Kristie Leong, MD

Dr. Leong is a family physician passionate about all things related to health. For the past twelve years, she has crafted e-books, articles, and blog posts for clients who want factual and engaging health content.

Latest from Kristie Leong, MD

Understanding Kidney Disease: Causes and Prevention

Kidney

Understanding Kidney Disease: Causes and Prevention

Recognizing the symptoms of kidney disease and kidney failure early can lead to more successful treatment outcomes.

10 Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart

10 Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart attacks are not always like what we see in movies, where sudden chest discomfort sends a person tumbling to the floor. In...

Dry Cough: A Symptom of Many Things

Respiratory

Dry Cough: A Symptom of Many Things

Coughing every once in a while is normal, but when it persists or worsens, a dry cough can be a sign of a health issue.

The Top 15 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Need to Know

Dietary

The Top 15 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods You Need to Know

O corpo já produz colesterol por conta própria; esta gordura vital é essencial para o bom funcionamento das membranas...

15 Lebensmittel, die helfen, den Cholesterinspiegel zu senken

Dietary

15 Lebensmittel, die helfen, den Cholesterinspiegel zu senken

Der Körper produziert bereits selbst Cholesterin; Dieses lebenswichtige Fett ist für die ordnungsgemäße Funktion der...

15 alimentos que ayudan a reducir el colesterol

Dietary

15 alimentos que ayudan a reducir el colesterol

El cuerpo ya produce colesterol por sí mismo; esta grasa vital es esencial para el buen funcionamiento de las membranas...

10 Causes of Swollen Ankles

Feet

10 Causes of Swollen Ankles

Swollen ankles is a common symptom that can be caused by a wide range of factors both acute and chronic. Since it often...

The Types, Benefits, Effects, and Risks of Diuretics

Treatments

The Types, Benefits, Effects, and Risks of Diuretics

Doctors sometimes prescribe diuretics to increase urine production, often for patients experiencing high blood pressure.

Compression Fracture Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Body

Compression Fracture Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

A compression fracture is a unique fracture that affects the vertebrae of the spine. Because the spine supports so much...

What You Should Know About a Broken Nose

Skeletal

What You Should Know About a Broken Nose

The most common facial fracture is a broken nose. The nose is in a prominent place in the center of the face and...

Is Mucus in Stools Normal?

Digestion

Is Mucus in Stools Normal?

While people often associate mucus with illness or disease, it plays an important role in many of the body’s healthy...

When Is Musculoskeletal Pain a Sign of Something More?

Skeletal

When Is Musculoskeletal Pain a Sign of Something More?

Musculoskeletal pain afflicts millions of people. It may be caused by injury or a musculoskeletal disorder or MSD.

What to Know If You're Considering B12 Shots

Wellness

What to Know If You're Considering B12 Shots

B12 shots deliver this vitamin to people who are deficient in the nutrient. They are generally regarded as safe.

What to Expect During a Nuclear Stress Test

General Interest

What to Expect During a Nuclear Stress Test

A nuclear stress test is a cardiac stress test that uses radioactive material to evaluate blood flow to the heart.

A Guide to Antibodies

Immune System

A Guide to Antibodies

Antibodies identify and eliminate dangerous substances. They are some of the most important parts of the immune system.

How Long is the Flu Contagious?

Viral

How Long is the Flu Contagious?

The flu virus spreads with ease. Understanding how, and when it is contagious, makes it easier to avoid getting sick.

10 Common Reasons for Clay-Colored Stools

Digestion

10 Common Reasons for Clay-Colored Stools

Bowel movements can reveal a shocking amount of information about a person’s health. Pale, white, or clay-colored stool often...

Clubbed Fingers as an Early Sign of Illness

Blood

Clubbed Fingers as an Early Sign of Illness

Clubbed fingers can occur without other illnesses but are usually symptoms of another disease — often of the lungs or heart —...

The Dangers of Pneumonitis

Inflammation

The Dangers of Pneumonitis

Pneumonitis is inflammation of lung tissue, often within the alveoli or tiny air sacs. People with pneumonitis may experience...

What is Anterolisthesis?

Back Pain

What is Anterolisthesis?

The vertebrae are bones that protect the spinal cord. Spondylolisthesis results from the vertebrae slipping out of...