BASS Health & Medicine Blog

Learn what SARS was, how it spread, its symptoms, and whether it remains a threat today. Understand key differences between SARS and COVID-19.

Concerts can reach dangerous noise levels. Learn why wearing ear plugs at concerts helps protect your hearing and how to choose the best ear plugs for live music.

Struggling with long-term pain? Learn about effective chronic pain relief treatments and when to see a specialist. BASS Medical Group offers expert care across Northern California.

Shortness of breath, fatigue, and swelling could be signs of heart failure. Learn what symptoms to watch for and how BASS Medical Group can help.

Learn why snoring happens and explore 8 expert-recommended tests and treatments. Get help from ENT and sleep medicine specialists at BASS Medical Group in the Bay Area.

Learn the signs of a ruptured eardrum and when to seek care. BASS Medical Group offers expert ear evaluations by PCPs, ENTs, and audiologists in Northern California.

Learn how to remove ear wax safely, which home remedies may help, what to avoid, and when to see an ENT or audiologist for impacted ear wax.

Sharp, electric facial pain may signal trigeminal neuralgia. Learn symptoms, causes, and treatment options from BASS neurology specialists.

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel diseases, but they differ in symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn the key differences and find expert care in Northern California at BASS Medical Group. Schedule a consultation today!

Learn what causes recurrent kidney stones, how to prevent them, and when to seek expert care. BASS Medical Group offers nephrology services in the Bay Area.

Learn the signs, causes, and complications of hypoglycemia. Find out how low blood sugar affects the body—and when to seek care from BASS Medical Group.

Learn about uterine fibroids, common symptoms, causes, and the best treatment options available. Get expert care from BASS Medical Group in Northern California.

Sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion? Learn about hay fever (allergic rhinitis), its causes, symptoms, and how BASS Medical Group can help you manage seasonal allergies.

Dealing with chronic hives? Learn the symptoms, triggers, and treatment options. BASS Medical Group’s primary care providers can help you manage your rash and refer you to a specialist if needed.

Irregular periods could be more than hormonal changes—they may signal uterine cancer. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, and when to see a doctor.

Learn what fluoroscopy is, how it compares to an X-ray, and when it’s used for diagnostics or image-guided procedures. Available at BASS Imaging Centers across Northern California.

Wondering why your doctor ordered a thyroid ultrasound? Learn about common reasons such as thyroid nodules, goiters, and cancer screening. BASS Medical Group offers expert endocrine care.

Learn how to identify diverticulitis symptoms, treatment options, and when to seek care. BASS Medical Group offers digestive health services throughout the Bay Area.

Learn what pericarditis is, what causes it, and how to treat chest pain related to heart inflammation. Discover expert care at BASS Medical Group in Northern California.

Discover the causes of sleep apnea and how to treat it. Learn the differences between obstructive and central sleep apnea, plus expert care options at BASS Medical Group.