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what is the best treatment for acanthosis nigricans?
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Dr. Danny Proffittanswered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
See below: Treatment of any underlying blood sugar issues, obesity and pco syndrome. Diet, exercise, weight loss, metformen and other treatements are helpful. See your pcp and perhaps an endocrinologist for additional help.
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Dr. Chuck Shafferanswered
Bariatrics 33 years experience
Weight loss: If you have Insulin resistance your doctor may prescribe metformin..Which will help..Also if you have pcos metformin is also used..See you md for a follow up.
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What are the best precautions to take to avoid contracting new swine flu?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Regular swine flu: Stay away from people who are sick to avoid getting swine flu. Get vaccinated. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm water- often. Use hand sanitizer when this is not available. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes until your hands have been properly cleaned.
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For DVT which foods are best ?
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Internal Medicine 27 years experience
Regular diet: There are no special foods to eat or foods to avoid but your intake of vitamin k should remain relatively constant.
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What is the best way to stop caffeine without getting the headaches?
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Dr. Jeffrey Rothanswered
Addiction Medicine 43 years experience
Gradual detox: Slowly reduce caffeine intake over several weeks. This is best accomplished with support from another caffeine addict.
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What is the best hemorhoid treatment?
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Dr. Jason Bodzinanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Short stay bathroom: Hemorrhoids are often caused by straining at he stool for prolonged times. The simple way to get rid of them is to not read magazines or similar activities while on the toilet. 1-2 minutes should be enough. If the hemorrhoids are caused by pregnancy, they should disappear or become asymptomatic after delivery. The main treatment is to avoid straining.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Are blueberries the best fruit to lower cholesterol or is there one better?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 44 years experience
Many are good: Almost all fruits are good at reducing your cholesterol: melon, watermelon, oranges, apples (and they keep the doctor away), grapes, bananas, mango, papaya, strawberries, blueberries, but not coconut.
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