Women's doc: How can I reduce my risk for osteoporosis?
My mother has osteoporosis. Her doctor warned her not to fall because he said her bones are so fragile that she’d have a hard time healing. I’m 45 now and am wondering what I can do to lower my own...
View ArticleWomen's Doc: If I have strep B will it affect my baby during delivery?
I am 38 weeks pregnant and recently had a test done for strep B. It came back positive. I’m really concerned because I have no idea what it is or how you get it. Is this something that I should be...
View ArticleRecovering From Alcohol
I have just recently given up drinking alcohol. I have been a daily white wine drinker for the past five years. Usually I came home from work and drank a bottle throughout the course of an evening,...
View ArticleWhat is giardia and how can I get infected?
I’m a healthy 32-year-old female who has been experiencing digestive problems for several years. It has become gradually worse in the past year. I’ve experienced stomach upset such as nausea, vomiting,...
View ArticleHow is hepatitis B transmitted?
I am a 21-year-old male. My father recently died of hepatitis B and C. Back in February, I donated blood to the Red Cross. My blood screening test was positive for antibodies for hepatitis B. I called...
View ArticleWomen's doc: How can I find out if I have endometriosis?
I am a 29-year-old female who has always had difficulties associated with my periods. I have had severe cramps, nausea, heavy flow (for seven days), irritable bowels, pain with pelvic examinations, a...
View ArticleWomen’s Doc: The Mystery of Irregular Bleeding
My doctor performed cryosurgery in November because she said my cervix was inflamed. Everything went OK. Afterward, she told me I should have a fair amount of discharge and possibly some blood, and I...
View ArticleHow Does Alcohol Harm the Liver?
What are the symptoms of alcohol poisoning of the liver? More than just a beverage, a pleasant accompaniment to food, the technical product of the fermentation and distillation of fruits, vegetables or...
View ArticlePsych Doc: Post-operative depression
I’m 34 years old and married to a wonderful man. Last year, I had two major operations two weeks apart, and I’m now unable to have children. I’m taking hormone pills, but still feeling very depressed....
View ArticleWhy treating thyroid problems can be hard on your heart?
I’m a 72-year old man with a history of a heart attack and occasional pains from angina. Recently, my doctor diagnosed hypothyroidism based on a blood test and has started me on a small dose of...
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