Victor Catania, MD
Board Certified Family Medicine Physician
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Recognize and Prevent a Pinworm Infection
Pinworms (aka threadworms) live in human intestines. Small, white, and round, a pinworm is a parasite that looks like a short piece of white cotton thread when seen. Found worldwide, the pinworm tends to infect mainly ch...
How to Massage Your Sinuses: 3 Techniques for Drainage & Pain Relief
Target your sinus pressure points like a pro masseuseIf you are suffering from sinus pressure or congestion, massaging your sinuses may help to alleviate some of your irritation. Massaging the sinuses and the tissues sur...
How to
Heal a Hematoma
A hematoma is a collection of blood that has escaped a damaged blood vessel or vein. Unlike other bruises, it is usually accompanied by significant swelling. The severity of a hematoma depends entirely on its location an...
How to
Quickly Get Rid of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the voice box, or larynx, which is an organ that helps join the trachea (windpipe) to the back of the throat. This condition typically occurs due to a viral infection. Although the sympt...
How to
Tell if Your Wrist Is Sprained
Wrist sprains are relatively common injuries, especially among athletes. A sprain occurs when the ligaments in the wrist are stretched too far and potentially tear, either partially or completely. A sprained wrist causes...
How to
Get Rid of Tapeworms in Humans
Research suggests that humans may get tapeworms from eating undercooked beef or pork, as well as contaminated water or fish. After you ingest the tapeworm egg or larvae, it may latch onto your intestines. Experts say tha...
How to
Relieve Kidney Pain
Research suggests that if you experience pain in your back between your ribs and your buttocks, or even down your sides into your groin area, you may be having kidney pain. Although back pain is not always caused by your...
How to Tell if You Have Pneumonia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment
You might have pneumonia—here’s how to know for sureResearch shows that pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in your lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. This infection is most dangerous for ...
How to
Stop Hyperventilating
Hyperventilation occurs when a person over-breathes, inhaling and exhaling very quickly and shallowly. Generally, panic attacks or anxiety will result in a person hyperventilating. However there are some additional and...
How to
Cure an Earache
It has been estimated that as many as 70 percent of children have at least one ear infection by the age of three, and many adults also suffer from ear infections and earache. While serious earaches require medical attent...
How to
Treat a Wound
Most small wounds, such as cuts and scrapes, can be easily treated at home. However, if you have a more serious wound or an infection, you may need medical attention to make sure it heals properly.
How to
Calculate Total Cholesterol
Experts agree that you need cholesterol in your body to maintain healthy cells, but excess cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that circulates your body, and there ...
How to
Get More REM Sleep
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is a stage of sleep where your brain is very active and prone to dreaming. During REM sleep, your eyes actually make rapid movements. The amount of REM sleep you get may depend upon age and other...
How to
Identify if Someone Had a Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood flow to your brain is interrupted, causing your brain cells to shut down, as they do not have the necessary oxygen and nutrients to function. Strokes are the third leading cause of death in the...
How to
Recognize the Symptoms of Giardiasis
Experts say that giardiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite found in contaminated water, though it can also transfer via food or person-to-person contact. After consuming the parasite, you may experience symptoms li...
How to
Get over Strep Throat Quickly
A sore throat can be painful. However, a sore throat does not automatically mean you have strep throat. In fact, most sore throats are caused by viruses, which go away on their own. Strep throat, on the other hand, is an...
How to
Treat Mallet Finger with a Splint
Mallet finger is a condition in which the tendon in the outermost joint of a finger is ripped, causing the tip of the finger to droop. Also known as "baseball finger," it is an injury that is typically sustained while pl...
How to
Live With Shingles
Research shows that shingles is caused by the virus known as varicella zoster that shows up on your skin in the form of a blistering rash. While the rash can appear anywhere on your body, it often wraps around the right ...
How to
Decongest Your Nose
Nasal congestion or a “stuffy nose” occurs when our nasal tissues and blood vessels become swollen with fluid (mucus). The most common symptom of nasal congestion is nasal discharge or a “runny nose.” There are m...
How to Reduce Your Blood Pressure and Manage Hypertension
Learn to manage your high blood pressure with natural treatments and medication If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure (also called hypertension), your doctor has probably suggested making some changes to impr...
