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What's A Deposition and How Do I Handle It?
You're sure that you have a legitimate medical malpractice claim, and your attorney has found experts who support you after reading your medical records. Now somebody wants to...
How does Xanax affect one's intestines?
If your intestines are hyperactive (diarrhea and/or bad cramping), Xanax might help a little. If you have the kind of IBS that causes constipation you might want to try a couple READ MORE
If your intestines are hyperactive (diarrhea and/or bad cramping), Xanax might help a little. If you have the kind of IBS that causes constipation you might want to try a couple of doses and see what you think. Xanax is very short-acting, so its effects should be gone in 4 hours.
Does inflammatory bowel disease cause weight loss?
It’s pretty common due to problems absorbing nutrients from food. Ask your gastroenterologist for suggestions as to what kind of diet will help.
How would I know if my iron levels are too low?
As a primary care doctor I would do a complete blood count, maybe other tests if you're on meds we worry about. If the blood count looks like iron deficiency anemia, we usually READ MORE
As a primary care doctor I would do a complete blood count, maybe other tests if you're on meds we worry about. If the blood count looks like iron deficiency anemia, we usually just give iron pills and recheck the lab in a month or two to be sure they worked.
Why is my hair getting greasy?
Wash it daily and ask your doctor if a thyroid test might be a good idea.
What happens when you are taking too many probiotics?
If something disagrees with you (diarrhea/excess gas), stop eating it. It is very hard to OD on probiotics.
Is metformin the only form of medication for diabetes?
With millions of diabetics in this country, of COURSE the drug companies took note of a market that size. Two older, affordable meds are glyburide (several brand names) and pioglitazone READ MORE
With millions of diabetics in this country, of COURSE the drug companies took note of a market that size. Two older, affordable meds are glyburide (several brand names) and pioglitazone (Actos), both available for a few dollars a month. Then there are others, less well-tested and costing up to $500 a month, plus insulin. You need to ask your doctor for a change...then ask him or her how much the new one is going to cost you.
Will my hyperactive thyroid create complications in my pregnancy?
Not if your obstetrician and the doctor who is treating the problem work together. You DO have an obstetrician, don't you? Have you asked him or her about this? Some of the antithyroid READ MORE
Not if your obstetrician and the doctor who is treating the problem work together. You DO have an obstetrician, don't you? Have you asked him or her about this? Some of the antithyroid meds are perfectly safe in pregnancy; a thyroid ultrasound test is safe, but most doctors postpone the nuclear scan until after delivery.
What is the connection between gout and eating non-veg?
The doctor is trying to get you to cut out proteins called purines from your diet, and that will lower your blood level of uric acid (the substance that forms crystals in your READ MORE
The doctor is trying to get you to cut out proteins called purines from your diet, and that will lower your blood level of uric acid (the substance that forms crystals in your joints that cause gout attacks). The low-purine diet is not just vegetarian, since some vegetables contain purines; it's best to look up the diet online at a source like www.drugs.com. HOWEVER, it's a very uncomfortable diet, and medications to lower uric acid are generally inexpensive and well-tolerated. Decide which works for you and your lifestyle.
Should I get a genetic disorder test done during my pregnancy?
Only if you know of any in your or Dad’s family. To test for all known genetic disorders would destroy the kid’s college fund.
What are some possible home remedies to relieve discomfort from a sinus infection?
Hot drinks and spicy foods.
What are the first steps to take in case of stroke?
CALL 911!!! Minutes count!! There is NO home remedy or OTC medication that will perform a CT scan or give a clot-dissolving agent.
What are the side effects of a birth control pill?
They are all pretty minor. The amount of hormones has been reduced so much that nausea is extremely rare; the only thing that still worries us is an increased risk of blood clots—but READ MORE
They are all pretty minor. The amount of hormones has been reduced so much that nausea is extremely rare; the only thing that still worries us is an increased risk of blood clots—but those also are rare. The doctor will tell you when to worry and give you a list of concerns. Please remember that the pills only protect against pregnancy, so be realistic about the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
What is the best treatment for the flu?
Does he have a fever? What does his throat look like? Does he have swollen glands? There are other illnesses that can imitate the flu; I strongly suggest having somebody who can READ MORE
Does he have a fever? What does his throat look like? Does he have swollen glands? There are other illnesses that can imitate the flu; I strongly suggest having somebody who can do a physical exam take a look at him.
