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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

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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10/14/2009 - Questions and Answers
Piriformis syndrome

Piriformis syndrome

Piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis (a small muscle located deep within the hip and buttocks region) becomes tight or spasms, and irritates the sciatic nerve. This causes pain and may even result in referred pain in the lower back and thigh. The main difference between Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome is the cause. Sciatica is due to pressure on the sciatic nerve from a bulging or herniated lumbar disc. With Piriformis Syndrome, the irritation of the sciatic nerve is due to spasms or tightening of the piriformis muscle, resulting in pain.   Read more

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10/09/2009 - Questions and Answers
Menopause or Thyroid?

Menopause or Thyroid? - What is causing my Weight Gain?

Question Thyroid problems run in my family, so I get tested from time to time. Now I find I'm gaining weight, along with signs of the menopause. Which test should I have to see if my thyroid is to blame? I'm 50, and pretty healthy. Read more

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10/05/2009 - Questions and Answers

Loose screws after hip replacement?

Question My grandmother recently had a hip replacement and is having problems with 'the screws backing out' (that's what the doctor said). She has osteoporosis, and has been on prednisone in the past. Is this a common problem and what are your suggestions? Read more

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