Questions and Answers on Other Conditions

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09/02/2011 - 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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02/19/2010 - Questions and Answers

Hip operation and overweight

I need a hip operation. I am overweight for my height. Should I lose weight? Read more

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02/02/2010 - Questions and Answers

Good foods & special diets

Question How can special diets (like low salt) be made to taste good? Read more

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01/25/2010 - Questions and Answers
Low potassium with prednisone: Can Prednisone cause a low potassium?

Low potassium with prednisone: Can Prednisone cause a low potassium?

I recently was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and was put on prednisone. Now my serum potassium level is low. And my doctor says that the prednisone dose he has me on (10 mg) is too small to have any side effect such as lowering my potassium level. What other causes are there for a low potassium level? Read more

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12/23/2009 - Questions and Answers

Foot care

Can you tell me how to care for the foot of an older person? Question Can you tell me how to care for the foot of an older person? Read more

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12/21/2009 - Questions and Answers

Rough skin caused by nerves?

My grandmother is 94 years old. She told me that her hands feel "sandy" to her, and this bothers her. The "sandy" feeling isn't quite as bad if her hands are clasped shut. Read more

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12/09/2009 - Questions and Answers
I would like to know the Causes of Prostatitis

I would like to know the Causes of Prostatitis

Question I've had several attacks of prostatitis, and my wife is convinced it's because I've been unfaithful ­ but I haven't. How can I convince her that she's wrong? Read more

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10/01/2009 - Questions and Answers

Smoking and weight

Question How should I loose the weight I've gained since I quit smoking? Read more

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06/19/2009 - Questions and Answers

Family contact

Question How does a lack of family contact affect the older person? Read more

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06/15/2009 - Questions and Answers

Surgery or truss for a hernia?

Question I am an 84-year-old with an umbilical hernia. Having had heart bypass surgery in 1982 I would prefer not to have surgery. But can you recommend a truss as an alternative? Read more

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