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Gout basics : It is an inflammation of joints where monosodium urate crystals get deposited in affected joints, ultimately causing acute joint pain with intermitten... Read More
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Cranberry: Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, E, and Manganese. They have antioxidant properties and have been used to treat Urinary Tract infections. Cranberry ... Read More
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LVH : Any degree of LVH remains a risk for arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death, although the risk is higher with degree of LVH, age and other cardiac risk f... Read More
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Liver cysts : Simple liver cysts typically do not have an outer boundary of calcium. Hydatid cyst usually has a calcium-containing outer membrane, but without clini... Read More
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Diet and exercise: Typically, both diet and exercise are needed to lose weight. A starting exercise regimen can be brisk walking for 45 minutes for at least 5 days a wee... Read More
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Pain after DVT : Some patients may develop post-thrombotic syndrome which is leg pain with or without few other symptoms (itching, cramps, swelling) of the affected le... Read More
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Possible celiac : Celiac disease remains a possibility with reported symptoms and liver function test abnormalities. An evaluation with a liver specialist may be needed... Read More
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Usually not covered : Treatment for most gum diseases will not be covered inpatient. Dentists treat gum-related illnesses on an outpatient basis.
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Oral Mg replacement : You need to know how low your serum magnesium level is. Normal level is 1.5 to 2.5 and if your level is close to 1, you will likely need a total of a ... Read More
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Dyspepsia : You may have a different reason to explain your symptom. Some patients may have helicobacter Pylori gastritis. You likely need a consultation with a ... Read More
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Sleep hygiene : Getting a good sleep relies on having a set of good practices, such as, sleeping in a dark room, cutting caffeine, reducing TV watching at late night ... Read More
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Take one that works : Alternating two medications may not help you determine which one really works for you. Most patients would take Nexium or a similar drug to control ac... Read More
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H Pylori Treatment : Following H Pylori treatment, the most important part of management is to know if a patient is having bloating, or pain suggestive of incompletely tre... Read More
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Diarrhea : The combination of diarrhea and nausea can be tricky to figure out without a careful history, including travel history, review of medications, and a p... Read More
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Ranitidine : Ranitidine and other drugs in this class are considered safe during pregnancy. A lower dose 75 mg or 150 mg can be considered.
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Benzamycin cream : You can try 3% Benzamycin cream (erythromycin and benzyl peroxide topical) twice daily for 2 months as a potential therapy.
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