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What causes kidney stones?

My friend is 45 years old, and he just had to get several kidney stones removed. What causes kidney stones? What is the best way to prevent this from happening again?
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Could the pain in my back be a kidney infection?

I'm 42 years old, and my back started to hurt really bad last week. Since then, I've had an aching feeling in my lower back and recently a high fever. Could the pain in my back...
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What tests measure parathyroid hormone levels?

I want to measure my parathyroid hormone levels. How are the tests taken? Do they draw blood?
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Does hyperthyroidism cause grey hair?

I'm 35, and I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 2 months ago. I think my hair is turning gray because of my condition. Is that possible?
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Is erectile dysfunction common in men over 40?

I'm 44-year-old male with erectile dysfunction. I've been having this issue for over two months, and haven't gotten it treated yet. Is erectile dysfunction common in men over...
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Is Xanax addictive?

I'm 40, and my doctor gave me Xanax to help me sleep, mainly because my lack of sleep is due to anxiety. But isn't Xanax addictive? Should I suggest other options?
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Are gallbladder polyps common?

I had an ultrasound because my physician suspected that I had gallstones. We found gallbladder polyps instead. What is a gallbladder polyp and how common are they?
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Can high blood pressure cause nosebleeds?

I'm 45 years old with high blood pressure. A nurse, a few years ago, diagnosed with me with it, but I also never managed it properly since then. But I noticed that I get nosebleeds...
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Can drinking more water help with my indigestion?

Whenever I eat spicy food, I get indigestion after I eat spicy food. Can drinking more water help with my indigestion?
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Why do I have chronic diarrhea?

For the last month and a half, I've had diarrhea almost everyday. What usually causes chronic diarrhea?
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Why does my stomach hurt everyday?

For the past couple of months, my stomach has been hurting everyday. I think this could really have to do with my diet, but my diet hasn't necessarily changed. Why could my stomach...
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What causes rectal pain?

For several weeks, I have had shooting pains in my rectum. What should I do? Is this a sign of something serious?
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Can vitamins cause rashes?

A few months ago, I started getting a strange rash on my elbows and this is around the time I started to take multivitamin supplements. Is it possible my vitamin is causing the...
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Are flu shots really effective?

I had a flu shot in the beginning of the season, but I was diagnosed with the flu just recently. While it was a milder version, I feel like it didn't protect me at all from the...
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How does Xanax affect one's intestines?

Is it true that Xanax can have a deleterious effect on your digestion? I've just been prescribed Xanax for a sleeping disorder, but I also have IBS. How does Xanax affect one's...
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Do migraines only cause pain in the head?

I have pain in my left side, along with a very severe pain in my head. Could this pain in my left side be related to my migraine?
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What causes chronic bronchitis?

My doctor told me that I have chronic bronchitis, and I thought this was a disease only smokers get. I never smoked in my life. What could cause this?
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Are there any long-term complications associated with chemotherapy?

I am a 45 year old woman currently undergoing chemotherapy. Are there any long-term complications associated with chemotherapy?
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How are blood clots dissolved?

I'm 40 years old, and my doctor said that the blood clot in my leg would dissolve in my leg. How are blood clots dissolved?
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How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?

My friend is 20 year old, and he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?
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