Blog Archive

5 Best Practices for Managing Diabetes Mar 7th, 2023

When you receive a diabetes diagnosis, it’s just the start of a journey that will require you to pay closer attention to your health. More than 11% of people in the United States are on this same journey, and many lead happy, healthy lives despite this chronic condition that can seriously threaten...

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) as a Solution for Thyroid Nodules Feb 14th, 2023

You’ve joined the large number of people who have thyroid nodules — half of people over age 60 develop the growths. Unfortunately, your thyroid nodule has become problematic, whether in terms of comfort or thyroid function, and you need to take action. One great approach for problematic thyroid nodules is...

6 Frequently Asked Questions About Your Thyroid Jan 11th, 2023

Your thyroid and the role your thyroid hormones play in your body aren’t taught in depth at school, nor does the thyroid come up in conversation much. As a result, you likely don’t know much about this small gland and you have questions. Board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Sean P. Nikravan values...

What to Expect From a Thyroid Nodule Biopsy Dec 8th, 2022

Thyroid nodules are far from uncommon — by the time people reach age 60, about half will have a thyroid nodule — and most of these people are unaware of its presence. If circumstances have led us to discover a thyroid nodule in your neck, our next step is to evaluate the...

What Is the Connection Between Diabetes and the Thyroid? Nov 6th, 2022

There are more than 50 hormones in the human body, and they act as chemical messengers that manage a wide number of functions, from regulating hunger to governing reproduction.  When you have a hormone disorder, it affects very specific areas of your health. But there is potential for crossover, which...

Understanding Turner Syndrome Oct 2nd, 2022

You learn that your daughter has Turner syndrome, and the news seems to come out of nowhere. This condition — which affects about one in every 2,500 female babies born each year around the world — isn’t one that’s inherited; rather, it’s a random genetic disorder. To help with your abrupt initiation...

Do You Have Any of These Risk Factors for Prediabetes? Sep 1st, 2022

About 96 million American adults — more than one in three — have prediabetes. Unfortunately, 80% of them are unaware of this very serious condition. This lack of awareness puts millions of people at risk for developing full-blown Type 2 diabetes, which, in most cases, is a lifelong diagnosis. Recognizing...

The Many Benefits of Concierge Medicine Aug 2nd, 2022

Did you know that it requires an average of 24 days for a new patient to be able to schedule an appointment with a physician in the United States? And, when you do get in the door, your appointment lasts only 15 minutes or so. At our practice, Dr. Sean P. Nikravan wants to...

What Can Happen If a Thyroid Nodule Is Left Untreated? Jul 3rd, 2022

Let’s start this blog with an important point — thyroid nodules are incredibly common, and about half of people in the United States develop at least one by the time they reach age 60. While most nodules don’t present any danger, it’s important to have them checked out, especially if you’ve developed...

Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation a Good Alternative to Surgery? Jun 1st, 2022

You likely never paid much attention to your thyroid gland until something went wrong and you needed to find the best treatment. While some thyroid issues — such as nodules, goiter, and cancer — often required surgery, we now have a minimally invasive tool in our arsenal: radiofrequency ablation (RFA)....

The Dangers of Hypertension May 4th, 2022

Almost half of adults in the United States have hypertension, which places them at great risk for developing some very serious cardiovascular issues. In fact, hypertension is often referred to as a silent killer, which gives you some idea about just how serious these complications can be. To illustrate the...

I Need to Better Manage My Weight: How Can You Help? Apr 3rd, 2022

If you do an internet search for the term “weight loss,” a whopping 1.86 billion results pop up in under a second. Unfortunately, most of these results are long on promises and short on results, adding another hurdle to your weight loss journey. At our practice, Dr. Sean Nikravan and our team understand the...

Living With Diabetes Mar 3rd, 2022

You’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, and you want to do everything you can to prevent the disease from overshadowing your life and your health. You’re not alone. Approximately one in 10 people in the United States has some form of diabetes, leaving them vulnerable to serious complications that range from...

Signs That You May Have a Testosterone Deficiency Feb 1st, 2022

For both men and women, the effects that their reproductive hormones have on their overall health and wellness can be surprising. In fact, it’s usually only when these hormones are in decline that you appreciate their influence. Such is typically the case with hypogonadism, or low testosterone, which affects between...

Thyroid Nodules: When to Worry Jan 10th, 2022

About half of people in the United States develop a thyroid nodule (or several) by the time they reach 60 years of age, but many are unaware of the issue because the growths don’t lead to symptoms. More encouraging is the fact that more than 90% of thyroid nodules are...

What Is Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation? Nov 9th, 2021

Thyroid growths don’t always require intervention. However, when they do, it often means an open surgery with an incision large enough to expose the entire located gland at the base of your neck.  While surgery offers highly effective solutions, it’s still surgery, which comes with pain, scarring, and lengthy recovery...

Looks Can Be Deceiving Feb 25th, 2019

Have you ever wondered how come your local grocery store almost always has all the fruits and vegetables in stock regardless of the season! Thanks to ethylene oxide, a flammable colorless gas with a sweet odor used primarily to produce other chemicals, including antifreeze. In smaller amounts, ethylene oxide is used as...

The Era Of On-line Medical Uncensored Information Feb 23rd, 2019

We are fortunate enough to live in an era of medical online information, but is it really helpful? How do you verify the information is valid or written by an expert in the field? Do you trust or follow everything you read? Do you find contradicting information during your searches?...