If you've been referred to a rheumatologist in recent years for the treatment of arthritis, an autoimmune disease, or other condition, you need to know when you should reach out to this specialist between your appointments. For many people who need rheumatology care, the signs and symptoms are present so often that it's hard to know when a symptom should warrant concern. Here's a look at a few times when you should consider reaching out to your rheumatologist.

It's impossible for any form of surgery to be entirely risk-free. Weight loss surgery that modifies the stomach's size and/or configuration is fairly routine, but there's always a small risk of complications, some of which may not become evident until after the healing process. One such complication is known as dumping syndrome. While the name might sound concerning, it's not usually a major concern. But what is dumping syndrome, and how does it relate to weight loss surgery?

Do you have a recent type 2 diabetes diagnosis? Along with medication and diet, a physical fitness routine can help you control aspects of this common condition. If you're new to the world of group exercise, take a look at what you need to know about these classes and diabetes. How Much Exercise Do You Need? Adults should get a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, according to the CDC.

Currently, about 35 million Americans are hearing impaired. Studies show that only 28.5% Americans with hearing problems use hearing aids. Although the number of people with hearing loss in the United States is rapidly increasing, most don't know that they have a hearing complication. On most occasions, hearing loss occurs gradually, and it's hard for you to realize it. If you suspect that you have trouble hearing, you should look at hearing aid testing.

In basketball, the term "breaking ankles" refers to a particularly impressive dribbling or crossover move that one player puts on an opponent. The term describes the player with the ball being so elusive that the defender futilely scrambles, often getting tripped up over themselves and falling in a heap. In a "broken ankle" play, the defender rarely suffers a broken ankle, but it's possible for them to experience another type of injury.

If you have recently been diagnosed with depression, you may be struggling with where to go from there. Fortunately, there are several methods of treating depression, all with their own strengths and weaknesses. In an effort to help you figure out which method you want to try first, here are a few details about the different treatment options for depression. Therapy Many people see a therapist regularly to receive support in dealing with their circumstances and emotions.

Has your spouse or someone else said that you sound like a dull, crosscut saw choking on a hickory tree? Did they record you while you slept? Nevermind that they didn't get your permission before they recorded. If you find yourself feeling tuckered out during the day, then you might have sleep apnea.  You wouldn't be alone—an estimated 26% of people in the U.S have the condition. Then again, you may not have sleep apnea.

When you develop neck pain from working at a computer for long hours or straining your neck in another way, the pain makes it difficult to go about your usual activities. Your neck may feel tight and stiff too. This can reduce the range of motion of your neck and cause pain when your neck moves. Massage therapy treatments might be able to help. Here's how massage treatments can be beneficial for neck pain.