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11/05/2009 - Questions and Answers

Aspirin sensitivity

Question I think I may be sensitive to aspirin. What are the symptoms, and can it be treated? Read more

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11/03/2009 - Questions and Answers
Why is my white blood cell count too high?

High White Blood Cell Count: Why is my white blood cell count too high?

Do you have a high white blood cell count? There are a variety of reasons for a high white blood cell count. A white blood cell count is high when leukocytes (white blood cells) are helping your body to fight an infection in your bodythere are more disease fighting cells in your body. A high white blood cell count is also called leukocytosis. But It is important to be aware that a high white blood cell count does not identify a specific problem... Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

What is Osteopenia and What You Need to Know About Osteopenia

Osteopenia is considered the first stage before osteoporosis. How is it detected? How can osteopeniabe treated? Question My Doctor told me that I have Osteopenia . My BDM is 0.397 T - Score : - 1.6 Can you please explain what is osteopenia and what this means? Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

Osteopenia Treatment: What is the best treatment for osteopenia?

Osteoporosis is a loss of bony tissue, resulting in bones that are brittle and liable to break easily (fractures). Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers
Pain behind the eye

Pain Behind My Eye: What can cause a pain behind one eye?

How to deal with eye pain: Pain behind the eyes may be a symptom of different types of headaches. The more common cause for pain behind the eyes are dry eyes and sinusitis but there are other causes to your pain behind your eye. Eye pain can be a very uncomfortable feeling and if you're experiencing pain behind one eye, you should consider seeking medical attention. Question How to get rid of pain behind eye? I  have a pain behind one eye that has lasted for about a month. What's causing pain behind eye? Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers
Recurring Thyroid Cysts

Recurring Thyroid Cysts

Question I've had one thyroid cyst removed, which was benign. Now I've got another, and my doctor says it should come out. Is this going to continue for the rest of my life? Would it be better to have my whole thyroid removed? Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers
Small Vessel Disease

Small Vessel Disease: What is small vessel disease?

What is small vessel disease ? Small vessel disease (or SVD) is a cardiovascular condition that causes narrowing of the smaller blood vessels that provide blood flow to the heart There are two major categories of blood vessel diseases: peripheral arterial diseases and peripheral venous diseases. Both lead to insufficient oxygen reaching the farthest parts of the blood circulation. What causes small vessel disease? Can Small vessel disease be treated? Read more

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10/28/2009 - Questions and Answers

How is Small Vessel Disease treated?

How is Small Vessel Disease treated? Read more

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10/26/2009 - Questions and Answers

Hepatitis

Question I am so confused about hepatitis and need to understand. A friend of mine has hepatitis B and I have now been diagnosed with hepatitis C. What is the difference between hepatitis B and C ? Read more

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10/21/2009 - Questions and Answers
Potassium Levels: What are normal potassium levels?

Potassium Levels: What are normal potassium levels?

Potassium is a mineral available in several fruits and vegetables (potatoes, oranges, dried fruits, bananas amongst others). High potassium levels may have an effect on the heart rhythm. Low potassium levels (hypokalemia) is hardly ever a trouble for people with advanced kidney failure. A blood tests are run to assist the doctor assess potassium levels. Read more

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