Question 1

if stressed eating meal i get food blockage. after relax & regurgitate food i can finish meal. is this spasm of skiatski ring or barrats asophogus ?

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Stricture or hernia: Something is holding up your food. It may be a stricture related to previous inflammation or a hernia. It sounds like you need a scope to make a diagnosis and your eating more comfortable. All the best.

Question 2

how effective is sublative rejuvenation?

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As with any...: ...Cosmetic procedure, effect is in the eye of the beholder, but in good hands it seems to work reasonably well.

Question 3

does dmso work for sports injuries?

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Possibly...: Dmso is used topically to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, and muscle and skeletal injuries. 
Its exact mechanisms are unknown.
It causes a garlic-like taste, and breath and body odor. It is a prescription drug but industrial grade DMSO is avail.  Do not use nonprescript. As it may have impurities.  Dmso is a strong solvent and can carry these impurities rapidly into the body.

Question 4

how safe is shoulder resurfacing surgery?

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Safe: Overall, shoulder resurfacing is very safe. The outcomes, however, depend on the amount of arthritis and deformity of the shoulder. The percentage of patients that are good candidates for resurfacing is quite low compared to needing a regular shoulder replacement, so confirm the resurfacing with your surgeon.

Question 5

how mederma works?

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⬇Inflammation: Mederma is made from onion extracts. It has been shown to have an antibacterial effect and an antiinflammatory effect. If you decrease the inflammation, you will have less scarring. It also has aloe which will soften the scar.

Question 6

how to use kinohimitsu acne aid regimen?

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This isn't science: From its ads, this is a pricey drink containing fermented yeast and hydrolyzed collagen ("birds nests"). I have no reason to think it will touch your acne or provide any other benefit. They make other weird concoctions that they claim will make old ladies' breasts bigger, heal men's facial scars, etc. Try something real. If benzoyl peroxide doesn't clear you in 2 weeks, get with your physician.

Question 7

how safe is trichloroacetic acid (tca) treatment for genital warts?

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Under  supervision: If treated by trained physician it is pretty safe.

Question 8

mini-tightrope surgery  for basal arthritis?

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Promising, untested: The essence of trapeziometacarpal arthroplasty depends upon excision of the trapezium. Simple excision without "suspension" has been shown to do as well as with suspension.  I favor a suspension which utilizes a  local tendon slip, while the tightrope uses a devise to hold the thumb metacarpal out to length. It is not yet known how long it will hold up and is worth the added cost.

Question 9

how can i use aldara (imiquimod) to remove actinic keratosis ak on my belly?

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Yes: The treatments for actinic keratosis include freezing by liquid nitrogen, or 5-FU chemo cream, or the immune modifier Aldara (imiquimod) cream.

Question 10

dark spot corrector from poactive, safe to use while 6 months pregnant? ingredients: octyldodecanol, cyclopentasiloxane, hexylene glycol, glycolic acid..

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Why take the chance?: My standard advice for all pregnant women is take or apply medicines only when necessary - and then only if your obstetrician okays it. Dark spots are a cosmetic issue; why not wait until you have the baby - at which time the dark spots may very well fade on their own, as they often do.

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If stressed eating meal i get food blockage. after relax & regurgitate food i can finish meal. is this spasm of skiatski ring or barrats asophogus ?

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How effective is sublative rejuvenation?

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Does dmso work for sports injuries?

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How to use kinohimitsu acne aid regimen?

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How safe is trichloroacetic acid (tca) treatment for genital warts?

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Mini-tightrope surgery for basal arthritis?

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How can i use aldara (imiquimod) to remove actinic keratosis ak on my belly?

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Dark spot corrector from poactive, safe to use while 6 months pregnant? ingredients: octyldodecanol, cyclopentasiloxane, hexylene glycol, glycolic acid..

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