I have been diagnosed with GERD and a sliding hiatal hernia. I have tried various treatments, including proton pump inhibitors like Protonix, which worsened my symptoms. I am currently using over-the-counter medications and am looking for alternatives to surgery. What can I do to improve my condition, and are there any effective, non-surgical treatments or herbal remedies available?

July 3rd, 2024

My husband, Jack, is 75 years old and has had heart surgery and a stroke in the past. He is experiencing severe swelling in his feet, making it difficult to wear shoes. He is currently taking Plavix, simvastatin, atenolol, Enalapril Maleate, niacin, B-12, aspirin, furosemide, and meloxicam. Could one of these medications be causing the swelling, and should I be concerned?

August 29th, 2024

I have puffiness or swelling around my neckline, which is not painful and I've had it for a while. What could it be?

April 6th, 2024

I have dark bruises appearing on both legs, from the knees up to the buttocks, for the last 2 weeks. I have not been injured, and they cover both legs. What could be the cause of these bruises, and what should I do?

July 24th, 2024

For the last 3 weeks, I have been experiencing feelings of pins and needles on my left thigh, sometimes just above my knee and sometimes from my thigh to my left calf. I don't have any symptoms on my right thigh. It happens suddenly, whether I'm sitting or standing. I don't have any real pain, just the strange sensation in my left thigh, which seems to be spreading throughout my left leg. I don't have any weakness or loss of motion. I am concerned because it's getting worse and happening more often.

February 29th, 2024