Why Are My Stomach Problems Getting Worse? I'm On Omeprazole

Renita Gail Brown

Family Medicine
Gadsden and Albertville, AL

Question: Why Are My Stomach Problems Getting Worse? – I Have Been on Omeprazole for Years?

AnswerIt may be as simple as having reflux due to some medications, stress, weight, age or diet. Or something far more serious like a pathogenic H. pylori bacterial infection....

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All My Labs Are Normal, But I Am Still Gaining Weight? Why?

Renita Gail Brown

Family Medicine
Gadsden and Albertville, AL

All My Labs Are Normal, But I Am Still Gaining Weight? Why?

Question All my labs are normal but I am still gaining weight? Why? Answer: Metabolism is the process by which our body converts what you eat and drink into energy. A person’s...

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Renita Gail Brown

Family Medicine
Gadsden and Albertville, AL

Why Won't Doctors Refill My Xanax and Norco Anymore?

Ask Dr. GailI’m writing this column because I believe in the power of information to improve people’s health.  Dear Dr. Gail,I have been taking Norco and Valium for over 10 years...

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Sore Throat Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Cure

Eden Yawata

Family Practitioner
Fountain Valley, CA

Sore Throat Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Cure

Originally posted on Family Care Centers, Medical Group INC. "A sore throat or pharyngitis refers to the pain, itchiness, or irritation in the throat that generally gets worse...

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Welcome to My Blog Ask Dr. Gail

Renita Gail Brown

Family Medicine
Gadsden and Albertville, AL

Welcome to My Blog Ask Dr. Gail

Each week I will be publishing Ask Dr. Gail in the Gadsden Times on Sunday and will be putting the same article on my Facebook page as well as my website. I welcome all questions...

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