Digestive Health
Bowel Obstruction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (Canada)
A bowel obstruction is a serious condition where a partial or complete blockage prevents food, fluid, and gas from passing through …
Medical Author
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Family Physician · Canada Health Journal
Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified family physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her MD at the University of Toronto and her residency at Toronto General Hospital. Dr. Mitchell specializes in preventive medicine and chronic disease management. She is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles on preventive health care.
Articles by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD
Digestive Health
Abdominal Cramps: Causes, Symptoms & Relief (Canada)
Abdominal cramps are one of the most common health complaints Canadians experience, affecting people of all ages at some point in …
Mental Health
Time Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes & How to Cope (Canada)
Time anxiety is a persistent feeling of worry and dread about time passing too quickly, and it affects countless Canadians who …
Mental Health
Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Anxiety and panic attacks are among the most common mental health concerns affecting millions of Canadians every year. They can …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Hematocrit Test: What Your Results Mean in Canada
A hematocrit test is a simple blood test that measures the percentage of your blood made up of red blood cells, and it plays a key …
Blood & Hematology
Hemolytic Anemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment in Canada
Hemolytic anemia is a blood disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than your bone marrow can produce them, leaving …
Blood & Hematology
Aplastic Anaemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Aplastic anaemia is a rare and serious blood disorder that affects roughly two people per million each year, making it one of the …
Medical Tests & Diagnostics
Blood Lipids Test: What Your Results Mean in Canada
A blood lipids test measures the fats circulating in your bloodstream, including cholesterol, triglycerides, and total lipids, …
General Health
Hand Anatomy: Bones, Nerves & Muscles Guide (Canada)
Hand anatomy is one of the most complex and remarkable systems in the human body, with 27 bones, dozens of muscles, three major …
General Health
Kidney Anatomy: Structure, Location & Function (Canada)
Kidney anatomy is the foundation for understanding how your body filters blood, balances fluids, and removes waste every single …