Contrary to what people hear, groin pulls are not common. Multiple groin pulls are even less common. Dr. Tom Miller talks to Orthopedic surgeon D

Three Key Ways to Maintain Your Health
January 05, 2022

Its your New Years resolution to be healthier, but have you ever paused to consider what that means to be healthier? Dr. Tom Miller says its not that complicated. Its just about doing, and avoiding, a few things. Take sixty seconds to find out, and