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A 54-year-old female asked:
If soluble fiber slows digestion does this mean slower bm as well? as in would you still poop daily?
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Integrative Medicine 15 years experience
Soluble fiber: Generally not! Soluble fiber, found in nuts, seeds, beans, lentils and peas, absorbs water and helps stool pass more smoothly. Fiber, both insoluble a... Read More
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Bartholin's cyst: The most likely cause is a Bartholin's cyst. The two Bartholin's glands lie next to the entrance to the vagina. They make a small amount of mucus-like... Read More
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Gas: What was your last meal? Many people struggle with an excess of fermentable carbohydrate, which causes a lot of gas and bloating. If you havw chronic ... Read More
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Drug interaction: No, you should not worry. Some antibiotics can decrease the efficacy of oral birth control pills. This happens due to interaction of the antibiotic wi... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Anemia: Yes, absolutely, low ferritin can cause pallor and could be indirectly related to hair loss. I would suggest a further work up for causes of iron defi... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 15 years experience
Anemia: Yes, absolutely, low ferritin can cause pallor and could be indirectly related to hair loss. I would suggest a further work up for causes of iron defi... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 15 years experience
Anemia: Yes, absolutely, low ferritin can cause pallor and could be indirectly related to hair loss. I would suggest a further work up for causes of iron defi... Read More
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GERD: It sounds as though you might be suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux, or GERD. GERD causes burning and pain in the center of the chest due to acid... Read More
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Gas: What was your last meal? Many people struggle with an excess of fermentable carbohydrate, which causes a lot of gas and bloating. If you havw chronic ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 15 years experience
Drug interaction: No, you should not worry. Some antibiotics can decrease the efficacy of oral birth control pills. This happens due to interaction of the antibiotic wi... Read More
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