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....
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...
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...
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...
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...