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11/20/2009 - 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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11/20/2009 - Questions and Answers
What is Causing my Painful Mouth?

What is Causing my Painful Mouth?

Question My mouth is very sore ­ it's a sort of burning sensation that starts off in my tongue and spreads worse as the day wears on. I've had it now for weeks, and my doctor hasn't any good advice. Please help, it's driving me crazy. Read more

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11/18/2009 - Questions and Answers
Thigh Pain

Thigh Pain: Symptoms and Treatment for Thigh Pain

I have been having some problems around my right outside thigh area. I get a pain like an electrical shock, even when I cough it pulls and produces that sensation. Also it hurts even to have my bed sheet lying on top of the area. It also burns deep down inside my thigh. What could be happening? Read more

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11/18/2009 - Questions and Answers
Thyroid Cyst

Thyroid Cyst: Should I Be Worried About Thyroid Cyst?

I was told about two years ago that I have several cysts on my thyroid. I have gained a lot of weight, I'm always tired and I have very dry skin with constant itching. The doctors never gave me any medicine, and they didn't do a biopsy. Do you think this could be a cancerous condition? Read more

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11/18/2009 - Questions and Answers
Cholesterol Diet

Cholesterol Diet: A Successful Low Cholesterol Diet

Cholesterol Diet... Finding a truly effective lowering cholesterol diet is something that requires focus and effort. A low-cholesterol diet is a diet low in saturated fat, which helps lower your cholesterol level and protect you from various heart diseases. Read more

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11/16/2009 - Questions and Answers

Is it Diabetic Nerve Damage?

I have type 2 diabetes and it is not under control. I take insulin twice daily - 52 units mornings and 36 evenings. I'm an over-eater. I'm a woman, 236 lbs and 5' 6". I feel cold in various parts, most often in my lower stomach, sometimes in my chest, back and arms. It's uncomfortable and frightening. Could this be related to my diabetes? Could nerve damage cause the coldness? I also have burning and stinging in my limbs, at times. Read more

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11/09/2009 - Questions and Answers

Wheelchair exercises?

Question I work at a residential care facility and I have looked everywhere for a couple of exercises I can do with wheelchair-bound patients. Anything you can suggest would be great. Read more

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11/09/2009 - Questions and Answers
Synovial Cyst: What is Synovial Cyst? How is it treated?

Synovial Cyst: What is Synovial Cyst? How is it treated?

Could you please tell me something about synovial cysts. My husband has one on his index finger. We don't know if this is serious, and who we should go to to remove it - a plastic surgeon? Read more

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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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